Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterWelcome back! In the second part of our 2023 special, the spotlight turns to the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy.As we step into 2024, we chose to reflect on this pivotal theme, drawing insights from thought-provoking interviews with Jeff Booth, technology leader and author of 'The Price of Tomorrow,’ and Jens Nordvig, Co-Founder and CEO of MarketReader.Jeff foresees a future where labour, more efficient and intelligent through AI, could replace traditional jobs at an unprecedented rate.Jens, our macro expert, highlights the efficiency gains catalysed by AI, raising crucial questions about its impact on demand and economic inequality.As we navigate the complex macroeconomic landscape, our guests balance optimism about AI's role in boosting productivity growth with prudent cautions about the challenges involved in sustaining such advancements. We hope you enjoyed this 2023 special. Regular episodes will resume next week! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Ydv9QXAvGU------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterToday, we have the pleasure of welcoming Michael Venuto, CIO and Co-Founder of the Tidal Financial Group & Portfolio Manager of the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF [BLOK], back to the show. In this episode, Michael explores the potential impact of the 2024 Bitcoin halving on the cryptocurrency market, sharing insights on whether it will spark the next bull run or fall short of expectations. Michael also discusses why he thinks bitcoin stands as a hedge against hyperinflation, the potential impact of Coinbase’s custodianship of BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF, and the powerful intersection between blockchain and AI. Wrapping up, Micheal addresses the correlation between Bitcoin’s price and crypto miners, explaining why he views them as ‘a leveraged play.’ Michael mentions companies like MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms, highlighting the distinguishing factors that set the top miners apart from the competition.Before Tidal, Michael was Head of Investments at Global X, providing portfolio optimisation services to institutional clients. Before that, Michael was Senior Vice President at Horizon Kinetics, a New York-based investment adviser. Enjoy!Listen to our previous episode featuring Michael:Apple PodcastsSpotify------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterToday I have the pleasure of interviewing Alfonso Peccatiello, founder & CEO of The Macro Compass, a disruptive investment strategy firm whose mission is to democratize professional macro analysis, tools, and portfolio strategy.The Macro Compass leverages Alf’s experience running large pools of institutional money and offers financial education, unique macroeconomic insights, and actionable investment strategy. Before launching The Macro Compass, Alfonso was the Head of Investments for a $20 billion portfolio for ING Germany.In this interview we review Alf's global market outlook for 2023 touching on why the labor market holds the key and what asset classes and instruments could perform well and not so well in this environment. Enjoythemacrocompass.com@MacroAlfThanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterToday’s episode comprises insights from some of the most illuminating interviews we’ve run to date, including conversations with chess master and hedge fund adviser, Adam Robinson; founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko; co-founder of the Quantum Fund, Jim Rogers; and investing legend and strategist, Kiril Sokoloff, to name a few.Tapping into their combined decades of experience, the following clips explore what it takes to develop a successful investment approach. From perfecting the craft of preparation and controlling your emotions, to honing a sophisticated strategy and intuition, they examine how to sharpen the craft of investing. Their knowledge testifies that by mastering that craft, an investor can attain alpha.Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterPedro Palandrani is Director of Research at Global X. With around $43bn of AUM in Global X ETFs listed worldwide, and 36 funds in their Thematic Growth suite – 22 of which are available to UK investors -, Global X is a thought-leader in thematic investing, and provide one of the most comprehensive product offerings around.The Thematic Growth offering covers three broad trends – Disruptive technology, People & demographics, and the Physical environment. Funds from across this universe include a Metaverse ETF, an Aging Population ETF, and a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.We discuss the Exponential Age, and how society is at an inflection point for technological innovation. We discuss how Global X identify trends and decide which ETFs to bring to market, and finish with Pedro’s take on ‘the next big idea’. Enjoy!Global X's Approach to Thematic Investing: https://www.globalxetfs.com/thematic-growth-etfs/Disruptive Materials Infographic: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/should-you-invest-in-disruptive-materials/Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Hello everyone, I’m your host, Ed Gotham and welcome to another episode of Opto Sessions where we interview the top investors from around the world uncovering their secrets to success. This week we’ve got Amir Weitmann on the show, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Champel Capital, a VC firm headquartered in Israel, one of the major tech hubs of the world. Champel was established in 2017 with a focus on investing in deep tech. Deep Tech covers disruptive technologies based on scientific discoveries that have a significant impact on our lives. To date, their largest exits have been unicorn Lemonade in the insurtech space which IPO’d for approx $4 billion, and Innoviz which creates lidar systems for autonomous vehicles. In this interview, we go into detail on the future of autonomous cars, how they improve safety and how long adoption might take. We also discuss how Lab-Grown will eventually be cheaper than farm-grown meat and how Lemonade disrupted the insurance sector by reducing insurance fraud. Enjoychampelcapital.comThanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterThis week I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Weinberg, Global Head of Product, ETF and Index Investments at Blackrock, the world's largest ETF provider. Carolyn oversees the commercialization and development of innovative products globally.At Blackrock, Carolyn's teams build new product lines, forge strategic partnerships, and create research in support of iShares growth priorities such as fixed income and sustainability. Before joining BlackRock in 2018, Carolyn created structured derivatives solutions for corporations at Citibank, where she was Head of the North America Corporate Solutions Group. Carolyn graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in applied mathematics and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.Carolyn has also been awarded a position on Barron's list of "100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance” three times which is an exceptional achievement. In this interview we discuss the expansive range of ETFs at Blackrock, going into detail on some of their most innovative products to date including floating rate and interest rate hedged fixed income ETFs. We’ll discuss how to use these in your portfolio including why now is a very interesting time for Bonds. Enjoyblackrock.com ishares.com/us/resources/tools/core-builder# Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.