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Animal Spirits Podcast

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Animal Spirits is a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they're reading, writing, listening to and watching. Look for new episodes every Wednesday morning. See our disclosures here - ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/

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On episode 412 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠ discuss the China trade deal, retail was right, Wall Street was wrong, price vs. sentiment, markets saved us from a recession, record stock buybacks, 4-to-1 leverage and privat... more

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Brendan Ahern, CIO at KraneShares to discuss an update on China's economy, China real estate, the AI race with China, stock picking within Ch... more

On episode 411 of Animal Spirits, ⁠Michael Batnick⁠ and ⁠Ben Carlson⁠ discuss Warren Buffett's legacy, no one can guess where the market is going, a 9 day win streak for stocks, Americans love to buy the dip, the next recession is going to be wild, W... more

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On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠ are joined by Shiloh Bates, Partner and CIO of Flat Rock Global to discuss the relationship between income and volatility, how CLOs perform during recessions, ... more

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Shiloh Bates
CIO and Partner at Flat Rock Global
Flat Rock Global
Episode: Talk Your Book: The CLO Playbook
Nick Kalivas
Head of factor and core equity product strategy at Invesco
Invesco
Episode: Talk Your Book: Equal Weight Investing
Christian Hoffmann
Head of Fixed Income and Portfolio Manager
Thornburg Investment Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: Interest Rates Go Kablooey
Jason Greenblath
VP in Senior Portfolio Management, Director of Corporate Credit Research
American Century Investments
Episode: Talk Your Book: Interest Rates Go Kablooey
Barry Ritholtz
Founder and chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management, author of 'How Not to Invest'.
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: How Not To Invest Like Buffett
Matt Bartolini
Managing Director and head of SPDR America's Research Team at State Street Global Advisors
State Street Global Advisors
Episode: Talk Your Book: Elevator Growth in Mid Caps
Rahul Sharma
Portfolio Manager and Executive Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management
Schafer Cullen Capital Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: International Stocks, So Hot Right Now
Bill Sokol
VP and Director of Product Management at VanEck
VanEck
Episode: Talk Your Book: Floating Rate Income
Fran Rodilosso
Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management at VanEck
VanEck
Episode: Talk Your Book: Floating Rate Income

Hosts

Michael Batnick
Co-host known for his engaging discussions on markets and investing strategies, sharing personal anecdotes related to financial trends.
Ben Carlson
Co-host who provides insights on life, investing, and market psychology, with a relatable style that resonates with the audience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Left wing garbage

    Ben, Michael Batnick, Josh Brown & Animal Spirits are auditioning for MS-NBC. Straight up left wing anti-Trump non-sense.

    Apple Podcasts
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    PhillyDZ11
    United States20 days ago
  • Embarrassing

    What used to be a great show I recommended to others has turned into Ben embarrassing himself with his political takes. Clear case of TDS. Please get back to what you guys do great.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stcktrader
    United Statesa month ago
  • war

    war

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rank14arms
    Canadaa month ago
  • Lost their way

    Show used to be about a markets and small talk…now it’s two political pundits auditioning for CNN business.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Free Lunch 2023
    United States2 months ago
  • Talk ur book?

    Talk ur book episodes are trash. I assume they’re getting paid to advertise for some product that is trash everytime. Please stop

    Apple Podcasts
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    K-izzle
    United States2 months ago

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Some feedback mentions a shift from pure market analysis to more political commentary, which not all listeners appreciate.
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Listeners appreciate the mix of market insights and personal stories, creating an engaging listening experience.
Occasional episodes feel promotional rather than informative, particularly during guest interviews.

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Talk Your Book: The CLO Playbook
Q: What's the pitch for investors if somebody is like, hey, why do I need this?
Incorporating CLO funds can enhance expected returns while lowering overall portfolio risk.
Talk Your Book: The CLO Playbook
Q: What does that do to this type of strategy?
Economic downturns can impact CLO performance, but a seniors-secured position provides some protection against default losses.
Talk Your Book: Elevator Growth in Mid Caps
Q: Are you starting to hear more from advisors about mid-cap investments?
Yes, Matt observes an increasing interest as advisors look to reduce concentration risks in portfolios.
Talk Your Book: Elevator Growth in Mid Caps
Q: How does the S&P 400 and State Street's ETF work in comparison to the S&P 500?
Matt explains that while both have a committee selection process, mid caps are also subjected to a profitability screen.
Talk Your Book: Elevator Growth in Mid Caps
Q: What is the selling point for investing in mid caps?
Matt argues that mid caps are often overlooked and under-researched, which gives them an advantage.

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Recent guests on Animal Spirits Podcast include:

1. Shiloh Bates
2. Nick Kalivas
3. Christian Hoffmann
4. Jason Greenblath
5. Barry Ritholtz
6. Matt Bartolini
7. Rahul Sharma
8. Bill Sokol

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