
Keeping it Simple with Simplify Asset Management
Simplify offers innovative options-based strategies to help build better portfolios. Tune in for insights from our Keeping it Simple series for conversations with industry leaders as they discuss events that shape today's markets.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
Keeping it Simple | Ep.37: India?!? I Hardly Know Ya!
Anupam Ghose from System Two Advisors joins to discuss India's economic dynamics and investment opportunities. They explore India potentially surpassing China's GDP by 2050, the impact of democracy on economic growth, and demographic trends in India. The podcast covers investment strategies in the Indian stock market and emphasizes the importance of consulting with financial advisors.

May 14, 2024 • 1h
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 36: Divergence Is Bad, Mmm’K?
Professor and Author Peter Atwater discusses the K-shaped economy, socio-economic disparities, and navigating uncertainty. Topics include social mood influencing decision-making, wealth distribution post-global financial crisis, generational contrasts in work culture, controversies surrounding DEI and ESG practices, financial outlook for the bottom 50%, and evolving political discourse.

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Keeping it Simple | Ep.35: Dawson’s Creek or One True Hill to Die On?
Economic expert Cameron Dawson debates with the Simplify crew on economic data accuracy, stock market trends, yield analysis, interest rate cuts, private credit deals. They explore market volatility impacts, inflation nuances, and upcoming discussions on the K-shaped economy.

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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Keeping it Simple | Ep.34: Have the Martians Landed?
Industry legend Jim Grant discusses the soft landing, Fed pivot, and challenges faced by the Federal Reserve. Topics include the impact of inflation, gold standard, Bitcoin dynamics, and mispriced assets in the market. The conversation also explores innovative payout structures in private equity and the need for reevaluating valuation methods in investing.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
Keeping it Simple | Ep.33: Goliath vs. Goliath
Matt Stoller, an expert on monopoly power, discusses the role of the state in addressing monopolistic control. They explore the concept of a 'controlled' free market, the traits of good monopolies, and the need for public utility rules. They also delve into antitrust cases against Google, the lack of competition in certain areas, and the history of distrust in government.

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
Keeping it Simple | Ep.32: Variable or Variant Weather?
Tian Yang of Variant Perception joins Mike and Harley for a 2024 outlook. They discuss aging populations and inflation, analyze Modern Monetary Theory and its implications, compare Variant and pre-COVID conditions, and debate R star and its relationship to labor quantity and productivity.

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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 31: Scoring with a Bank Shot…
The podcast discusses the performance of the banking industry and its different sectors, the impact of recent changes in New York City's hospitality market, the issue of oversupply and misallocation of resources, innovations in property replacement and the challenges in New York City, systemic factors leading to the Global Financial Crisis, challenges in the high yield space, and a disclaimer and legal information regarding Simplify Asset Management, Inc.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 2min
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 30: Erik Is "Going Nuclear"
Erik Townsend of MacroVoices lays out the case for an energy revolution NOW.
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This content is solely for informational purposes and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. These materials are made available on an “as is” basis, without representation or warranty.
The information contained in these materials has been obtained from sources that Simplify Asset Management Inc. believes to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. This information is only current as of the date indicated and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. Neither the author nor Simplify Asset Management Inc. undertakes to advise you of any changes in the views expressed herein.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 17min
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 29: Tastes Like Chicken
The famous Green Chicken, Doomberg, joins Mike & Harley for a molecular view of the global state of affairs.
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Simplify Asset Management Inc. is a Registered Investment
Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Simplify Asset Management Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Be sure to first consult
with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy.
This content is not intended to provide investment, tax, or legal
advice. This content is solely for informational purposes and
does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. These materials are made available on an “as is” basis, without representation or warranty.
The information contained in these materials has been obtained from sources that Simplify Asset Management Inc. believes to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. This information is only current as of the date indicated and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other
reasons. Neither the author nor Simplify Asset Management Inc. undertakes to advise you of any changes in the views expressed herein.

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Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 28: A Bitter Harvest? William White Makes the Case for Scarcity.
Famed economist William White discusses the political environment and tribalism of climate change, the transition to an era of scarcity caused by negative supply side factors, the impact of changing demographics and population growth on inflationary pressures, implications of government deficit and Fed's balance sheet increase, the complexities of scarcity and abundance, and different views on the emphasis of demand side vs supply side.
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