#402 – Paul Kim, Simplify Asset Management – Embracing Convexity Through The ETF Structure

<p>Today’s guest is <a href= "https://www.simplify.us/leadership">Paul Kim</a>, co-founder and CEO of Simplify Asset Management, an ETF provider focused on helping advisors build better portfolios.    </p> <p>In today’s episode, Paul kicks it off by giving us an overview of Simplify and the firm’s focus on long volatility ETFs that either generate income or hedge downside risk. We discuss the ability to use options in the ETF structure, an idea Paul and his team have embraced to create convex strategies.</p> <p>After looking back at Paul’s time at Pimco, we dive into some of his strategies. We touch on strategies that hedge bonds and stocks and even Simplify’s thematic health care ETF that gives 100% of the proceeds to charity.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Meb on <a href= "https://twitter.com/MebFaber">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w">YouTube</a></p> <p>For detailed show notes, click <a href= "https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/28/e402-paul-kim/">here</a></p> <p>To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our <a href= "https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mailing list</a> or visit us at <a href= "http://www.cambriainvestments.com/">cambriainvestments.com</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong>: Today's episode is sponsored by<strong> </strong><a href= "https://active.williamblair.com/insights/the-active-share-podcast/"><em><strong>The Active Share</strong></em></a> podcast. If you’re seeking the less obvious and are curious about the ever-changing world and how it affects investing, <a href= "https://active.williamblair.com/insights/the-active-share-podcast/"><em>The Active Share</em></a> podcast is for you. Hear thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, company executives, and William Blair Investment Management’s own analysts and portfolio managers