Varnika Kothari

Marauder's Map to Wall Street

Business EN ↓ 8 episodes

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good! On Marauder’s Map to Wall Street, Host Varnika turns the S&P 500 into a living map, blending quant economics with storytelling to make finance feel like a walk through Hogwarts. Backed by 95% quant research and insights from finance Aurors, we uncover the truth behind the market’s moving staircases. If you’re 15–18 and planning to major in Finance, Business, or Economics or just want to protect your Galleons from the Invisibility Cloak of Inflation, this is your password to the control room. Mischief Managed. Wealth Tracked. Every other Sunday 6pm IST

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Varnika Kothari

Episodes

Episode 8. The Triwizard Scoreboard: Gross Domestic Product GDP 28.06.2026 8:05

“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good—especially when it comes to uncovering the secrets of the economy.” 🧭⚡ Welcome to Episode 8 of Marauder’s Map to Wall Street ! If you’ve ever watched or read the Triwizard Tournament, you know that everyone in the wizarding world stares at that massive scoreboard to see who is leading, who is falling behind, and how the schools are performing as a whole....

Episode 7. Decoding Systemic Risk & The Footprints of 2008 with Dr. Arun Raste (MD & CEO, NCDEX) 31.05.2026 23:43

“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good—especially when it comes to uncovering the secrets of the economy.” 🧭⚡ CELEBRATING A MILESTONE: Before we introduce today's incredible guest, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our community. Marauder’s Map to Wall Street has officially hit 2.6K subscribers on YouTube and crossed 20,000+ views across our episodes! We are building an incredible cir...

Fantastic Beasts of Wall Street: How to Track Bulls, Bears, and Bubbles 13.05.2026 5:10

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. In Episode 6, Varnika takes us beyond the math and deep into the psychology of Wall Street. Why do markets suddenly "pop"? Why does fear spread faster than a Dementor’s shadow? From the tech-fueled greed of the Dot-Com bubble to the systemic collapse of 2008, we explore how the Bull of Optimism and the Bear of Fear drive the global economy. Learn...

Episode 5: The Unemployment Roll Call — The Efficiency Paradox 19.04.2026 8:07

In the wizarding world, the Roll Call tells the Professors who is present and who is missing from the Great Hall. In the world of finance, the Unemployment Roll Call is the ultimate measure of the economy's heartbeat. However, the modern market often presents a riddle: why do some company stocks hit all-time highs the moment they announce massive layoffs? This episode dives into the cold math...

The Invisibility Cloak: Inflation & Deflation 05.04.2026 10:11

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good—especially when it comes to uncovering the secrets of the economy In this episode, Varnika explains the Fire and Ice of the economy. She defines the Invisibility Cloak of Inflation and the Deep Freeze of Deflation to help you understand why the market is acting so strangely in March 2026. Highlights: Buying Power: A simple breakdown of why 100 gold coins bu...

Episode 3: Gravity Charms: Interest Rates and the Time Turner Crash 15.03.2026 6:05

Why did the market crash in 2022? It wasn’t a curse—it was Gravity. 🧙‍♂️📉In Episode 3 of Marauder’s Map to Wall Street, we’re uncovering the most powerful "spell" in the Federal Reserve’s book: The Gravity Charm of Interest Rates. If you’ve ever wondered why Tech stocks (our Gryffindor house!) can suddenly plummet while "boring" companies stay afloat, this episode is your gui...

The Sorting Hat of Sectors, Diversification & The Great 2026 Rotation 01.03.2026 6:10

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good—especially when it comes to uncovering the secrets of money.” 🪄📈Ever felt like the stock market is just one big "room"? Look closer. Today, we’re heading to the Great Hall to see where the Sorting Hat puts the biggest names in business. While everyone is still obsessed with the AI hype, the "Smart Money" has already moved into different Houses. In this ep...

Introduction to the S&P500 and The 2026 Fed Leadership Shift 15.02.2026 7:15

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good—especially when it comes to uncovering the secrets of the economy." 🪄📈Ever felt like the stock market is just a chaotic mess of numbers? Welcome to Episode 1 of Marauder’s Map to Wall Street. We are tapping our wands on the parchment to reveal the "living map" of the U.S. economy: The S&P 500.In this episode, your host Varnika breaks do...