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Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
More Media Dishonesty on Trump's Russia-Ukraine Negotiations, the Associated Press' White House Ban, the Trump Administration's Battle With CNN & Alexander Green's Insights on the Economy and Investing During the Trump Era

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 44:31


Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill examines President Trump's latest comments on the War in Ukraine while speaking to the press and how the corporate media reported his statements. Why is the Associated Press banned from the White House? A look at how the Trump Administration is going out of its way to embarrass CNN. After pressure from Donald Trump to address drug trafficking, Mexico seized nearly $40 million worth of methamphetamine. Alexander Green, Chief Investment Strategist at The Oxford Club (a BillOReilly.com sponsor), joins No Spin News to discuss the future of Trump's economy and its impact on the investment community. Final Thought: Bill's BIG announcement! In Case You Missed It: Stand out from the crowd with our NEW Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! For a limited time, get Bill O'Reilly's bestselling The United States of Trump and a No Spin Mug for only $39.95. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Real Money
Rolling the AI Dice

Talking Real Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 28:25


"Investors" – and we use that term a loosely as possible – are pouring money into anything that seems even remotely connect to AI (artificial intelligence). The end result is not likely to be pretty. Listeners want to know: What do we think of the Oxford Club's 200+% return bond trading strategy? Why own international stocks when the US has done so well? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Life Lab
Marc Lichtenfeld: Unlocking the Mystery of Dividend Investing to Live a Richer Life #17

Rich Life Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 78:46


Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist for the Oxford Club and author of the best seller "Get Rich With Dividends: A Proven System for Double Digit Returns" shares his tips for dividend beginners and experts alike. As a young man, he became very focused on the power of dividend stocks to create wealth. He current helps over 500,000 readers each week to build wealth and unlock the power of finding the very best dividend stocks.Don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a new episode!  Subscribe or review on Apple Podcasts HERESubscribe or review on Spotify HERETo your richest possible life!NathanFollow me for daily ideas about unlocking your own richness.https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlifeguy/Show links: www.wealthyretirement.comhttps://twitter.com/stocksnboxingwww.oxfordclub.comShow Notes:Marc's financial background and upbringing [7:48]Marc explains his deeply held financial values [13:14]The closest thing to a guaranteed wealthy retirement [17:11]How long it takes to start seeing results from a dividend portfolio [21:41]When to add to more to your investments [24:12]How much to save and invest [26:00]Why he wrote a third edition of Get Rich with Dividends [34:48]Dividend Aristocrat Explained [37:00]How many dividend stocks in a starter portfolio [42:51]How to start with a tiny amount of investable assets [45:12]Why bear markets can be a good thing if you own dividend stocks [46:05]Marc explains his 10-11-12 system for investing [51:51]When and how to use faster-paced trading [56:28]Getting induced into the Florida boxing hall of fame and how he got his first gig years ago [1:00:07]How to create and cultivate passions throughout life [1:03:09]Marc's advice on expressing more creativity in work and in life [1:07:02]Why making space for your passions fuels everything else [1:10:24]Marc discusses his work to help with financial literacy [1:13:52]www.richlifeguy.com

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Cresset's Ablin: With recession/earnings decline ahead, go international

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 59:43


Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Cresset Capital Management, says a mild recession is coming, and he is diversifying internationally as part of his moves to deal with it, noting that international markets not only have valuation advantages against their U.S. counterparts, but as a currency play, noting that a rally in the yen or the Euro would create a tailwind for investors. In The Book Interview, Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist of The Oxford Club and author of 'Get Rich With Dividends' -- the new third edition was released today -- talks about dividend strategies in a rising-rate environment. Plus, Chuck takes a contentious listener question about laddered portfolios now, and Sam Huisache of Clever Real Estate talks about the alarming rate of inflation in home prices compared to the higher prices consumers are paying on everything else.

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Listen to this week's No Spin News interviews with Democratic strategist Doug Schoen and The Oxford Club's chief investment strategist Alex Green. We also visit the No Spin News archives and Bill's conversation with Dennis Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purpose-Driven Wealth
Episode 65 - Internationalizing Your Wealth - Do You Have A Plan B?

Purpose-Driven Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 42:12


Information is a tool. Some information you think might not be relevant could be used against you in a way you never expected. So you might think you have nothing to protect and so nothing to hide today, but it can change on a day-to-day basis. Join Mo Bina, and guest, Mark Nestmann, in this episode as they discuss financial privacy and protection. Mark shares that this information could be used to take your wealth. For wealth protection, a private account can be opened at a private bank in one of the wealth haven countries, get it off the domestic radar screen, and have it invested in various ways. There's more to unpack in this episode! So tune in and enjoy!   In this episode, Mark talks about… How he got started in the business of privacy How do you protect your wealth from someone who thinks they're more entitled to it than you? The Lifeboat Strategy The easiest way to become a citizen of another country. Is there any point in internationalizing and diversifying your wealth? The Alpha's Strategy.   About Mark Nestmann… Mark Nestmann is the founder of The Nestmann Group, a US-centric consultancy that helps mostly American clients protect your assets, preserve your wealth and safeguard your future. His work has been featured in well-known media outlets including The Washington Post, ABC News, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Business Week and Forbes. In addition, he has been featured in popular niche publications including The Harry Schultz Letter, The Daily Reckoning, International Living and Simon Black's Sovereign Man Confidential. He has also regularly appeared on Jim Puplava's Financial Sense Network, LewRockwell.com, The Oxford Club, The Sovereign Society and many others. He holds a Masters of Law (LL.M) in international tax law from the University of Vienna.   Catch Mark Nestmann on… Website:     https://www.nestmann.com/   Connect with Mo Bina on… Website:          https://www.high-risecapital.com/ Medium:          https://mobina.medium.com/ YouTube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ISsEKBHlkX7lk9b68SKLA/featured Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/highrisecapital/ For more information on passive investing in commercial real estate, please check out our free eBook — More Doors, More Profits — by clicking here: https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index  

The Stakeholder Podcast

Featuring Alex Green, the Chief Investment Strategist of The Oxford Club, the world's largest financial fellowship. Apologies for the audio issues (Recorded 3/17/22)

Rich Life Lab
How to Create Authentic Power, Fear versus Love, Confronting Attachments and Investing through Crisis: Gary Zukav, Linda Francis and Alexander Green.

