Michael Green: Why Markets Are More Fragile Than Anyone Wants to Admit

Michael Green has seen markets from the inside at the highest levels, from managing capital connected to some of the biggest names in finance to building his own frameworks around how markets really function. In this episode, we go deep into the forces shaping modern markets, the unintended consequences of passive investing, and why he believes the structure of markets today may be setting the stage for a major turning point. 

Michael shares the lessons learned from decades in the industry, including his time working with major institutions, navigating legal and professional setbacks, and developing the research that made him one of the most provocative voices in finance today. This conversation blends market theory, real-world experience, and philosophical reflections on capitalism, risk, and the future of investing.

🧠 How Michael went from traditional value investing to focusing on market structure and flows after the 2008 crisis

📉 Why passive investing may be reshaping markets in ways most investors don’t fully understand

💥 The story behind the XIV collapse prediction and what it revealed about fragility in modern markets

🏛️ What he learned working around figures like Peter Thiel and institutions connected to Soros

🎯 His advice to young investors on preparing for the next major market shift and building durable investing skills

If you like deep market structure insights, macro thinking, and honest conversations about how markets really work, this one's for you.

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