Best Material Wise Host Podcasts (2025)

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Future-Proof Investing: Stephanie Link on the Biggest Growth Trends 48:04

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5d ago48:04

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Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, unpacks investor sentiment, tech innovation, and demographic shifts, and what’s next for Q4 and beyond.By VanEck

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Inside MP Materials and America’s Rare Earth Revival 56:31

14d ago56:31

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MP Materials CFO Ryan Corbett shares how his firm is rebuilding America’s rare earth supply chain by securing magnets for EVs, defense, and tech in a post-China world.By VanEck

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How Investor Sentiment is Driving the Markets with Jamie Wise 50:56

28d ago50:56

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Find out how online sentiment can be used to track dynamic stock themes, like AI, crypto, and space, and why retail investors remain a powerful market force.By VanEck

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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins, with Matthew Sigel 16:27

1M ago16:27

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Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.

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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins 16:27

1M ago16:27

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Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.By VanEck

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Catching Big Trends: Todd Sohn on ETFs, Sentiment & Market Signals 47:51

2M ago47:51

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Todd Sohn breaks down 2025’s top trends, from crypto and thematics to smart risk tools, and how investors are using ETFs to stay agile, diversified and ahead of the market curve.By VanEck

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Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution 51:36

3M ago51:36

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Find out from Eric Mancini how private investments are transforming portfolios, offering new access points, lower correlations, and long-term growth through evolving fund structures and strategies.By VanEck

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The Next Big Shift in Investing Has Begun with Jim Wiandt 46:25

4M ago46:25

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Learn how ETF pioneer Jim Wiandt is using AI, fintech, and venture capital to enhance advisor-client gaps, build smart infrastructure, and shape the future of personalized investing.By VanEck

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Big News for Nuclear Energy—What It Means for Investors 11:11

4M ago11:11

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Find out about the future of nuclear power in the U.S.By VanEck

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Back the Farmer, Bank the Yield: Farmland Lending Takes Root 44:22

4M ago44:22

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Dr. David Mieczkowski of AgAmerica discusses trade impacts, farmland investing, ag lending trends, and the future of U.S. farming in a changing economic and demographic landscape.By VanEck

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Navigating 2025 Without Losing Your Mind 42:57

5M ago42:57

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Mary Ann Bartels unpacks 2025 market volatility, AI trends, crypto, and how Star Trek may have predicted our digital financial future.By VanEck

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The Case for Israel and Global Diversification in 2025 29:34

5M ago29:34

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Discover the current state of global markets, tariff risks, implications for investors, and opportunities beyond the U.S., including Israel.By VanEck

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Bringing Institutional-Grade Investing to Individual Portfolios 30:02

6M ago30:02

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Learn how institutional investing, proper diversification, and goal-driven planning are transforming wealth management for modern families.By VanEck

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Unlocking the VC Secondary Market 39:42

7M ago39:42

39:42

Explore how VC secondary markets are transforming venture capital, what’s fueling their growth and how they are creating new opportunities for investors.By VanEck

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Navigating Private Investments and Alternatives with Craig Robson 39:36

7M ago39:36

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Discover why investors are turning to alternatives, including private equity, private credit, and digital assets and how each plays a unique role in portfolio diversification and growth.By VanEck

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Reviewing Crypto Predictions with Matthew Sigel 25:48

8M ago25:48

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VanEck’s Matthew Sigel reflects on his 2024 crypto predictions—wins, misses, and what’s next for 2025, including his bitcoin price target and the Trump administration’s impact on crypto.By VanEck

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How Tech and Consolidation Are Reshaping the RIA Industry with Eric Flynn 29:17

8M ago29:17

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Find out how technology, AI, and consolidation are transforming RIAs as Eric Flynn shares insights on scaling firms, offering seamless client experiences, and industry trends.By VanEck

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Shape Up Your Financial Health with Shannon McLay 36:56

9M ago36:56

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Learn how to improve your financial health by overcoming emotional spending, identifying your non-negotiable spending habits, and setting goals-based budgeting strategies.By VanEck

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Harvesting Opportunities in the Agricultural Commodities Market with Sal Gilbertie 33:38

10M ago33:38

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This episode’s guest is Sal Gilbertie, the CEO and founder of Teucrium Trading, a leader in commodity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We discuss the impact of geopolitics, the Trump administration, and climate change on the pricing of agricultural commodities. Sal dives into how to approach investing in different commodities and shares what l…

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Is Inflation Conquered? With David Schassler 22:19

11M ago22:19

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Hear about inflation regimes over time, how different types of assets function during them, and why today’s core issue is financial excess.By VanEck

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Unpacking the Semiconductor Market: AI and Beyond with Brian Colello 43:08

11M ago43:08

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As AI and the semiconductor industry remain in the spotlight and continue to capture investor interest, this episode takes a deep dive into the dominant companies and the competitive landscape.By VanEck

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How Election Cycles and Seasonality Affect Market Patterns with Jeff Hirsch 32:16

12M ago32:16

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Find out about market cycles, the 2024 election, and sector opportunities, along with trends like AI, biotech, and Bitcoin.By VanEck