Rich Life Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 75:29 Transcription Available


My long-time colleague and Chief Investment Strategist for The Oxford Club, Alexander Green and I, were honored to sit down with  the legendary American spiritual teacher and the author of four consecutive New York Times Best Sellers, Garv Zukav, in addition to his partner Linda Francis (who co-wrote two of the bestselling books with him). Their books have sold over 6 million copies and have been published in 32 languages.  Gary Zukav graduated high-school early and was offered a full scholarship to Harvard. The day he graduated, he volunteered for the US Army Special Forces, becoming a Green Beret officer.  Beginning in 1998, Gary appeared 36 times on The Oprah Winfrey Show  – more than any other guest – to discuss transformation in human consciousness concepts presented in his book The Seat of the Soul.  Oprah calls The Seat of the Soul, her favorite book other than the Bible. He and Linda have gone on to found The Seat of the Soul Institute where they provide programs and tools that help you create emotional awareness, responsible choice, intuition, trust, and spiritual partnerships – partnerships between equals for the purpose of spiritual growth (creating authentic power).I hope you enjoy these amazing human beings! Show Notes: Gary, Linda and Alex each describe their definition of a "Rich Life" [6:20]Gary explains how he came to write his first book "The Dancing Wu-Li Masters" with no background in Quantum Physics, which went on to win The American Book Award For Science. [19:37]Gary explains what it was like to get a cold-call from Oprah and what happened after he appeared on her show for the 1st of what ended up being 35 visits. More than any other guest! [28:30]Gary introduces the difference between five sensory perception and what he calls "multi-sensory" perception and first defines "Authentic Power". [34:08]Gary explains how to develop "Authentic Power" [36:42]Gary goes through what he calls the 4 Intentions of the soul [37:08]Linda Francis explains how to notice different emotions in your body. She describes what they feel and where they tend to appear. They she shares how to shift fear-based emotions into love [39:15]What fear does to investors in the market, especially during moments of contraction.  Alex describes market psychology and how to handle investments during moments of contraction. [43:26]Gary describes the many forms of both fear and love in detail, then describing the most important tool to discern between them and manage your life [47:27]Alex revisits some practical tools to address and work through fear during market volatility like we currently have, then Linda explains why not to "avoid fear", but rather convert fear into awareness with simple practice. [51:55]Gary describes the power of attachments and how to avoid letting external circumstances define your life and happiness [54:30]Gary describes what he believes is the new social structure of business, currently forming [1:00:00]Linda explains the concept of "Spiritual Partnership" and how to cultivate deep, loving, connected relationships in life [1:04:00]Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seat-of-the-soul-institute/about/Seat of the Soul Institute: https://seatofthesoul.com/Gary and Linda's Books: https://seatofthesoul.com/books/Gary's Wikipedia page:

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
A financial phenomenon you can't afford to ignore…

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 32:46


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, is back on the show to discuss the economy… income opportunities… and biotech. He explains why the market pullback is great for income investors… how to accelerate the long-term compounding process—a financial phenomenon most investors ignore… and why he's looking at bonds for income.  Income investors should also consider Unlimited Income, where the average recommendation is still up… and spitting out consistent cash payments month after month—despite the recent pullback. Marc shares how he finds great bonds… how to avoid simple bond investing mistakes… and why investors don't need to worry about stocks when they practice one simple bond strategy. We also discuss the volatility in biotech… and the solid risk/reward setup he sees right now.  In this episode  Why Marc thinks the market will go lower [2:40] How investors can accelerate compounding [5:22] Individual bonds vs. bond funds and ETFs [12:00] Marc's methodology for investing in individual bonds [16:05] Income stocks Marc likes right now [18:52]  A solid risk/reward setup in biotech [22:13] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   : https://twitter.com/frankcurzio :. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ : https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ :

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Kickass Boomers
#96: Have You Ever Thought of Moving To Another Country? Don't Worry Mike Can Help You!

