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Perps, Buybacks, Bond Funds, and Women's Basketball

Jul 10, 2026 · 24m

Summary

Host Jack Howe answers listener questions on bond funds versus individual bonds, net stock buybacks, and the national debt. He discusses Nike’s women’s basketball impact, explaining perpetual futures via SpaceX, and warns against high-leverage trading. He predicts moderate inflation will erode US debt, advising investors to hold stocks for long-term protection.

Topics discussed

Intro: Listener Q&A format and host banter Bond funds vs. individual bonds for safety Stock buybacks, employee issuance, and garbage can injuries Nike's women's basketball strategy and Caitlin Clark Perpetual futures explained and SpaceX IPO context National debt outlook and inflation as a solution HPE ad: AI-powered self-driving networks
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