Michele: I think we're doing an abysmal job of targeting the real under lying problem that has occurred with this. The choice to retain the cash, which can be the optimal decision, can actually abrogate or end create a terminal event for the underlying business itself. Most small businesses, unfortunately, have real options that exist every time they write a check. It's easier if the landlord is a local friend of yours to say, inno, h joe, and i get a couple of months break given this dynamic. But as much commercial realistate is increasingly transferred to larger corporate ownership that becomes a conversation that's harder to have. That's the expiry
In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Michael Green, Partner & Chief Strategist at Logica Capital Advisers. In a wide-ranging discussion that could have lasted the rest of the day, we covered:
- The passive narrative, and its impact on market structure.
- Vanguard and Blackrock’s lobbying efforts.
- Target Date Funds and their increasing dominance.
- COVID-19 and the government’s response.
- The power of language.
- Michael’s recent paper: Policy in a World of Pandemics, Social Media, and Passive Investing (linked below)
And much more. You can find Michael’s paper here: https://www.logicafunds.com/policy-in-a-world-of-pandemics