Unhedged

The podcast delves into the legal troubles of Sam Bankman-Fried, upcoming sentencing, and FTX caretaker boss John Ray's criticism. It also discusses ways to exploit retail investors, money laundering in crypto, and the etiquette of reclining seats on airplanes.

Answering listener questions on topics such as chips, market capitalizations, and the future of India. Explore the potential recession risks from high federal debts and the unexpected surge in Utz stock price. Discuss humor mix-ups in the stock market, Indian market surges, technology displacement, and evolving fashion norms across generations.

This podcast discusses the recent US inflation numbers and how it affects the Federal Reserve's outlook. They analyze the implications for the US stock market and give investment insights, including going long on a UK bakery chain and shorting Tesla.

Exploring the rise and fall of factor investing, Ethan Wu visits AQR’s Cliff Asness for insights. The debate between qualitative and quantitative investing, cyclic trends in value vs growth stocks, and the challenges of consistent factor performance are discussed. The episode also touches on AI in Big Tech, gold price increases, and the importance of manager selection in smart beta strategies.

Exploring the lawsuit against major market makers for stock market manipulation, legality of spoofing, market makers' strategies in high-frequency trading, unraveling the mystery of high-frequency trading, and analysis of economic risks and company stances.

Explore the reasons behind the market boom, including investor sentiment, AI revolution, changing interest rate expectations, and strong economic fundamentals. Debates on US stock bubble, bond vs equity market responses, and US stock valuations. Contrasting views on US economy and Federal Reserve actions, with a look at the potential impact of the UK budget announcement.

Exploring the fading prominence of ESG investing in finance, the future of mindful investing with Simon Mundy, legacy media's role, and Sam Bankman-Fried's potential success.

Exploring recent highs in global markets, including US, Europe, and Japan. Discussing Nvidia's impact, European 'Granolas' leaders, and Japan's optimism. Going long on Berkshire Hathaway and mocking 'jile' fashion trends. Touching on market performance, rational exuberance, and the rise of new investors.

Exploring the rise and fall of WeWork, bankruptcy aftermath, potential comeback, eccentric business practices, SoftBank's role, WeWork's new funding, and Nvidia's market performance.

Exploring the rise of passive investing and its impact on market efficiency, the podcast delves into the case for active investing amidst the dominance of index funds. In addition, they discuss the legacy of RuneScape and share personal stories about cycling after an accident.