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The Compound and Friends

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Join Downtown Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and a rotation of their friends every Friday for expert insight and hot takes on the latest in business and investing. See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/

Episodes

Buy the Election, Sell the Inauguration

On episode 166 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Adam Parker to discuss: the biggest risks to the market, David Einhorn on valuations, the Fed's next move, the dumbest chart ever, and much more! This episode is sponsored by KraneShares! Watch their post-election webinar with Terry Branstad at: http://kraneshares.com/compound Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://tw...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 13 min

S&P 6,000, Elon wins, replacing gensler, remembering Mac McQuown with Robin Wigglesworth

On this TCAF Tuesday, Robin Wigglesworth of the Financial Times joins Josh Brown to discuss the passing of Mac McQuown, the founding Director of Dimensional Fund Advisors, and the history of market indexing. Then, at 33:18, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! Thanks to YCharts for sponsoring this episode! Make sure to catch Josh on the next YCharts webinar by signing up at: https://ycharts.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617303217309/WN_NtP3oRGISTqI39HztpCa...

Nov 12, 20242 hr 36 min

Katie Bar the Door

On episode 165 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Katie Stockton to discuss: the election's impact the market, the explosion in financial stocks, reasons to be cautious, small caps vs the S&P, the benefit of technical analysis, Bitcoin as a reserve currency, and much more! This episode is sponsored by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) at: http://VanEck.com/NLR Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! I...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 22 min

The Compound's Post-Election Special with Callie, Ben, Michael and Josh

On this special episode of Live from The Compound, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Ben Carlson and Callie Cox to discuss their post election investing ideas. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Visit: http://rocketmoney.com/compound and cancel your unwanted subscriptions today! Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 3 min

Trading the Election

On episode 164 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jack Raines to discuss: earnings season, betting on the election, The Washington Post's subscriber exodus, red hot Reddit, Michael Saylor can't get enough Bitcoin, once a New Yorker always a New Yorker, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public and BlackRock. Discover how you can lock in a 6% or higher yield with a Bond Account at: http://public.com/compound iShares launched three new ETFs ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 13 min

The Real Reason Treasury Yields Rose With Nick and Jessica, Election Bets and Market Vol With Callie Cox

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe, co-founders of DataTrek Research, to discuss the Election, current market valuations, the Federal Debt, and more! Then, at 34:22, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Michael Batnick and guest host Callie Cox! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode! Lock in a 6% or higher yield with a Bond Account by visiting: https://public.com/wayt Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: https://w...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 23 min

The Intelligent Investor

On episode 163 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jason Zweig of the Wall Street Journal to discuss: the best investing book ever written, what Ben Graham would think about today's market, buffered ETFs, Jason's last conversation with Charlie Munger, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode! Visit: https://public.com/compound to lock in a 6% or higher yield with a Bond Account. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss o...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 25 min

The Battle for Pfizer Begins

On this special episode of The Compound and Friends, Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times, joins Josh Brown to discuss the revelation that activist hedge fund Starboard Value has taken a billion dollar stake in Pfizer. Don't forget to sign up for The Compound Newsletter to receive Callie's free Election Chartbook! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-medi...

Oct 21, 202427 min

Strength Leads to Strength

On episode 162 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Warren Pies and Fernando Vidal of 3Fourteen Research to discuss: the perfect backdrop for gold, when to fade strategist price targets, overall market valuations, the bifurcated economy, and much more! Thanks to Global X for sponsoring this episode! To learn more about Global X’s entire suite of ETFs visit: https://www.globalxetfs.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 27 min

Bill Sweet on the Tax Time Bomb, the Bull Market Turns Two

On this TCAF Tuesday, Ritholtz Wealth CFO Bill Sweet joins Josh Brown to discuss "The Tax Time Bomb", and what becomes of the tax cuts of late 2017, post election. Then, at 29:00, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! Thanks to YCharts for sponsoring this episode! Get 20% off your initial YCharts Professional subscription when you start your free YCharts trial and tell them WAYT sent you (new customers only): https://go.ycharts.com/which-asset-classes-p...

