

Trends with Benefits
VanEck
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 16min
The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins
Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.

Jul 22, 2025 • 48min
Catching Big Trends: Todd Sohn on ETFs, Sentiment & Market Signals
Todd Sohn breaks down 2025’s top trends, from crypto and thematics to smart risk tools, and how investors are using ETFs to stay agile, diversified and ahead of the market curve.

Jul 8, 2025 • 52min
Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution
In this discussion, Eric Mancini, a partner and director at Traphagen Investment Advisors, delves into the burgeoning world of private investments and their role in reshaping portfolios. He highlights how alternative assets can provide lower correlations and new growth opportunities. The conversation also touches on retirement planning myths, the benefits of annuities, and emerging technologies like AI ETFs. Eric shares inspiring client success stories, emphasizing the balance between financial security and enjoying life's experiences.

Jun 17, 2025 • 46min
The Next Big Shift in Investing Has Begun with Jim Wiandt
Learn how ETF pioneer Jim Wiandt is using AI, fintech, and venture capital to enhance advisor-client gaps, build smart infrastructure, and shape the future of personalized investing.

May 29, 2025 • 11min
Big News for Nuclear Energy—What It Means for Investors
Find out about the future of nuclear power in the U.S.

May 20, 2025 • 44min
Back the Farmer, Bank the Yield: Farmland Lending Takes Root
Dr. David Mieczkowski of AgAmerica discusses trade impacts, farmland investing, ag lending trends, and the future of U.S. farming in a changing economic and demographic landscape.

May 6, 2025 • 43min
Navigating 2025 Without Losing Your Mind
Mary Ann Bartels unpacks 2025 market volatility, AI trends, crypto, and how Star Trek may have predicted our digital financial future.

Apr 24, 2025 • 30min
The Case for Israel and Global Diversification in 2025
Discover the current state of global markets, tariff risks, implications for investors, and opportunities beyond the U.S., including Israel.

Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
Bringing Institutional-Grade Investing to Individual Portfolios
Learn how institutional investing, proper diversification, and goal-driven planning are transforming wealth management for modern families.

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Mar 4, 2025 • 40min
Unlocking the VC Secondary Market
Javier Avalos, CEO of CapLite, brings his expertise on the VC secondary market, shedding light on its explosive growth from $25 billion to an estimated $120 billion. He discusses how the shift towards longer private company lifespans has created liquidity demands and the emerging role of Chief Liquidity Officers. The conversation also tackles the democratization of venture capital through private credit ETFs, making investments accessible to more than just the affluent. Plus, Javier shares insights on biohacking for startup founders to optimize their health amidst demanding environments.