On this week’s Animal Spirits with Michael and Ben… We discuss: The rush of people into trading stocks Is there a silver-lining to ridiculous risk-taking? My first investment Will your future self approve of your present self’s actions? 90% of American’s are happy with their personal lives? The education wealth gap in millennials Why is…

This week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben is supported by YCharts: Mention Animal Spirits and receive 20% off your subscription price when you initially sign up for the service. We discuss: The insane run in Tesla’s stock price Understanding base rates when thinking about the future Bill Miller and Ray Dalio Why sports gambling is the new…

On this week’s Animal Spirits with Michael and Ben… We discuss: Kobe Bryant and learning to deal with death Why did boomers own so many more homes at a young age than millennials do now? Have zero trading commissions led to increased trading? Why has the turnover of stocks increased in recent decades? Reasons for…

Michael and I discuss expected returns, trillion dollar companies, the American dream that’s not for everyone and much more.

Michael & Ben discuss worries about the growth of index funds, the biggest budget busters, why Apple is up so much over the past year and much more.

This week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben is supported by YCharts: Mention Animal Spirits and receive 20% off your subscription price when you initially sign up for the service. We discuss: The future of books Why the future of publishing is all Amazon Why the relationship between markets and geopolitics isn’t as simple as you’d think Why…

On this week’s Animal Spirits with Michael and Ben… We discuss: Why do Americans work so much? Why hasn’t innovation made us happier? Tech bros vs finance bros Shopify’s approach to running a happier organization Why “busy” is such a crutch Why most private equity associates and MDs feel underpaid Is college becoming less important…

Michael & Ben discuss the one year anniversary of the bear market, how past returns impact forward returns in stocks and Ben’s favorite movie of the year.

My favorite fiction and non-fiction reads from 2019.

Michael and Ben discuss Bob Iger’s new book, 2020 market predictions & how much the tooth fairy should pay.