Josh here - Dan McMurtrie and his partners founded Tyro Partners, a New York City-based hedge fund, at a time when hedge fund closings are much more common than emerging fund launches. Dan lists some of the most important things he's figured out on his journey. He also talks about…
Rich Greenfield is one of the most widely followed and respected analysts in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) space on Wall Street. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown got a chance to talk to him about the launch of Disney+, the rise of over-the-top streaming apps like Netflix, why Roku…
On an all-new episode of "What Are Your Thoughts," Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss: - Apple warns of Coronavirus slowdown - Financial advisors never actually retire in real life - Is February too early to be citing year-to-date performance? - Reactions to the NBA’s All Star Break - How…
In this segment from episode 125 of "Animal Spirits," Michael and Ben discuss: Ben's first investment, personal finance, mortgage refinancing, and more. Check out the full episode to hear Michael and Ben discuss the rise of TikTok Tesla traders, material signs of wealth, the generational wealth gap, why so much…
Inside this week's Monday morning meeting, as Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, awards equity ownership to Certified Financial Planner Alex. Alex is the first advisor to get his start at the firm and become an equity shareholder. It's a special day all around. Be sure to subscribe to…
Josh here - According to Echelon Partners, "2019 was the seventh straight record-setting year in terms of number of deals completed, with 203 transactions recorded in ECHELON’s M&A Deal Tracker. This represents a 12.2% increase over 2018 and a 15.4% annual growth rate over the past five years." Additionally, financial…
In episode 124 of "Animal Spirits," Michael and Ben discuss Ray Dalio vs financial media and Zero Hedge being permanently suspended from Twitter. Check out the full episode to hear Michael and Ben discuss the amazing run of Tesla's stock, why markets aren't like casinos, Ray Dalio's beef with the…
In this edition of What Are Your Thoughts, Michael Batnick and Josh Brown discuss: * YouTube revenue growth is on fire, but who gets the money? * Netflix vs Cable Subs - crossover imminent! * The short squeeze in Tesla stock is probably the largest in the history of the…
Michael Batnick sits down with Data Scientist Nick Maggiulli to talk about one of the most commonly asked questions in the world of money, “When is the best time to invest?” The answer will definitely surprise you, check it out. Check out Nick's blog post: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/why-market-timing-can-be-so-appealing/ Be sure to subscribe…
In this segment from "Animal Spirits," Michael and Ben discuss why people are being forced to work longer, what do to if you got a late start to retirement savings, our problem with the FIRE crowd and why some people will never be able to save. Check out the full…
Based on prevailing stock price, Amazon will now enter into the $1 Trillion Club making its founder and largest shareholder, Jeff Bezos, worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $120 billion. It's inconceivable to Josh that this fortune could ever be lost. He thinks we're in an era of wealth creation…
Barry and Michael sit down with Ben to discuss financial fraud and his new book "Don't Fall For It: A Short History of Financial Scams." Pick up a copy of Ben's book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Fall-Short-History-Financial/dp/1119605164 Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you never miss an update: https://www.youtube.com/thecompoundrwm?sub_confirmation=1 Beginning Investors, check…
Josh recently met up with Scott Redler at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss moving averages, and trading vs investing. Scott is the Chief Strategic Officer at T3 Live. Check out Scott's new book "The Ultimate Guide to Moving Averages:" https://www.t3live.com/blog/scott-redler-free-ebook/ Be sure to subscribe to our channel so…
In this segment from episode 122, Ben and Michael ask if financial education is all for naught. Are financial pundits preaching to the converted? How can we get people to save more, and how can we fix the retirement system? Here is a look at their thoughts on how to…
In this edition of What Are Your Thoughts, Michael Batnick and Josh Brown discuss: *Gold vs Bitcoin, let the trolling begin! * Google joins the Trillion Dollar Club, who's next? * Can Bill Simmons sell The Ringer podcast network for $200 million? * Actively managed US stock mutual funds had…
In this excerpt from episode 121 of Animal Spirits, Michael and Ben talk Apple stock and the doubling of its P/E ratio. Check out the full episode to hear Michael and Ben discuss: Vanguard vs Mark Zuckerberg, do people value work over family, chances of a recession in 2020, Apple…
Josh here - Michael Batnick and I discuss the recent milestones for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the incredibly slow grind that's gotten us here. According to the Wall Street Journal "hasn’t moved 1% or more in either direction since mid-October, its sixth-longest streak since the end of 1969…
In this excerpt from episode 120 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the aging US population and how it might impact the stock market. Check out the full episode to hear Michael and Ben discuss Ben's new book "Don't Fall For It: A Short History of Financial…
The recent flare-up in the Middle East has investors asking questions about what might happen to their portfolios if a war breaks out. While every scenario is different and the variables change, there are some important things to understand about how wars have historically affected the Dow Jones Industrial Average.…
On a new edition of What Are Your Thoughts, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss the hottest topics in finance and investing: * Is there any such thing as the optimal time to rebalance your portfolio? * Is Instagram ad targeting weirding you out or doing you a favor? *…
Derek Thompson stops by The Compound to discuss how and why things go viral with Barry and Michael. Derek is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of “Hit Makers.” Follow Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DKThomp Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you never miss an update: https://www.youtube.com/thecompoundrwm?sub_confirmation=1…
Barry Ritholtz sits down with author and former WSJ journalist, Jonathan Clements to discuss how money is similar to health, smart ways to spend it, and how our thoughts about money change over the course of a lifetime. Check out Jonathan's website: https://humbledollar.com Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClementsMoney Be sure…
In this excerpt from episode 117 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss 2020 stock market forecasts and more. Check out the full episode to hear Michael and Ben discuss some of the best charts of the decade from YCharts, the different types of Twitter accounts, when ETFs…
Doug Boneparth stops by The Compound to conduct a coffee taste test with Josh. Will Josh know the difference between quality coffee and bad coffee? Will Doug convert Josh into a coffee snob? Let's see what happens! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you never miss an update:…