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April 1, 2022

The Texas Hedge | TCAF #40

The Texas Hedge | TCAF #40

On episode 40 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Adam Parker, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: smart money buying the dip, the case for small caps, the yield curve inversion, Ned Johnson, private market markdowns, NYC's comeback, Wall Street careers, and much more! Thanks to FTX for sponsoring this…

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March 31, 2022

What Percentage of My Net Worth Should I Use for a Down Payment? | Portfolio Rescue

What Percentage of My Net Worth Should I Use for a Down Payment? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben and Duncan are joined by tax expert, Bill Sweet. Submit your questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00 - Intro ►05:05 - What percent of a first-time home buyer's net worth should be…

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March 30, 2022

Tighten Until Something Breaks | Animal Spirits 250

Tighten Until Something Breaks | Animal Spirits 250

On episode 250 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss inflation vs. the stock market, bonds getting killed, the crazy housing market, betting on the Oscars, and much more! 📈 This episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts is partnering with Animal Spirits to offer listeners YCharts Professional FREE…

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March 29, 2022

The Big Bounce | What Are Your Thoughts?

The Big Bounce | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:11 - The Big Bounce - This was the ultimate Fade the News moment. ►19:52 -…

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March 25, 2022

Never Buy New Lows, Never Short New Highs | TCAF 39

Never Buy New Lows, Never Short New Highs | TCAF 39

On episode 39 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Nick Colas, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: what it's like working for Steve Cohen, investor confidence, tighter financial conditions, bank stocks, quantum computing and crypto, driverless vehicles, and much more! Thanks to FTX for sponsoring this episode! Use referral code…

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March 24, 2022

How Do I Hedge Against Stagflation? | Portfolio Rescue

How Do I Hedge Against Stagflation? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode Ben and Duncan are joined by Ritholtz advisor, Taylor Hollis to discuss stagflation, automating your accounts, establishing a living trust, and Donor-Advised Funds. Submit your questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00 - Intro…

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March 23, 2022

Can the Markets Cause a Recession? | Animal Spirits 249

Can the Markets Cause a Recession? | Animal Spirits 249

On episode 249 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the crazy moves in interest rates, mortgage rates going much higher, how to think about bond yields right now, why the U.S. consumer will keep spending even with higher prices, the housing market, and much more! 📈 Try…

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March 22, 2022

Warren Buffett Fires the Elephant Gun | What Are Your Thoughts?

Warren Buffett Fires the Elephant Gun | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►03:08 - Crypto Rally - Don’t look now but BTC solidly above $40,000 for a while…

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March 21, 2022

Chasing the Bond King

Chasing the Bond King

On this special episode of Live from the Compound, Mary Childs joins Josh, Michael, and Ben to discuss her new book, The Bond King. Mary Childs is an author and co-host of NPR's Planet Money podcast. Follow Mary: https://twitter.com/mdc Order The Bond King: https://amzn.to/37rP3Ux Listen to The Compound's podcasts: The…

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March 18, 2022

Saint Patrick's Day Show | The Compound and Friends #38

Saint Patrick's Day Show | The Compound and Friends #38

On episode 38 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Dan McMurtrie, Leanna Haakons, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: equity markets, value investing, FOMC decision, private markets, stock picking, Chinese stocks, Nicolas Cage, and much more! Thanks to FTX for sponsoring this episode! Use referral code "compound" to earn free…

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March 17, 2022

How Can I Prepare for a Recession? | Portfolio Rescue

How Can I Prepare for a Recession? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ritholtz Wealth tax expert Bill Artzerounian joins Ben and Duncan to discuss: preparing for a recession, how down markets can be a positive for investors, tax strategy, tax-loss harvesting, and more!…

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March 16, 2022

Is a Recession Bullish For Tech Stocks? | Animal spirits 248

Is a Recession Bullish For Tech Stocks? | Animal spirits 248

On episode 248 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the probability for a recession, crazy commodities prices, housing as a commodity, rising mortgage rates, why dogs are so awesome, and much more! 📈 This episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts is partnering with Animal Spirits to offer…

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March 15, 2022

There’s No Way Out | What Are Your Thoughts?

