Episodes
This is an all-out spin-off podcast. Brandon chats with Richard Howe, founder of StockSpinoffInvesting.com. Brandon and Richard discuss everything spin-off related. Richard focuses on smaller-cap spin-offs, and goes deep into his research process. The hour-long episode covers current ideas, past ideas, the history behind spin-off investing and what Richard likes going forward. Show-notes: Richard's website: stockspinoffinvesting.com Richard Howe on Twitter: @stockspinoffss (with two...
Published 12/13/19
Today we cover the FOMC decision to keep rates unchanged and some effects in emerging markets, currencies and metals   We also cover the upcoming presidential election, briefly   Join our email list at https://macro-ops.com  Follow us on Twitter at: Chris @ChrisDMacro  Alex on Twitter @MacroOps   Like, comment and let us know what you are curious about in the markets
Published 12/11/19
Our most requested guest is back for yet another deep dive, well to be honest, we nerd out on nuances of trading, strategies, edges and what it takes to be successful as an individual trader.  Reach out to Darrin on Twitter @darjohn25  Find Chris on Twitter @chrisdmacro or [email protected]
Published 12/10/19
It's FOMC Week and all the follow on interest rate policy decisions around the world.   This week Chris and Alex talk about the S&P500 all time highs and misguided beliefs on bull markets   Copper breaks out of a very tight low vol range as did $GBP  Alex see's low growth for the next 6 months leading to a very bullish environment for equities
Published 12/09/19
This week in the Market Gaggle, Chris and Brandon cover an interesting chart going back to 1872 on the S&P 500, you can view it here http://bit.ly/340HaOc  Chris calls foul on the "longest bull market in history" and talks a bit about sector rotation and hiding volume at triple witching.   Brandon is looking at Madison Square Garden spinoff, Russia's MOEX exchange live on Interactive Brokers LD Micros Micro Cap index https://www.ldmicro.com/ and Andrew Walker's blog about the Media...
Published 12/09/19
This week Chris, Alex and Brandon talk about  Historical Low Volatility in G10 FX and Commodities, Bullish Markets, the Santa Claus Rally and Brandon shares a couple of stocks he's stalking for the end of the year Tax Loss Selling strategy Be sure to join our email list at https://macro-ops.com Alex can be found on Twitter or [email protected] Brandon can be found on Twitter or [email protected] Chris can be found on Twitter or [email protected]
Published 12/03/19
On the show, Brandon talks to Macro Ops Collective Member Macro Nakamoto. Nakamoto is a professional poker player and brings a unique perspective to the world of financial markets. If you like poker, this podcast is for you.  They go into the weeds about risk management, bet sizing, biggest losers and stories of poker psychology.  Throughout the podcast, Nakamoto ties powerful poker concepts to the world of investing and trading.  They also cover diet, exercise, meditation and even...
Published 11/25/19
Yesterday Alex and Chris talked a lot about the bull case for equities and today Chris follows up with the technical and catalysts that he's seeing from the systematic and technical side of the market. Macro Ops consensus is bullish for US Equities If you have any thoughts reach out to Chris at ChrisDMacro or email him at [email protected]
Published 09/19/19
Alex Barrow, Co-Founder and Head Macro Strategist at Macro-Ops joins Chris to talk about: A False Flag in Saudi Arabia  The Repo Rates scare FOMC meeting and Chair Powell's press conference The fuel to rocket equity indexes to new all time highs ---------------------------------- Send ALL your questions about Repo Rates and everything macro to @MacroOps on Twitter or email him at [email protected] You can reach Chris at @chrisdmacro or email him at...
Published 09/18/19
Macro Ops newest addition Mr. Bean returns to talk about his approach to value investing and goes against the common wisdom of the Value space.  You can reach him at [email protected] or @marketplunger1 on Twitter You can reach Chris at [email protected] or @ChrisDMacro on Twitter
Published 08/27/19
Chris and Alex make a follow up to their last podcast where they talked about the imminent Macro move that was staring us down back in June and where we go from here As always Alex provides some great insights in to the world of Macro, touches on some Geo Politics and a very interesting take on the automobile sector globally You can reach Alex at MacroOps or [email protected] And you can reach Chris at ChrisDMacro or [email protected] If you liked this episode please be sure to...
Published 08/21/19
This week Chris welcomes back @darjohn25 Darrin Johnson a volatility trader.  This is a very intricate, detailed and thorough discussion about trading for a living by two traders who've been in the trading for a living game for a long time. Real talk about why most traders fail, trying to be like big fund managers and getting caught up focusing on the wrong things.  Darrin has a wonderful perspective on finding edges and trading in markets for the long haul. Hit him up on Twitter...
Published 07/02/19
This is a solo episode where Chris runs through the day after the fed announcement and Iran further tensions.
