Unhedged

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.

The hosts discuss the dilemma of supercompanies, the economics behind their success and the dilemma faced by consumers. They explore the possibility of disruptions in other industries and a single player dominating the AI industry. They also touch on the impact of gerrymandering on competitiveness and economic growth in America.

Tech companies rarely offer dividends, but Mark Zuckerberg's Meta just announced its first-ever dividend. The podcast discusses the implications of this and the changing relationship between shareholders and corporations. Other interesting topics include the decline and potential comeback of dividends, the shift in the relationship between high-growth US companies and shareholders, the significance of companies initiating dividends, and a discussion on new fashion trends and an amusing story about Bill Ackman.