Oct 15, 20242 hr 37 min

Living in a Post Cycle World

On episode 161 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: inflation, the economy vs the market, the downside of a strong dollar, the problem with tariffs, and much more! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode! Visit: http://public.com/compound to lock in a 6% or higher yield with a Bond Account. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! https://www.thecomp...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 10 min

Tesla’s Taxi Day, Jobs Report Shocker, Dan Dolev on PayPal’s Comeback

On this TCAF Tuesday, Mizuho fintech analyst Dan Dolev joins Josh Brown to discuss the potential earthquake coming for Visa and Mastercard, the reasons behind PayPal's big rally this year, why Affirm's genius founder Max Levchin is important to watch and Accenture as a "picks and shovels" play for investing in AI. Then, at 44:47, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Visit: http://rocketmoney.com/compound and c...

Oct 08, 20242 hr 48 min

The Myth of Cash on the Sidelines

On episode 160 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Sam Ro and Dan Greenhaus to discuss: the future of podcasting, the surge in Chinese stocks, what an "average" year in the market looks like, streaming vs cable, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Pacer ETFs. To learn more about the Cash Cows series of ETFs, visit: https://www.paceretfs.com/products/cowg Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! https://www.thecompoundnews.com/...

Oct 04, 20242 hr 39 min

Sam Stovall on the Year-End Rally, Millennium Wins by Not Losing, CVS Gets an Activist

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown and Michael Batnick are joined by Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist of CFRA Research for a live Q&A! Then, at 41:53, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! This episode is sponsored by KraneShares and Public. . Visit: http://public.com/compound and discover how you can lock in a 6+% yield until 2028. . Visit: https://kraneshares.com/ to learn more about their innovative investment solutions tailored to three key pillars: China, Climate, and Unc...

Oct 01, 20242 hr 47 min

Tom Lee Strikes Back

On episode 159 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Tom Lee of Fundstrat to discuss: Tom's Q4 outlook, what usually happens after Fed cuts, geopolitical risks, Chinese stocks, a history of drawdowns, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Global X. Visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/ to explore a lineup of more than 90 ETFs, along with insights to help you navigate a dynamic investing landscape. Access a 30-day free trial of FS Insight, exclusive...

Sep 27, 20242 hr 31 min

No Top in Sight, Chinese Stocks Explode, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe on the Fed Cut

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe, co-founders of DataTrek Research, to discuss the Fed cut, recession indicators, the outlook for tech, and more! Then, at 44:54, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money and Public. . Visit: http://public.com/compound and discover how you can lock in a 6+% yield until 2028. . Cancel your unwanted subscriptions today by visiting: http://rocket...

Sep 24, 20242 hr 46 min

Live from Future Proof with Peter Mallouk

On episode 158 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Peter Mallouk, President and CEO of Creative Planning. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Future Proof on 9/17/24. This episode is sponsored by Kraneshares. China Last Night powered by KraneShares is a daily note produced by the KraneShares research team led by Chief Investment Officer Brendan Ahern. Check it out at: https://chinalastnight.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newslett...

Sep 20, 202438 min

Earning Man

On episode 157 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jurrien Timmer to discuss: the Fed's first cut, the labor market, economic indicators, the fall of Carl Icahn, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Discover how you can lock in a 6.8% yield until 2028 with a Bond Account at: https://public.com/compound Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: https://instagram.com/the...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 19 min

BlackRock Reduces Risk, Apple Reaction, the Case for eBay, Yield Curve Un-Inverts

On this TCAF Tuesday, hear Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss taking down risk, tech dilution, Apple reactions, and more on an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts! This episode is sponsored by YCharts! Subscribe to the YCharts blog to ensure you’re plugged into the latest insights, research, and market trends. Get 20% off your initial subscription when you start your free YCharts trial and tell them WAYT sent you (new customers only) : https://go.ycharts.com/compound Sign up for The Co...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 1 min

A Career on Wall Street

On episode 156 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jill Schlesinger and Tony Dwyer to discuss: Tony's distinguished career in finance, 31 years of market returns, the Fed, Nvidia, the labor market, how the market might react to Trump vs Harris, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Themes ETFs. To learn more and access important risk disclosures, visit ThemesETFs.com. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! https://www.thecompo...