Kickass Boomers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 37:25


Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Michael Cobb. At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, and throughout the region.   As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products.   Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes, and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize.   Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America. [00:30 - 07:40] Boomers find inspiration in overseas property Who is Michael Cobb He Co-Founded Exotic Caye International (ECI) 26 years ago they started a development company in Belize. Eventually reached Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, and currently in Portugal as well as Azos Mike's Corporate's  mission is to deliver an inspired lifestyle to adventurous people Personally, his mission is tied to helping other people make decisions who want to move overseas. Most especially, helping them make the right decisions for the first time.  [07:41 - 15:05] How to Actually Do It Right the First Time Mike recommends that consumers change how they think and become more aware when buying property overseas, in order to avoid making mistakes. He recommends the use of the consumer resource guide, which contains questions to ask when buying property overseas. 15 questions to guide those who are interested in buying To remove assumptions and fear when acquiring property overseas Moving to a country with a lower cost of living and higher quality of life is possible if you are on a fixed income and do your research.   [15:05 - 22:09]  Breaking 15 Guide Questions into 3 Main principles Buy what you see  Own community refers to the physical aspects of being in a community, such as friendships and activities. Know The Developer: this is important for making connections in a new community and finding resources. Volunteering is also an important way to connect with others and build relationships.   [22:10 - 29:05] How to Rule in a Country in Three Days The consumer resource guide is available for free and can be used in any part of the world It works just as well as it does in the Americas Real estate salespeople should rent properties before buying them to test if they like them Most people buy property within two to three years   [29:05 - 36:13] Renting is a great option for people who are thinking about downsizing or who are just starting out in their careers.   Renting for a while makes sense because you can make a better decision It's important to figure out where you want to live and rent makes that easier It's important to do your research before making any decisions   [36:13 - 37:25] Closing Segment Connect with Mike! Links below Final words Connect with Michael Cobb through their website at www.ecidevelopment.com Get your CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE for Free!by sending Mike an email through info@ecidevelopment.comUse KICKASS as a subject line and ask for your copy! Tweetable Quotes “It's interesting because 1 in 10 of the baby boomers is considering a property overseas. There are a thousand people a day considering a property overseas. And there are already 8 million ex-pats living outside of the USA and Canada.”  - Michael Cobb “Our mission as a company is to deliver inspired lifestyles and a fun place overseas for adventurous people. My personal mission is to help people who are making the decision to move overseas. To actually do it right the first time” - Michael Cobb   BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com. 

Kickass Boomers
#96: Have You Ever Thought of Moving To Another Country? Don't Worry Mike Can Help You!

Kickass Boomers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 37:25


Welcome Back to Kick Ass Boomer, Today we are joined by Michael Cobb. At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, and throughout the region.   As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products.   Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes, and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize.   Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America. [00:30 - 07:40] Boomers find inspiration in overseas property Who is Michael Cobb He Co-Founded Exotic Caye International (ECI) 26 years ago they started a development company in Belize. Eventually reached Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, and currently in Portugal as well as Azos Mike's Corporate's  mission is to deliver an inspired lifestyle to adventurous people Personally, his mission is tied to helping other people make decisions who want to move overseas. Most especially, helping them make the right decisions for the first time.  [07:41 - 15:05] How to Actually Do It Right the First Time Mike recommends that consumers change how they think and become more aware when buying property overseas, in order to avoid making mistakes. He recommends the use of the consumer resource guide, which contains questions to ask when buying property overseas. 15 questions to guide those who are interested in buying To remove assumptions and fear when acquiring property overseas Moving to a country with a lower cost of living and higher quality of life is possible if you are on a fixed income and do your research.   [15:05 - 22:09]  Breaking 15 Guide Questions into 3 Main principles Buy what you see  Own community refers to the physical aspects of being in a community, such as friendships and activities. Know The Developer: this is important for making connections in a new community and finding resources. Volunteering is also an important way to connect with others and build relationships.   [22:10 - 29:05] How to Rule in a Country in Three Days The consumer resource guide is available for free and can be used in any part of the world It works just as well as it does in the Americas Real estate salespeople should rent properties before buying them to test if they like them Most people buy property within two to three years   [29:05 - 36:13] Renting is a great option for people who are thinking about downsizing or who are just starting out in their careers.   Renting for a while makes sense because you can make a better decision It's important to figure out where you want to live and rent makes that easier It's important to do your research before making any decisions   [36:13 - 37:25] Closing Segment Connect with Mike! Links below Final words Connect with Michael Cobb through their website at www.ecidevelopment.com Get your CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE for Free!by sending Mike an email through info@ecidevelopment.comUse KICKASS as a subject line and ask for your copy! Tweetable Quotes “It's interesting because 1 in 10 of the baby boomers is considering a property overseas. There are a thousand people a day considering a property overseas. And there are already 8 million ex-pats living outside of the USA and Canada.”  - Michael Cobb “Our mission as a company is to deliver inspired lifestyles and a fun place overseas for adventurous people. My personal mission is to help people who are making the decision to move overseas. To actually do it right the first time” - Michael Cobb   BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com. 

Profiles In Success
Nathan Hurd | A Journey To Create Rich Lives

Profiles In Success

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 58:12


Nathan Hurd, is the Chief Growth Officer at The Oxford Club, a financial club publishing one of the longest-running financial letters in the country, whose mission is to help its members achieve and preserve a "rich life". in June 2006. Over the last 15 years, he has worked with hundreds of thousands of investors directly and in groups at seminars all around the world. His focus is on empowering current and prospective investors to gain emotional control in investing and find lasting fulfillment in life. He writes acclaimed essays on "living rich" and runs a video series called Survive and Thrive; these have been praised by readers from all around the world. He is known for his relentless commitment to ensuring that The Oxford Club continues to shine as a value-driven financial club that operates with integrity and purpose and that always puts the interests of its Members first. Helping its readers around the world turn money into a source of confidence, so they can live more deeply and fully. Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening! For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

The Charles Mizrahi Show
The Ticket to Financial Freedom - Alexander Green [Previously Aired]

