Oil Soars, Bitcoin Teeters: Inflation's Grip Tightens

Join host James Connor with guest Bill Smead, the insightful money manager from Smead Capital Management, as they discuss the pressing issues facing today’s investors.
In this episode, they discuss the looming dangers of a market bubble, the realities of escalating inflation, and the untapped potential of oil investments. Learn how you can shield and grow your wealth in a volatile economic climate. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more financial wisdom from Wealthion!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 What is Value Investing?
2:40 Views on Passive Investing
6:01 Economic Overview and Historical Context
10:18 Interest Rates Discussion
14:12 Smead on Inflation and Investment Strategies
19:20 Historical Comparison to Oil Shocks
30:00 Bitcoin's Future and Comparison to Gold
32:26 Where Smead is Investing Now
38:31 Warren Buffett's Influence and AGM
40:09 Closing Remarks
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[@denv5371]

Bill, as always, is fantastic! Suggest paying attention.

[@BloorStreetCapital]

It's Jimmy Connor, thanks for the positive comment! It was my first time speaking with Bill and I really enjoyed our chat!

[@ivanleelivingston4902]

Gold and silver and last night I wanted to know what year were in ?? 1972 Hmmmm good thanks.

[@sammyvh11]

Your right on Bitcoin

[@BloorStreetCapital]

It's Jimmy Connor, thanks for the comment Sammy and for taking the time to view our content!

[@wesleywilliams8129]

Not once did this man consider the debt and consumer debt and a host of realities that will alter the landscape. And his assessment of btci s stupid. People need real money.

[@BloorStreetCapital]

It's Jimmy Connor, thanks for the comment Wesley! Let us know if there is someone else you would like to see on the channel.