Published 06/20/19
It all depends on the Dollar, bottom line.  Alex Barrow returns to chat about the Global Macro landscape and what he thinks about how markets will be playing out going forward.  We talk about: USD Gold Bonds Emerging Markets Equities Market Regimes and how to trade in bull vs bear markets Disney ROAD Sadly for the bird fans we only talk about birds for a brief minute.  Be sure to sign up for our emails, we provide a boat load of content each week, free that will make you...
Published 06/13/19
Chris D talks about the most hated (or loved) cryptocurrency space. This is not an episode about HODL’ing, moons and lambos. Rather Chris talks about some of the features and benefits of trading cryptocurrencies. Differences between spot and the Bitcoin CME futures markets and some perspective of commodities, tech stocks and crypt as the new asset class. This podcast is sponsored by Anchor Voice Messages
Published 05/19/19
Chris chats with fellow trader Darrin Johnson. Darrin is a volatility trader, trading for himself rather than working at a firm. His ideas, approach and techniques to trading are rigorously researched and thought through. He has spent a lot of time getting really good at focusing on what works, eliminating that which doesn't help him.  Darrin does a great job of explaining his approach to volatility and how we all are vol traders, one way or another.  You can find Darrin on Twitter at...
Published 05/07/19
This week Chris goes over the major currencies, bonds, indices, commodities, then jumps into the MSCI index of ETF's and finishes with a look at the Crypto Markets.  We are building out the video platform and these reviews will also be available with Chart book's and Videos...soon.  Hit me up with any thoughts on Twitter at @ChrisDMacro Instagram @ChrisDMacro or email me at [email protected] Don't forget to sign up for our free emails at https://macro-ops.com we provide a ton of free...
Published 05/06/19
ChrisD does his weekly chart analysis of the Global Macro space. Chris focuses on Currencies, Interest Rates, Equity Indices, Energy, Metals, emerging market currencies under pressure and of course Tesla makes an appearance.  Spoiler, the dollar is in everyone's sights coming into the Fed's announcement this week.  You should be a subscriber to Macro-ops.com emails, we provide a ton of free analysis and perspectives and have a bunch of new products coming out soon, go sign up! If you...
Published 04/29/19
This episode Chris and Alex Barrow Co Founder and Chief Macro Strategist of Macro-Ops.com, talk about the major moves that are shaping up in the  Global Macro space. Alex has pushed out a number of reports the past few weeks about the topic.  By the way these are all free reports and if you aren't getting them delivered to your inbox you should drop everything you are doing and go to  https://macro-ops.com/start-here/  and sign up for our free email. You will get a boat load of value, and...
Published 04/03/19
This is a follow up episode with Biren Shah @perseidcapital on Twitter and https://perseid-capital.com  We go further down the $tslaq bear case and why this quarter is make or break time for Tesla. They've run out of ammo and he feels that unless they have a magic bullet somewhere, this quarter will be what all the Tesla bears have been waiting for, when their day of reckoning happens.  There are two Eurodollar systems, the Futures and the actual Eurodollar banking system. Biren breaks it...
Published 03/28/19
Todays we introduce Macro-Ops newest addition, "Mr. Bean".  Mr. Bean is a value investor with over 13 years experience thinking his way through the value landscape.  We get into the Shippers sector, a longer term theme we are following closely here at Macro Ops.  This is our longest episode to day, in addition to his work on value investing we cover lifestyle, health and wellness, longevity and many other topics.  Don't forget to sign up for our emails at https://macro-ops.com/start-here/ we...
Published 03/25/19
This week Chris speaks with Biren Shah who runs a family office.  Biren is very bearish on Tesla, but more importantly he breaks down some of the catalysts to the $TESLAQ or the more dramatic rapid move down that is upon us. Biren has written a lot more and provides some amazing research with links down rabbit holes at his blog at https://www.perseid-capital.com/blog/ Next we cover the Eurodollar market, and what he expects to see as equity markets start to turn over. It could be a lot...
Published 03/23/19
Alex and Chris talk about the beaten down Shipping Sector. Not our typical 2 plus hour sessions, this time we focus our discussion on a research report Alex released this week about shipbuilders.  Get the full report FOR FREE at https://macro-ops.com/research/ and while you are there, sign up for our emails. We send out a ton of free research each week, you should definitely sign up! This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
Published 03/19/19
 This week Chris speaks with Ben Hockman  Ben is part of an Incident Response team for one of the largest financial institutions in the world. With a heavy focus on Cyber Security, Intelligence, Terrorism and Physical Security, with very operational roles in Latin America, Colombia/Venezuela border, Mexico and currently in Europe on the corporate side.  Additionally Ben is a British Citizen, living in France with his family, he has first hand concerns about the upcoming March 29 BREXIT...
Published 03/15/19
This is a solo cast with me Chris D.  I’m a trader, a quantitative systemic trader, and I look at price action to come up with a repeatable approach to trading the Global Macro space.  Generally speaking the markets don’t line up all together in a way that is easy to identify, but this last week everything lined up into something big.  I take a look at Gold, Bonds, Currencies and a quit shot at Equity Indexes.  Listen in and hit me up with any thoughts or questions you might have...
Published 03/03/19