Two Quants and a Financial Planner The Seismic Shift Markets Are Missing | Practical Lessons from Ben Hunt & Grant Williams
May 12, 2025
Discover the shifting landscape of investing as Ben Hunt and Grant Williams tackle the transition from capital allocation to narrative-driven markets. They explore why traditional strategies may falter now, emphasizing the power of corporate storytelling and the evolving role of CEOs as narrative architects. Delve into the dynamics of speculation versus sound investing and the intricate relationship between market narratives and real-world businesses. With fresh frameworks for decision-making, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink their investment strategies.
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End of 40-Year Investing Cycle
- Everything that has worked for 40 years in investing may no longer work in the new cycle with rising interest rates.
- Investors need to shift focus to resilience, stability, and longevity rather than growth and profits.
Markets as Political Utility
- Capital markets have transformed into a political utility where the state ensures stock numbers rise to maintain social stability.
- This market reality means investors should use the market as a tool, not the foundation of their wealth.
CEO Storytelling Shapes Stocks
- CEO storytelling now heavily influences stock price, often more than earnings or fundamentals.
- Companies like Salesforce trade on narrative skill, while others like IBM struggle without it.