Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterMichael Loukas is CEO of Truemark Investments, owner of TrueShares, an ETF provider that embodies active management, believing a concentrated portfolio that holds best-of-breed names is essential to capturing alpha. As they put it on their website, ‘Long-term investing in companies with a competitive edge’ is paramount to market outperformance.We discuss this investment philosophy and dig into the TrueShares process to understand how they consistently identify these best-of-breed names. Michael also evaluates the bifurcation of the tech sector, having recently noticed a divergence between B2B and B2C company performance. And finally, we learn more about the TrueShares Technology, AI and Deep Learning ETF [LRNZ], a prime example of the firm’s commitment to investing in ‘the new economy’. Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterThis week I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Weinberg, Global Head of Product, ETF and Index Investments at Blackrock, the world's largest ETF provider. Carolyn oversees the commercialization and development of innovative products globally.At Blackrock, Carolyn's teams build new product lines, forge strategic partnerships, and create research in support of iShares growth priorities such as fixed income and sustainability. Before joining BlackRock in 2018, Carolyn created structured derivatives solutions for corporations at Citibank, where she was Head of the North America Corporate Solutions Group. Carolyn graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in applied mathematics and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.Carolyn has also been awarded a position on Barron's list of "100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance” three times which is an exceptional achievement. In this interview we discuss the expansive range of ETFs at Blackrock, going into detail on some of their most innovative products to date including floating rate and interest rate hedged fixed income ETFs. We’ll discuss how to use these in your portfolio including why now is a very interesting time for Bonds. Enjoyblackrock.com ishares.com/us/resources/tools/core-builder# Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterOn Wednesday, October 26th, we hosted our latest live interview on Twitter, with expert investor and financial educator, Brian Feroldi.I asked Brian for his three principles of long-term investing. We discussed ‘the eighth wonder of the world in compound interest, strategies for investing in a bear market, and the critical components of a long-term portfolio.With live questions from the audience, as well as answers to quick-fire questions including Brian’s favourite quote, as well as his most valued resource, Brian provided some valuable insights.Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter.------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterMichael Kao is CIO and Portfolio Manager of the Kao Family Office and is well-known for coining ‘the Dollar Wrecking Ball’, a metaphor to describe Dollar hegemony.Having traded commodities at J.Aron and Goldman in the early 90s, Michael’s worldview embraces the significance of Oil. And subsequent experiences at Canyon Partners, a credit-oriented hedge fund, as well as the launch of his own investment firm, Akanthos Capital Management, leave Michael uniquely placed to provide a truly holistic view of what moves markets.While the US Dollar has appreciated enormously against a basket of international currencies, from Pound Sterling to the Japanese Yen, I ask Michael if the Dollar is too strong for its own good, and if so, how long could this historic Dollar strength last? Enjoy!Check out Michael's discussion on Demetri Kofinas's Hidden Forces: https://hiddenforces.io/podcasts/dollar-milkshake-wrecking-ball-brent-johnson-michael-kao/Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterDoomberg was founded in May last year, their mission, to highlight the fundamentals missing from today’s economic and policy decisions. Doomberg is now the most popular paid financial publication on Substack.Doomberg provides in-depth analysis of financial and economic trends, and was one of the first publications to predict the supply chain crisis and the global energy crisis, amongst other era-defining events.I met with Doomberg on October 4th to discuss the Nord stream sabotage and the wider question of global energy security. And after learning the origins of Doomberg’s mysterious green icon, we discussed the Bank of Japan’s decades-long battle with economic stagnation. And while few months were as consequential in monetary history than September, we finish by looking at UK fiscal policy, in the wake of unprecedented political upheaval. Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterThis week we have John Barber on the show, Managing Partner at Cohesive Capital. Cohesive is a private equity co-investment firm that is exclusively focused on making direct investments alongside high-quality sponsors that are leading the transactions.John has been in private equity for over 30 years so it’s safe to say he’s quite the expert. Prior to Cohesive, he co-founded City Private Equity where he managed approximately $13 Billion of capital and a team of 50 in New York and London. This interview is a little different to normal as we’re discussing the private as opposed to public markets. Private markets still have the same goal of delivering a decent return on capital and John’s decades of experience investing in companies is eye-opening. We dig into what makes a good company including the importance of a company's moat, what makes a good management team, and how to use incentives to drive value. We also discuss the fundamentals of private equity such as the stages of investment and how the industry has evolved over the years. Finally, we go into detail on what ingredients make someone a high achiever including highlighting some of John’s traits what he believes have contributed to his ongoing success. EnjoyThanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterThis week I have the pleasure of introducing Cullen Roche, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Discipline Funds. He founded Discipline Funds to help investors obtain access to low-fee, diversified portfolios that help them meet their financial goals. Cullen is also the founder of pragmatic capitalism where he attempts to cut through the noise and describe the world as it is while providing answers to some of the toughest questions in finance and economics. He is also the author of a number of books, one of the most popular being Pragmatic Capitalism - What Every Investor Needs to Know About Money and Finance.Cullen is a macro expert with primary skills in global macro portfolio construction, quantitative risk management, monetary economics, financial accounting, and behavioural finance.In this interview, we discuss the current macro backdrop in stocks, the precarious situation with US house prices, how the modern monetary system works, and how individuals can avoid thinking short term. Cullens' insights are second to none.disciplinefunds.comIf you’re interested in receiving a daily update on thematic investing in the stocks where we keep you up to date on the next big thing, sign up to the Opto newsletter. cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter.Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterMichael Venuto is CIO and Co-Founder of the Tidal Financial Group, responsible for Toroso Investments and ETF Think Tank. As a self-confessed ETF nerd, with over a decade’s experience designing and implementing ETF-based investment strategies, in 2014, Michael was selected as an ETF.COM All-Star, and is regularly quoted in leading publications including Reuters and Barron's.Prior to Tidal Michael was Head of Investments at Global X, where he provided portfolio optimisation services to institutional clients. Before that, Michael was Senior Vice President at Horizon Kinetics, a New York-based investment adviser.We discuss Michael’s ETF Industry Index, which measures and monitors the performance of publicly traded companies that derive revenue from the ETF ecosystem. After that, we dig into record thematic inflows, and which themes deserve our attention. We finish the interview by dissecting the ESG classification system – Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter:www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterThis week I had a wonderful conversation with Caroline Cai, Executive Vice President at  Pzena Investment Management. She is also the co-portfolio manager at Pzena for the Global, International, European, and Emerging Markets strategies where she invests in deep value stocks. This strategy seeks to identify good-quality companies at low valuations, that are underperforming compared to their historic earnings potential. At Pzena, “Value isn’t a factor, it's a philosophy.”In this interview, we discuss which emerging markets in Asia are currently showing pockets of deep value, how to discover deep value stocks, and calculating geopolitical risk. Pzena.comEnjoy! Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter:www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterCallum Thomas is the founder of Topdown Charts, a research firm servicing institutional fund managers entrusted in overseeing trillions of dollars for their end clients.Having started out at the New Zealand stock exchange, Callum secured Economic and Strategy analyst roles at AXA global investors, before being promoted to Investment strategist at AMP Capital, after they’d bought AXA’s multi-asset business in 2010. His weekly chart analysis received rave reviews from colleagues, and after a pivotal trip to Bali, Callum took the plunge and founded Topdown charts in 2016.We discuss the centrality of charts within Callum’s research process, analyzing his 3-tier framework. With September well-known for its poor equity returns, we discuss Seasonality, as Callum unpicks the ‘September effect’. Callum finishes by explaining his recession outlook, using global PMI data in conjunction with an intriguing correlation between industrial metals and energy prices. Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.