The Charles Mizrahi Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 56:54


Anyone can invest these days … but you have to have a strong stomach. Alex Green has dedicated 35 years to helping people weather financial storms, make sound investment choices and live out their dreams. Green joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss his investing strategy, the value of cryptocurrencies, and the importance of following others' advice on the way to financial freedom. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Alex Green (00:00:00) The Gone Fishin' Portfolio (00:01:45) Liberty Through Wealth (00:05:04) Word to the Wise (00:09:38) Winning the Parental Lottery (00:11:51) Young Capitalists (00:18:26) The Value of Cryptocurrencies (00:21:36) The Average Investor (00:32:34) Following Others' Advice (00:41:23) Our Biggest Bounce-Backs (00:50:05) The Essence of Alex's Strategy (00:54:43) Guest Bio: Alex Green has spent the majority of his career guiding Main Street Americans toward financial independence. After working on Wall Street for 16 years, he branched out into financial publishing. Today, he is the chief investment strategist for The Oxford Club. Green's financial newsletters have garnered over 600,000 subscribers and showcase his ceaseless passion for figuring out the challenges of the market. In addition, Green recently released the revised and expanded second edition of his New York Times best seller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119795044/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5 (The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on With Your Life). Resources Mentioned: ·      https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Fishin-Portfolio-Wise-Wealthy/dp/0470598190 (The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy…and Get on With Your Life) ·      https://oxfordclub.com/communique/benefits/ (The Oxford Communiqué) ·      https://libertythroughwealth.com/ (Liberty Through Wealth)   Transcript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/2021/03/09/the-ticket-to-financial-freedom-alexander-green/ (https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/)   Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!   Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1729783 (https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1729783)

The Real Estate Diplomat
Michael Cobb from ECI Development in Central America

The Real Estate Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 51:06


If you like the warm and beautiful scenery of the tropics, you might want to consider adding Central America to your list. It's your lucky day because, in today's episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, we have Michael Cobb to discuss how they build communities in Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Michael is the founder and CEO of ECI Development, a residential resort development company. He shares how he started the company and what it was like moving from the United States to becoming a developer in Central America. And there's a lot to take away from this episode, so stay tuned and enjoy the show! Condos in BelizeIt only took one call from Michael's friend, to bring himself to Belize for a weekend. Michael at the time worked in the computer business, and his friend asked him to go with him for a vacation. The place took Michael's breath away, and that made him want to come back. So he did return a few months later, and that is when they purchased two condominiums. That became Michael's first purchase of an investment property, and it was in Belize. The properties faced the ocean, which convinced Michael to buy it. From there, he wanted to expand his buisness, but realized they had a little problem: there is no financing for North Americans in Belize, and no bank there would lend money. So as a solution, they had to finance new purchases and developments on their own before selling it. Long story short, they became a mortgage company. It continued when they bought their first resort property as a developer and eventually came down to Nicaragua. Michael eventually loved the area so much, that he decided to move his family there. Looking back, if not for that trip with his friend, Michael might not have gotten into the business.  Acceptance Without AcquiescenceMichael believes that working in Central America is finding acceptance without acquiescence. When asked about his job, Michael would answer that he tames chaos. He loves and enjoys it because it is exciting and different every day. It is a matter of accepting the local culture of the place of work. Business and productivity cultures differ among countries, and Michael says one should accept or else it will drive one crazy. Regardless of the change when moving overseas for work, Michael still envisions what he wants to deliver to the consumers be done right and he understands the purpose and significance of the organization. So many people lose track of the sense of the quality of life and get hung up on the cost of living. Community ceases to exist in a physical relationship. The vision Michael has is to deliver that kind of community through the design of his communities.  About Michael Cobb:At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Michael Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed Exotic Caye International to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, and throughout the region.  As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Michael also saw the need for a regional real estate company to serve the baby boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next two decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties, including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes, and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. They recently merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and counseled various real estate projects throughout Central America. Outline of the Episode:[02:37] How Michael got into developing communities in Central America[09:35] Banks and lending when buying international real estate[15:06] Life in Nicaragua[20:53] How to be successful with developments in other countries[28:57] A great resource for listeners and future clients[37:14] Price ranges of the properties[39:09] Legalities of owning an international property[44:22] Smooth transition with the help of development staff[47:00] Government involvement in terms of approvals Resources:Website: https://www.ecidevelopment.com/Global Property Resource Kit: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/eci-info-new-gap-aaron-maslianskyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkcobb/ Connect with Aaron Masliansky!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-masliansky-4b937217/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633849318025738Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronmasliansky

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.131 | Pot Stocks VI | Fall Cannabis Stock Update with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 21:05


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Safe Banking and the MORE Act Investing in Cannabis, looking long term Core portfolio holdings Good buying opportunities Stocks to watch   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep129-pot-stocks-v-summer-snapshot-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep117-pot-stocks-iv-2021-q1-review-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Good yields on dividend stocks are hard to come by

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 60:26


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, says that lower-for-longer interest rates and bond yields that have had investors turning to dividend-paying stocks have helped push valuations to where investors are having a tough time getting good payouts, and that they might want to cast a jaundiced eye to investments where the yield is out of line with the market right now because companies that are unblemished are trading at premium levels, so the only bargains have some warts to worry about. Also on the show, Roxanna Islam of Alerian and S-Network Global Indexes discusses why closed-end fund distribution rates have been so high, even as most yields in investing are down, Kamaron McNair of MagnifyMoney.com talks about a survey in which a surprising number of respondents admit regrets over impulsive behavior -- including trading while intoxicated -- and Rob Lutts of Cabot Wealth Management talks about stocks and building a sound portfolio in the Market Call.

