Credit default swaps are a complex topic in the derivatives market. They were a hot topic in 2008, as they were usually part of the conversation with mortgage-backed securities. In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia. We explore some of the foundational aspects associated and discuss the part these products play in the market.

With the new year upon us, resolutions and reviews of all kinds are taking place. When it comes to your finances, there can be many elements to take into consideration. We are going to explore the common elements and the often forgotten about financial items. Elizabeth Ayoola, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins us for this episode to discuss.

Well-known companies like Google, Apple, and many others had investors from the venture capital (VC) space. However, you may be asking yourself what exactly is venture capital? Who are venture capital firms and what do they invest in? In this episode we look to answer those foundational questions.

In this episode we explore dividends. There are many layers to this topic such as types, distribution, and more. In this conversation explain the foundational concepts for those looking to learn more about dividends and potentially adding them to their investment strategy.

Thematic investing and the strategies associated are big topics. There are many approaches and details to consider. In this episode, we look to answer foundational questions to help listeners understand the basics of the thematic investment market. Alex Gunz, Equity Fund Manager at Heptagon Capital joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

You may not realize it, but Machine learning is used in the Financial Services industry within features, tools, and decision making. In this episode we break down machine learning and it’s use cases. Ernest Chan, Chief Scientist, Predictnow.ai, and Founder, QTS Capital Management joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a very popular topic, but how does it impact financial services? Are there pros and cons to this? What type of drivers are causing the surge of AI implementation within this sector?

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Market sentiment and activity can change during times of rate hikes and cuts. How do those events differ? What does that mean for investors trying to adapt their trading strategy? Adam Johnson, Portfolio Manager of the Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.