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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Sep 8, 2020 • 34min
The China Conundrum with Carlos Diez
Ed Lopez chats with Carlos Diez, CEO of MarketGrader about investing in China, navigating the trade war, geopolitics and finding equity growth leaders.
Sep 3, 2020 • 27min
Bridging the Financial Information Gap with Dasarte Yarnway
In this episode of Trends with Benefits, Ed Lopez speaks with Dasarte Yarnway, Founder & Managing Director of Berknell Financial Group about building an investment advisory practice, bridging the financial information gap, working with professional athletes and taking his business digital.
Aug 25, 2020 • 33min
Election Cycles with Jeff Hirsch
Ed Lopez and Jeff Hirsch, Editor of Stock Trader's Almanac chat about what to expect from the market during the run up and following the 2020 presidential election, the Best/Worst Six Months strategy, the origins of Stock Trader's Almanac and wax nostalgic about playing rugby.
Aug 19, 2020 • 25min
Joe Foster on Why We See Gold Surpassing $3,000
Ed Lopez and Joe Foster, gold strategist and portfolio manager at VanEck talk about the case for gold, gold miners and his new $3,400 price target for gold.
Aug 4, 2020 • 35min
It's Game On as Sports Gear Up Again
Ed Lopez sits down with Patrick Keane, CEO of the Action Network to discuss trends in sports betting including state-by-state legalization and why sports leagues are now getting in on the action.
Jul 28, 2020 • 27min
What Does Today's Market Strength Mean for Tomorrow? with Michael Batnick
Michael Batnick, Director of Research for Ritholz Wealth Management chats with Ed Lopez about getting his start with the Ritholz team, content generation as a tool for business building, managing through a crazy market and the dominance of a few names of major market indices.
Jul 21, 2020 • 30min
Watching the Fed with Ed Yardeni
Ed welcomes President and Chief Investment Strategist of Yardeni Research and author of the new book, Fed Watching for Fun & Profit, Dr. Ed Yardeni. They discuss the movement of the Fed from both a historical, and present day perspective.
Jul 14, 2020 • 30min
Taylor Schulte on Retirement Planning
In this episode of Trends with Benefits Ed Lopez catches up with Taylor Schulte, Founder & CEO of Define Financial. They discuss financial planning ideas for retirement and modern marketing ideas for business owners.
Jun 30, 2020 • 35min
Ed Lopez and Martin Fridson talk Fallen Angel High Yield Bonds
In this episode of Trends with Benefits Ed Lopez interviews Martin Fridson, CIO of Lehman, Livian, Fridson Advisors LLC about high-yield lore from the 80's, the high yield market today and the recent wave of fallen angels.
Jun 23, 2020 • 31min
Charles Rotblut on Investor Behavior and Sentiment
Charles Rotblut, CFA, VP and AAII Journal Editor joins Ed Lopez on Trends with Benefits to discuss how investors have reacted to recent market volatility, investor sentiment and the potential bargains in small cap stocks.