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.129 | Pot Stocks V | Summer Snapshot with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 23:52


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Cannabis and the Olympics Cannabis stocks - Trends and outcomes - first 6 months of 2021 Are Cannabis stocks a good buying opportunity right now? OTC & major markets Columbia Care - small cap opportunity Tilray - large cap opportunity   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep117-pot-stocks-iv-2021-q1-review-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

Cannabis Tech
3 Roadblocks in Cannabis Investing

Cannabis Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 20:40


In this episode of A Tech Moment, Matt Carr, Chief Trends Strategist at the Oxford Club discusses his recent article on Profit Trends, regarding the top 3 obstacles still plaguing the cannabis industry - all of which will virtually disappear with federal legalization. Watch the video on YouTube or read the summary at CannabisTech.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.117 | Pot Stocks IV | 2021 Q1 Review with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 29:28


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   "This is a very exciting time (in the cannabis industry) and New York is one of those big dominos to fall...I think we will start to see more east coast states start to follow that path to legalization." - Matthew Carr   In this episode New York is going legal! What MSOs are headed for New York? Curaleaf Majors (US) Curaleaf Trulieve Greenthumb Cresco 2nd Tier Jushi Columbia Care Ayr Wellness Planet 13 For the limited fund investor The Canadian Market Canopy Aphria Tilray Organigram Whats up with Aurora? High Tide SPACS (special purpose acquisition company) Safe Banking Act Picks - Tier 1, Tier 2, Penny stock   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interviews here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

The Charles Mizrahi Show
The Ticket to Financial Freedom - Alexander Green

The Charles Mizrahi Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 56:54


Anyone can invest these days … but you have to have a strong stomach. Alex Green has dedicated 35 years to helping people weather financial storms, make sound investment choices and live out their dreams. Green joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss his investing strategy, the value of cryptocurrencies and the importance of following others’ advice on the way to financial freedom. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Alex Green (00:00:00) The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio (00:01:45) Liberty Through Wealth (00:05:04) Word to the Wise (00:09:38) Winning the Parental Lottery (00:11:51) Young Capitalists (00:18:26) The Value of Cryptocurrencies (00:21:36) The Average Investor (00:32:34) Following Others’ Advice (00:41:23) Our Biggest Bounce-Backs (00:50:05) The Essence of Alex’s Strategy (00:54:43) Guest Bio: Alex Green has spent the majority of his career guiding Main Street Americans toward financial independence. After working on Wall Street for 16 years, he branched out into financial publishing. Today, he is the chief investment strategist for The Oxford Club. Green’s financial newsletters have garnered over 600,000 subscribers and showcase his ceaseless passion for figuring out the challenges of the market. In addition, Green recently released the revised and expanded second edition of his New York Times best seller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119795044/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5 (The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on With Your Life). Resources Mentioned: ·      https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Fishin-Portfolio-Wise-Wealthy/dp/0470598190 (The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy…and Get on With Your Life) ·      https://oxfordclub.com/communique/benefits/ (The Oxford Communiqué) ·      https://libertythroughwealth.com/ (Liberty Through Wealth)   Don't Forget To...  https://the-charles-mizrahi-show.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe to my podcast! ) Download this episode to save for later  Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!     Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1729783 

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.107 | Pot Stocks III with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 24:59


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Cannabis trends for 2021 Len gives Matthew 1 million dollars to allocate to 7 cannabis stocks - where will he put his money? Innovative Industrial Properties Curaleaf Canopy Growth Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc Trulieve GrowGeneration Green Thumb Industries Speculative Plays Columbia Care Planet 13 PharmaCielo Khiron Cresco Labs OrganiGram Village Farms International Coming in as a new cannabis stock investor Look at market cap and annual sales Canopy, Acerage Holdings, TerrAscend   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep102-with-matthew-carr https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

Cannabis Tech
Moving Forward - Cannabis Investing Outlook for 2021

Cannabis Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 29:54


Matt Carr, Chief Trends Strategist at the Oxford Club joins host, Kristina Etter for a first of the year outlook on investing in cannabis. With 5 new states voting to legalize, there's definitely one clear winner in the 2020 election - cannabis. And the future looks bright for the cannabis industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.102 | Pot Stocks II with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 35:04


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode Canopy Growth Corporation Acerage deal Aurora  Tilray Green Thumb Harvest Health GrowGeneration  Len's cannabis portfolio - Buy, Sell or Hold   Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep92 https://thepotlivepodcast.libsyn.com/ep67-with-matthew-carr  

Cannabis Tech
A Tech Moment: A Pandemic, Politics, and Investing in Cannabis

Cannabis Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 22:14


Matt Carr from the Oxford Club joins host, Kristina Etter, to discuss the fine line an industry must walk when it resides somewhere between federally illegal and state essential during a pandemic. The economic potential for the cannabis industry moving forward is limitless... but what role will the election play for the cannabis industry? Can voters make a difference this year? With five states adding marijuana legalization to the ballot, Carr thinks it's only a matter of time, but that the Senate election carries most of the weight. Listen now to learn more about the future of the cannabis industry and the safest investments in a time of turmoil.

The Property Nomads Podcast
Part 3: Know Your Developer - 15 Must Ask Questions when Buying Property Abroad - with Mike Cobb ECI Development

