It’s the final episode of the year, and a good moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead.

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, Kurv CEO & Founder, Howard Chan, and Portfolio Manager, Dominique Tersin, unpack:

• Key market lessons from 2025

• What surprised investors this year

• Themes and risks to watch as we head into 2026

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It’s that time of year — markets are moving, headlines are flying, and investors are juggling plenty of year-end decisions.

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, Kurv CEO & Founder Howard Chan and Portfolio Manager Dominique Tersin break down:

• The government reopening and what it could mean for markets

• Dollar hedging and global macro trends

• End-of-year tax loss harvesting

• The Fed’s outlook heading into 2026

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Summary

This conversation explores the dynamics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets, focusing on market corrections, the impact of margin trading, and future investment strategies. Howard Chan discusses how market fluctuations affect investor behavior and the importance of understanding risk in trading. The conversation also delves into the uncertain yet promising future of cryptocurrency, emphasizing the need for education and diversification in investment approaches.

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Chris Yang, along with CEO, Howard Chan and lead portfolio manager, Dominique Tersin, discuss the current state of the markets, focusing on inflation, the recent Fed rate cut, and its implications for various asset classes. They explore the potential for stagflation, the impact of rate cuts on everyday investors, and the role of alternative income strategies in a falling rate environment. The conversation also touches on the effects of a weaker dollar on multinationals, currency risk in portfolios, and the influence of geopolitics and tariffs on corporate margins. The episode concludes with insights on market highlights and future trends.

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Recorded 9/18/2025. This material contains the opinions of the speakers, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This content is not to be considered as personalized investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.

In this episode, Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin discuss the latest trends in the market, focusing on the recent earnings season, particularly in the tech sector. They analyze the impact of tariffs, the growth of AI infrastructure, and the performance of various asset classes, including gold. The conversation also delves into economic indicators, inflation trends, and the labor market, providing insights into the potential actions of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates. The hosts conclude with their outlook for the remainder of the year and strategies for positioning in the current market environment.

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Recorded 9/2/2025. This material contains the opinions of the speakers, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This content is not to be considered as personalized investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dom Tersin discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on recent economic indicators, consumer sentiment, and the implications of government spending and budget deficits. They analyze market reactions to these developments and share insights on investment strategies in a volatile environment. The conversation concludes with an outlook on global markets and asset classes, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing economic conditions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

04:53 Economic Indicators and Consumer Sentiment

08:40 Budget Deficits and Government Spending

11:15 Market Reactions to Economic Data

24:09 Volatility Strategies and Market Positioning

35:02 Outlook on Global Markets and Investment Strategies

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Recorded 6/11/2025.

Summary

In this episode, Kurv Investment's Howard Chan and Cboe Global Markets' Bill O'Keefe discuss the evolution of options trading, focusing on the role of Cboe in the market and the changing dynamics of volatility. They explore the increasing sophistication of market participants, the rise of FLEX options, and how these developments have influenced trading strategies and market behavior. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding volatility as a key component in portfolio management and the resources available for further education on these topics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Volatility Series

01:38 Understanding CBOE and Its Role in the Market

06:45 Bill O'Keefe's Journey in Options Trading

10:48 The Evolution of Volatility and Options Usage

17:20 The Dynamics of Trading on the CBOE Floor

24:28 Understanding Types of Options

27:01 Market Dynamics and Trading Volumes

37:00 The Future of Options Trading

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Recorded 4/23/2025.

Summary

In this episode of Kurv Your Enthusiasm, hosts Howard Chan and Dominique Tersin discuss various aspects of investing, focusing on market updates, economic indicators, trade and budget dual deficit challenges faced by the US. They delve into the complexities of volatility in investment portfolios, exploring strategies for trading volatility and its implications for portfolio management. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding market dynamics and the potential for volatility to act as a diversifier in investment strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kurv Your Enthusiasm

01:17 Market Update

05:48 Analyzing Trump's Policies

09:35 The Dual Deficit: Trade and Budget Challenges

24:30 Volatility Redux

31:46 Extracting Volatility Premia

40:44 Covered Call: Embedded Volatility Premia

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Recorded 4/1/2025.

Keywords

investing, market updates, economic indicators, trade deficits, globalization, volatility, investment strategies, budget deficit, financial analysis, risk management