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Opto Sessions: Stock market | Investing | Trading | Stocks & Shares | Finance | Business | Entrepreneurship | ETF

Stock Market Opportunities: Opto Sessions brings you in-depth interviews with the best minds in finance, from hedge fund managers to options traders, uncovering their secrets to success. Join us to keep on top of where the industry is going next and learn from the industry's sharpest minds.

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June 8, 2023 50 mins

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Today, we are joined by Dan Tapiero, co-founder, CEO, CIO and managing partner of 1RoundTable Partners & 10T Holdings, a growth equity fund that invests in private companies operating in the digital asset ecosystem (DAE).

In this conversation, Dan explains why he thinks Bitcoin's market valuation...

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Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Anthony Ginsberg, CEO of GinsGlobal Index Funds Inc, an asset management firm providing a diverse selection of index-linked products with operations in North America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

In this episode, we discuss the HANS-GINS Tech Megatrend E...

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May 31, 2023 20 mins

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Emerging markets offer unique opportunities and challenges for investors, and understanding the key themes driving these markets is crucial. 

In this compilation episode, different experts from companies such as BlackRock, JPMorgan and Pzena Investment Management highlight both the challenges and the grea...

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Today, we are pleased to introduce Larry Cermak, CEO of The Block, a news and research company for the crypto industry.

In this episode, Larry discusses the significance of Tether's recent announcement to invest 15% of its profits in Bitcoin and explains how Tether generates its revenue, highlighting...

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Today, we sit down with Michael Venuto, CIO and Co-Founder of the Tidal Financial Group, Portfolio Manager of the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF [BLOK], and an expert in blockchain and cryptocurrency investments.

Michael explores the challenges and opportunities in cryptocurrencies and blockcha...

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Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Christie Obiaya, the CEO of Heliogen. As a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrated solar energy, Heliogen has set out on a mission to significantly reduce the impact of climate change, which Christie identifies as the "single greatest threat to humanity."

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As ChatGPT continues to take the world by storm, the debate surrounding artificial intelligence research is intensifying, with leaders like Elon Musk calling for a pause.

Today, we are thrilled to cover this highly debated topic as we are joined by Brandon Deer, Chief Strategy Officer at UiPath, a leading...

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Today, Kevin T. Carter, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global, comes back to Opto Sessions to discuss his India Internet & E-Commerce ETF [INQQ], how it captures exposure to Indian companies emerging in these sectors, and the overall potential for growth in South Asia.

Kevin points to th...

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Today, we are pleased to introduce Rakesh Bordia, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Pzena Investment Management, an American firm with recognised expertise in deep value investing.

In this episode, Rakesh brings his understanding of emerging markets to the forefront, shedding light on Pzena's value ...

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Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Tim Seymour, a renowned expert in the cannabis industry, portfolio manager of the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF [CNBS] and founder and Chief Investment Officer of Seymour Asset Management.

In this episode, Tim discusses the importance of understanding the cannabi...

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Michael Kantrowitz, Chief Investment Strategist and Managing Director at Piper Sandler, a leading US investment bank, joins Opto Sessions to discuss market cycles and how changes in interest rates affect the economy.

As a seasoned expert in macroeconomic research and investment strategy, Michael explain...

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You’re listening to the second part of our latest compilation episode. This two-part episode concerns the topic of thematic investing.

In the first part, published on March 21st, we heard from leading investors from Global X, ARK Invest and BlackRock, who told us how they invest in long-term, secular growth trends....

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Today, we sit down with John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, to discuss the current state of the clean energy transition and the investment opportunities it presents.

In this episode, we focus on the Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF, which seeks to gain exposure to the metals and materials necessa...

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Today, we are joined by Tim Bixby, the CFO of Lemonade, a cutting-edge insurance technology company that's been revolutionising the insurance industry with its innovative use of AI and machine learning.

In this episode, we delve into Tim's journey as CFO of Lemonade and his insights into the com...

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You are listening to the third episode of our compilation series. Last month, we covered the themes of Electric and Autonomous vehicles. Today's episode takes back a step, comprising insights on different thematic investment strategies.

Over the last few months, we’ve spoken to investing legends, portfolio man...

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Christian Magoon is the founder and CEO of Amplify ETFs and Magoon Capital, LLC.

Christian has launched over 70 ETFs in the United States throughout his career so far. He has often been referred to as an ‘ETF Pioneer’ by outlets such as The Financial Times and Financial Planning Magazine.

In thi...

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Please welcome Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock where he’s responsible for the research and development of the Megatrends suite, driving commercialization of these products, as well as managing product sales and marketing for the Megatrend franchise. Jay is also responsible f...

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On Wednesday March 1st, we hosted our latest live interview on Twitter, with economist and macro expert, Jens Nordvig.

Jens Nordvig is Founder & CEO of Exante Data and MarketReader. An alumnus of Goldman Sachs, Bridgewater Associates, and Nomura, Jens’s macro analysis is second to none. In the wake o...

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I have the pleasure of introducing Christopher Mellor, Head of EMEA ETF Equity & Commodity Product Management at Invesco where he's responsible for leading the team which provides support and analysis for our range of equity ETFs.  Invesco is one of the largest investment management companies in the worl...

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February 23, 2023 43 mins

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Bob Elliott is the co-founder, CEO and CIO of Unlimited Funds, which uses machine learning to create ETFs based on 2&20-style investments, including hedge funds, venture capital and private equity.

In this episode, Bob discussed the firm's first product, the Unlimited HFND multi-strategy return ...

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