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Everyone Hates The Fed

Darwin Partners — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Federal Reserve has never been short on critics. Jerome Powell is the current fed chair, and the onslaught of criticism he’s endured over the last 18 months has been nothing short of savage. In this episode, the gang debates the validity of recent commentary and whether that criticism is warranted.

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To Forgive Or Not To Forgive

Darwin Partners — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the gang analyzes Biden's recent loan forgiveness bill and tries to determine the efficacy of such an idea.

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Power Shift - Part 2

Darwin Partners — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

With Covid shutdowns in the rearview mirror, employers are expecting a return to "normal" working conditions. Employees appear to have other plans. In this episode, the gang is joined by employee headhunter Blair Lewis to debate the current job market and who holds the power to determine the future of an evolving employment landscape.

Power Shift - Part 1

Darwin Partners — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

"Finfluencers"

Darwin Partners — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

With the rise of social media platforms comes a new profession, the social media influencer. And as this burgeoning profession has evolved, a new breed of influencer, focusing specifically on financial advice has emerged. Alas, the Finfluencer is born. In this episode, the gang discusses the role finfluencers play in today's marketplace and whether the dangers are worth the benefits.

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Structured Notes

Darwin Partners — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

During turbulent times investors start looking for alternative options.

In this episode, the gang discusses structured notes, how they work, where they fit and whether or not these investment vehicles are appropriate for the average investor.

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FaZed and Confused

Darwin Partners — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A few weeks ago, we did an episode called Is This Just FaZe? (episode 63) where the gang tried to discuss and analyze the recent news that FaZe Clan had taken their corporation public.

Since we were clearly out of our league, we've brought video game content creator Miles Seijo to help us navigate the industry.

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False Positive?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Since June, financial markets have seen positive movement and there are a number of key indicators pointing to a continued upward trajectory.

In this episode, the gang discusses whether or not we’ve hit the bottom or if we should prepare for another drop.

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Is This Just A FaZe?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:38:00 -0500

The professional video game team FaZe Clan has recently formalized their relationship by forming a corp and taking it public.

In this episode, the gang debates if there’s really a demand for a professional gaming league and what opportunities that may bring for investors.

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Elon vs Twitter

Darwin Partners — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

First Elon wants to buy Twitter. Then Elon doesn't want to buy Twitter.

In this episode, the gang debates whether or not Musk's actions are some kind of acquisition strategy, a sincere change of mind due to the information or lack thereof, or if Elon is just playing games for his own amusement. We'll also touch on whether the courts, and by association state governments, should have the right to force potential mergers and acquisitions.

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Imagiflation

Darwin Partners — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A new trend in economic analysis has many people adding “-flation” to the end of a variety of words.

In this episode, the gang defines some of these terms and debates if they hold any merit.

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Is The Fed "Woke"?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Is the Federal Reserve ignoring economic woes in exchange for political trends?

In this episode, the gang debates a recent study proposing a shift in Fed's mandate.

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The Wisdom of the Crowd

Darwin Partners — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Herd instinct refers to a phenomenon where people join groups or follow the actions of others under the assumption that those other people know something that they don’t.

In this episode the gang debates the wisdom of the crowd vs the madness of the crowd.

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Stay The Course

Darwin Partners — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The 3 most annoying words that every investor has probably heard from their advisor over the past few months. But staying the course is often misinterpreted to mean do nothing.

In this episode, the gang discusses what it means and how it can be beneficial during times of instability.

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Slot Machines and Stock Markets

Darwin Partners — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Is trading just legalized gambling?

In this episode, the gang discusses how Kalshi has blurred the lines and created exciting new avenues for trading.

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More is Less

Darwin Partners — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Money managers are exponentially more effective at their jobs today than in any point in history, however trust in their abilities has fallen in recent years?

In this episode, the gang discusses why advancements in technology and unprecedented access to information have contributed to a waning trust by the public at large.

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Just Take the Granny Shot

Darwin Partners — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

We know that making logical decisions are the safest, most effective option, but why do we still let emotions get in the way?

In this episode, the gang analyzes the many ways that rash decision making can spell financial doom.

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What is a Recession?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Recessions, write offs, droughts. These and hundreds of other words get tossed around all the time, but very few people actually know that they mean.

With the economy on the heels of a potential recession, the guys define the term recession and analyze the real world financial effects of recessions to the everyday investor and what you can do to prepare.

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Putting the Stable in Stable Coins

Darwin Partners — Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Cryptocurrencies are inherently volatile, but stable coins have been touted as a safer alternative.

In this episode, the gang discusses why this may not be true and how the collapse of a little known crypto currency has sent shockwaves across the entire cryptocurrency landscape.

