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Jim Grant, Larry Lepard, John Hathaway & More on Gold’s Historic Bullish Setup

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Apr 14, 2025
Join finance luminaries Jim Grant, a legendary monetary policy expert, Larry Lepard, a hard money advocate, John Hathaway, a gold investing expert, and Dave Iben, a disciplined value investor. They dissect why gold is soaring above stocks and fiat currencies. Listen in as they explore bullish predictions for gold and Bitcoin, the undervaluation of gold mining stocks, and the nuances between physical bullion and paper gold. Insights on the future of money and central bank dynamics make this a must-listen for investors!
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INSIGHT

Gold's Surprising Outperformance

  • Gold outperformed stocks, bonds, and the dollar in 2023, despite seemingly unfavorable conditions.
  • This unusual performance suggests a potential shift in gold's role in the investment landscape.
INSIGHT

Gold as Real Money

  • Jim Grant believes in gold as a monetary asset, not just a speculative instrument.
  • He argues that the complex "PhD standard" has made the current monetary system inefficient compared to the gold standard.
ANECDOTE

Unpredictable Gold

  • Jim Grant recalls ignoring hedging advice in 2011, expecting gold to rise due to the U.S.'s credit rating downgrade.
  • However, gold experienced a bear market instead, highlighting the unpredictable nature of markets.
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