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Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Market Trends with Will Gibson (Ep. 49)

Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Market Trends with Will Gibson (Ep. 49)

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In a time when economic textbooks preach the inevitability of risk in pursuit of reward, the current state of the financial markets tells a different story. 

Follow along as Rob Curtiss sits down with returning guest Will Gibson, chartered financial analyst (CFA) and research analyst at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, for an insightful conversation on the fascinating state of the financial markets. 

From the subtle trends shaping the future of investing to the compelling force of interest rates and commodities, Will brings a wealth of knowledge and clarity to the complex world of finance. 

Listen in as they explore the critical elements affecting your investments and how you can navigate these shifting tides with a better understanding.

Episode talking points include:

  • Rising interest rates and their implications for investors and the broader economic outlook
  • The current state and potential future of US equities, including the impact of recent pullbacks
  • Popular commodities in the market, what’s driving their momentum, and ways they could impact your investment strategy
  • Investors’ behavior and market speculation, drawing parallels from historical records to today’s market dynamics
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Will Gibson, CFA, currently works as a Senior Research Analyst for Nasdaq Dorsey Wright (DWA), a boutique investment advisory and asset management division of Nasdaq focused on providing quantitative capital market strategies to Wall Street and professional money managers globally. He joined the team as an intern in 2018 and now produces macro technical research for the firm’s clients and Daily Market Report. Other involvements include indicator testing, adaptive modeling, and furthering the firm’s media/educational efforts.

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Preserving Capital in Retirement with David Marra (Ep. 43)

Preserving Capital in Retirement with David Marra (Ep. 43)

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Have you considered the significance of safeguarding your capital and managing risks during retirement? How does capital preservation play a role in maintaining a stable stream of income?

Join Rob Curtiss and his guest, David Marra, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Markin Asset Management, LP, as they navigate the connection between finance and technology, specifically delving into David’s expertise in quantitative investment research and machine learning. 

But that’s not everything! David and Rob also explore the importance of capital preservation and effective risk management, focusing on ensuring a stable stream of retirement income. 

Rob and David touch on:

  • David’s career and how it led to his focus on capital preservation and quantitative investment research
  • The importance of capital preservation leading up to retirement
  • Mitigating risk during market volatility
  • Ways the pandemic impacted investment strategies
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

David Marra is the Chief Investment Officer at Markin Asset Management, LP.  David has been an invited speaker on quantitative asset management at numerous family offices, hedge funds, conferences, and organizations, including ALTSLA, NAPFA, and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). 

Throughout his career, David has developed a unique ability to explain complex portfolio concepts in a language allocators can use in client communications. David previously founded a quantitative research firm serving institutional asset managers and funds. His three decades of experience include advising C-level executives at some of the world’s leading asset management and pharmaceutical firms as a Principal with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 

Earlier in his career, he was the Founder & CEO of a search engine technology firm overseeing over 70 researchers and technologists. David received an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, where he was a Fellowship recipient.

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