
Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider's edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessBusiness NewsNews | |||

Explore what stood out at Future Proof 2026, from advisor skepticism about AI's real client value, to the rising case for fixed income and real assets, and why human connection remains the edge no algorithm can replicate, with VanEck's Ed Lopez.
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Explore CNBC's Bob Pisani's reflections on 40-plus years of finance journalism, how he navigated the information overload of modern markets, what he learned from the NYSE trading floor, and what life looks like after leaving one of the most recogniza... more
Explore the case for hard assets over paper, the pension system's growing private credit exposure, and why deglobalization may reshape financial markets for a generation, with Macro Mavens founder Steph Pomboy.
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Explore the growing divide between top and bottom earners, the wealth effect driving consumer spending, inflation's staying power, and what AI may mean for jobs and the economy, with Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi.
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Ed makes investing interesting. The guest speakers are always knowledgeable. Keep them coming!
Ed, host of the Trend With Benefits podcast, highlights all aspects of markets, investing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
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This program delivers insider-level market, finance, and tech discourse with a focus on investing trends, asset allocation, and innovative financial platforms. Episodes frequently feature economists, ETF/asset-management executives, and industry leaders discussing macro themes, policy implications, and practical frameworks for portfolios, wealth planning, and technology-enabled advisory. A standout aspect is the strong alignment with a major asset manager, offering branding credibility alongside accessible explainers and forward-looking analysis. Listeners likely value actionable insights, data-driven perspectives, and nuance around risk, regulation, and AI's role in finance, making it suitable for professionals, advisors, and informed reta... more
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Recent guests on Trends with Benefits include:
1. Yon VanEck
2. Steph Pomboy
3. Mark Zandi
4. Don Calcagni
5. Christian Munafo
6. Jan van Eck
7. Adam Phillips
8. Ammar Al-Joundi
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