Market Neutral

Published: September 10, 2007 | 7:49 PM

Hosted by Chip Hanlon, Market Neutral will never be permanently bullish nor permanently bearish-- no stopped clocks allowed! In the show's featured 10-minute interview segment, "Devil's Advocate," regardless of his own views the host will take the opposite position of that week's guest in the hopes of providing a more enlightening listening experience. This episode, recorded on August 28th, represents the first edition of this podcast, which Hanlon and DGA have agreed to share exclusively with greenfaucet. Interviews in this episode feature:

Market Neutral

Published: September 18, 2007 | 3:03 PM

Listen to another edition of Market Neutral for balanced insights into the day's biggest global financial topics.  This week's episode is all Delta Global, with interviews featuring: Michal Pento, Senior Market Strategist, discussing the Federal Reserve and inflation Bruce Zaro, Chief Technical Analyst, tells why higher prices are in store for U.S. stocks

Market Neutral

Published: September 25, 2007 | 12:25 PM

Once again, Market Neutral brings you a variety of opinions as the host, Chip Hanlon, discusses global agriculture and the market's general unawareness of this powerful story.  In addition, this week's guests include: Guy Lerner, editor of www.thetechnicaltake.com, with a thought-provoking take on gold Michael Pento, DGA's Senior Strategist, with follow-up thoughts on the Fed's rate cut

Market Neutral

Published: October 02, 2007 | 12:49 PM

Last week, the market continued to roar and one of Delta Global's closely-watched sectors, Canadian energy trusts, witnessed a very important development.  This week's edition features insights from experts who can shed some light on the subjects:

Market Neutral

Published: October 09, 2007 | 1:16 PM

This week, Chip Hanlon discusses what the stock market's surprising resiliency may be telling us. In addition, this week's very special guests include:

Market Neutral

Published: October 16, 2007 | 11:32 AM

In this week's episode:

Market Neutral

Published: October 23, 2007 | 11:43 AM

This week, host Chip Hanlon discusses the mixed economic signals we've been seeing and how that squares with predictions of a looming recession.  Guests this week include: Michael Pento, Delta Global's Senior Market Strategist, and a discussion of his bearish outlook Bruce Zaro, DGA's Chief Technician, and the technical condition of the market

Market Neutral

Published: October 30, 2007 | 1:36 PM

In a shortened episode this week, host Chip Hanlon discusses Canadian energy trusts, gold and the Fed.  In addition, he checks in again with DGA's Bruce Zaro regarding the technican condition of the stock market and how investors can look to manage risk stocks in which they hold big, unrealized gains.

Market Neutral

Published: November 06, 2007 | 12:51 PM

In this episode, Chip Discusses Giselle Bundchen's view of the U.S. dollar and DGA Chief Technical Strategist, Bruce Zaro, gives his view on where the dollar and gold are headed. Also, Hanlon introduces Peter Holst, the firm's new Managing Director of Private Client Wealth Management services.  The Wall Street pro discusses his plans for Delta Global, what it was like to live in Manahattan on 9/11, and more.

Market Neutral

Published: November 13, 2007 | 12:12 PM

This week, we welcome:  David Brown, chief strategist at Sabrient Systems, as we spend the "Devil's Advocate" segment discussing quantitative analysis and sectors he likes in today's market. Also, DGA's chief technician, Bruce Zaro, returns to talk about the pullback in oil as well as what's in store for the U.S. Dollar. 

Market Neutral

Published: November 27, 2007 | 11:36 AM

This week, host Chip Hanlon discusses Citigroup's planned layoffs and suggests where the banking giant can start. Guests include:

Market Neutral

Published: December 04, 2007 | 12:39 PM

This week, Chip discusses currencies at the start of the show. Guests include: Bruce Zaro, making his final appearance here before launching his own podcast, The Chart Whisperer, next week.  He answers "devil's advocate" questions on the value of technical analysis. Michael Pento talks about next week's Fed meeting and its implications

Market Neutral

Published: December 11, 2007 | 2:51 PM

This week, Chip Hanlon plays devil's advocate with DGA's bear, Michael Pento.  Near the end of the show, he also introduces Jim Farrish and his new podcast, Sector Exchange.  But first, listen in as Chip awards the inaugural Gary North Award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Doom and Gloom!

