Pirates of Finance
Unearth nuggets of buried treasure discovered throughout the week in the world of finance, business, and markets with Corey Hoffstein and Jason Buck. Pirates of Finance looks at the open sea of our financial world and discusses new finds, new ideas, and new trends. Pirates of Finance is livestreamed once a week on Fridays.
Latest episodes
May 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
Late Stage Ponzinomics | Corey Hoffstein & Jason Buck
-- ON OTHER PLATFORMS Pirates of Finance on Twitter @ PiratesFinance (https://twitter.com/FinancePirates) OUR FIRMS ️ Mutiny Fund: https://www.mutinyfund.com ️ Newfound Research: https://www.thinknewfound.com OUR PODCASTS The Mutiny Podcast: https://mutinyfund.com/podcasts/ Flirting with Models: https://www.thinknewfound.com/podcast CONTACT US Jason on Twitter @ JasonMutiny (https://www.twitter.com/jasonmutiny) Corey on Twitter @ choffstein (https://www.twitter.com/choffstein) INTRO MUSIC By taylorgalford.bandcamp.com THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UP AS A BASIS FOR INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE OF THE HOSTS AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH. THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH MAY MAINTAIN POSITIONS IN SECURITIES DISCUSSED IN THIS SHOW.
May 7, 2022 • 1h 8min
Corey Hoffstein: Risk Parity Isn't What You Think It Is | Pirates of Finance
Dive into the complexities of risk parity, where misconceptions abound. Uncover how a balanced approach to risk can reshape portfolios beyond just stocks and bonds. Explore the intricate dance between bond volatility and traditional investments while tackling financial literacy gaps in modern markets. Discover the nuanced roles of gold and real estate as inflation hedges. Plus, learn about the Dragon Portfolio and trend-following strategies that aim to enhance portfolio resilience in unpredictable economic times.
Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 5min
Are Investment "Alternatives" Really A Thing? | Pirates of Finance
Corey Hoffstein & Jason Buck take viewers through the perplexing and ill-defined world of investment "alternatives." What are they? Private Equity? Racehorses? Wine? Crypto? The pirates discuss. -- ON OTHER PLATFORMS Pirates of Finance on Twitter @ PiratesFinance (https://twitter.com/FinancePirates) OUR FIRMS ️ Mutiny Fund: https://www.mutinyfund.com ️ Newfound Research: https://www.thinknewfound.com OUR PODCASTS The Mutiny Podcast: https://mutinyfund.com/podcasts/ Flirting with Models: https://www.thinknewfound.com/podcast CONTACT US Jason on Twitter @ JasonMutiny (https://www.twitter.com/jasonmutiny) Corey on Twitter @ choffstein (https://www.twitter.com/choffstein) INTRO MUSIC By taylorgalford.bandcamp.com THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UP AS A BASIS FOR INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE OF THE HOSTS AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH. THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH MAY MAINTAIN POSITIONS IN SECURITIES DISCUSSED IN THIS SHOW.
Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 23min
Moonbirds: Are NFTs More Than Just JPEGs? | Pirates of Finance
ON OTHER PLATFORMS Pirates of Finance on Twitter @ PiratesFinance (https://twitter.com/FinancePirates) OUR FIRMS ️ Mutiny Fund: https://www.mutinyfund.com ️ Newfound Research: https://www.thinknewfound.com OUR PODCASTS The Mutiny Podcast: https://mutinyfund.com/podcasts/ Flirting with Models: https://www.thinknewfound.com/podcast CONTACT US Jason on Twitter @ JasonMutiny (https://www.twitter.com/jasonmutiny) Corey on Twitter @ choffstein (https://www.twitter.com/choffstein) INTRO MUSIC By taylorgalford.bandcamp.com THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UP AS A BASIS FOR INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS SHOW ARE OF THE HOSTS AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH. THE MUTINY FUND OR NEWFOUND RESEARCH MAY MAINTAIN POSITIONS IN SECURITIES DISCUSSED IN THIS SHOW.
Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 14min
How Bonds Perform During Rate Hiking Cycles (Answer: Not Well) | Pirates of Finance
Corey Hoffstein and Jason Buck unwind and explore the finer points of finance, such as the risk/reward of investing in bonds during hiking cycles, the $HYG Drawdown fallacy, and the "Two Times Duration Minus 1 Rule." With boatswain Jack Farley, they entertain the possibility that the global economy is headed for a "commodity supercycle," and they consider what such an environment would mean for correlations and investment styles such as CTAs (Commodity Trading Advisors). -- Follow Jason on Twitter @JasonMutiny Follow Corey on Twitter @choffstein Follow Jack on Twitter @JackFarley96 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Corey's Conference (5:40) Cathie Wood's $ARKK Call (8:30) The High-Yield ($HYG) Drawdown Fallacy (14:00) Bond Returns During Rate Hiking Cycles (22:40) The "Two Times Duration Minus 1 Rule" (29:30) The Commodity Supercycle (50:50) CTAs as an Inflation Hedge (1:00:31) Commodities Congestion Trades
Apr 9, 2022 • 1h 7min
Why Bonds Can't Catch A Break | Pirates of Finance
Pirates of Finance Jason Buck and Corey Hoffstein lament on bonds and answer the burning question of why exactly bonds just can't catch a break this quarter.
Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
Inflation and the Big Short | Pirates of Finance
Pirates of Finance Jason Buck and Corey Hoffstein talk the Big Short, bonds this quarter, inflation's affect on the world, and more.
Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
Carry And The Everything Bubble | Pirates of Finance
Pirates of Finance Jason Buck and Corey Hoffstein talk bubbles, safety, and carry on this week's episode.
Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
Is ApeCoin a sound investment? | Pirates of Finance
Pirates of Finance Jason Buck and Corey Hoffstein talk ApeCoin, real estate, and the investment technique of going "halfsies."
Mar 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
Hedging for the End of the World | Pirates of Finance
Corey Hoffstein, chief investment officer of Newfound Research, and Jason Buck, chief investment officer at Mutiny Funds, talk the "end times" approaching as the markets get crazier, sell offs increase, and the only thing left is the survivor's guide for hedging-- which this episode focuses on.