Welcome to Markets Made Simple designed for young to middle-aged investors who want to learn and become more familiar with financial markets. The show will include periodic overviews of key financial market events, how to interpret those events, and educational background on variously related topics.
~Afik Tori
Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated and most speculated-about deals in the market: a potential SpaceX IPO. We’ll break down how an IPO actually works, why the space-tech industry has become such a major investment story, and what a SpaceX public debut could mean for investors if it happens. ~Afik Tori
15 Mar 2026
The VIX: Wall Street's Pulse Amid Global Turmoil
Send a text In this week's episode, we will explore how the VIX - Wall Street's Fear Gauge - has reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and what it all means. ~ Afik Tori
1 Mar 2026
How AI Is Disrupting Traditional SaaS Companies
Send a text In today’s episode, we explore how new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI are putting SaaS companies’ entire business models to the test. ~Afik Tori
31 Jan 2026
What Does a US Attack on Iran Mean for Oil Prices?
Send us a text On this week's episode, we will take a deep dive into what is on everybody's mind: the US and Iran. But what does that mean for oil prices exactly? Let's get right into it! ~ Afik Tori
25 Jan 2026
Why is Trump So Obsessed with Greenland?
Send us a text In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland and the resulting market response. ~Afik Tori
18 Jan 2026
Venezuela's Oil Dilemma, Challenges and Market Implications
Send us a text Today, we’re unpacking Venezuela’s one-of-a-kind oil industry—a story you’ll want to keep an eye on throughout the year, as it may emerge as one of the defining influences on global energy markets in 2026.
29 Dec 2024
Asset Management Basics
Send us a textManaging your wealth is important. But how?The 3-bucket method tells us to mentally organize our wealth allocation into 3 categories: cash, real-estate, and investments.In this episode, I will explain how each bucket carries its own unique risk profile and how it should be managed differently.
10 Nov 2024
Markets React to Presidential Election
Send us a textThe 2024 presidential election was historic, both politically and financially!Markets experienced a three-facet shock across equities, treasury bonds, and bitcoin.What can this simultaneous shift in asset pricing teach us about markets' reactions to election day?
14 Oct 2024
Options & Futures Made Simple
Send us a textThink you know options?Whether retail or professional, it is imperative to understand the two most popular asset classes within the derivatives space.In today's episode, we will deep dive into futures and options, what they're used for, components of pricing, and of course, we will make it simple!
30 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence Craze
Send us a textAI is beginning to make a noticeable impact on how we see our future. Financial markets have definitely expressed their enthusiasm this past week with AI stocks enjoying significant upside. Now all that's left for us to do is decide whether this is a warranted rally or just another short-lived craze.
10 Apr 2023
Is the Bank Liquidity Crisis Good or Bad for Stocks?
Send us a textOver the past month, we have witnessed record outflows from small to mid-sized banks into money market funds. As investors, it is crucial for us to understand what money market funds are and why they have attracted billions of dollars worth of bank deposits. With this dramatic and historical shift in mind, I will compare the bull versus bear case for stocks investors face today.
16 Mar 2023
SVB Collapse Made Simple
Send us a textSilicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second biggest bank failure in US history. This story includes aspects of the banking sector, accounting, risk management, bond portfolio allocation, and more. What chain of events led to this potentially devastating situation, and what are the main takeaways for investors?
28 Dec 2022
ETFs Made Simple & 2023 Outlook
Send us a textETFs are one of the most useful tools in constructing strategically diversified portfolios. But first, we need to understand how they work and what details to pay attention to. Especially with 2023 approaching.
20 Nov 2022
Inflation Made Simple
Send us a textToday we will focus on the important elements of inflation. Specifically, we will dissect the CPI and become familiarized with market trends related to inflation.
13 Nov 2022
Stock Valuations Made Simple
Send us a textToday's episode will focus on how investment banks and hedge funds decide on stock price valuations. We're here to make it simple!
6 Nov 2022
Interest Rates & Bonds Made Simple
Send us a textThis past week we had a key interest rate decision announcement by the Federal Reserve affecting all markets. Let's make it simple!
31 Oct 2022
Introducing Markets Made Simple
Send us a textHello everyone and welcome to Markets Made Simple!In this intro, I will discuss the theme of my podcast and the topics we will be focusing on.My main mission is to spread financial education and familiarity in the simplest way possible.Enjoy!
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