
Let's Appreciate
A podcast about capital appreciation, the stock market, the economy, amongst other things
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Aug 1, 2022 • 17min
The Semantics of a Recession
Grief and love are the same emotion, expressed differently. We are living in a world of increasing differentials, where our base case is becoming less probable, and we are having to build out new models of thinking. That is exciting but scary - we might be all experiencing the derivative of the ‘same thing’ as our economic world changes around us but it shows up for all us differently. And that is important to remember.
Full article: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-semantics-of-a-recession
Full article 2: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-changing-economic-regime
DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jul 19, 2022 • 15min
Inflation, Oil, and the Federal Reserve
Full article: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-secon...
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DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jul 15, 2022 • 23min
Investing in an Inflationary Environment
Note: the interview was filmed in April 2022 so some dynamics have changed, but the core interview applies even more now than it did then
I got the chance to interview Don Casturo, the CIO of Quantix Commodities. We discussed commodities, and how you can hedge against inflation in your own portfolio.
This video is in partnership with Harbor Capital
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Jul 14, 2022 • 13min
What is Going On with Inflation?
Further reading: https://horse-quart-a62.notion.site/I...
All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email, kyla.scanlon@outlook.com
DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jul 8, 2022 • 11min
Jobs in Finance Explained | A Guide
There are a lot of avenues in finance, including taking the CFA and other credentialing exams. Basically, if you are handling other people’s money, you’re going to have to take some sort of test to prove that you can do it. The good thing about that though is that a lot of these tests have lateral moves - you get to learn about the nuances of the entire industry which can help if you choose to pursue a different path.
This video was sponsored by Kaplan.
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DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jul 5, 2022 • 12min
We are not in a Recession
full piece: https://kyla.substack.com/p/data-versus-reality

Jun 30, 2022 • 12min
The Vibecession: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
full write up: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-vibecession-the-self-fulfilling

Jun 19, 2022 • 18min
What is the Most Important Part of the Economy?
Full write up: https://kyla.substack.com/p/people-ar... I think we often forget that the economy is really a bunch of people peopling around and trying to make sense of this world. So it’s going to be silly and dumb because people are silly and dumb. I don’t know. I think it’s frustrating and it’s also okay to *be* frustrated. That’s part of where action comes from. And just like the Fed, we have to take action to maintain our credibility (something I need to work on more). The bifurcation of society shows that we care at least - but how do we harness these emotions into something productive for our collective future? That’s the eternal question.

Jun 5, 2022 • 15min
Do we need a Recession?
full write up: https://kyla.substack.com/p/do-we-need-a-recession?s=w
youtube https://youtu.be/7j8IqZ2DTmU

May 23, 2022 • 19min
Food Insecurity and the Baby Formula Crisis
Full piece: https://kyla.substack.com/p/food-insecurity-and-the-baby-formula?sd=nfs
DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.