Markets Made Simple by Afik Tori

Afik Tori
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Welcome to Markets Made Simple designed for young to middle-aged investors who want to learn and become more familiar with financial markets. The show will include periodic overviews of key financial market events, how to interpret those events, and educational background on variously related topics. ~Afik Tori

  1. 4H AGO

    Why is Trump So Obsessed with Greenland?

    Send us a text In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland and the resulting market response. ~Afik Tori

    6 min

  2. JAN 18

    Venezuela's Oil Dilemma, Challenges and Market Implications

    Send us a text Today, we’re unpacking Venezuela’s one-of-a-kind oil industry—a story you’ll want to keep an eye on throughout the year, as it may emerge as one of the defining influences on global energy markets in 2026. ~Afik Tori

    6 min

  3. 12/29/2024

    Asset Management Basics

    Send us a text Managing your wealth is important. But how? The 3-bucket method tells us to mentally organize our wealth allocation into 3 categories: cash, real-estate, and investments. In this episode, I will explain how each bucket carries its own unique risk profile and how it should be managed differently. ~Afik Tori

    22 min

  4. 11/10/2024

    Markets React to Presidential Election

    Send us a text The 2024 presidential election was historic, both politically and financially! Markets experienced a three-facet shock across equities, treasury bonds, and bitcoin. What can this simultaneous shift in asset pricing teach us about markets' reactions to election day? ~Afik Tori

    16 min

  5. 10/14/2024

    Options & Futures Made Simple

    Send us a text Think you know options? Whether retail or professional, it is imperative to understand the two most popular asset classes within the derivatives space. In today's episode, we will deep dive into futures and options, what they're used for, components of pricing, and of course, we will make it simple! ~Afik Tori

    30 min

  6. 05/30/2023

    Artificial Intelligence Craze

    Send us a text AI is beginning to make a noticeable impact on how we see our future. Financial markets have definitely expressed their enthusiasm this past week with AI stocks enjoying significant upside. Now all that's left for us to do is decide whether this is a warranted rally or just another short-lived craze. ~Afik Tori

    15 min

  7. 04/10/2023

    Is the Bank Liquidity Crisis Good or Bad for Stocks?

    Send us a text Over the past month, we have witnessed record outflows from small to mid-sized banks into money market funds. As investors, it is crucial for us to understand what money market funds are and why they have attracted billions of dollars worth of bank deposits. With this dramatic and historical shift in mind, I will compare the bull versus bear case for stocks investors face today. ~Afik Tori

    18 min

  8. 03/16/2023

    SVB Collapse Made Simple

    Send us a text Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second biggest bank failure in US history. This story includes aspects of the banking sector, accounting, risk management, bond portfolio allocation, and more. What chain of events led to this potentially devastating situation, and what are the main takeaways for investors? ~Afik Tori

    25 min
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Welcome to Markets Made Simple designed for young to middle-aged investors who want to learn and become more familiar with financial markets. The show will include periodic overviews of key financial market events, how to interpret those events, and educational background on variously related topics. ~Afik Tori

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