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Lawrence McDonald, risk consultant and author, discusses the effects of an aging population on stocks, benefits of natural gas companies, and the importance of adding commodities to retirement portfolios. Insights on market dynamics, passive vs active investing, and the shift to hard assets like commodities.
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- Investing in companies supporting the industrial revolution of artificial intelligence presents significant upside potential, focusing on market cap over stock prices.
- Adding commodities to a retirement portfolio is advocated due to low ownership levels, emerging demand driven by inflation normalization, and the growth projections in artificial intelligence.
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Upside Potential in AI-Supporting Companies
Focusing on market cap rather than stock prices, Larry McDonald discusses the significant upside potential in companies supporting the industrial revolution of artificial intelligence – particularly in the second and third tier companies that often go unnoticed. McDonald highlights the expected resurgence in dividend payments due to companies holding excess cash and a potential shift from heavy reliance on buyback programs. The passive investing trend's impact on market oversight and due diligence is emphasized, indicating a need for reassessment of investment strategies.
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