Magic Markets

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1. Magic Markets #39: How we use ETFs

   ETFs are thought of as passive investment tools, although this isn't always the case. In Episode 39, hosts The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla (Moe-Knows) unpack more exotic examples of ETFs, which can include swaps and other mechanisms to achieve interesting outcomes. The hosts also debate how ...

   08/19/2021

2. Magic Markets #38: Corsair, Callaway, McKesson and Moderna

   In Episode 38 of Magic Markets, hosts The Finance Ghost and Mohammed Nalla (Moe-Knows) each chose two interesting US-listed stocks for discussion. These aren't stock picks in the traditional sense, but are rather companies that provide great learning opportunities about the market. The Finance Ghost chose gaming hardware company Corsair ($CRSR) ...

   08/12/2021

3. Magic Markets #37: Satrix Responds to our Criticism

   In Episode 35 of Magic Markets, we briefly discussed the new Satrix Inclusion and Diversity ETF and what we felt were its shortcomings. The Satrix team subsequently reached out and offered to appear on Magic Markets to answer our questions and respond to our criticisms. Siyabulela Nomoyi, Quantitative ...

   08/05/2021

4. Magic Markets #36: Overweight Food

   The quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector has been a clear winner globally under lockdown conditions. When you're worried about catching a virus, a pizza served to your car window is more appealing than a sit-down restaurant. Share prices of companies like Chipotle and Domino's have increased sharply. However, the threat of food ...

   07/29/2021

5. Magic Markets #35: Sell-offs and Sell-outs

   There were some big moves in the market this week, including an interesting situation where both equities and yields dropped in the US. That's an unusual combination and is one of the talking points in Episode 35 of Magic Markets. Hosts The Finance Ghost and ...

   07/22/2021