State of the Markets #194 David Hunter - the time to get ready for this is NOW!
Feb 20, 2024
Exploring market dynamics, precious metals, and economic turmoil predictions, the podcast features discussions on contrarian trading strategies, energy price forecasts, and the significance of living in the present moment. It also delves into the speaker's early finance career development and strategic market moves, offering valuable insights and lessons learned.
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Early Finance Interest
- David Hunter started as a finance major in college, a rarity at the time.
- Most of his peers were liberal arts majors, primarily to avoid the draft.
Monetarist Influence
- Hunter's undergraduate economics was straightforward, with micro and macro courses.
- In graduate school, a University of Chicago professor's macro course significantly influenced his monetarist leanings.
Learning Through Experience
- Hunter's formal education provided a base, but real investment knowledge came from on-the-job experience.
- Starting in the 1973 bear market quickly taught him risk management and capital preservation.