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► Download our App to invest in innovation: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd Novel gene editing techniques, including companion diagnostics, offer increasingly precise avenues for cancer diagnosis and treatment.  Today, Arelis Agosto, Senior Healthcare Analyst at Global X ETFs, joins the show to discuss the potential of genomic sequencing approaches to improve healthcare, particularly o...

► Download our App to invest in innovation: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fd Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Christian Magoon, Founder and CEO of Amplify ETFs, back to the show.  Christian dives into the rapid growth of the cybersecurity industry amid current geopolitical tensions. From AI’s role in boosting the sector to Israel's rise as a tech powerhouse, we discuss how inves...

Today, it's an absolute honour to introduce a very special guest to the show - none other than Cathie Wood, the visionary CEO & CIO of ARK Invest. Disruptive innovation makes up a sixth of global business value today. ARK predicts 60% by 2030, potentially catapulting its market cap to $220 trillion. In this episode, Cathie identifies 5 innovation platforms shaping this era of technological con...

► Download our FREE App & Discover the Next Big Investment Opportunities (US & UK only): https://optothemes.page.link/app Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting   Adam Taggar, founder & host of Thoughtful Money. Adam discusses his outlook for the US economy for the rest of 2024, offering a “consensus consolidation" of insights gathered from the experts he frequently inter...

► Download our FREE App (US & UK only): https://optothemes.page.link/app Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Dave Mazza, Chief Strategy Officer at Roundhill Investments, back to the show. Dave delves into the growth trajectory of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, collectively dubbed the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks. With Meta's stock market value recently skyrocke...

Get OPTO’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE newsletter ! Welcome back to The Big Picture, OPTO's macro show, in association with MarketReader. In this episode, recorded in our London headquarters, Jens Nordvig, our macro expert and co-host, discusses China's worsening economic landscape, highlighting its growth slowdown, questioning its economic data reliability, and analysing neg...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome back to Opto Sessions! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Tejas Dessai, Research Analyst at Global X ETFs, a prominent asset manager overseeing a staggering $51 billion in AUM globally. In this episode, Tejas discusses the transformative landscapes of robotics, AI, and cyber...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck.  In this episode, Matthew dives into the SEC’s recent approval of US spot bitcoin ETFs, sharing his thoughts on the wild price movements post-launch and assessing the signifi...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Jeff Desjardins, Editor-in-Chief of Visual Capitalist & author of the 2021 book ‘Signals: The 27 Trends Defining the Future of the Global Economy.’ In this episode, Jeff maps out the trajectory of the 'Exponential Age,' spotlighting...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome 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, technolog...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter As 2023 comes to a close, a year that witnessed transformative shifts across various industries, there's one theme that stood out— artificial intelligence. Current forecasts predict that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence could add $16 trillion to the global economy by 2030.  I...

Get OPTO's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we are revisiting our interview with Dan Tapiero, co-founder, CEO, CIO and managing partner of 1RoundTable Partners & 10T Holdings, a growth equity fund that invests in private companies operating in the digital asset ecosystem (DAE). In this conversation, Dan explains why he t...

Get OPTO’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE newsletter ! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Colin Canfield, Investor Relations Manager at Rocket Lab - as the company gears up for the next flight of its Electron small-scale launch vehicle. We kick off this episode with an elevator pitch for Rocket Lab, exploring the company's vision as articulated by CEO Peter Beck, "We g...

Get OPTO’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE newsletter ! Welcome back to The Big Picture , OPTO's macro show, in association with MarketReader , where our mission is to decode the complex world of macroeconomics, sifting through an unprecedented amount of financial data to make sense of the forces driving markets. In this episode, Jens Nordvig, our macro expert and co-host, revisi...

Get OPTO’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter   In the second part of our conversation with Jeff Booth, author, entrepreneur and technology visionary, we embark on a journey into the future of Bitcoin, work, and automation.  Jeff walks us through real-world applications of Bitcoin before sharing his vision for its evolution.  He high...

Get OPTO’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter   Today, we are thrilled to have Jeff Booth back on the show.  As a successful entrepreneur, technology leader, and the author of 'The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future' (2020), Jeff challenges conventional wisdom in this two-part episode.  In this first part,...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Kevin T. Carter, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global, back to the show. In this episode, Kevin walks us through how to invest in emerging markets, discussing his investment philosophy and shedding light on the challenges with tradit...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome back! Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Brandon Rakszawski, VP, Director of Product Management at VanEck.  In this episode, Brandon delves into the remarkable performance of the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) compared to the S&P 500, highlighting its consiste...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Alec Lucas, Research Analyst at Global X ETFs, to the show. In this episode, we discuss the pressing megatrend of climate change and the importance of clean tech in meeting global climate goals. Alec sheds light on South America's lithium rush and...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Welcome to The Big Picture , OPTO's new macro show, in association with MarketReader , where our mission is to decode the complex world of macroeconomics, sifting through an unprecedented amount of financial data to make sense of the forces driving markets. Meet Jens Nordvig, our macro ex...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with none other than Anthony Scaramucci, a man known both as 'The Mooch' and as the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. You might also remember him as the former White House Director of Communications. Anthony shares his vision f...

Get Opto’s best content every day, by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the pleasure to welcome Doomberg back to the show.  In this episode, Doomberg covers current global energy challenges, key takeaways from COP28, and the debate surrounding climate change. Doomberg also shares thoughts on the future of energy, including solar, wind, and nuc...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, 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...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Angus Shillington, Deputy Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Strategy at VanEck. Angus delves into India's dynamic demographics, highlighting the impact of a digital revolution and innovative government policies fuelling growth. He explores h...

Get Opto’s best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletter Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Heinemeier Hansson, co-owner and CTO of 37signals, the parent company of Basecamp, a pioneering software-as-a-service platform for project management,  and HEY, an innovative alternative to Gmail and Outlook. In this episode, David takes...