Trends with Benefits

Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider’s edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management.

Robinhood’s Approach to Reaching Next-Gen Investors

Steph Guild, CIO and Director of Investment Strategy at Robinhood, shares insights on AI, next-gen investors, market shifts, and financial education.

10-14
46:03

Future-Proof Investing: Stephanie Link on the Biggest Growth Trends

Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, unpacks investor sentiment, tech innovation, and demographic shifts, and what’s next for Q4 and beyond.

09-30
48:04

Inside MP Materials and America’s Rare Earth Revival

MP Materials CFO Ryan Corbett shares how his firm is rebuilding America’s rare earth supply chain by securing magnets for EVs, defense, and tech in a post-China world.

09-16
56:31

How Investor Sentiment is Driving the Markets with Jamie Wise

Find out how online sentiment can be used to track dynamic stock themes, like AI, crypto, and space, and why retail investors remain a powerful market force.

09-05
50:56

The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins, with Matthew Sigel

Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.

08-29
16:27

The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Stablecoins

Understand the GENIUS Act and its impact on stablecoins, the U.S. banking system, payments, and crypto adoption across traditional finance.

08-21
16:27

Catching Big Trends: Todd Sohn on ETFs, Sentiment & Market Signals

Todd Sohn breaks down 2025’s top trends, from crypto and thematics to smart risk tools, and how investors are using ETFs to stay agile, diversified and ahead of the market curve.

07-22
47:51

Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution

Find out from Eric Mancini how private investments are transforming portfolios, offering new access points, lower correlations, and long-term growth through evolving fund structures and strategies.

07-08
51:36

The Next Big Shift in Investing Has Begun with Jim Wiandt

Learn how ETF pioneer Jim Wiandt is using AI, fintech, and venture capital to enhance advisor-client gaps, build smart infrastructure, and shape the future of personalized investing.

06-17
46:25

Big News for Nuclear Energy—What It Means for Investors

Find out about the future of nuclear power in the U.S.

05-29
11:11

Back the Farmer, Bank the Yield: Farmland Lending Takes Root

Dr. David Mieczkowski of AgAmerica discusses trade impacts, farmland investing, ag lending trends, and the future of U.S. farming in a changing economic and demographic landscape.

05-20
44:22

Navigating 2025 Without Losing Your Mind

Mary Ann Bartels unpacks 2025 market volatility, AI trends, crypto, and how Star Trek may have predicted our digital financial future.

05-06
42:57

The Case for Israel and Global Diversification in 2025

Discover the current state of global markets, tariff risks, implications for investors, and opportunities beyond the U.S., including Israel.

04-24
29:34

Bringing Institutional-Grade Investing to Individual Portfolios

Learn how institutional investing, proper diversification, and goal-driven planning are transforming wealth management for modern families.

04-01
30:02

Unlocking the VC Secondary Market

Explore how VC secondary markets are transforming venture capital, what’s fueling their growth and how they are creating new opportunities for investors.

03-04
39:42

Navigating Private Investments and Alternatives with Craig Robson

Discover why investors are turning to alternatives, including private equity, private credit, and digital assets and how each plays a unique role in portfolio diversification and growth. 

02-19
39:36

Reviewing Crypto Predictions with Matthew Sigel

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel reflects on his 2024 crypto predictions—wins, misses, and what’s next for 2025, including his bitcoin price target and the Trump administration’s impact on crypto.

02-03
25:48

How Tech and Consolidation Are Reshaping the RIA Industry with Eric Flynn

Find out how technology, AI, and consolidation are transforming RIAs as Eric Flynn shares insights on scaling firms, offering seamless client experiences, and industry trends.

01-21
29:17

Shape Up Your Financial Health with Shannon McLay

Learn how to improve your financial health by overcoming emotional spending, identifying your non-negotiable spending habits, and setting goals-based budgeting strategies.

01-06
36:56

Harvesting Opportunities in the Agricultural Commodities Market with Sal Gilbertie

This episode’s guest is Sal Gilbertie, the CEO and founder of Teucrium Trading, a leader in commodity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We discuss the impact of geopolitics, the Trump administration, and climate change on the pricing of agricultural commodities. Sal dives into how to approach investing in different commodities and shares what led him to founding Teucrium.

12-03
33:38

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