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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 434 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss why it's so difficult to call the top, why earnings matter so much, we were due for a correction, valuations are... more

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On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Scott Litman, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at GCM Gros... more

On episode 433 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the melt-up phase of the AI boom, there is a bubble in bubble predictions, no one is going to call the top, hyp... more

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Jason Duko, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PIMCO t... more

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Jason Duko
Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at PIMCO
PIMCO
Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Public and Private Credit
Chris Ward
Portfolio manager at Bridgewater Associates
Bridgewater Associates
Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in the All Weather Strategy
Graham Day
Chief Investment Officer at Innovator ETFs
Innovator Capital Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: Making Money When Stocks Are Up or Down
Wes Crill
Senior Client Solutions Director and VP at Dimensional Fund Advisors
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Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Private Credit ETFs and All-Time Highs
Tony Kelly
Co-founder of BondBloxx
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Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Private Credit ETFs and All-Time Highs
Ehren J. Stanhope
Chief Investment Strategist at Canvas Custom Indexing
Canvas Custom Indexing
Episode: Talk Your Book: How Custom Indexing Works
Don Casturo
CIO at Quantix Commodities
Quantix Commodities
Episode: Talk Your Book: How to Invest in Commodities
John Burrello
Senior Portfolio Manager at Invesco
Invesco
Episode: Talk Your Book: Creating Monthly Income From Your Portfolio
Craig Bewick
Head of Retail Education at CME Group
CME Group
Episode: Talk Your Book: How to Invest in Futures

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Michael Batnick
Co-host of a show focusing on markets, life, and investing, Michael shares his insights and experiences in the financial industry.
Ben Carlson
Co-host sharing engaging conversations on markets and investing, with a penchant for relatable life anecdotes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Great convos but you’ll hear some political jabs

    I love the market and life conversations, but Ben has major TDS. It’s his show, he can say what he wants, but the subtle jabs at Trump can be a little annoying. Won’t stop me from listening though I like the chemistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Griffin York
    United States2 months ago
  • Best of the Best

    Love this show. Always hitting the market topics while looping in life experiences. Dynamic between the two is great. Must listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SrButch5
    United States2 months ago
  • Just talk

    These guys are good talkers but don’t really understand the markets beyond level 1. Wouldn’t trust their money management.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HSColt
    United States3 months ago
  • Liberal Ideology

    I am here for analysis and information that is also entertaining. Not for politics. But if that is what you insist upon then discuss your spring 2025 episodes which have all been proven wrong

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TNTowanda
    United States3 months ago
  • Stop It

    Listened regularly for years, but lately the political takes creep way too much into the show (Ben in particular) and are not well-informed. I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    eagle4139
    United States4 months ago

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Ratings reflect a mix of loyalty coupled with frustration over certain episodes deviating from market-focused content, yet many love the banter and personal anecdotes shared by the hosts.
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Listeners appreciate the insightful conversations about markets and life, highlighting the engaging chemistry between the hosts.

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Talk Your Book: Investing in the All Weather Strategy
Q: How does All Weather serve as a complement to the traditional 60-40 portfolio?
Many clients use it alongside traditional investments for better diversification without compromising on expected returns.
Talk Your Book: Investing in the All Weather Strategy
Q: Matt, how have you approached incorporating the Bridgewater model into an ETF structure?
We've worked closely with Bridgewater to create a balanced portfolio that reflects economic conditions while considering tax implications for investors.
Talk Your Book: Investing in the All Weather Strategy
Q: Chris, the all weather strategy has been around for a while; why bring it to an ETF now?
The all-weather model is designed to perform well in various economic climates and now aims to reach a wider audience through the ETF format.
Talk Your Book: Making Money When Stocks Are Up or Down
Q: What happens at the end of the maturity period for these ETFs?
At the end of the outcome period, the options mature and the fund rebalances into a new one-year outcome period, continuing to provide defined outcomes for investors.
Talk Your Book: Making Money When Stocks Are Up or Down
Q: How does the dual direction buffer protect investors?
In negative markets, the ETF allows you to make money, potentially up to the level of the downside you've faced, effectively offering a one-to-one return in a down market up to its cap, while also protecting against larger losses with a buffer.

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