Episodes

Feb. 13, 2024

They don't usually ring a bell at the top, but...

On this TCAF Tuesday, Join Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! On this episode they discuss: CPI, an update on earnings, Nvidia, Amazon stock, mystery charts, and more! (Keep listening at the end for a special bonus outtake.) Thanks to KraneShares for sponsoring this episode. KraneShares just launched two defined outcome ETFs off KWEB. Learn more by Visiting: https://kranesh...
Feb. 9, 2024

Michael Cembalest Returns

On episode 129 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Michael Cembalest to discuss: antitrust and mag 7 stocks, the federal debt, the ultimate value trap, chip supply chains, the 2024 election, the long-term ramifications of Covid lockdowns, weight loss drugs, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Go to Public.com and activate options trading by March 31st to lock in your lifetime rebate. Check out the latest in financial blogg...
Feb. 6, 2024

SNAP melts down, Disney earnings, Big Tech breakdown with Dan Ives and Alex Kantrowitz

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, we're bringing you a new show called Great Quarter Guys! On this episode, Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, Alex Kantrowitz, and Dan Ives discuss: Tesla, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. Then, on an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Josh and Michael discuss: Mike Wilson, Snap, new Dow stocks, layoffs, the consumer, and much more! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to: https://rocketmon...
Feb. 5, 2024

The Battle for Disney With Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld for a live discussion about the coming shareholder fight for the soul of Disney. Will Nelson Peltz and the activist hedge funds have their way or will CEO Bob Iger hold them at bay? Who should and should not be on the board of directors of Disney this year? What will the outcome of the proxy vote mean for stockholders? Hear from one of the leading authorities on shareholder activism and corporate board, Yale Professor Jeff Sonnenfeld. Ch...
Feb. 2, 2024

Charts Out the A**

On episode 128 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Warren Pies to discuss: how stocks perform after all-time highs, the latest from the Fed, MMT, election year markets, Mark Zuckerberg: doomsday prepper, and much more! Thanks to iShares for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the iShares Bitcoin Trust, visit: https://www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound s...
Jan. 30, 2024

The Next Trade In AI, Dan Toomey on Gen Z in the Workplace

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Dan Toomey of Morning Brew to discuss how he makes finance funny, and why Gen Z is the way they are. Then, on an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Josh joins Michael Batnick to discuss: earnings, Tesla, semiconductor stocks, return to the office, and much more! Thanks to YCharts for sponsoring this episode! Visit: https://go.ycharts.com/compound and get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription when you start your fr...
Jan. 26, 2024

How Neil Dutta Predicted "No Landing"

On episode 127 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Neil Dutta to discuss: the resiliency of the US economy, the Fed's next move, the housing market, politics and the market, when sell side research is most useful, and much more! Thanks to Kraneshares for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the Kraneshares firm outlook for 2024 at: https://kraneshares.com/ Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.ido...
Jan. 23, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro Sells Out, Netflix Grabs WWE Raw, Welcome to New All Time Highs

Join Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! On this episode they discuss: Apple's Vision Pro, all-time highs, Netflix and WWE, Snap stock, and much more! Thanks to Future Proof for sponsoring this episode. Register for the festival at: https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Inves...
Jan. 19, 2024

Adam Parker Returns

On episode 126 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Adam Parker to discuss: economic conditions, the 2024 market outlook, earnings growth, why buybacks don't help value, growth stock ideas, and much more! Thanks to Jensen Investment Management for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at: https://www.jenseninvestment.com/ Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of ...
Jan. 16, 2024

The Inside Story of the Bitcoin ETF Race With Matt Hougan, Trading the Hateful Eight, Goldman and Morgan Report

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Bitwise CIO, Matt Hougan, to get a behind the scenes view of the Bitcoin ETF approval process. Then, on an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts, the guys discuss: the Barron's Roundtable, financials reporting, stocks for 2024, AMD, Virtual Reality, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://public.com/compound to lock in a 5.1% yield on your cash. Check out the latest in financial...
Jan. 12, 2024

Man On Fire

On episode 125 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Dan Ives to discuss: the next big thing in technology, Tesla's 2024 outlook, Google gaining ground in AI, semiconductors, top cybersecurity stocks, the best CEOs, and much more! Thanks to Dimensional ETFs for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the Dimensional difference, visit: https://www.dimensional.com/ Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://ww...
Jan. 9, 2024

