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.
Episodes
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Aug 22, 2023 • 35min
The Shift From a 2% to a 5% World and the 60/40 Portfolio with Jared Woodard
Jared Woodard shares his view on artificial intelligence, portfolio allocation, recent economic developments and what investors should expect for the rest of the year.
Aug 8, 2023 • 33min
Alleviating Advisor Challenges with Denise Wypiszenski
Learn how the 4U platform disrupted an antiquated process within the financial services industry and what it's like to transition from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur.
Jul 25, 2023 • 38min
Divergent Trends in Gold Markets Explained with Ima Casanova
Portfolio Manager Ima Casanova covers recent updates in gold markets and shares the top benefits of owning gold in a portfolio.
Jul 11, 2023 • 44min
A Robotics Rundown with Luis Sentis
Robots are becoming increasingly important to society and the economy as they change our everyday lives and transform industries.
Jun 22, 2023 • 29min
To the Widow Goes the Wealth
Learn how to educate and prepare family members for the wealth transfer to women.
Jun 6, 2023 • 35min
The Macro Economy and Institutional Investing
Explore what individual investors can learn from institutional investors in the context of today's headlines – the banking crisis, small-cap stocks and artificial intelligence.
May 23, 2023 • 38min
The Man Behind the Mic
This special episode of Trends with Benefits features an interview with Host Ed Lopez and looks back to how the podcast began.
May 9, 2023 • 32min
Brush Up on Brazilian Investment Markets with Caue Mancanares
Learn about the growth of Brazilian investment markets, including the impact of legislation on the current business climate and widespread crypto adoption.
Apr 25, 2023 • 34min
Financial Literacy with Lisa Crafford
Understand why financial literacy is important today and what advisors can do to help.
Apr 18, 2023 • 31min
Beyond the Trees with Laurie Wayburn and Anthony Gibbs
Ed gets a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary "Beyond the Trees" which focuses on the unique management model of the van Eck Forests.
