The Mark Moss Show The World's Safest Investment Just Collapsed (Nobody Saw It Coming)
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Sep 27, 2025 A shocking collapse in what was once deemed the world's safest investment has left many reeling. Discover the reasons behind this unprecedented crash and learn why major investors are pivoting to alternative assets. The discussion highlights how traditional bond investments have failed as effective hedges against volatility, while Bitcoin and gold emerge as potentially more stable options. This eye-opening analysis reveals critical insights that could influence your own investment strategy and protect future wealth.
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Trusted Treasuries Aren't Truly Risk-Free
- U.S. Treasuries are treated as risk-free because the government can print dollars, but that assumption hides real loss potential.
- Mark Moss shows that bonds are meant to dampen stock volatility but can still produce large losses over time.
Five-Year Bond Losses Are Material
- Long-term bond ETF TLT lost roughly 47% over five years, showing severe downside for bond holders.
- Even shorter-duration bond ETF AGG lost value and dividends only partially offset real losses.
Inflation Turns Bond Gains Into Losses
- Adjusting bond returns for CPI inflation turns modest losses into clear negative real returns.
- Bond volatility spiked during 2022 and, while lower now, remains significant compared with expectations of safety.
