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Animal Spirits Podcast · 2026-04-08 · 63 min · 12,693 words

$1 Million is the Worst Amount of Money (EP. 459)

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One of the big structural trends in global markets over the last several years has been rising defense spending. That raises an interesting question for investors. How do you position your portfolio to align with that shift? WisdomTree has built a suite of ETFs designed to offer exposure to companies connected to defense, security, and the geopolitical forces shaping the modern economy. If you're thinking about how geopolitical dynamics could influence markets over the long run, it's worth taking a closer look.

Visit wisdomtree.com slash geopolitical dash opportunities to learn more. Welcome to Animal Space. Spirits, a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they are reading, writing, and watching. All opinions expressed by Michael and Ben are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Rydholtz Wealth Management.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any investment decisions. Clients of Ridholtz Wealth Management may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. Welcome to Animal Spirits with Michael and Ben. Michael, one year ago today pretty much, I was on spring break. The stock market was crashing.

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