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The Tail Doesn’t Wag The Dog

Darwin Partners — Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The economy looks strong and consumer spending is up, yet the headlines speak only of an oncoming recession.

In this episode, the gang discusses why a volatile market doesn’t necessarily spell doom.

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Supply Chain Issues or Stock Manipulation?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The increase in car prices over the last few years has been largely blamed on supply chain issues, but could auto manufacturers be manipulating the market to bolster stock value?

In this episode, The Gang is joined by Ford dealership general manager and long time industry expert Sean Sullivan to discuss the role that the auto industry’s evolving business model has had on this recent trend.

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Why I Stopped Wearing Pants

Darwin Partners — Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In life, correlation does not always imply causation, and the same can be said for the financial world.

In this episode, The Gang analyzes the recent inverted yield curve, and discusses whether or not this implies an oncoming recession.

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Do You Know The True Value of Your “Life”?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Selling your life insurance may seem risky and even controversial, but for many Americans it’s the perfect option to capitalize on otherwise untouched assets.

In this episode the gang is joined by CEO of Abacus Life, Jay Jackson to talk about life settlements, what they are, the potential benefits and when they may be appropriate.

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Rise of The Robo

Darwin Partners — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:47:00 -0500

Over the past 5 to 10 years, we've seen an explosion in the popularity of robo-advisors. Are they the eventual replacement for human financial advisors or simply a passing fad?

In this episode, the gang explains what a robo-advisor is, what they offer and their place within the industry.

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#Unretirement Is Trending

Darwin Partners — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the gang discusses what retirement means today, the idea that retirement is a finite decision and how many Americans are bucking the trend of retirement as an end to their professional story.

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Advice to My Younger Self

Darwin Partners — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the gang takes some time to reflect on past financial mistakes, what the impact of those mistakes have been over the years and offer some advice to their younger selves.

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Short Term-ism

Darwin Partners — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the gang talks about what short term-ism means, who follows this type of investing strategy and how strategies like this affect the motivations of publicly traded corporations.

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Does Market Volatility Dictate Higher Trade Volume?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Investors working with professional money managers usually expect to see activity in their investment portfolio pick up during volatile times to adjust for a constantly changing market , but when they don’t, they often start to question if their money is being properly cared for. In this episode the gang discusses the legitimacy of the belief that market volatility correlates to higher trade volume.

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How Geopolitical Events Impact Markets

Darwin Partners — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominating the news and the minds of investors, we take a deep dive into how geopolitical events impact markets and whether or not the average investor needs to be concerned.

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The Revolving Door of Volatility

Darwin Partners — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

During times of market volatility, advisors see a revolving door of clients. They see a higher rate of clients leaving, however they also see a greater opportunity to get new clients. Why does this happen, is anyone to blame and can it be stopped?

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Your Advisor Suggested Crypto?!

Darwin Partners — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

More than 80% of advisors have clients looking to invest in crypto yet less than 10% of advisors offer a crypto solution. We think that's about to change.

In this episode, the gang discusses why advisors have been reticent to offer this asset class in the past, why that's about to change and whether or not crypto is something that you should consider a legitimate investment option.

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Old Wives Tales

Darwin Partners — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Never invest in all-time highs. You can’t put a price on education. Volatility measures risk. Rising national debt is bad for stocks. Don’t start saving for retirement until you are in your 40s… There appear to be more financial and investing myths than there are truths.

In this episode the gang explores a few common myths that can get in the way of good financial decision making. This episode is based on an article written by Michael Sorrentino and can be read in its entirety at https://darwin.pub/tales

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Investing in Tech (when you don't know tech)

Darwin Partners — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The gang talks about technology, separating the winners from the losers and how to participate in the growth of a sector that you may not even understand.

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The Armageddonists

Darwin Partners — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

It's been said that fear and greed are the two biggest motivators. Today, the gang talks about a select group of people that have been coined the Armageddonists. The Perma-Bears. The people in the media that talk of doom and gloom all day, everyday and whether or not any of us should be paying attention.

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Active vs. Passive Investing

Darwin Partners — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the gang finally puts an end to the age old debate of which style of investing is better.

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The S&P is Meaningless

Darwin Partners — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

You're conditioned to compare your investment performance to the S&P 500. But market indices are meaningless as a benchmark for your portfolio.

In this episode, the gang explores what a market index is, why they've been created and whether or not they are a useful benchmark to measure your financial goals.

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Is Building Generational Wealth Through Investing Realistic?

Darwin Partners — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Everyone has a friend of a friend that has made millions in the market. But is this true or just an urban legend? In this episode, the gang explore what it takes for the average American to build generational wealth via traditional stock market investments.