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Financial Planning Strategies for Uncertain Markets with Katy Song 40:11

1y ago40:11

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This episode covers some of the top financial planning goals facing families, including homebuying, childcare, long-term care, and college funding.By VanEck

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Trends with Benefits Podcast Trailer – Discover the Perks 0:54

1y ago0:54

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What’s the next big thing in finance, tech, and investing? Trends with Benefits is the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge in this fast-paced world. We tackle everything from tech innovations to revolutionizing your investment strategies to financial planning for the future. Discover the perks of Trends with Benefits.…

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What’s Next in Markets with Cameron Dawson 45:19

1y ago45:19

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Cameron Dawson covers small-caps, her election outlook, how to approach thematic investing, and attractive areas in equities and fixed income.By VanEck

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Scaling Advisor Solutions with TAMPs 37:24

1y ago37:24

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Learn how turnkey asset management platforms are helping RIAs and how model portfolio adoption has changed over time.By VanEck

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The Business of Sports with Will Wilson 32:30

1y ago32:30

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Following the recent start of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Will Wilson discusses the Olympics economy, why he thinks sponsors are the biggest “winners,” and wealth management for athletes.By VanEck

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Investing Using Artificial Intelligence with Ron Insana 36:25

1y ago36:25

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Hear from Ron Insana about artificial intelligence as an investing tool, India’s economic potential, and whether he’s concerned about Nvidia’s concentration in the market.By VanEck

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Investing in Corporate Credit with Winnie Cisar 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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Learn about the top factors to consider when investing in corporate bonds and prominent trends in fixed income.By VanEck

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The Growth of Padel and What’s Next in Financial Services 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

37:30

Bill Ullman joins this episode to discuss padel, a fast-growing racket sport, as well as factors transforming the financial services industry.By VanEck

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AI-Powered Investing with Doug Clinton 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

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Doug Clinton discusses how AI models can drive investment decisions.By VanEck

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NFTs and Tokenization with Matt Bartlett 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

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Hear about trends in digital assets, including NFTs and tokenization, and how SegMint is enhancing protection for digital assets.By VanEck

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Estate Planning with Anne Rhodes 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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Anne Rhodes discusses estate planning, addresses common obstacles, and highlights why having some plan in place is better than nothing.By VanEck

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Supporting Bitcoin Core Developers with Brink 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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Learn about the technical side of bitcoin, including the developers who maintain the network, how they do it, and how Brink supports them through grants and fellowships.By VanEck

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Model Portfolio Solutions with Joe Mallen 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

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Joe Mallen discusses how customizable model portfolios can meet financial advisors’ needs.By VanEck

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What’s Shaping the Asset Management Industry with Ben Johnson 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

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Ben Johnson covers the top trends in asset management.By VanEck

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Goals-Based Asset Allocation with Jack Ablin 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

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Jack Ablin discusses goals-based investing, volatility in bond markets, the U.S. fiscal situation, and tax loss harvesting.By VanEck

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Geopolitics and Your Portfolio with Charles Myers 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

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As geopolitical risks escalate, investors should be aware of the potential financial implications of these events.By VanEck

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Creating Shareholder Value Amid India’s Digitization with Vellayan Subbiah 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

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Learn from Vellayan Subbiah about running a successful business in India and how digitization and policy changes are impacting the business climate.By VanEck

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Get Ready for Retirement with Mariann Montagne 32:24

2y ago32:24

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Mariann Montagne is here to help you prepare for retirement (and sleep better at night).By VanEck

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Who’s Buying Gold? with Axel Merk 18:16

2y ago18:16

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Ed Lopez meets with Axel Merk to explore the gold demand of central banks and trends in gold markets.By VanEck

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How to Allocate to CLOs with Laila Kollmorgen 17:38

2y ago17:38

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Laila Kollmorgen is back on the podcast to share what’s going on in the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market and how to allocate to CLOs.By VanEck

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Modernizing Financial Advice with Ritik Malhotra 30:55

2y ago30:55

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This episode explores how technology can be used in wealth management to improve financial advisors’ relationships with their clients.By VanEck

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Alternative Investment Allocation with Joe Taiber 34:52

2y ago34:52

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Understand the different types of alternative investments and how to approach them in a portfolio in the context of the broader economy.By VanEck

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To T-Bill or Not to T-Bill 17:13

2y ago17:13

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Explore whether T-bills fit your investment needs in this market environment.By VanEck

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Is Solar Energy the Solution? with Robert Lane 39:21

2y ago39:21

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This episode covers the current environment for solar energy, including recent headwinds and legislation, as well as what the future of the industry looks like.By VanEck

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The Shift From a 2% to a 5% World and the 60/40 Portfolio with Jared Woodard 34:49

2y ago34:49

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Jared Woodard shares his view on artificial intelligence, portfolio allocation, recent economic developments and what investors should expect for the rest of the year.By VanEck

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Alleviating Advisor Challenges with Denise Wypiszenski 32:53

2y ago32:53

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Learn how the 4U platform disrupted an antiquated process within the financial services industry and what it’s like to transition from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur.By VanEck