Mark Higgins

Guest Mark Higgins discusses lessons from financial history, similarities between past and current market environments, challenges of decentralized currencies, complexities in investment portfolios, bubbles and market dynamics, and the evolution of public debt in the US.

Mark Higgins, author of "Investing in U.S. Financial History", shares insights into how understanding historical market crashes can give investors an edge. He discusses the surprising parallels between past crises and today's economic climate. Higgins emphasizes the importance of investor psychology and warns against emotional decision-making. He explores how politics and inflation have shaped market behaviors historically. With pragmatic lessons drawn from financial history, he guides listeners on building resilient long-term portfolios.

Mark Higgins, Senior Vice President for IFA Institutional and a financial historian, joins Lotta Moberg to delve into the world of private credit. Mark warns against blind optimism, drawing lessons from historical investment trends. He emphasizes the importance of skepticism and thorough analysis in light of looming economic cycles. The conversation also questions the influence of consultants on portfolio decisions and critiques common assumptions, making a compelling case for caution in today's saturated market.