The ETF that beat Buffett and Cathie, YouTube’s takeover, CPI and Bank Earnings

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Eddy Elfenbein to discuss his active ETF that has outperformed both Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood over the past 5 years. Then, Josh joins Michael Batnick for an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! Topics include: Bitcoin ETFs, what YouTube could be valued at, sentiment, CPI and bank earnings, and much more! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to: https://rocketmoney.com/c...
Jan. 5, 2024

How To Find the Biggest Winners

On episode 124 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by JC Parets and Joe Fahmy to discuss: a preview of what's to come in 2024, charts that break it all down, how to find winners, a Bitcoin ETF, and much more! Grow your cash at an industry-leading 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash account at Public. Go to: https://public.com/thecompound Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves ...
Jan. 2, 2024

2024 Predictions, Career Advice, and What Went Right in 2023

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown discusses career advice, and what went right in 2023. Then stick around to join Downtown Josh Brown (CEO, Ritholtz Wealth Management) and Michael Batnick (Managing Partner, Ritholtz Wealth Management) for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, and of course, 2024 predictions! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by goin...
Dec. 29, 2023

Surprise! A conversation with CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

On this special episode of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz! They discuss the cybersecurity landscape, how AI is being used by both good and bad actors, how CrowdStrike's stock has performed vs the rest of the market, and much more! Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and sh...
Dec. 22, 2023

12 Reasons to Be Bullish

On episode 123 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Dan Nathan to discuss: what to expect in 2024, 0DTE options, Tesla fundamentals, GDP growth, the rate hike cycle, the best and worst days for the market in 2023, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. To see your transfer offer with no obligation, go to public.com/switch. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Invest...
Dec. 19, 2023

2024 S&P Targets With Sam Ro, Dow All-Time Highs and the Gold Rally

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Sam Ro to discuss the 2024 market forecasts. Then, Josh joins Michael Batnick for an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! Topics include: all-time highs, the gold rally, M&A's comeback, the best sector, and much more! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to: https://rocketmoney.com/compound Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www....
Dec. 15, 2023

Pricing In Cuts

On episode 122 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Bob Elliott to discuss: the eruption in the market, what to watch for in 2024, the outlook for regional banks, the stupidest piece of research, hedge fund strategy ETFs, and much more! Thanks to Kraneshares for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) at: https://kfafunds.com/kmlm/# Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at ...
Dec. 12, 2023

Shocking Housing Market With Logan Mohtashami, Buy and Hold vs Technicals, Merrill's Recruiting Drive

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Logan Mohtashami to discuss the housing market. Then, Josh joins Michael Batnick for an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! Topics include: tech spending, 2024 recession odds, shorting Tesla, financials breaking out, and much more! Thanks to YCharts for sponsoring this episode! Secure a copy of "The Top 23 Charts of 2023" deck and remember, get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription when you start your free YCharts ...
Dec. 8, 2023

Fear Has Rizz with Brian Belski

On episode 121 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Belski to discuss: the golden age of stockpicking, what happens if there's no rate cut in 2024, what the bears are missing, the outlook for financials, and much more! Thanks to Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the Dimensional difference, visit Dimensional.com. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.id...
Dec. 5, 2023

Bitcoin Breaks $40K, Jobs Report Preview, Top 10 Investing Terms of 2023 With Caleb Silver

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Caleb Silver to discuss Investopedia's top investing terms of 2023! Then, you're in for an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! Topics include: Bitcoin, debt interest, a stock pick for year-end, the last BLS of the year, Spotify layoffs, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://public.com/compound to lock in a 5.4% yield on your cash. Check out the latest in financial blogger f...
Dec. 1, 2023

It Turns Out the Fed Doesn’t Matter

On episode 120 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to discuss: the post-pandemic economy, when economic indicators stop working, how AI saved the market, the magnificent seven, the 2024 stock market outlook, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Go to Public.com/compound to lock in 5.4% yield on your cash. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion ...
Nov. 28, 2023

Charlie Munger Passes, What’s in Warren Buffett’s Will With Gary Pulford, Year End Stock Rally

On this episode of TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by advisor Gary Pulford to discuss Warren Buffett's philanthropy and how he plans to make an impact long after he's gone. Then, Josh joins Michael Batnick for an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts. This episode's topics include: Charlie Munger, market euphoria, record corporate profits, holiday sales, how Amazon jumped FedEx and UPS in the delivery game, and much more! Thanks to US Benchmark Series for sponsoring this episode! Learn m...
Nov. 24, 2023

Things That Never Change With Morgan Housel

On episode 119 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Morgan Housel to discuss: Morgan's new book "Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes," what the OpenAI board got wrong, writing that stands the test of time, and much more! Pick up Morgan's book here: https://sites.prh.com/morganhousel Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for info...