Lead-Lag Live

Emerging Markets: Brendan Ahern on Internet Growth and Single Stock ETFs

Emerging markets are changing fast. Old economy sectors like banks and energy no longer define the space. Instead, growth is being driven by internet platforms, tech enabled consumer companies, and new economy business models reshaping how investors approach EM exposure.  In this Lead-Lag Deep Dive, Melanie Schaffer sits down with Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to break down how this transformation is unfolding and what investors need to understand about both broad EM strategies and single stock levered ETFs. Ahern explains the mechanics of daily leveraged ETFs, why fundamentals for companies like Alibaba, Mercado Libre, Pinduoduo, JD and others may be misunderstood, and how concentrated growth exposure differs from traditional EM allocations. He also discusses how investors should think about volatility, sizing, and the macro factors that create both opportunity and risk across emerging markets. In this episode: - How single stock levered ETFs actually work and why daily resets matter - Why EM fundamentals are shifting toward internet platforms and tech enabled services - The temptation and the risk in overweighting individual EM growth names - How KWEB and KEMQ isolate growth that broad EM indices miss - How to size and risk adjust aggressive EM exposures inside a diversified portfolio Lead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise. #LeadLagLive #EmergingMarkets #Stocks #Investing #TechGrowth #ETFStrategies #MarketOutlook #Finance #MacroTrends Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034153/support] [https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2VE_aRWFfig]

The New Cash Strategy: How TRSY Helps Investors Navigate Today’s Yield Landscape

Short term yields have shifted, liquidity matters more than ever, and investors are rethinking how to manage cash efficiently. In this Lead-Lag Deep Dive, Melanie Schaeffer sits down with Aram Babikian to break down the purpose of TRSY, why its structure is different from traditional cash vehicles, and how investors are using it in today’s rate environment. They explore why liquidity, cost, and transparency are shaping cash decisions, how TRSY compares to CDs, money markets, and ultra short bond funds, and what its treasury-only structure means for both risk and potential tax advantages. Babikian also explains how the short duration profile, competitive expense ratio, and intraday tradability create flexibility for investors who need cash options without sacrificing yield. In this episode: • Why TRSY offers a different approach to short term cash management • How intraday liquidity can help investors react to market volatility • How expense ratios impact yield preservation in a higher rate world • Key differences between TRSY, CDs, money markets, and ultra short bond funds • The potential tax benefits tied to treasury backed income Lead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise. Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034153/support] [https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2VE_aRWFfig]

Global Food Risk: How Brazil’s New Potash Supply Could Reshape Fertilizer, Commodities, and Agriculture

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Matt Simpson, CEO of Brazil Potash (NYSE: GRO), to break down how the Autazes project could transform fertilizer security for Brazil and shift the balance of power in global agriculture. From navigating permits and construction milestones to securing long-term offtake agreements for more than 90 percent of expected production, Simpson explains how domestic potash supply could reduce Brazil’s reliance on imports and strengthen global food stability at a time when commodity markets remain volatile. In this episode: – Why fertilizer supply is tightening as global agriculture demand accelerates – How domestic Brazilian potash could reduce geopolitical and logistics risk – What the Autazes project means for future pricing, imports, and food security – How infrastructure partnerships are cutting project Capex and speeding timelines – Why growth in fertilizer demand could reshape commodities in 2025–2027 Lead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise. Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034153/support] [https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2VE_aRWFfig]

Weekly Income ETFs Explained: GraniteShares + Top Creators Break Down the New Income Investing Boom

In this special Lead-Lag Live webinar sponsored by GraniteShares, Michael Gayed brings together some of the biggest YouTube creators in the income-investing space for a fresh, free-flowing conversation on weekly dividends, options-based income ETFs, yield strategies, and the rise of “living free from your brokerage account.” Featuring leaders from across the ETF and income-investing world, this session dives into: * Why weekly dividend ETFs have exploded in popularity * The psychology behind income now vs long-term growth * How YieldBoost works — and how it differs from traditional covered calls * Myths and misunderstandings about options-based income * How creators and investors actually use weekly distributions * Global demand for passive-income tools * How income ETFs behave in a rate-cutting cycle * New launches from GraniteShares, including semiconductors & gold miners If you’re looking to build income, understand the mechanics of modern ETF strategies, or learn from creators who have built massive communities in this space — this conversation is packed with practical insight. #GraniteShares #YieldBoost #Dividends #ETFs #Investing Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V  Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the annual subscription today by visiting http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive [http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034153/support] [https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2VE_aRWFfig]

The George Costanza Trade? Options Experts Break Down Smarter Trading Strategies | OptionsAnimal Webinar

Join Michael Gayed, Melanie Schaffer, and the OptionsANIMAL team for a conversation about options trading, risk management, and the famous “George Costanza Trade.” In this webinar, they chat about: * What the “Costanza approach” really means in trading * How professional traders manage risk and avoid emotional decisions * High-probability setups explained in simple terms * Options strategies that work in volatile markets * Actionable tips you can start applying immediately Whether you're looking for CE credits, want to improve your trading discipline, or simply want to learn new frameworks from top options educators, this conversation is packed with value. Lead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise #OptionsTrading #OptionsAnimal #LeadLagLive #Investing #Finance Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEs] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034153/support] [https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2VE_aRWFfig]