What can Kratos Defense do that larger defense primes can’t? In this episode of Opto Sessions, CEO Eric DeMarco explains the company’s low-cost approach to AI drones, hypersonic systems and space infrastructure, and makes the case that the future of defense belongs to scalable, software-enabled, affordable systems.

AI agents are targeting the biggest problem in healthcare: slow, expensive operations. In this episode, Autonomize AI founder & CEO Ganesh Padmanabhan breaks down why approvals like MRIs can take weeks and how AI agents streamline prior authorisation workflows to deliver faster decisions and lower costs in healthcare.

In this AI Christmas special of OPTO Sessions, we revisit standout moments from this year’s conversations on how AI is changing products, cost bases and competitive moats, from Better.com and Upstart in lending, to Box and Intercom in enterprise workflows and customer service, and SoundHound in voice AI. We look at near-term execution over the next year, longer-term positioning over five years, and the best criteria for spotting real AI advantage.

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Today we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes to date. Back in April, I spoke to David Rosenberg, President, and Chief Economist & Strategist at Rosenberg Research, an economic consultancy firm.

David offered a fascinating outlook for Russia, the likely repercussions of their invasion of Ukraine, and the resulting commodity supply squeeze. With Oil having rebounded above $100 as supply concerns outweigh the fear of recession, David’s insights prove both timely, and illuminating. Enjoy!

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Welcome back, I’m Haydn Brain, and you’re listening to Opto Sessions, where we interview the top traders and investors from around the world, uncovering their secrets to success.

Vitali Kalesnik is Director of European Research at Research Affiliates Global Advisors. As of March 31st this year, $168 billion in assets are managed worldwide using investment strategies developed by Research Affiliates.

Having headed up Research Affiliates’ equity research efforts at their headquarters in California, Vitali moved to London, now spearheading the company’s research agenda in Europe and developing new relationships in the region.

Vitali starts by assessing the macroeconomic environment, covering inflation, monetary policy, the supply squeeze, and his recession outlook. Next, we dig into equity markets, Vitali provides priceless insight into the Growth-to-Value rotation, before considering ‘Quality’, and how he defines a quality stock. With company examples and actionable analysis of current markets, it’s a fascinating interview. Enjoy!

Check out Vitali's paper 'What is Quality?', here: https://www.researchaffiliates.com/publications/journal-papers/717-what-is-quality

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.

The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.

CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

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Sid Choraria is a Private investor & Portfolio manager, in Asia equities. Having served in senior investment roles at multi-billion-dollar funds, Sid’s CV boasts a stint at Goldman Sachs, working in their technology investment banking unit.

Having regularly featured on CNBC and the Goldman Alumni Network, amongst others, Sid presents an eloquent description of his valuation framework, explaining how he systematically analyses a company’s price and its resilience to what he calls ‘the risk of impermanence’.

Having worked in Asia for 15 years, and growing up in the region too, Sid intimately understands the nuances of Asia’s corporate culture. Sid offers his outlook for regional equities, unpicking the effect of regulatory crackdowns on China’s technology heavyweights, including Alibaba. However, it was his analysis of a 100-year-old Japanese company that caught Warren Buffett’s attention, and this is where we start the interview. Enjoy!

Check out Sid's blog content, on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidchoraria/

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.

The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.

CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

Today I welcome Alex Shahidi onto the show, Managing Partner & Co-Chief Investment Officer at Evoke Advisors. Alex has over 22 years of experience as an investment consultant managing multibillion-dollar portfolios. At Evoke Alex focuses on advising large pension funds, foundations, endowments, and ultra-high-net-worth families, the firm currently advises over $20 Bn in assets.

Alex’s career began at Merill Lynch where he worked for 15 years and achieved the coveted position of managing director, leading one of the firm’s largest institutional consulting groups advising on more than $10bn in assets.

Alex is also a talented writer in 2014 he published ‘a balanced Asset Allocation: How to Profit in Any Economic Climate’ and recently In 2021 he launched his second book titled ‘Risk Parity: How to Invest for All Market Environments’.

In this interview, we discuss the 3 macro scenarios that could play out in this economic environment, has inflation peaked and how to construct a balanced portfolio something that’s particularly interesting given the situation we’re currently in.

Enjoy

evokeadvisors.com
amazon.co.uk/Risk-Parity-Invest-Market-Environments/dp/1119812569

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The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.

CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.

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Hello everyone, I’m Ed Gotham, and welcome to Opto Sessions where we interview the top investors from around the world uncovering their secrets to success.

Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Jay Jacobs, the U.S. Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock. Here one of Jay's main priorities is leading on the research and development of the Megatrends suite of active and index-based thematic ETFs.

Previously, Jay was SVP and head of research & development at Global X ETFs, a leader in the thematic ETF space.

In this interview, we discuss the great acceleration which covers 3 trends poised for exponential growth: Industrial Renaissance, the Power of the Purse, and Post-Covid Medical innovation.

Enjoy!

ishares.com/us/strategies/megatrends/three-permanent-transformations-driving-growth
@JayJacobsCFA


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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.

The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.

CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.