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Interesting, Relevant, Stupid

Darwin Partners — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

After a 5 month hiatus, Remy, Mike and Tino are back on the podcasting scene with their unique points of view on the financial and business world. They kick off 2022 with a look back on the most interesting, most relevant and most stupid events from 2021.

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What Is A Financial Advisor And Do I Need One?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In our final episode of the summer, we answer a question that our listeners keep asking us... "What is the role of a financial advisor and when do I need one?". The guys also take a minute to reflect on what they've learned recording the first 33 episodes.

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Risky Business

Darwin Partners — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the guys have a philosophical discussion about risk, what it is, how to identify it and whether or not it can truly be avoided.

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You Will Probably Lose Your Money In The Stock Market

Darwin Partners — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Today's episode revolves around a recent research paper written by Ariz State U professor Hendrick Bessembinder in which he studied the long term wealth creation of the stock market.

Of the 26,168 firms studied, almost 58% of them reduced shareholder wealth. So this begs the question, if you’re more likely to lose money investing in the market, why are so many people so hot to get in on the action?

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How To Grow A $5B Roth IRA (That's B As In Billion)

Darwin Partners — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Defoe joins the gang to discuss a recent article which outlines how Peter Thiel amassed $5B in his Roth IRA in roughly 20 years, starting with only $2,000. The conversation heats up as they debate the ethical side of this strategy and whether or not the average investor should consider this strategy.

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Tokenizing Stocks Part 2: Evolution

Darwin Partners — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Armed with some basic knowledge on what crypto assets are, part 2 of this 2-part episode dives into what tokenized equities are, the use cases and the potential repercussions. The guys also talk about the ability of large institutions to adapt to the changing world of crypto assets and fintech.

Like it or not, crypto currency and even more so, crypto assets are here to stay and may define the future in more ways than one. Understanding how they work and where they may be applied first has become a necessity.

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Tokenizing Stocks Part 1: Crypto Primer

Darwin Partners — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:30:00 -0500

In this first ever 2-part episode, Remy offers an extremely oversimplified crypto 101 lesson, both in an effort to help people understand the crypto world better and to serve as a primer for part 2. To build on this discussion, the guys will talk about the idea of tokenizing stocks and what the repercussions of that may be.

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So You Wanna Be A Day Trader

Darwin Partners — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Tino breaks down the top 5 skills/traits a person must possess to be a successful day trader.

This conversation is based on the publication Do You Have What It Takes? [https://darwin.pub/day-traders]

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Help... What Should I do?

Darwin Partners — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the guys review an email sent in by a listener asking for advice on whether or not to sell an equity position. Mike looks at it from a tax perspective while Tino takes a more evaluative approach. Remy has some additional thoughts about Pascal's Wager.

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Pascal's Wager: Assessing Risk

Darwin Partners — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

17th century mathematician Blaise Pascal devised an analytical platform to explain why everyone should believe in God. Four hundred years later, that framework is still used in financial risk assessment. In this episode, the guys explain Pascal's Wager and debate the validity of applying it to everyday financial decisions.

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Pull The Goalie

Darwin Partners — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the guys debate the value of making financial decisions based on analytics vs emotions and comfort. Mike explains the unbelievable statistics behind the optimal time to "pull the goalie" in a hockey game which becomes the basis for the conversation.

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Wealth Management vs. Asset Management

Darwin Partners — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Remy asks Tino and Mike questions that people commonly have about the differences between wealth and asset management. In this rare discussion, we use our own business model to outline the differences, advantages and disadvantages to working with a wealth management firm who has common ownership in an asset management firm.

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Drowning in Margaritas

Darwin Partners — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Mike finds out that 3 of his high school friends are now retired which leads to the crew discussing how the idea of structured retirement came to be, how it's changed over the years, where it's headed and what retirement means to each of them.

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Don't Blow Yourself Up

Darwin Partners — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we dissect Tino's latest publication which outlines a list of 5 investment strategies, tools or products that may look good on paper but can create significant risk and are accessible to nearly anyone with a brokerage account.

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IPOs, ESG & Non-Woke Funds (WTF?!)

Darwin Partners — Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about the free trading platform Robinhood and their newest product called IPO Access which aims to allow retail investors to buy shares of companies at their IPO price before trading on public exchanges.

We also talk about the rise of ESGs, sometimes called “green funds” and an emerging trend to offer Non-Woke funds.

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Lessons From Warren Buffett

Darwin Partners — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If Warren Buffett can't beat the market, neither can we. But the Oracle of Omaha didn't build an empire on beating the market. In this episode we discuss the simple foundational strategies that Birkshire employs to build generational wealth.

