Tag: Risk

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)

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.

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Are you interested in exploring the future of the financial and investment landscape and the contribution the private lending arena can bring to the field? 

In this episode, Rob Curtiss is joined by Phil Hasbrouck, the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. Phil sheds light on the growing private lending market and what Cliffwater brings to the space. Phil also explains the opportunities and risks associated with investing in private debt, emphasizing the importance of conservative underwriting and its ability to navigate economic downturns.

Phil explores:

  • How private lending has grown to the multimillion-dollar market it is today
  • The importance of understanding the risks associated with private lenders
  • Some risks and return characteristics of private lending
  • The fees and cost savings that come with working with firms like Cliffwater
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Phil Hasbrouck is the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. In this role, Phil leads the firm’s asset management distribution efforts and is involved with product development and positioning, business development, and managing client relationships.