Dynamic Growth

We discuss the recent objectives and goals of the world economic forum and what their prediction for the world looks like. We end the pod discussing the new Secure Act 2.0 and how it affects retirees.

We talk about the positive start to the year and about ways people have been using the machine learning algorithm Chat GPT to automate tasks with high accuracy. What does this mean for the future of work? We end by talking about an ETF that makes investment decisions based on AI, the performance has been terrible so far but what does this look like in 5,10,20 years?

Jobs data shows the unemployment rate is falling and non-farm payroll came in above expectations. While this is good news for the economy, it also means there will be no mercy for the stock market. The FED is looking at the labor market for signs that they are doing too much on the inflation front. With the labor market going full steam ahead this gives the FED more room to tighten into an actual...

In this episode we discuss how to put good news and bad news into perspective, we also talk about how events in the crypto ecosystem have set the industry back years. Lastly, we discuss if it is finally time to buy bonds or if the FED will have to raise rates higher than they previously stated.

Should politics affect your investment decisions? We think investing should not involve emotions, removing your personal biases from investing decisions will lead to better outcomes in the long term. It's a challenging discussion because if you have moral beliefs embedded in political views, how much are you willing to put up with for more return? We also discuss new inflation data and the most re...

In this episode, Nate discusses the world cup and the potential shady business going on with FIFA and Qatar. We also discuss a different way to think about monthly payments and how that can impact financial freedom.  We hope you enjoy this week's episode. If you enjoy this episode please like, share, and subscribe!

FTX was reportedly hacked for 477M hours after they declared bankruptcy, Derek goes into new details surrounding the FTX collapse. Nate discusses a Bank of America study that shows investing trends of the wealthiest Americans.

What the heck is going on in crypto? Derek gives some background and details about what is causing the entire crypto market to panic. FTX was the 2nd largest crypto exchange, they were worth 32B and now have gone bust due to corruption that will likely end in jail sentences for the CEO. Nate discusses how businesses use free cash flow and what investors should look for when evaluating free cash fl...

Nate discusses possible ways that well-meaning financial regulation can hurt the everyday investor. Does receiving quarterly statements hurt your long-term performance? Derek gives some broader context as to why the FED is consistent in their message to tighten financial conditions despite many saying they have over tightened.

If you currently have a pension, Nate gives insight into a unique opportunity for pensions in 2022. With Elon Musk finalizing the deal to acquire Twitter we discuss the implications for free speech and the debate of how much freedom we are willing to give up for security. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.

In this episode, Nate discusses common misconceptions about passive investing and why active management has some distinct advantages during bear markets. Derek talks about recent events in Japan's bond market and the issues they are having with their currency. We end with reflecting on the long-term implications of bailing out the economy during the 2008 housing crisis. 

The calendar marks the next quarter. As we go into Q4 Derek and Nate discuss what is on their radar and changes to the portfolio. We discuss Fixed Income, Stocks, Money Markets, the US Dollar, Commodities, and Real Estate. We hope you enjoy this episode!

We didnt come up with the dollar milkshake theory but it has played out surprisingly well. Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital came up with the theory before the pandemic. It predicts a massive run-up in the dollar and capital flows into the U.S. as other countries are forced to print currency to get dollars to get the things they need.  Nate then discusses the question on whether or not its better...

Want a chance to win $10,000 from a field goal kick? On October 7th Hillsdale high school is doing a raffle for one person to attempt a 40yd field goal kick. If successful the kicker will win $10,000! Get tickets by visiting Crosby Advisory, Fickes furniture, or Hillsdale high school before October 7th. In this episode, we discuss the recent FOMC meeting where the FED decided to raise interest rat...

In a global effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions, many countries have adopted energy policies against domestic self-interest. In Europe, the price of natural gas has gotten so expensive that fertilizer producers are not able to operate profitably, threatening the global food supply. In a related story, Netherlands farmers are mandated to cut down on fertilizer usage. These farmers have been pro...

Nate discusses structured notes and how they can fit into a diversified portfolio and provide some downside protection for conservative and aggressive investors. He also discusses two notes that are currently being offered.  Derek discusses recent news about crypto regulation and the SEC as well as the outlook for FED tightening and ends with discussing the recent run-up in the USD as other curren...

Nate is back from his multi-day trip to the Colorado mountains with nothing but a backpack and a fishing rod. He speaks on some of the revelations he had while hiking and what he brought back from the trip. Derek fills him in on the economic events from last week, namely the Jackson Hole summit and the announcement that the White House chose to forgive up to 20,000 student loans for specific borro...

At first glance, I am willing to bet a lot of companies will cut their marketing budgets. Marketing is often viewed as an expense but let's be real, marketing is an investment.  Another way to think about this is with your investment portfolio for example. During the last six months, you may have felt the urge to sell some of your investments. But if you listen to this podcast on the regular, you'...

Nate discusses a study in patience with children and its results later in life. This applies to investors in bear markets, patience is a difficult thing to master but important for long-term success. Derek starts a discussion around recent inflation data and the story that Blackrock will begin offering a bitcoin trust to institutional investors and what that means for the core principles of bitcoi...

In this episode, we discuss inflation once again and give our thoughts on the recent legislation designed to reduce inflation. As well as recent events developing in China and Taiwan. Lastly, Nate gives his thoughts on the benefits of "thinking slow" referencing a book titled "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman and how that relates to emotions and investing. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Back from vacation, Nate discusses some stocks on his radar that he believes will be a great opportunity to buy and hold while receiving a dividend. He also gets in touch with his youth to discuss his recently re-kindled love for skateboarding. Derek talks about the recent news out of the White House that we are currently "not" in a recession despite traditional definitions and lastly we discuss o...

Derek is back in the studio for the first in-person podcast in a while. We discuss the pros and cons of passive vs active investing. Passive investing is a great plan long term but it can be tough during bear markets. If you know what you are doing and have the knowledge and resources to help, active investing can protect your downside during market drawdowns. We hope you enjoy it, if you like the...

You get what you pay for Now more than ever an investor has to understand how asset classes work within the market cycle and where you are at in the cycle. Over the years, many investors have gotten away with a passive strategy. When someone wonders why they would pay someone to manage their investments during a bull market, the answer might seem obvious on the surface. Today you might not find th...

We feel we have only brought negative news in the past few episodes so we wanted to switch up the tone. We only wanted to share positive news and information during this episode. We discuss positive news in our personal lives and some things we are looking forward to, hopefully, the episode is viewed as a nice change of pace from all of the negativity constantly surrounding us.

As the glory days of free money come to an end (for now), we are fielding a lot of questions about how to protect investments in a down market. Since January, we've watched a steady decline, and even if you aren't heavily invested in the stock market, you are being hit hard at the gas pump, in the grocery store, wherever you go – you name it, it's unavoidable!  Today we're talking about your 401k...