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The Evolution of Options Trading - What Every Investor Should Know

Top options specialists Bob Lang, President of Explosive Options; John Carter, Founder of Simpler Trading; Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq; and Michael Khouw, Chief Investment Officer at Optimize Advisors, join the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast from the 2025 MoneyShow Symposium in Las Vegas to break down what’s driving the record surge in options trading, and how traders can stay ahead of the curve.
 
They discuss the rise of 0DTE strategies, the explosion in yield-enhanced ETFs, and how institutions and retail traders are both adapting. From the mechanics of daily options to real-world setups like John Carter’s “squeeze,” this conversation is packed with expert insights and actionable takeaways.
 
CHAPTERS:
 
00:00 – Live from MoneyShow Las Vegas
00:32 – What’s driving the options boom?
01:48 – The rise of 0DTE strategies
03:39 – Why institutional traders are getting involved
04:33 – Buffer ETFs and yield enhancement products
06:18 – How tech and education have changed the game
07:41 – The squeeze strategy explained
08:55 – Why calm markets offer the best entry points
10:02 – Using puts for downside protection
11:05 – What most investors get wrong about risk
12:24 – Lessons from the dot-com bubble
13:06 – When to buy insurance in the options market
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Why Crypto Is Much More Than Just Bitcoin Now

Andy Baehr, Head of Product and Research at CoinDesk Indices, joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to unpack the latest in crypto news, from Bitcoin dominance to next-gen index products like CoinDesk 5 and CoinDesk 20. 
 
We dive into the role of ETH, XRP, and other altcoins, how stablecoins and the Genius Act are reshaping the space, and why passive investing is gaining ground.
 
Whether you’re a longtime holder or just starting to look beyond Bitcoin, this conversation will help you cut through the noise, navigate the flood of new products, and see where the smart money is heading next.
CHAPTERS:
 
00:00 - Today’s crypto boom 
01:06 - Andy Baehr’s background 
03:00 - How institutional crypto adoption is evolving
05:00 - What caused the 2022 reset
06:12 - The problem with crypto info overload 
08:26 - Bitcoin dominance vs. “beyond Bitcoin” 
10:05 - Inside the CoinDesk 5 Index 
12:04 - The CoinDesk 20 Index
15:50 - Stablecoins, the Genius Act, and US Treasury demand
23:40 - Classic investing principles
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America’s Economic Future: The Impact of Powell, Mortgage Rates, & the Dollar

Stocks are at all-time highs, but the US dollar is slumping and the Powell Fed is holding rates steady. 
 
Mortgage rates and the housing market also remain stuck, leaving homebuyers and investors guessing. 
 
In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, Alejandra Grindal, Chief Economist at Ned Davis Research, and Kristina Hooper, Chief Market Strategist at Man Group, explain how Powell’s policy, the dollar’s decline, and stubborn mortgage rates are shaping the US economy. They also break down recession risks, inflation drivers, and whether the best investing and profit opportunities lie abroad or in the US.
 
If you want real insights on the Fed, housing trends, global markets, and the US dollar, this episode delivers answers.
CHAPTERS:
 
0:00 Introduction
1:30 US and Global Economic Outlook
4:00 Government Spending and Deficits
6:00 Immigration Policy and Inflation Risks
8:00 Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty
10:00 Fed Policy and Rate Cut Uncertainty
12:00 US Dollar Decline and Safe Haven Shift
14:00 Recession Risk and Market Valuations
16:00 Global Opportunities and Foreign Markets
18:00 Gold and Safe Haven Assets
19:30 Final Thoughts and Closing
 
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17 Minutes of Day Trading Advice You Wish You'd Heard Earlier

Are you making the same day trading mistakes that cost most beginners their accounts?
 
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Fausto Pugliese, founder of Cyber Trading University and author of How to Beat Market Makers at Their Own Game, shares the brutal truths about day trading that could have saved you years of losses.
 
