The $1.4 million investment strategy, VDHG v DHHF & Melania's memecoin mayhem

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Jan 26, 2025

This week's discussions dive into the chaotic world of political memecoins, spotlighting Trump's surprising rise as a billionaire investor. The podcast explores the viability of Star Casino and the grim future predicted for iron ore. In a detailed analysis, VDHG and DHHF ETFs are compared for their roles in core and satellite investment strategies. Listeners learn how to balance traditional investing with crypto's volatility, and the importance of staying informed in a rapidly changing market.

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ANECDOTE

Trump’s Crypto Venture

Donald Trump became a crypto billionaire after launching TrumpCoin.
Melania Trump also launched her own coin, MelaniaCoin, reaching a market cap of $8 billion.

INSIGHT

Crypto Inauguration Dip

TrumpCoin and MelaniaCoin dropped 20% during Trump's inauguration.
Early holders likely sold at the peak, similar to Dogecoin's drop after Elon Musk's SNL appearance.

ANECDOTE

Star Casino Struggles

Star Entertainment Group's shares fell 18% after reporting a $107 million quarterly loss.
They're requesting tax relief from the government due to low cash reserves.

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What a week in markets! With Trump getting elected and becoming the first memecoin billionaire President, there was a lot to talk about. But we go beyond the Trump of it all in another big episode of Equity Mates:

Why Star Casino has flagged it may not be able to continue operating
Westpac's dire prediction for iron ore in 2025
Our core & satellite investing strategy and why it works
A comparison of two of the most popular ETFs in Australia: VDHG and DHHF

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