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Markets Demystified

Markets Demystified

By Aesop Advisor

Markets Demystified by Aesop Advisor LLC talks about investing and how it relates to personal money management.
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Bitcoin Beginnings: Satoshi’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Markets DemystifiedJun 14, 2022

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Day Trading: Got an Extra $25k?
Mar 06, 202406:03
Bitcoin ETFs: Advancement or Setback for Crypto?
Feb 07, 202407:10
Growth & Income: The Two Worlds of Investments
Jan 03, 202406:01
Festive Fed: Further Hikes Unlikely
Dec 20, 202305:49
When to Invest: Now is Usually the Best Time

When to Invest: Now is Usually the Best Time

When it comes to getting started with retirement investing, now is probably the best time to do it. Music from “Break to the Beat” by Jonny Ray.

Dec 06, 202305:38
Investment Perceptions: Is Real Estate the Road to Riches?
Nov 15, 202308:06
Stocks Dip: Higher for Longer Sinks In
Nov 01, 202306:01
Frankencoin: Reverse Engineered Assets
Oct 18, 202307:16
Thunderous Thursdays: Strong Jobs Data Weighs on Stocks
Oct 04, 202306:18
Real Estate or Stocks: What to Invest In
Sep 20, 202306:57
Sticky Core: Inflation Still Too High
Sep 06, 202305:25
Investment Gaps: Half Have Retirement Accounts
Aug 15, 202306:53
Day Trading: Takes Lots of Time
Aug 01, 202306:52
Fed Resolute: Lower for Longer Ends
Jul 19, 202306:18
Netflix's Working: Milton Friedman’s Cameo
Jul 04, 202305:02
ETF Varieties: Liquid or Cost Effective
Jun 21, 202305:26
Frequent Allocations: Possible Pluses of Recurring Investments
Jun 07, 202306:43
Shifting Sentiment: Good News is Good Again
May 17, 202305:26
Gyrating Rates: Hawks & Doves Take Turns
May 03, 202306:29
Washed Out: Phony Crypto Volume
Apr 19, 202309:25
Banks Collapse: Fed Stands Firm
Apr 05, 202307:27
Netflix’s Madoff: Can It Happen Again
Mar 15, 202309:08
Inflation Persists: Labor Market Unfazed
Mar 01, 202305:43
Cryo Crypto: Frozen Funds, Bankruptcy & Conflict
Feb 15, 202308:39
Market Slumps: 2022 & Covid
Feb 01, 202305:12
Inflation Frontlines: Soft or Hard Landing
Jan 18, 202305:52
Day Trading: High Risk Heavy Odds
Jan 04, 202306:08
Crypto Quantity: Satoshi’s Focus on Scarcity
Dec 21, 202205:41
S&P 500: Stock Market Standard
Dec 06, 202206:04
Showtime’s Billions: Realistic or Ridiculous
Nov 15, 202206:58
Inflation in Focus: CPI, PCE & PPI
Nov 02, 202205:47
Bitcoin Correlations: Crypto Tethered to Stocks
Oct 19, 202206:56
Exchange Traded Funds: Features of Diversified Passive Indexing
Oct 03, 202204:31
Hedge Fund Effect: Why Many Avoid Investing
Sep 20, 202204:17
Recession Possible: But Not Here Yet

Recession Possible: But Not Here Yet

Recently, many media pundits have claimed that a recession is imminent, if not already present in the US. Historically high interest rate hikes by the Fed, accompanied by two consecutive quarters of declining gross domestic product has stoked recession fears, possibly causing some to sound the alarm prematurely.

Sep 07, 202204:17
Bitcoin & Inflation: Missing Links in Satoshi’s Vision
Aug 17, 202204:19
Kevin Bacon’s YOLO: Money Movies - Quicksilver (1986)

Kevin Bacon’s YOLO: Money Movies - Quicksilver (1986)

Our “Money Movies” series explores how film portrayals may be far from what can be expected from a typical finance professional. Often, finance professionals are depicted as unethical, insider-info trading pump-and-dumpers. Quicksilver (1986) starring Kevin Bacon, is an outlier in that the stock trader is portrayed as a hero, rather than a scoundrel. However, the actual trading actions shown in the movie may present Bacon’s character as more of a reckless, irresponsible speculator.

Aug 03, 202205:19
Relentless Inflation: Excess Stimulus or Suppressed Supply
Jul 20, 202205:12
Time In the Market: Not Timing the Market

Time In the Market: Not Timing the Market

Stocks are firmly in bear market territory so far in 2022, having dipped more than 20% from their previous peak. Though losses in the last 6 months are painful, downturns are common and may provide opportunities for long term investors. For the average retirement investor, buckling up for the long haul may be a better choice than reacting to market moves by trying to jump in and out of tops and bottoms.

Jul 06, 202204:14
Bitcoin Beginnings: Satoshi’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Bitcoin Beginnings: Satoshi’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Even as crypto marketplaces adopt more regulation and consumer protections, it remains important to evaluate what crypto assets are actually worth. The writings of bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, along with a community of cryptographers over a two year period may provide insights into why some believe the value of crypto will rise “to the moon”.

Jun 14, 202204:17
Finance Profession Titles: Grasping a Fragmented Field
Jun 01, 202204:17
Index, Exchange, or Both: Understanding Stock Quotes

Index, Exchange, or Both: Understanding Stock Quotes

Pundits throw around multiple terms when talking stocks. We break down what they mean by Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. We’ll explore how they are alike, and how they are different. Surprisingly, perhaps the most used term may be one of the least useful.

May 16, 202203:51
Stocks & Jellybeans: Law of Large Numbers

Stocks & Jellybeans: Law of Large Numbers

In this edition, we talk about liquidity and investor disagreement.

May 03, 202203:51
Crypto Markets: Low Regulation High Risk

Crypto Markets: Low Regulation High Risk

April 20 edition of Markets Demystified by Aesop Advisor LLC - "Crypto Markets: Low Regulation High Risk"

Apr 20, 202203:59
Yield Curvature: Bond Rate Barometer

Yield Curvature: Bond Rate Barometer

In this edition of Markets Demystified, we talk about the bond rate yield curve and how it often predicts upcoming recessions.

Apr 05, 202203:59
What Will Replace Income In Retirement: Stocks, Pension, or Other

What Will Replace Income In Retirement: Stocks, Pension, or Other

In this edition of Markets Demystified, we talk about how stocks can be a good investment option compared to other assets for those who need to fill income gaps in retirement left by Social Security or pensions.

Sep 15, 202104:09
Stock Pricing Power: Makers and Takers

Stock Pricing Power: Makers and Takers

In this edition, we talk about how larger orders influence prices while smaller orders are price takers.

Sep 01, 202103:51
Trading Versus Investing: Risk, Reason, Time

Trading Versus Investing: Risk, Reason, Time

In this edition of Markets Demystified, we talk about differences between stock trading and investing.

Aug 18, 202103:55
Money Movies: Finance Professionals in Popular Culture

Money Movies: Finance Professionals in Popular Culture

In this edition of Markets Demystified, we talk about how finance professionals are often portrayed in films.

Aug 05, 202104:06
401k or IRA: Employer and Individual Retirement Accounts

401k or IRA: Employer and Individual Retirement Accounts

In this edition of Markets Demystified, we talk about differences between employer and individual retirement accounts, and when it might be a good choice to use one or both.

Jul 21, 202103:52