There’s No Way Out | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro. ►02:03 - No way out - Unfortunately, there’s only one way inflation like this ends…at least…

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March 11, 2022

Pulling Out | The Compound and Friends #37

Pulling Out | The Compound and Friends #37

On episode 37 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Allison Schrager, Sam Ro, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: corporations pulling out of Russia, the SEC's crackdown on Chinese ADRs, inflation, the role of risk in innovation, Amazon's stock split, and more! Thanks to FTX for sponsoring this episode! Use…

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March 10, 2022

Are We Heading For a Recession? | Portfolio Rescue

Are We Heading For a Recession? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben and Duncan are joined by Ritholtz advisor Kevin Young to discuss inflation, prospects of a recession, SBLOCs, and where to invest a bunch of cash right now. Submit your questions…

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March 9, 2022

More Sellers Than Buyers | Animal Spirits 247

More Sellers Than Buyers | Animal Spirits 247

On episode 247 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: a bear market brewing in the stock market, the stock market now vs. 1900, the impact of higher gas prices on consumer sentiment, crazy commodities prices, energy stocks, housing prices, and much more! 🏢 This episode was sponsored…

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March 8, 2022

Defend Your Portfolio | What Are Your Thoughts?

Defend Your Portfolio | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ► 00:00 - Intro ► 02:05 - Defend Your Portfolio - Oakmark defends staying in European stocks. ► 20:47…

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March 4, 2022

Best Burger in NYC? | The Compound and Friends #36

Best Burger in NYC? | The Compound and Friends #36

On episode 36 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, JC Parets, Dan Nathan, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: JC's charts, retail investors buying the dip, startup valuations, corporate America pulling out of Russia, the best burger in NYC, and much more! Thanks to Composer for sponsoring this episode! Invest…

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March 3, 2022

How Should I Invest if I Have a Low Risk Tolerance? | Portfolio Rescue

How Should I Invest if I Have a Low Risk Tolerance? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben Carlson is joined by Barry Ritholtz, blogger at The Big Picture, host of the Masters in Business podcast, and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. Submit your questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00…

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March 2, 2022

A Moral Margin Call | Animal Spirits 246

A Moral Margin Call | Animal Spirits 246

On episode 246 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss investing during a war, the biggest questions we have right now, why it's impossible to predict the future, the rising potential for a financial crisis, and much more! 📈 This episode is sponsored by YCharts. To sign up…

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March 1, 2022

Warren Buffett's Biggest Bet | What Are Your Thoughts?

Warren Buffett's Biggest Bet | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:33 - Defense Stocks - The only thing we know for sure is that this number…

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Feb. 28, 2022

Ian Bremmer on What Investors Should Know About Ukraine and Russia

Ian Bremmer on What Investors Should Know About Ukraine and Russia

On this special episode of Live from the Compound, Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Ben Carlson to discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact markets and the world economy. Follow Ian: https://twitter.com/ianbremmer Follow GZERO Media: https://twitter.com/gzeromedia Follow Eurasia Group:…

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Feb. 25, 2022

Did the Stock Market Just Bottom? | The Compound and Friends #35

Did the Stock Market Just Bottom? | The Compound and Friends #35

On episode 35 of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Linette Lopez, Phil Pearlman, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the washout, the one year anniversary of meme stock mania, Apple and Google vs Web3, Facebook's fall, new trading rules for Fed officials, and much more! 🖼️…

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Feb. 24, 2022

What Causes Market Sell-Offs? | Portfolio Rescue

What Causes Market Sell-Offs? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben Carlson is joined by tax expert, Bill Sweet to discuss crypto taxes, withdrawal strategy, and more! Submit to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00 - Intro ►03:10 - Market sell-off ►08:22 - Taxes on…

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