You'll discover why traditional indicators don't work for day trading, how to read level 3 and level 4 quotes to see what market makers are really doing, and the "three T's" methodology for finding profitable trades. You’ll also learn why losing money is actually GOOD for your trading education – and how to spot fake trading gurus who flash fancy cars instead of deliver real results. 
 
Plus, Fausto explains why community-based learning beats going it alone and what real mentorship looks like in day trading for a living.
 
If you're serious about day trading or tired of losing money on outdated strategies, this episode cuts through the noise with actionable advice...from someone who's actually made it work.
CHAPTERS:
 
0:00 Introduction1:30 Why trading indicators don't work for day traders4:00 Understanding level 3 and level 4 market data7:30 The three T's methodology explained10:00 How to spot fake trading gurus12:30 Why losing money teaches you more than winning14:00 Building a trading community that works16:00 Final thoughts on day trading success
 
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Why Iran vs Israel Can't REALLY Crush Oil Markets (But Can Help Gold)

Are the headlines about Middle East energy chaos completely wrong? And how does the Iran vs. Israel conflict impact gold?
 
In today’s episode, we sit down with energy expert Anas Alhajji and World Gold Council strategist Joseph Cavatoni.
 
Alhajji exposes why Iran cannot truly “close” the Strait of Hormuz (80% of their own imports flow through it) while Cavatoni breaks down the 15-year central bank gold buying trend consuming 25%-30% of annual new gold production. You'll also discover why 83% of Gulf oil flows to Asia rather than the US, how America's energy independence has completely changed the geopolitical equation, and why Chinese and other foreign investors are driving gold prices more than Fed policy.
 
If you invest in energy stocks, precious metals, or just want to separate fact from fiction in today's volatile markets — this is essential listening.
 
CHAPTERS:
 
0:00 – Introduction2:15 – Why Iran CAN'T “close” the Strait of Hormuz7:30 – The media's biggest energy market mistakes12:45 – America's real energy independence story18:20 – Countries actually facing energy shortages23:40 – Gold's 15-year central bank buying trend28:15 – Why Chinese demand drives gold more than Fed policy33:50 – Bitcoin vs. Gold: The "digital gold" myth38:25 – Global factors reshaping precious metals42:10 – Final thoughts and key takeaways
 
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Full-Time Work is Dying (and Wall Street is Missing the Story)

Markets are volatile, headlines are chaotic, and investors are nervous — but should they be?
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, financial journalist and co-founder of Opening Bell Daily, Phil Rosen, shares how elite investors cut through the noise, stay grounded during turmoil, and find alpha when others panic.
From Liberation Day turmoil to the Fed’s rate dilemma and the overlooked value of Boeing, Phil breaks down what is truly moving the markets — and how to build long-term conviction in an unpredictable economy. 
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Phil Rosen’s Background and Opening Bell Daily02:00 – Leaving Business Insider to Launch His Own Platform03:40 – Why Bulls Win and the Media Gets It Wrong06:45 – What the May Jobs Report Really Reveals09:55 – Gold, Bitcoin, and the Case Against the Dollar12:45 – Why Clarity Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon14:30 – Best Ideas Club and the Boeing Call That Paid17:20 – Final Takeaways on Conviction and Contrarian Thinking
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Why a Weak Dollar Is Good for Gold (and Potentially Your Portfolio)

Are the dollar’s losses and gold’s explosive rise signaling a global financial reset?
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, we speak with veteran trader Huzefa Hamid and wealth strategist Albert Lu to break down two of today’s most active trading arenas: Forex and precious metals.
From the DXY’s 9% YTD drop to gold’s 30% surge, discover what’s really driving these markets — and how smart traders can capitalize.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – Huzefa Hamid’s Journey to DailyForex.com
02:18 – Albert Lu on Gold’s Monetary Message
04:00 – The Real Drivers Behind the U.S. Dollar’s Slide
06:02 – Why Gold’s Surge Is Just the Beginning
08:10 – Are Smaller Currencies the Best Smart Money Play?
10:56 – Long-Term Charts vs. Short-Term Headlines
13:35 – What Gold Stocks Are Telling Us Now
14:46 – Silver’s Setup: Why It Might Be the Next Big Move
16:10 – Forex Strategies You’ll Learn in Las Vegas
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The Hard Asset Revolution: Why it Will Spin Off Fortunes

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report and the former Lehman Brothers VP who predicted the subprime crisis, reveals why we're heading into an unprecedented environment for hard assets that will reshape global markets — and create massive wealth for those positioned correctly.
 
