Epsilon Theory Podcast The Intentional Investor #23: Kevin Muir
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Feb 19, 2025 Kevin Muir, author of the Macro Tourist newsletter and a seasoned trader, brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. He shares insights on market psychology and the evolution of trading strategies, weaving in anecdotes from his life, including growing up as the older brother of a hockey player. Kevin reflects on how fatherhood reshaped his view on risk and work. The discussion also touches on the importance of nurturing friendships and balancing personal passions with professional aspirations, all sprinkled with humor and cultural references.
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Road Apples
- The Tragically Hip's album "Road Apples" got its name after their American record company rejected their original title.
- The band jokingly suggested "Road Apples," a Canadian slang term for horse manure, and to their surprise, the label approved it.
Penny Stock Upbringing
- Kevin Muir's father worked as a research analyst and director at Richardson Green Shields, specializing in Vancouver penny stocks.
- Growing up, Muir was exposed to stories about speculative mining stocks, inspiring his interest in trading and games.
Monopoly Master
- As a child, Muir loved playing games and analyzing their statistics, even studying the return profiles of different Monopoly properties.
- His father jokingly predicted his trading career based on this early love for games and analysis.