The Property Nomads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 46:44


Mike Cobb has shared hugely important information and advice in the trilogy of podcasts focusing on the 15 must ask questions when buying abroad. The episodes cover the three principles anyone must adhere to when buying abroad – ‘buy what you see', ‘own community' and in this episode ‘know your developer' Mike shares great content on knowing your developer answering the key questions - How are you going to build your home from thousands of miles away? How do you know the developers are professional? Is there a sewage system and how is security being arranged? He also explains the various types of property title in Latin America and how to make sure your property has good title in this episode packed with great advice and information. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad   KEY TAKEAWAYS Who can oversee the building of your home? - standards and expectations mean it's important to have a local architect review plans from overseas. Always contract an independent third-party engineering firm to verify that it's being built to the standards on the plan. Do the developers have a track record? - ask to see their business plan As the consumer, you have the right to see the financials – have they got the money in place to complete the project in the way they say they are going to. What is the infrastructure? – is there a sewer system understanding who is doing this and putting in infrastructure is vital. What kind of security is available? - is it a gated community? if there are security measures in place you need to understand how much this will cost and how it will be paid for. What kind of title will there be? – good title means there will be no challenges to the ownership. To ensure you get good title hire your own lawyer and then pay for another lawyer to check the work. Questionable title means there is a story associated with it and should be avoided. Other types of title exist across Latin America and these vary being country by country-specific. It's important to work with the right professionals to ensure you get what you're expecting.    BEST MOMENTS ‘When you buy property  - date for a while, get engaged for a while to get married for a long time' ‘Surround yourself with the relevant professionals' ‘The vast amount of property in Latin America has good title'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Property Nomads Website  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-nomads-podcast/id1440016017 The Property Nomads - Stitcher Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)  101 Top Property Tips Rob Smallbone, Aaron Devoy  ECI Development website   ABOUT THE GUEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael K. Cobb, Co-Founder At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.ecidevelopment.com/   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He is here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. He's travelled, explored, and invested. And he's not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.   CONTACT METHOD  Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Technical trader suggests scary downturn will trigger buying opportunity

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 58:54


Chris Vermeulen, chief market strategist at The Technical traders, says that enthusiasm over the market's run back to record highs has overheated, making it likely that there is a pullback of 5 to 10 percent, after which he expects the rally to resume and for stocks to grind back to record highs and beyond. Meanwhile, Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, says that dividend investors who want to give companies a break when they freeze, suspend or reduce payouts during these turbulent times might want to stick to their standards and not give too much of a pass just because the economy and market are experiencing tough times. Some leeway is warranted, Lichtenfeld notes, but dividend cuts remain a bad sign for income-oriented investors. Also on the show, securities attorney Thomas DeCapo of Skadden Arps discusses whether recent SEC rules changes will reduce activism in closed-end funds, and long-short manager Brad Lamensdorf of the Lamensdorf Market Timing report talks stocks in the Market Call.

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.92 | Pot Stocks with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 39:58


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing. Check out Matthews previous Pot.Live Podcast interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-67-being-selective-your-cannabis-investments-matthew/id1476454529?i=1000476654549   In this episode The MORE Act Federal legalization Pandemic: Legal Cannabis up - Elicit Cannabis down Delivery model Trulieve GrowGeneration run-up, decline, and future Canopy, Tilray, Aurora Planet 13 Innovative industrial Properties Cannabis vending machines Investing in one Cannabis stock - which one?  

The Property Nomads Podcast
Part 2: Own Community - 15 Must Ask Questions when Buying Property Abroad - with Mike Cobb ECI Development

The Property Nomads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 37:44


In this second episode of the trilogy examining 15 Must Ask Questions with Mike Cobb the questions are focused on achieving community when buying abroad. Mike takes us through the questions you need to ask about the building and zoning requirements, third spaces, infrastructure, security and common areas to make sure it's possible for a community to be nurtured and developed. Often people purchase a property or piece of land and find its not part of any community It's just one of a few properties along a beach, the majority of humans want to be around others, to be part of a tribe so it's vital you know what to ask to make sure you can access and be a part of a new community. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Are there any building requirements of any kind, is there any zoning? - No building requirements can result in speculative land buying which is then not developed. No zoning will mean that everyone can choose what they do with their land. Are third spaces planned? What amenities are there?- If there are no communal spaces where people can gather and socialise then its more challenging to grow and foster community. What is the infrastructure? - The community you are leaving is a vital part of your life, you need to be able to maintain relationships with existing community, friends and family. What security is in place? -  A level of municipal security will need to be provided by the developer or owners association. Are the homeowner's fees high enough to support the amenities, infrastructure, security and municipal functions that are being provided? - Often developers set low initial fees but these can be unrealistic over the longer term. Are there greenbelt and common areas? - These areas add to wellbeing and help increase and maintain property prices. Make sure these are going to happen, it's not a possibility the developer will change the use.   BEST MOMENTS ‘When you buy property outside a highly regulated environment it is buyer beware' ‘Make sure the amenities where people get together exist, buy what you see to be able to experience community' ‘98% of us want social interaction but it doesn't just happen'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Property Nomads Website  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-nomads-podcast/id1440016017 The Property Nomads - Stitcher Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)  101 Top Property Tips Rob Smallbone, Aaron Devoy  ECI Development website   ABOUT THE GUEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael K. Cobb, Co-Founder At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services, but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world class infrastructure, homes and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America. https://www.ecidevelopment.com/     ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He is here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. He's travelled, explored, and invested. And he's not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.   CONTACT METHOD  Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Property Nomads Podcast
15 Must Ask Questions when Buying Property Abroad - with Mike Cobb Part 1

The Property Nomads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 33:53


In this first episode of an exciting trilogy with Mike Cobb of ECI development, the first 5 must ask questions are explained. These questions are all about what you can see – the infrastructure, the amenities, the access and of particular importance, but often overlooked, the quality of the engineering in place for stormwater management.   We don't know what we don't know and we approach property with assumptions, which is a dangerous thing to do. Mike shares great advice about only ever buying what you can see and why this is crucial when buying overseas because assuming could easily mean you don't get what you want or need. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Is there year-round access to the property? We assume that there will be access all year round but this is not always true in some countries dependent on the climate. How long does it take to drive to the amenities? It is the time rather than the distance that is key in developing countries. What public infrastructure exists? How can you get to the property and what back up infrastructure is part of the property. Stormwater, has the engineering been installed properly? Stormwater and its management is a key part of any development in the tropics Is there enough water and does the developer have the water rights? In many countries, you have to have a licence to mine it. Is there enough water pressure for your needs at the property? Is the home plumbed with hot water? In Latin America there will be hot water the master suite but not usually in the other bathrooms or the kitchen. How long does it take to get to medical care? This is something that people view differently but you do need to have an understanding of what you want and would feel was acceptable for your needs.   BEST MOMENTS ‘As a consumer, the best time to buy property is in the rainy season' ‘Have you asked about stormwater management?' ‘When we buy property overseas it is the relationship you have with the developer and their longevity that is crucial'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Property Nomads Website  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-nomads-podcast/id1440016017 The Property Nomads - Stitcher Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)  101 Top Property Tips Rob Smallbone, Aaron Devoy  ECI Development website   ABOUT THE GUEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael K. Cobb, Co-Founder At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services, but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world class infrastructure, homes and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America. https://www.ecidevelopment.com/     ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He is here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. He's travelled, explored, and invested. And he's not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.   CONTACT METHOD  Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cannabis Tech
A Tech Moment: Investing in Cannabis & Technology

