Positively Sloped
Positively Sloped is where markets, culture, and momentum collide — because the most interesting things in the world are the ones trending up and to the right. Jake and Scott break down what’s moving — in the markets, in the headlines, and in your group chat — with sharp insights, real opinions, and just enough irreverence to make finance actually fun. These are the conversations we’ve been having for years — debates, hot takes, and deep dives — just now with a mic in front of us.
Positively Sloped
Latest Episodes
23. Is It Time to Move Cash Into Bonds? Navigating a "Bond Picker's Market" | Matthew Wrzesniewsky
With over $8 trillion in dry powder sitting in money market accounts and a brand-new Federal Reserve Chairman taking the helm, the fixed income landscape is facing a massive regime shift. Is your portfolio positioned correctly?In this ep...
22. Nvidia vs Google: Who Will Come Out on Top | Sell in May and Go Away?
Join Jake and Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, as they break down the re-escalation in the Iran conflict and why the markets are staying surprisingly resilient. We dive into the massive market cap race between Nvidia and Google, ana...
21. Powell’s Farewell, Mag Seven Earnings, Micron's Explosive Run, & More
In this episode of Positively Sloped, Jake and Neil tackle a massive market week featuring Jay Powell’s final Fed meeting and the "Mag Seven" earnings blitz. We analyze why Micron (MU) is up 560% and whether its 9x forward PE makes it the ultim...
20. Iran Blockade Market Impact, Hot Inflation Data, & Q2 Earnings Kickoff
Are the markets finally shrugging off the chaos? In this episode of Positively Sloped, we break down the latest U.S. blockade efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and what the WTI/Brent crude inversion actually tells us about global supply shocks. W...
19. Q1 Market Wrap-Up, WTI vs. Brent Crude Inversion & CPI Preview
In this episode of Positively Sloped, Jake is joined by options trading pro, Scott Bauer, to broadcast from the CBOE trading floor. The pair wrap up a turbulent Q1 and explore whether the market's resilience will hold. We break down the ongoing...