The Eisman Playbook

The Eisman Playbook
Podcast Description
The Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.
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This podcast focuses on a variety of financial topics, including market analysis, investment strategies, and insights into global economic trends. For instance, episodes cover critical discussions on the 2008 financial crisis, housing market challenges, fintech innovations, and the implications of U.S.-China trade tariffs.

The Eisman Playbook is your front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman. Best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, Steve brings his sharp analysis and no-nonsense approach to dissecting the markets, global economy, and investment trends shaping the future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just curious about how the financial world really works, The Eisman Playbook delivers the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Tune in for expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street’s most influential minds.
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In this episode of ‘The Eisman Playbook,’ Steve is joined by special guest Dwight Collins, co-head of U.S. and head of institutional sales at Autonomous, a boutique financial firm.
They delve into the nuances of institutional sales, comparing the differences between bulge bracket and boutique firms. Dwight shares insights about financial services, drawing from his extensive experience and current client feedback. Key topics include market trends, credit quality, and M&A activity within sectors such as banks, investment banks, asset management, alternatives, insurance, and fintech. They discuss the impacts of deregulation, the changing landscape of traditional asset management, and emphasize the stable performance of exchanges and quality financial stocks in a volatile market environment. They also touch upon the evolving role of giants like Visa, MasterCard, and Apple in the fintech space.
Episode Highlights:
- 01:37 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
- 01:50 Understanding Institutional Sales
- 03:18 Insights from Dwight Collins
- 05:11 Market Sentiments and Client Feedback
- 10:54 Banking Sector Analysis
- 24:52 Asset Management and Alternatives
- 33:11 Apollo vs. Blackstone: A Tale of Two Strategies
- 33:36 Challenges in the Private Equity Market
- 36:26 Accounting Issues in Private Equity
- 38:15 Life Insurance: A Complex Sector
- 41:06 Property and Casualty Insurance: Natural Catastrophes Impact
- 43:34 Specialty Finance: Mergers and Market Dynamics
- 48:18 FinTech: The Rise and Fall
- 51:05 Visa and MasterCard: The Unbeatable Giants
- 55:45 Apple Pay’s Disruption in Payments
- 56:45 Top Stock Picks and Market Insights
- 01:01:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r3qBnCJYcfw
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Episode Production Credits
Producer: Collier Landry
Producer & Publicity: Steven Cohen, Next Horizon Media
Post-Production Services by Don’t Touch My Radio
Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.
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