ITPM Podcast Institute of Trading and Portfolio Management (ITPM)

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Raj Malhotra looks into the implications of persistently high interest rates and evolving market dynamics. Raj explores everything from the Federal Reserve's shifting policies to unexpected behaviours in gold when compared to both bond and equity markets. He explains his current outlook and then focuses in on the AI trend and identifies a stock which he thinks may be an "AI loser" in the months ahead.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben Berggreen updates us on the success of the commodity themed trades he's mentioned previously and then moves on to talking about a different commodity: Cannabis! Ben explores the changing landscape for Cannabis at both societal and legal levels around the world, and how this presents trading opportunities for related equities. Finally, Ben walks through a high reward to risk trade structure as an example of how the thematic idea could be played in the market.
 

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Anthony Iser explores the auto industry's evolution towards electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the rise of hybrid technologies due to slow EV infrastructure development and declining EV resale values. He notes the stock performance gap between traditional automakers and EV companies like Lucid and Rivian. Predicting struggles for Tesla, Anthony the discusses options strategies he is using to gain short exposure to the stock whilst favoring undervalued traditional automakers, particularly Mazda, due to its promising technology and financial health. His insights represent a trading approach to capitalize on the shifting dynamics between traditional and electric vehicle sectors.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Jason McDonald dives into the antitrust actions facing major tech companies, with a spotlight on Apple, following the US Justice Department's allegations of monopolistic practices in the iPhone ecosystem. After highlighting the EU's aggressive stance with the Digital Markets Act and the ongoing challenges in the US, Jason discusses a trade idea predicated on Apple's market underperformance due to declining sales in key markets, lack of innovative products, and regulatory pressures.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek delves into the concept of "unfashionable re-ratings" and focuses on under-looked stocks in the Tech and AI value chain like HP Inc and Best Buy. Ed discusses potential growth in the PC market, driven by advancements and the demand for AI-capable devices, highlighting HP's significant market share and the expected product super-cycle. For Best Buy, Ed eyes potential for a recovery fueled by renewed consumer interest in electronics, with the holiday season possibly acting as a catalyst for a re-rating.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben Berggreen highlights gold's recent movements and it's appeal to traders, especially in light of current geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. He then demystifies common misconceptions about the relationship between gold, USD and inflation. Finally, Ben discusses some trade ideas off the back of his outlook for gold and other commodities.