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Season 1, Episode 22: The Dangers of Interest Rate Volatility Risk, With Nancy Davis of Quadratic Capital

Published October 28, 2019

Nancy Davis of Quadratic Capital joins the podcast to discuss the danger of interest rate volatility risk.

The market is at “peak confidence of central banks being able to control markets” (2:27), as evidenced by the historic low in all gauges of interest rate volatility (5:36). The risks of stagflation (8:37) and a trade war with Europe (10:16) are similarly discounted. 

Background on Nancy (14:39), further information on her fund (17:23), why gold is an ineffective inflation hedge (22:05).

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Season 1, Episode 21: Peter Borish on Economic Cycles, the Case for Active Investment Management

Published October 16, 2019

Peter Borish is a founding partner at Tudor Investment Corp and current chief strategist at Quad Group. In his long career on Wall Street, Borish has seen multiple market cycles and met with and allocated to many hedge fund managers. He shares his wisdom with listeners.

Content:
The need for active management in today’s market (6:23). A contrarian view on ego (8:35). State of the economic cycle and deflationary pressures (10:29), political realities (14:26), concepts to keep in mind for the long run (16:31). What to look for in an investment adviser and hedge fund manager (20:46). The current state of hedge fund talent (22:57). Areas for concern in the macro picture (26:45) and possible inflection points (29:18).

Not intended as investment advice.

More information on Peter Borish and Quad Group: www.quadgroup.com

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Season 1, Episode 20: No Recession Imminent

Published October 9, 2019

Adam Johnson of Bullseye Brief Provides Bullish Stock Picks

Adam Johnson of Bullseye Brief joins the podcast to discuss his optimistic views on the US economy. He supplies ideas for stocks to take advantage of this situation, and talks about his background and how he came to start his investing service.

Content:
Labor markets, consumer spending speak to strong economic currents in the US (0:46). The bullish case for financial stocks (2:55) and United Rentals (6:04). Semiconductors should do well (9:49). Adam’s background and how he came to start Bullseye Brief (14:23). Ideas in biotechs (19:07).

More information about Bullseye Brief: www.bullseyebrief.com

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