Cannabis Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 36:07


In this episode of A Tech Moment, Kristina Etter discusses investing in cannabis with Matt Carr, Chief Trends Strategist at the Oxford Club, about how cannabis is emerging as a legitimate and lucrative investment option. Like many of us in the cannabis industry, Carr once knew someone who used cannabis as an alternative therapy for a debilitating disease. Although that was years ago, he explains this was his “a-ha moment” that there were valid medicinal properties to this misunderstood herb. Carr discusses the irony of what can change in a decade, as ten years ago, we wouldn't have dreamt cannabis companies would be publicly traded. Yet, today, as legalization sweeps across the nation, and cannabis becomes an essential industry in many states, investing in cannabis is much more enticing. Although the safer investment still lies in the ancillary segments of the industry, Carr provides optimistic perspectives for the future of plant-touching opportunities, as well as his insights on the technology companies to watch closely. While investing in cannabis still poses some risk, he predicts substantial market growth in the coming years. Listen to this podcast to learn more about Matt's insights for successfully investing cannabis.

The Property Nomads Podcast
Expertcast 5 - International Real Estate Developments with Michael K. Cobb

The Property Nomads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 114:05


Rob is with CEO and Co-Founder of ECI Developments Michael K Cobb, who at the height of a hugely successful career in the computer industry decided to make a complete change and move into real estate in the emerging markets of Central America. Along with his business partner he now builds inspired residences for adventurous souls and in this episode shares his journey and explains why it's important to understand you don't know what you don't know and that you have to forget what you think you know when moving forward into any new venture. This is a revolutionary time for how people live and work globally and when you can work remotely you can choose to live somewhere that will bring you a higher quality of life. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes we are required to be physically present in a location but many roles can be successfully maintained from any location. This is a moment in time when we will look back at it as a sea of change in the way we work and in working remotely. You have to be a practitioner at something for 10,000 hours before you can become a master. It all began by hearing about a need, seeing a need in the marketplace and finding a way to serve the need for the consumer. Where ever you buy property in the world there is risk. When you buy property overseas the risks are still there but are different. We don't know what we don't know and we have to forget what we think we know. If you use this as your approach you will bring humility to any project. We looked at the pathway of progress patterns that had occurred previously across British colony countries and used them as an indicator of what might happen. If you see challenges as opportunities and ways to learn then you have a mindset ready for adventure. Investing a small part of your portfolio in a different country is prudent because the diversification of assets reduces overall risk. When you can work from anywhere in the world you can choose to live somewhere and achieve a higher quality of life and a lower cost of living. This is a revolutionary time in global real estate as people change how they live and work globally.   BEST MOMENTS ‘This is a pivotal time when people who want to live elsewhere in the world will be able to' ‘We saw a need in the marketplace and looked at ways to service the need' ‘We build village-style developments. In Nicaragua, we took pasture and a cattle farm and turned it into a village by the sea'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Property Nomads Website https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-property-nomads-podcast/id1440016017 The Property Nomads - Stitcher Buy To Let: How To Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)    Global Property resource Kit - https://info.ecidevelopment.com/eci-info-new-gap-robert-smallbone   Master Handbook Landing page - https://info.ecidevelopment.com/devoy-smallbone-properties-eci-country-handbooks-0-1   Belize Country handbook - https://info.grandbaymen.com/irerp-belize-handbook-robert-smallbone   Panama Country Handbook - https://info.ecidevelopment.com/irerp-panama-handbook-robert-smallbone   Nicaragua Country handbook - https://info.granpacifica.com/irrep-nicaragua-handbook-robert-smallbone Website = www.ecidevelopment.com   ABOUT THE GUEST Michael K. Cobb At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Mr Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next 2 decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.ecidevelopment.com/   ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom? Rob wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He is here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. He's travelled, explored, and invested. And he's not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.   CONTACT METHOD  Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pot.Live Podcast
Ep.67 | Being Selective with Your Cannabis Investments with Matthew Carr

The Pot.Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 29:37


In this episode, Len is joined by Matthew Carr. Matthew Carr is the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Profit Trends, Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes and Trailblazer Pro. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small cap tech, cannabis and cloud computing.   In this episode From commodities to cannabis Cannabis stock - the run up, and slide back in Canada and US markets It is time to be selective Innovative Industrial  Canopy and other Canadian producers Is Aurora a risky play? De-listing Grow Generation Corp. Harvest Health Profit Trends Strategic Trends Investor The Oxford Club The VIPER Alert Trailblazer Pro Excited About  

The Money Advantage Podcast
International Investing, with Michael Cobb, ECI Development