Market Neutral

Published: December 18, 2007 | 3:44 PM

This week, Chip introduces Basic Needs and Basic Services, two new global infrastructure portfolios just launched with Claymore Securities. He also hands out another "Gary North Award for Oustanding Achievement in the Field of Doom and Gloom!" Guests this week include:

Market Neutral: Inflation

Published: January 08, 2008 | 12:04 PM

The show returns to its regular schedule for 2008 with a slightly different format--only one interview segment instead of two.  The "Devil's Advocate" interview will remain and this week, Chip talks with Jerry Slusiewicz about his recent article about the Federal Reserve in which he lays much of the blame for inflation on rising wages instead of excessive money creation, which the host believes is to blame.

Market Neutral: Sentiment and Gold

Published: January 15, 2008 | 2:50 PM

This week, Chip plays devil's advocate with Michael Pento for the last time, as he will be launching his own podcast, The Mid-Week Reality Check, here at greenfaucet this Wednesday. Chip also discusses market sentiment and, at the end of the show, refers to this article he wrote nearly two years ago at TheStreet.com. Listen in to find out why!

Market Neutral: Managing a Sell-Off

Published: January 22, 2008 | 5:08 PM

This week, Chip Hanlon focuses on the recent market turmoil and discusses things investors can do right now to help themselves in a difficult environment.  Don't avert your eyes from CNBC and don't throw your account statements in the drawer without opening them; listen in, there are simple ways to improve your portfolio even in the worst of markets.  Devil's Advocate segment guest this week: Tom Lydon, editor of ETFtrends.com.

Market Neutral: Canadian Energy Trusts

Published: January 29, 2008 | 1:41 PM

Instead of an interview this week, Chip Hanlon discusses a developing political story North of the border, one which could positively impact Canadian energy trusts. He also wrote about the topic here yesterday. In addition, Chip returns to the topic of market sentiment once again and in his final word at the end of the show, he gives practical advice investors can put to work today.

Market Neutral: Risk Levels

Published: February 05, 2008 | 12:19 PM

Because recently he stated unequivocally that the market bottom was in, technical strategist Bruce Zaro returns to our show for a guest appearance this week. Has the bounce run its course? Is there more upside potential despite scary economic fundamentals? Will we re-test? Listen in as Chip puts this chartist through his paces in the Devil's Advocate segment.

Market Neutral Returns Next Week

Published: February 12, 2008 | 8:04 PM

Travel and new projects-- 2 of them, which he'll be able to discuss in precisely two weeks and two days-- had Chip tied up this week.  He'll be back with a new episode and a special guest next Tuesday, February 19th.  In the meantime, remember you can listen to his latest epidsode by telephone: dial 714-333-0344 to catch the latest program.

Market Neutral: Politics!

Published: February 19, 2008 | 4:43 PM

Chip Hanlon returns with an all-new episode!  This week, he tells why the stimulus package is silly and he talks with Scott Graves, Executive Editor of Red County Magazine about his publication, its blog network and the outlook for the 2008 elections.  Readers can also read "Barack on Business," the first article by Red County magazine as a new content contributor to this website. Enjoy!

Market Neutral: Agriculture and Gold

Published: February 26, 2008 | 3:49 PM

This week, Chip welcomes a special guest: Simon Constable, commodities correspondent with TheStreet.com joins the show to discuss gold.  A thoughtful commentator with an impressive industry background, Simon represents the type of colleague Chip admires most-- he's no stopped clock!  Also discussed this episode is the ongoing agriculture bull market.

Market Neutral: Canadian Dollar

Published: March 04, 2008 | 6:15 PM

Instead of an interview this week, Chip Hanlon returns to a topic of interest to many investors as he discusses the Canadian Energy Trusts. Specifically, he tells why the recent sub-par performance of the Canadian dollar may continue, and why that would actually be beneficial for this space.

