The Real Eisman Playbook

Steve Eisman
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The Real Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.

  1. 9h ago

    Google's Negative Cash Flow and the AI Capex Reckoning | The Weekly Wrap

    Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a pivotal week in markets. Google raised its AI capex to $205 billion, posted negative free cash flow, and saw its stock fall 7%, while Tesla was also down 14.5%. Steve also covers results from GE Vernova, Lockheed Martin, Moody's, Blackstone, and ServiceNow. He closes with two mailbags: One on whether banks belong in a portfolio that's already full of AI exposure, and one explaining the mechanics of the funding short. 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - Iran War Updates 03:00 - Moonshot Launches Kimi 03:25 - SpaceX 03:35 - Domino's & the K-Shaped Economy 04:24 - Equifax 06:18 - GM 06:50 - Northrop Grumman & Lockheed Martin 07:51 - GE Vernova 09:12 - Moody's 09:58 - Google 10:54 - Tesla 11:38 - IBM 12:27 - ServiceNow 13:29 - Blackstone 14:38 - The AI Story Has Shifted 15:56 - Intel 16:13 - Mailbag: Bank Stocks 18:06 - Mailbag: Shorting a Stock 19:25 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    AI Has a Power Problem: Why the U.S. Power Grid Can't Keep Up | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 69

    Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On episode 69 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ben Callo, sustainable energy and mobility analyst at Baird, to explore what may be the most important and least understood constraint on the entire AI trade: the U.S. power grid, which needs to add roughly 30 gigawatts of new capacity per year over the next decade. Ben walks through his top picks in the space, including GE Vernova and Tesla, where the autonomous vehicle and energy storage businesses are the real long-term story despite years of Elon's unkept promises. 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - The Grid Problem 06:45 - Data Centers 10:42 - GE Vernova 14:55 - Nuclear Power 18:00 - Electronic Vehicles 24:10 - Tesla, Self-Driving Cars, & SpaceX Going Public 34:50 - Solar Power 39:53 - Back to Electronic Vehicles 46:34 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 17

    Bank Earnings Just Gave the Market a Much Needed Confidence Boost | The Weekly Wrap

    Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a strong start to the bank earnings season, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reporting results that were better than feared. Steve also covers IBM's disastrous quarter, PayPal's potential sale, and reports for Netflix, Elevance, UH, and GE Aerospace. He closes with a mailbag regarding his favorite graphic novels. 00:00 - Intro 02:48 - Iran War Updates 03:04 - Circle & Stablecoin 05:55 - PayPal Might Be For Sale 06:44 - IBM's Disastrous Quarter 09:16 - Elevance, UH, GE Aerospace, & Netflix Reported 11:36 - Banks Reported 19:18 - Mailbag: Graphic Novels 22:46 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 13

    AI Dominates Economy and Markets with Torsten Slok | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 68

    Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On episode 68 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, to break down just how dependent the U.S. economy has become on AI. Torsten walks through the K-shaped economy in detail, explaining why the top third of American consumers are doing fine while the bottom two-thirds are under severe and growing stress. They also discuss the Fed's impossible position, why Jerome Powell is unlikely to cut rates anytime soon, and what a slowdown in AI spending would mean for an economy that has become singularly dependent on it. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - The Health & State of the US Economy 05:45 - The Fed Are Not Going to Cut Rates 07:56 - The AI Story is Dramatically Changing 14:00 - The K-Shaped Economy 22:02 - Private Credit 30:04 - Employment, AI, & Europe 41:25 - The U.S. Deficit 48:33 - China 49:47 - The Biggest Risks in the Market 53:15 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 10

    Why the Entire Market Is Now a Single Bet on AI | The Weekly Wrap

    On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman makes the case that diversification in today's market is largely an illusion and that the entire market has effectively become a single bet on AI. Steve also covers the collapse of Circle and Nike's uninspiring quarter. He also closes with two mailbags: one on his personal investment portfolio, and one on book recommendations. Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:36 - Iran War News 02:54 - Circle & Stablecoins 03:45 - Nike Stock Stays Flat 04:29 - GDP Growth & Dependence on AI 06:22 - Diversification No Longer Exists 07:27 - AI Arguments & Measuring the Risks 14:15 - Mailbag: My Investment Portfolio 15:34 - Mailbag: Book Recommendations 19:33 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 6

    Who Wins the Midterms & What It Means for Markets with Dan Clifton | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 67

    On episode 67 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings back recurring guest Dan Clifton, political analyst at Strategas, to break down the 2026 midterm landscape. Dan also shares his take on the 2028 presidential race, explains why Kevin Warsh's real agenda is shrinking the Fed's $6 trillion balance sheet rather than cutting rates, and makes the case that tariffs have quietly flipped from a market headwind to a tailwind. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - The Midterm Elections 12:54 - Where Are We with Tariffs? 15:27 - What's Left with Trump's Agenda? 17:47 - The Fed 23:34 - Bank Regulation 24:59 - Looking Ahead to 2028 36:22 - The Iran War 39:23 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jun 29

    The Market's Biggest Warning Signs Right Now with Todd Sohn | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 66

    On episode 66 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Todd Sohn, Chief Chartist at Strategas, for a deep dive into what the charts and ETF flows are revealing about this market. Todd walks through individual stock charts for Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, GE Vernova, and more. He explains why Google still looks good while Meta and Microsoft are flashing warning signs. You can view the charts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G0-aDYImuf8lBqicP12gLKSw3Ishz4JG?usp=drive_link 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The Philosophy of Charts 01:42 - Semiconductors 04:12 - Software 05:34 - GE Vernova 06:31 - Amazon 07:15 - Meta 08:56 - Oracle 09:38 - Microsoft 10:35 - Google 11:20 - The Book & ETFs 27:33 - Chasing Single Themes Can Be Detrimental 30:24 - Industry Groups with an Over 15% Weight 31:47 - Broader Flows Climbing, But Not Extreme 32:38 - Cyclical vs Defensive Flows 33:20 - Contrast Between Financials & Industrials 33:50 - Healthcare 35:15 - Small-Caps 35:51 - Energy 36:30 - Consumer Discretionary 37:30 - Staples 39:32 - REITs 40:18 - Quality is Wasting Space 41:00 - Interest Rates, Gold, & Bitcoin 43:42 - Outro Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2026 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jun 26

    The Q2 2026 Report Card: Who Won, Who Lost, and Why | The Weekly Wrap

    On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Greenspan and a viewer mailbag question 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Iran War Updates 04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter 05:13 - Good News For GEV 05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock 06:39 - Bad News For Google 07:09 - Good News For Micron 08:10 - Bad News For Nike 08:34 - Review of Second Quarter 14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan 17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated? 19:08 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Greenspan and a viewer mailbag question 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Iran War Updates 04:04 - Accenture's Disastrous Quarter 05:13 - Good News For GEV 05:46 - Volatility in SpaceX Stock 06:39 - Bad News For Google 07:09 - Good News For Micron 08:10 - Bad News For Nike 08:34 - Review of Second Quarter 14:55 - Thoughts on Alan Greenspan 17:00 - Mailbag: Is Europe Too Regulated? 19:08 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Real Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.

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    Steve Eisman
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    2025 - 2026
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