Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dom Tersin discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on recent economic indicators, consumer sentiment, and the implications of government spending and budget deficits. They analyze market reactions to these developments and share insights on investment strategies in a volatile environment. The conversation concludes with an outlook on global markets and asset classes, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing economic conditions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

04:53 Economic Indicators and Consumer Sentiment

08:40 Budget Deficits and Government Spending

11:15 Market Reactions to Economic Data

24:09 Volatility Strategies and Market Positioning

35:02 Outlook on Global Markets and Investment Strategies

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Recorded 6/11/2025.

Summary

In this episode, Kurv Investment's Howard Chan and Cboe Global Markets' Bill O'Keefe discuss the evolution of options trading, focusing on the role of Cboe in the market and the changing dynamics of volatility. They explore the increasing sophistication of market participants, the rise of FLEX options, and how these developments have influenced trading strategies and market behavior. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding volatility as a key component in portfolio management and the resources available for further education on these topics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Volatility Series

01:38 Understanding CBOE and Its Role in the Market

06:45 Bill O'Keefe's Journey in Options Trading

10:48 The Evolution of Volatility and Options Usage

17:20 The Dynamics of Trading on the CBOE Floor

24:28 Understanding Types of Options

27:01 Market Dynamics and Trading Volumes

37:00 The Future of Options Trading

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Recorded 4/23/2025.

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin discuss various aspects of investing, focusing on market updates, economic indicators, trade and budget dual deficit challenges faced by the US. They delve into the complexities of volatility in investment portfolios, exploring strategies for trading volatility and its implications for portfolio management. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding market dynamics and the potential for volatility to act as a diversifier in investment strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kurv Your Enthusiasm

01:17 Market Update

05:48 Analyzing Trump's Policies

09:35 The Dual Deficit: Trade and Budget Challenges

24:30 Volatility Redux

31:46 Extracting Volatility Premia

40:44 Covered Call: Embedded Volatility Premia

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Recorded 4/1/2025.

Keywords

investing, market updates, economic indicators, trade deficits, globalization, volatility, investment strategies, budget deficit, financial analysis, risk management

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin discuss recent market trends, fiscal policies, the implications of tariffs on manufacturing, and increased European spending on defense. They delve into the concept of market volatility and its role in portfolio management.

Chapters

00:00 Market Overview and Recent Trends

03:40 US Trade and Discal Policy Dynamics

15:34 European Defence Spending

20:01 Understanding Market Volatility

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Recorded 3/20/2025.

Keywords

investing, market trends, fiscal policy, tariffs, volatility, portfolio management, economic data, trade dynamics, gold, defense spending

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin delve into various economic principles and market dynamics, starting with Jevons Paradox. They discuss recent trends in equities, inflation, interest rates, and the implications of tariffs on the market. The conversation transitions into the FX market, highlighting the importance of currency risks for investors. Finally, they explore the mechanics of carry trades, emphasizing the significance of interest rates in currency valuation.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:59 Market Update

05:17 Threat of Tariffs Galore

10:42 The Currency Market

19:27 Mechanics of the Carry Trade

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Keywords

Jevons Paradox, market dynamics, inflation, interest rates, tariffs, FX market, currency risks, carry trades, economic principles, investing

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin discuss the latest trends in investing, focusing on market updates, AI infrastructure initiatives, and the tech sector outlook for 2025. They delve into the recent market reactions to AI developments, particularly the impact of DeepSeek on Nvidia's stock. The episode concludes with a detailed explanation of Bitcoin arbitrage trading, highlighting the persistent mispricing in the futures market and its implications for investors.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kurv Your Enthusiasm Podcast

01:09 Market and News Update

03:54 Project Stargate

07:09 AI Framework and Future Outlook

12:39 DeepSeek and Its Implications

18:39 Bitcoin Arbitrage Trade Explained

Keywords

investing, market update, AI infrastructure, tech outlook, Bitcoin arbitrage, financial advice, stock market, earnings, technology, cryptocurrency

In the inaugural episode of "Kurv Your Enthusiasm", hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin introduce their podcast focused on investing and financial markets. They discuss the significance of short-term interest rates, how they influence government, corporate, and individual borrowing, and the mechanics of how the Federal Reserve sets these rates. The conversation also covers market expectations for interest rate changes in 2025 and the importance of having a contrarian view in investing.

00:00 Introduction to Kurv Your Enthusiasm

06:16 The Importance of Short-Term Interest Rates

16:15 How the Fed sets Interest Rates

21:41 Market Expectations and Rate Predictions

32:15 Outlook for 2025

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Recorded 1/20/2025. This material contains the opinions of the speakers, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This content is not to be considered as personalized investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.

Howard Chan, Founder and CEO, and Dominique Tersin, Portfolio Manager of Kurv Investment Management introducing "Kurv Your Enthusiasm" Podcast. Go to kurvinvest.com to learn more about Kurv.