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Trends with Benefits

Trends with Benefits

Written by: VanEck
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Welcome to Trends with Benefits, the podcast that gives you an insider's edge into finance, tech, and investing. Hosted by Ed Lopez, VanEck's Head of Product Management. Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Why We Panic, Hesitate, and Chase Markets
    Jan 20 2026

    Learn about the importance of behavioral finance in understanding investor emotions, decision-making, and common behavioral mistakes investors make with Chief Behavioral Officer, at RFG Advisory, Brendan Frazier.

    00:00 Introduction

    03:29 Journey into Behavioral Finance

    12:21 Behavioral Mistakes Investors Make

    14:17 The Impact of Past Experiences on Financial Behavior

    22:43 The Rivalry Between Current and Future Sel

    25:15 Understanding Client Goals and Motivations

    30:50 The SAFE Framework for Clients

    38:11 Setting Expectations to Mitigate Fear

    42:39 The Impact of Technology on Human Behavior

    44:56 Trend or Fad?

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    47 mins
  • How Couples Can Become a Financial Team
    Jan 6 2026

    Hear how understanding individual money stories and shared contributions helps couples build a healthier relationship with each other through money, with Money Together authors Douglas and Heather Boneparth.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:06 The Book Launch and Reception

    10:59 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Financial Views

    21:05 Navigating Difficult Conversations About Money

    31:39 The Importance of Financial Knowledge

    32:11 Joint vs. Separate Accounts

    34:26 Navigating Financial Agency

    36:23 Addressing Non-Financial Risks

    39:43 Planning for Future Caregiving

    42:01 The Impact of Technology on Relationships

    44:30 Trend or Fad?

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    48 mins
  • Harnessing Social Media for Smarter Investing
    Nov 25 2025

    Learn how online investing is redefining transparency, trust, and community for the next generation of retail investors from Blossom CEO Max Nicholson.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:22 What Is Blossom?

    07:14 Privacy vs. Transparency

    09:20 Blossom Origin Story

    19:59 Where Blossom Fits in the Investor Lifecycle

    22:05 Can Tech Help Advisors Serve Smaller Accounts?

    29:45 Covered-Call & Single-Stock ETFs: Education vs. Yield-Chasing

    34:00 Is the Meme-Stock Era Over?

    35:57 Diversification vs. Thematics

    39:45 Long-Term Retail Trends

    47:24 Trend or Fad?

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    50 mins
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