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Magic Markets #259: Gold, Volatility and Asymmetrical Payoffs


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Can one hawkish Fed Chair nomination melt a golden bull’s wings? In this episode of Magic Markets, The Finance Ghost and Moe-Knows look at volatility, market overreactions, and how to hunt for asymmetry responsibly.

On the macro side, Moe examines the recent gold price oscillations and explains why gold might be circling the rim of the ‘speculative’ bucket, while Ghost takes a micro look at some tips for sniffing out asymmetrical returns. 

Join our hosts as they dive for treasure in the ‘too hard’ pile of the JSE, reminisce about the 2008 ArcelorMittal share price, and look at LVMH, Netflix and Mr Price as examples of stocks that have fallen sharply from peaks.

Today’s Topics:

  • Why the nomination of a surprisingly hawkish Fed Chair sent the gold price plummeting.
  • How retail speculation is making gold behave more like crypto – and what it might mean for you.
  • How a VC mindset and an understanding of asymmetrical returns might help you build a high-risk equity basket that doesn't blow up your core portfolio.
  • What names like Netflix and Mr Price can teach us about opportunities after extreme market reactions.
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    • Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please speak to your personal financial advisor.

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