You can read the companion piece at http://darwin.pub/compound-interest

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Does The Fiduciary Rule Actually Protect You?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Financial Advisors love to tout their fiduciary title, but what does it actually mean? Does the fiduciary rule actually protect investors as it was designed to do or has it been manipulated into just another marketing ploy? The team gives their opinions as it relates to financial advisors collecting fees vs commissions.

Tino's arch nemesis strikes again and Remy has a theory.

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The World Doesn’t End All That Often

Darwin Partners — Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Inflation is this week's buzzword and the gang talks about what it is, why it happens and what you should expect.

They also dive into the 8th item on Tino's list of top 10 biggest mistakes he's made on his way to becoming a professional investor.

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Know What You Don't Know

Darwin Partners — Tue, 11 May 2021 00:15:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about the 7th item on Tino's list of top 10 biggest mistakes he's made on his way to becoming a professional invest, while Mike and Remy weigh in on how these rules are applicable to everyday life.

The Bet: Crypto vs The S&P

Darwin Partners — Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode the guys make a few bets about the performance of the S&P 500 over the next 10 years as Mike sips cocktails from a seaside cabana in Mexico.

Will The Real Estate Market Crash?

Darwin Partners — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:15:00 -0500

Today we’re talking about the housing market and whether or not we’re headed towards another real estate market crash.

We’ll also find out the 6th item on Tino’s top 10 list of mistakes he’s made on his way to becoming a professional investor.

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Darwin Partners — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode we hit #5 on Tino’s top 10 list of biggest mistakes he’s made on his way to becoming a professional investor and then we’ll discuss some of the responses Remy received from a survey he sent out last week regarding this podcast.

FOMO Bull Markets

Darwin Partners — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:45:00 -0500

In this episode Mike talks about the pitfalls of using free mobile trading platforms such as Robinhood, Tino introduces us to FOMO Bull Markets and the team discusses the fourth item on Tino’s list of Top 10 Biggest Mistakes he’s made on his way to becoming a professional investor.

See One, Do One, Teach One

Darwin Partners — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:30:00 -0500

In this episode Tino reviews the first quarter of 2021 and Mike & Remy discuss the taxation of crypto currency. Tino tells us a bit about Coinbase’s IPO and we’ll cap it off with the 3rd lesson on Tino’s list of 10 biggest mistakes he’s made as a pro investor.

Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Darwin Partners — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Tino explains what a SPAC is and how they are being used at record rates. We also discuss the second item on his list of top 10 mistakes he's made as a professional investor.

We also find out that Tino called out Mike for attributing a quote to the wrong person, but it's Mike who gets the last laugh.

Tiger Cubs and The 70's Music Debate

Darwin Partners — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:45:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about the collapse of the hedge fund Archegos Capital and Paypal’s announcement that users will now be able to make purchases using cryptocurrency via the Paypal app.

Remy debates the value of the 70's with Tino.

Do As I Say, Not As I Did

Darwin Partners — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about a publication recently written by Tino outlining the top 10 mistakes he's made as a professional investor and money manager and discuss the first mistake on his list in detail.

We also touch on GME's earning report and Robinhood's impending IPO.

The 4 Day Work Week

Darwin Partners — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Tino sums up an uneventful week in the market, Bitcoin seems to creep into our conversation yet again and Mike and Remy talk about the burgeoning trend towards a 4 day work week.

Burning Banksy

Darwin Partners — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Tino discusses the new stimulus bill while Mike Bartolotta joins us for a second week to give us crash course in annuities. Remy talks about the tragedy of burning a Banksy for profit.

NFTs and CryptoKitties

Darwin Partners — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Special guest Mike Bartolotta joins us today as we discuss taxes, non-fungible tokens and our new obsession, CryptoKitties.

Is The Bond Market Dead?

Darwin Partners — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Much of what happens in the bond market affects other markets. Today we talk about how the recent rise in bond yields is bleeding into the equity market and what that means for investors.

If Elon Said It, It Must Be True

Darwin Partners — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:30:00 -0500

Meme stocks, cryptocurrencies, and Elon Musk tweets continue to dominate page one headlines. In this episode, we talk about what cryptocurrency actually is, it validity as a currency and Elon Musk's role in the fluctuating value of these assets.

Meme Stock Mania

Darwin Partners — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:13:00 -0500

Meme stock mania continued this week, and investors don’t appear to be laughing. In the episode, we dig a bit deeper into meme stocks and discuss the democratization of the stock market.

When Will This Gamestop?

Darwin Partners — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:01:00 -0500

Discussing the who, what, where and why of Gamestop's meteoric rise this week, its effect on large online brokers such as Robinhood and whether or not you should be concerned.