Sep 06, 20242 hr 33 min

NVDA’s Mini-Crash, Dan Ives on AI, Josh’s New Book

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities to discuss Nvidia's latest earnings report, what sets Jensen Huang apart, what it would take for anyone to catch the AI leader, and much more! Then, at 31:33, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions today by visiting http://rocketmoney.com/compound Josh's new book: You Weren't Supposed to See That Sign ...

Sep 03, 20242 hr 31 min

Time Heals

On episode 155 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Gunjan Banerji of The Wall Street Journal and Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group to discuss: Nvidia earnings, the AI led market boost, the Fed's impending cut, politics and investing, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Discover how you can lock in a 6.9% yield until 2028 with a Bond Account at: https://public.com/compound. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out!...

Aug 30, 20241 hr 26 min

The First Rate Cut, Dan Loeb Buys Apple, Previewing Nvidia’s Earnings

On this TCAF Tuesday, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh Brown and Michael Batnick! They cover the upcoming Nvidia earnings report, the slowdown in leisure and hospitality spending, hedge fund manager Dan Loeb’s recent comments about Apple, an all-new make the case, mystery chart, and more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Make your savings work harder and earn an industry-leading 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash account on Public. Visit https://public.com/WAYT to lea...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 1 min

All the News That’s Fit to Print

On episode 154 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by New York Times economics reporter Talmon Smith, and The Compound's very own Ben Carlson to discuss: inflation, the Fed, economic policy, the labor market, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Make your savings work harder and earn an industry-leading 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash account on Public. Visit https://www.public.com/ to learn more! Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and ...

Aug 23, 20242 hr 30 min

A bad omen, why Bitcoin moves with Nick and Jessica, Starbucks new CEO

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe of Datatrek, to discuss: what happened with the Japan carry trade, what to do with an elevated Vix, bitcoin vs gold, and much more! Then, at 39:14, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Public. Visit https://public.com/ to learn more about how you can earn 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash account. Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: ...

Aug 20, 20242 hr 34 min

Bears Are Back

On this TCAF Tuesday, join Michael Batnick and Callie Cox for an all-new episode of What Are Your thoughts! They discuss: recession odds, bearish sentiment, household spending, individual stocks outperforming the S&P, and much more! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Visit http://rocketmoney.com/compound and cancel your unwanted subscriptions today! Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: https://www.thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Check out the latest in financial...

Aug 13, 202443 min

The Dumbest Crash Ever

On episode 153 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by fan favorites and TCAF legends JC Parets and Joe Fahmy to discuss: the Nikkei, buying green in a sea of red, the opportunity in industrials, the VIX spike, tips for traders during market corrections, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Global X. Visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/ to explore a lineup of more than 90 ETFs, along with insights to help you navigate a dynamic investing landscape....

Aug 09, 20242 hr 38 min

Stock Market Freakout, Claudia Sahm on the Sahm Rule, Buffett Sells Apple

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors and Founder of Sahm Consulting for a deep dive into the Sahm Rule and how it's shaking up the market. Then, at 27:18, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick! Thanks to Public and YCharts for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://public.com/ to learn more about how you can earn 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash account. Subscribe to the YCharts Advisor Pulse,...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 28 min

The Tech Unwind

On episode 152 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management and Athanasios Psarofagis of Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss: Fed day, the tech unwind, who is buying levered ETFs, nonfarm payroll, small caps, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Calamos. To learn more about the Calamos Alternative Nasdaq & Bond ETF, visit: https://www.calamos.com/funds/etf/calamos-alternative-nasdaq-and-bond-canq/ Sign up ...

Aug 02, 20242 hr 41 min

Biggest Week Ever, Surprises With Nick and Jessica, IPOs Are Back With Aaron Dillon

On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe, co-founders of DataTrek Research, to discuss how the market fares in election years, the seasonality of the Vix, and much more! Then, at 34:05, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh and Michael Batnick with a special appearance by Aaron Dillon to talk IPOs! Thanks to Public for sponsoring this episode. Visit https://public.com/ to learn more about how you can earn 5.1% APY with a high-yield cash acco...

Jul 30, 20242 hr 42 min