Month: April 2016

Warren Buffett
Financial Markets
Chris MacIntosh

Not Your Kind Grandpa

I was about to hit publish on an intriguing investment opportunity I wanted to share with you. But just before hitting the send button, my buddy asked me to come have a beer with him in Omaha. His invite came with THE best viewpoint of the legendary investor Warren Buffett that I’ve ever read,

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Global food industry
Podcast
Chris MacIntosh

Who’s Solving This Problem?

Today I provide you with two charts on the global food industry. You’ll notice that from 1991 (not that long ago for most of us) till 2025 (just around the corner) the global meat consumption more than doubles. People in emerging markets are entering the middle class, and one of

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7 Steps To Dealing With Uncertainty

My neighbor has just been diagnosed with cancer. I can’t imagine how she and her partner are dealing with it. I guess it’s not something anybody knows how to deal with. I’m grateful it’s not me. I’m grateful it’s not someone close to me. We don’t get to choose though,

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Erik Stettler on an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs
Podcast
Chris MacIntosh

An Out Of The Box Emerging Markets Opportunity

I cut my teeth in the investment banking world in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, without initially knowing much of anything about finance at all. At that time, I had no idea that it would lead me into a world of personal investment, entrepreneurship and trading. I’m very fortunate

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Brad McFaddne on profiting from the pessimism in Europe
Podcast
Chris MacIntosh

How To Profit From Pessimism In Europe

Taking a glance at the headlines in Europe, all I see is the world’s “woes” cropping up. Either we’re dealing with cowboys, or the market sentiment is decidedly bearish. I’ll let you be the judge… Bloomberg: “Worst Earnings Letdown Since Crisis Adding To Europe Stock Woes” Channel NewsAsia: “European Stocks Hammered By

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Gold
Financial Markets
Chris MacIntosh

Wishes Aside, Gold Is Going To Fly

Sure, it may just go to $650 an ounce first, which incidentally would be awesome for those of us who love going long asymmetry. Rest assured however, when the wheels truly come off of what is easily the craziest monetary experiment of modern times, there will be no stopping gold

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Technology Trends
Podcast
Chris MacIntosh

Are You Aware Of These Future-Shaping Technology Trends?

I’ve spent a lot of time discussing the state of affairs in our global financial system. The problems are significant to say the least, and understanding them is the first step towards protecting ourselves from the consequences and naturally profiting from them. What we cannot and must not lose sight

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Fourth Industrial Revolution and Disruptive Technologies
Global Trends
Chris MacIntosh

A Massive Shift Is Underway!

I was abruptly awoken yesterday by a “PMS day.” A Richter-like force, brimming under the surface, evidenced by the stomping, grumbling, and frustration that accompanies this phenomenon. As a husband, I’m grateful for the warning signs; I can hide prepare accordingly. It’s not hard to see change when it’s upon

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