Are gold and silver up more than 50% in 2025 because investors fear currency debasement, or is this rally just the latest meme trade? In this episode, we explore the supply and demand forces behind gold and silver, discuss investing strategies, and outline what to watch to see if investors truly are worried about debasement. Show Notes The Great Debasement Debate Is Rippling Across World Markets by Ruth Carson, Naomi Tajitsu, and Masaki Kondo—Bloomberg How long will gold mania … [Read more...]
436: Revisiting Carbon, SPACs, Silver, Convertible Bonds, and Frontier Markets
We review the performance and investment prospects for carbon, SPACs, silver, convertible bonds, and frontier markets. Topics covered include: Episode iframe Show Notes Initial Public Offerings: Updated Statistics by Jay R. Ritter—Warrington College of Business, University of Florida Two SPAC ETFs Close in One Month, Suggesting End to Wall Street Boom by Emily Graffeo—Bloomberg Investments Mentioned Vanguard Total World Stock Market ETF (VT) SPAC and New Issue ETF … [Read more...]
330: Is Silver the Next GameStop? How to Invest in Silver
Should you invest in silver? Why has silver jumped to its highest price in eight years and what do you need to know to invest? Topics covered include: Show Notes Silver Prices Surge to Eight-Year High Amid Reddit-Fueled Frenzy by Eddie Spence, Jake Lloyd-Smith, and Yvonne Yue Li—Bloomberg r/wallstreetbets Silver price retreats rapidly in blow to new retail buyers by Henry Sanderson and Neil Hume—Financial Times 'What'd You Miss?' Full Show … [Read more...]