Plus, Larry shares his contrarian take on Bitcoin's maturation, why the nuclear/uranium ETF (NUKZ) is outperforming semiconductors by a wide margin, what a drastic copper shortage could mean for that metal, and how the coming debt ceiling showdown in July will create massive market volatility.
 
If you want to understand the seismic shift happening in global markets and position yourself for the hard asset revolution — this is essential viewing from one of Wall Street's most accurate risk analysts.
 
CHAPTERS:
 
0:00 – Introduction
1:00 – Bear Traps Background
2:30 – Financial Repression Theory
4:00 – Portfolio Regime Shift
5:30 – Hard Assets Strategy
7:00 – Copper Crisis Coming
8:30 – Nuclear/Uranium Play
10:00 – International Markets
11:30 – Bitcoin Maturation
13:00 – Fed Policy Outlook
14:30 – Debt Ceiling Showdown
15:30 – Platinum/Palladium Play
16:30 – Final Thoughts
 
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How Bond Yields Are Reacting to China’s Trade War

Is the bond market flashing a warning that most investors are ignoring?
 
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Crossmark Global’s Chief Market Strategist Victoria Fernandez breaks down what the Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt really means — and how tariffs, inflation, and political uncertainty are reshaping the fixed income landscape.
 
You’ll hear how Chinese trade tensions are impacting global yields, why bond market volatility is back, and what sectors investors should be cautious — or bullish — on right now. Victoria also unpacks the disconnect between soft data and hard data in the U.S. economy and why the labor market may be weaker than it looks. Plus, she shares actionable insights on positioning in Treasuries, corporate bonds, and stocks  — and flags key tail risks for the back half of 2025.
 
If you’re watching interest rates, trading bonds, or trying to navigate the market’s next move — don’t miss this one.
 
CHAPTERS:
 
0:00 – Introduction 1:15 – Moody’s downgrade and bond market reaction 3:45 – What’s driving Treasury yield moves 5:30 – Inflation expectations and volatility 7:05 – Hard vs. soft data: What matters more now 8:45 – Labor market concerns and consumer behavior 10:10 – Sector trends: Financials, utilities, and industrials 11:40 – Bond positioning and the rate cut outlook 13:20 – Tail risks ahead: Tariffs, China, and geopolitics 14:45 – Final thoughts
 
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How Are Trump's Tariffs Impacting Commodities

Are commodities giving us a clearer read on the economy than the stock market?
 
In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Darrell Fletcher — Managing Director of Commodities at Bannockburn Capital Markets — shares what investors aren’t seeing beneath the surface of energy, metals, and macro markets.
 
Darrell breaks down why volatility is unfolding differently across crude oil, copper, and gold…how tariffs are distorting global pricing…and why U.S. shale producers are walking a tightrope around the $55–$60 oil price band. He also explains the surprising dynamics behind natural gas and LNG, base metal pricing discrepancies, and what muted price moves are really telling us about investor confidence.
 
If you’re watching the economy, commodities may be the sharper lens — and this episode gives you a front-row seat.
 
Timestamps:
 
0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – Commodities vs. equities in 2025
2:30 – How tariffs are disrupting supply chains and sentiment
4:00 – Crude oil volatility and break-even pricing for U.S. producers
6:00 – Why LNG demand is holding up the natural gas market
8:00 – Gold, silver, and central bank buying
10:00 – What's behind copper and aluminum price gaps
12:00 – What to expect from Darrell’s Las Vegas session
13:30 – Final thoughts
 
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