

Philoinvestor: Part 2
18 snips Mar 12, 2025
Philoinvestor, a Substack writer returning for another discussion, shares his unique investment approach that merges business analysis with macroeconomic insights. He dives into the challenges posed by inflation and geopolitical tensions, particularly the impact of the Ukraine conflict on the U.S. dollar's status. The conversation explores investment strategies in gold and crypto, critiques tech valuations, and highlights opportunities in European stocks. Plus, he emphasizes balancing investing with personal well-being.
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Macro and Business Analysis
- PhiloInvestor combines business analysis with a macro overlay, focusing on the big picture.
- He integrates bottom-up stock analysis with global macro trends for portfolio construction.
Trump's Inflationary Policies
- Trump's protectionist policies, like tariffs, exacerbate inflation by raising import prices.
- This signals a move away from free trade and globalization, creating a harsher economic environment.
US and Inflation
- Both US political parties are all in on inflation through high spending and aggressive monetary policy.
- The US national debt is unsustainable, and inflation is a way to debase the currency and manage it.