Market Neutral: Coal

Published: March 11, 2008 | 3:06 PM

This week, Chip talks about one of most high profile segments of the energy space right now: Coal, and he welcomes a guest to talk about it.  Elliott Gue, editor of the Energy Strategist newsletter, joins the show in the Devil's Advocate segment to talk about the outlook for coal stocks.

Market Neutral: Bearish Extremes & Nat Gas

Published: March 18, 2008 | 6:06 PM

This week, Chip discusses the wild bearishness seen recently among investment professionals and why its implications are so bullish. He also talks about an area of the energy spectrum everyone else seems to be ignoring: natural gas, and why how it relates to Canadian energy trusts.

Market Neutral: Stocks & Gold

Published: March 25, 2008 | 2:18 PM

Chip welcomes back Bruce Zaro-- DGA's chief technical strategist and host of "The Chart Whisperer"-- to the show this week.  Over the last 60 days, Bruce stated on a number of occasions that the market was building a base; now that it looks like stocks may have indeed put in a double-bottom, we'll see where Bruce sees things going from here.  He also discusses oil and gold.

Market Neutral: Commodity Bubble?

Published: April 01, 2008 | 12:09 PM

With most commentators seeming to declare the commodity bull market not just dead, but a bubble that has burst, Chip Hanlon takes on the topic this week. He explains why renewed optimism and a stock market rally might cause gold to underperform other commodities for a while. In such a scenario, he argues, the demand-side story behind energy, base metals and agriculture should remain intact.

Market Neutral: Shippers Still Strong

Published: April 15, 2008 | 4:17 PM

This week, Chip Hanlon returns from business travel and a week off with a conversation about dry bulk shippers.  If the global economy is going off a cliff, why do dry bulk shipping rates remain so strong?  In addition, he interviews someone different in this week's "Devil's Advocate" segment: new lifestyle contributor, "The Real" Todd Harrison.

Market Neutral-- Rev Shark!

Published: April 22, 2008 | 11:12 AM

This week, Chip welcomes a one-of-a-kind guest: the "Rev Shark," Jim Deporre.  One of Real Money's most high-profile writers (where Hanlon is a contributor, as well), the Rev is also the founder of www.sharkinvesting.com and the author of "Invest Like a Shark," released late last year by FT Press.  Listen in to hear the truly remarkable story of an attorney gone deaf who turned himself into a self-made investment guru!  The host also discusses recent technical action in gold.

Market Neutral: More on Ag

Published: April 30, 2008 | 12:16 AM

In an abbreviated show, this week host Chip Hanlon follows up on his recent article on agriculture to talk about how investors can approach the sector now that the stocks are pulling back.  He also discusses the upcoming Federal Reserve announcment on interest rates.

Market Neutral: Russia

Published: May 06, 2008 | 7:55 PM

This week, Chip Hanlon welcomes Yiannis Mostrous, editor of The Silk Road Investor, a newsletter dedicated to helping investors uncover compelling stock ideas in emerging markets around the world. Listen in as they discuss Russia, and whether Yiannis thinks it still represents a value. 

Market Neutral: Ken Blackwell Interview (Special Edition)

Published: January 09, 2009 | 4:55 AM

Yes, this is a special Friday edition of Market Neutral and it airs because Chip interviews Ken Blackwell, one of the leading candidates to take over the Republican National Committee.  Impressed by Blackwell's economic remarks in the debate that took place earlier in the week, Hanlon digs deeper into his ideas in this pod. Any politico will enjoy it (or any GOP politico, that is)!

Market Neutral: Pento Debates Mark-to-Market

Published: March 17, 2009 | 9:54 PM

This week, the big guy (Hanlon) and the little fella (Pento) take the gloves off. Pento called Hanlon a "koolaid drinker" on these mark to market accounting rules when Hanlon said last week that the market bottom was in. One of them is clearly crazy. Decide for yourself which one by listening to this week's episode.