Trader Talk

In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Chris Versace, chief investment officer at Tematica Research, to discuss how thematic investing can help navigate today’s volatile markets. Versace shares insights into identifying structural changes like AI, digital infrastructure, and sustainability, as well as building portfolios aligned with these long-term trends. They also to...

In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari talks with Brandon Krieg, co-founder of Stash, about how fintech is changing the way everyday Americans invest. Krieg explains how tools like fractional shares, automated savings, and personalized portfolios help new investors build long-term wealth. They discuss how financial education and behavioral tools can reduce fear and promote smarter decisions...

In the latest episode of "Trader Talk," Kenny Polcari sits down with Mark Malek, chief investment officer of SiebertNXT, to explore how quantitative investing and clear investment theses can help investors navigate today's volatile markets. Malek emphasizes using data-driven models to cut through noise, avoid over-diversification, and focus on high-probability opportunities, especially in defensiv...

On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by macro analyst Tom Essaye of Sevens Report Research to break down what's happening with the Federal Reserve, Trump’s economic reset, and how investors should think about hard versus soft data. With markets clinging to rate cut hopes, Essaye warns that traders may be misreading the Fed’s signals—and underestimating the disruption Trump’s tr...

In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Chad Morganlander, Senior Portfolio Manager at Washington Crossing Advisors, about building durable portfolios amid market uncertainty. Morganlander explains why low-debt, dividend-growing companies with stable cash flows are ideal for long-term investors, especially in volatile environments. He highlights sectors like tech, consumer...

In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Drew Pettit, director of US equity strategy at Citi, to unpack how thematic investing is evolving in a volatile market. Pettit explains how investors can use structural themes—like AI, fintech, and digital leisure—to identify long-term opportunities beyond traditional sector classifications. While recent market volatility has been...

In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Cameron Dawson, CIO at NewEdge Wealth, about why traditional recession indicators no longer hold the same weight in today’s post-pandemic market. Dawson sees slower growth ahead—not a recession—citing fading tailwinds like stimulus and labor gains. The two also discuss the recent pullback in the “Mag 7,” with Dawson urging investors t...

n the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari reveals how to navigate market volatility with disciplined, fundamentals-based investing. He emphasizes that despite uncertainties from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and shifting consumer sentiment, thorough financial analysis and a focus on quality large-cap growth stocks are key to long-term success. Join Polcari on Trader Talk as he speaks with Bar...

In the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari speaks about why the “buy the dip” mantra isn’t always a winning strategy and how disciplined, fundamentals-based investing creates lasting wealth. Rob Luna, an entrepreneur and founder of Rob Luna Wealth Academy, recounts his journey from humble beginnings to building a successful wealth management business. He emphasizes that investors must analyze e...

In the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari speaks with Donato Cuttone about how technology and “embedded finance” are reshaping brokerages. Cuttone, who spent decades on the NYSE floor before joining DriveWealth Institutional, explains how the old system of opening traditional brokerage accounts is giving way to digital wallets, fractional trading, and automated “round-up” features. These innov...

On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari stresses that emotional trading—chasing hot stocks or panic-selling at minor dips—is a surefire way to lose. Instead, decisions should hinge on strategy and data. Guest Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco, raises U.S. recession odds to 30–35%, citing four simultaneous “swing factors”: tariffs, China’s stimulus uncertainty, renew...

What do chasing oil prices, a forward-looking energy strategy, and a bison burger recipe have in common? They’re at the heart of the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and guest Lou Basenese dive into why focusing on the bigger trend in energy is far more profitable than reacting to every price swing. Broadcasting from the New York Stock Exchange, Polcari draws on decades of Wall...

In the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and Dr. Scholl Foundation President and CEO Dan Mahaffee explore the geopolitical myths and realities shaping today’s markets. Broadcasting from the New York Stock Exchange, Polcari leverages decades of institutional experience to cut through the noise and help investors focus on what truly matters. Polcari opens by debunking the popular...

What do market fundamentals, active ETF strategies, and global investing challenges have in common? They’re at the core of the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and guest Rob Haugen, a seasoned market maker now with River1 Asset Management, explore how to navigate today’s dynamic public markets. Broadcasting from the iconic New York Stock Exchange, Polcari leverages decades of i...

What do tariffs, long/short strategies, and robust market insights have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and guest Tom Hayes, founder, chairman, and managing member of Great Hill Capital, dive into volatile market trends and actionable strategies for investors. Broadcasting from the iconic New York Stock Exchange, Polcari leverages decades of...

What do earnings season, rising interest rates, and a housing shortage have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and guest Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower Advisors, tackle the biggest market trends and economic questions of 2025. Broadcasting live from the iconic New York Stock Exchange, Polcari leverages decades of insti...

What do market whipsaws, Fed uncertainty, and a classic Italian stew have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, with host Kenny Polcari and guest John Lonski tackling the biggest economic questions of 2025. From inflation risks to consumer resilience, Polcari cuts through the noise to help investors stay ahead. In this episode, Polcari welcomes John Lonski, a seasoned eco...

What do a rollercoaster quantum market, hawkish Fed commentary, and a sizzling grilled ribeye have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, with host Kenny Polcari and guest Sylvia Jablonski diving into the latest on Wall Street. From navigating quantum hype to predicting rate cuts, Polcari cuts through the noise to help you keep your portfolio intact. In this episode, Polca...

What do a turbulent job market, surging bond yields, and a plate of Linguine Arrabiata all have in common? They’re front and center in the debut installment of Trader Talk, with host Kenny Polcari back on the New York Stock Exchange floor. As markets whipsaw on every snippet of Federal Reserve commentary, Polcari cuts through the noise, reminding viewers that “sometimes, good news is bad news”—esp...