The Money Advantage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 53:32


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-twP5XEkM In today's show, we're interviewing Michael Cobb, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ECI Development. This real estate development company is building and financing inspired residences for adventurous souls in Belize, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica.  Prepare to expand your investor's paradigm to consider diversifying your asset portfolio outside the US.  Think resort-style living for the middle class, including private villas, tiny homes, vineyards, private islands, and agricultural land with timber. Whether you're interested in expatriation or expanding your investments, you'll gain a bigger worldview, and longer-term perspective of wealth creation. Where Investing Fits into the Cash Flow System Here at The Money Advantage, we are a community of wealth creators who are entrepreneurially-minded business owners taking control of our lives and financial destiny.  It's not enough to make a high income.  You have to keep more, protect that money, and finally, increase and make more through the right investing decisions. That's why we have created the 3-step Business Owner's Cash Flow System.  It's your roadmap to take you from just surviving, to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first step is keeping more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient and profitable.  Then, you'll protect your money with insurance and legal protection, and Privatized Banking.  Finally, you'll put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. Today's conversation will expand your education and paradigm of investing. Who Is Michael K Cobb? At the height of a successful career in the computer industry, Mr. Cobb left to pursue more pioneering opportunities in the emerging real estate markets of Central America. In 1996, he and his business partner formed a company, Exotic Caye International, to provide loans to North Americans purchasing properties in Belize, Honduras, and throughout the region. As the need for capital outstripped the supply, the mortgage company was converted to an international bank under the jurisdiction of Belize. It continues to provide mortgage services, but has expanded its services to encompass the full realm of financial products. Mr. Cobb also saw the need for a regional real estate company that would serve the Baby Boomer consumer with a North American standard product for the next two decades. He led the group into real estate development and created a holding company for several properties, including a resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize. In August of 2000, Exotic Caye purchased 3.5 miles of Pacific Beachfront property due west of Managua, Nicaragua. This master-planned community hosts world-class infrastructure, homes, and condominium units. In February of 2006, the ECI Development group acquired 1100 acres and 3km of coastline in Costa Rica, setting the stage for expansion into this popular market. Most recently, they merged their Belize property with a much larger parcel and have begun to develop 200 condominiums units on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Additionally, Michael has spoken at hundreds of international conferences about real estate financing and development. He has acted as a consultant to The Oxford Club and gives counsel to various real estate projects throughout Central America. Conversation Highlights Investing internationally to diversify your portfolio geographically.The demographics of who is buying property through ECI development: 30% lifestyle, 30% pre-use buyers, and 40% investors.What you need to know about the buyer beware environment of investing outside a nanny-state.Investing in Latin America is like a time machine. You want to be in the path of progress.Long-cycle cash flow with teak timber creates generational wealth that pays out every 25 years. Connect with Michael Cobb This conversation barely touched the tip of the ice...

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Oxford Club's Lichtenfeld: In tough yield environment, sharpen your dividend strategy

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 59:42


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, says that investors searching for yield need to be careful about not chasing payouts into bad stocks and tough securities, and yet notes that tactical investors can find some values with reasonable payouts for the long term. Also on the show, Chuck answers an audience question about portfolio construction, Ted Rossman of CreditCards.com talks about what people are using their credit cards to buy, and Michael Ball of Weatherstone Capital Management talks tactical ETF investing in the Market Call.

The Money Advantage Podcast
Mastering Happiness, with Dr. Joel F. Wade

The Money Advantage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 52:42


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOOnaH1iC-M In today's show, we're interviewing Dr. Joel Wade, of Mastering Happiness.  Dr. Wade is an Author, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach who's centered his work on happiness, and helping people live happier, better, and more effective lives.  And we're talking about true happiness and well-being, not simply the happiness of feeling good in a lucky moment of pleasure.  Instead, happiness is a set of skills, a practice, and an attitude toward life that you can learn and apply in whatever circumstances you are in. Where Happiness Fits into the Cash Flow System Here at The Money Advantage, we are a community of wealth creators who are entrepreneurially-minded business owners taking control of our lives and financial destiny.  It's not enough to just make a great income.  You have to figure out how to keep more, protect that money, and finally, increase and make more through the right investing decisions. That's why we have created the 3-step Business Owner's Cash Flow System.  It's your roadmap to take you from just surviving, to a life of significance, purpose, and financial freedom. The first step is keeping more of the money you make by fixing money leaks, becoming more efficient and profitable.  Then, you'll protect your money with insurance and legal protection, and Privatized Banking.  Finally, you'll put your money to work, increasing your income with cash-flowing assets. Today's conversation will help you upgrade your mindset to be able to be a producer and creator of true life wealth, flourishing in every area of your life. Who Is Dr. Joel Wade? Joel F. Wade, Ph.D. is Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach, and the author of The Virtue of Happiness, and Mastering Happiness, and creator of an in-depth online course, A Master's Course in Happiness, all drawing from the increasingly useful research in psychology in general, and positive psychology in particular; and his nearly four decades of working with people professionally. He has written regularly for a variety of publications, including The New Individualist, The Good Men Project, and the Beyond Wealth columns for the Oxford Club. He's also a world-class athlete, having won multiple national and world championships in water polo. Dr. Wade enjoys teaching clear, practical skills and ideas that can be used immediately. He inspires his readers and listeners to take effective steps toward a more rewarding, joyful, and resilient life. As a Life Coach, he works with people around the world and can be found at www.drjoelwade.com. Joel Wade Conversation Highlights What Is Happiness? Happiness doesn't mean a temperament and personality of cheerfulness. Rather, happiness is Aristotle's eudaimonia, which means success at being human.Martin Seligman moved psychology away from treating symptoms, to the habits for creating a flourishing, happy, successful life. He also created the original research on learned helplessness.When you focus on what you're aiming for, the problems become smaller in comparison, and you have more resources to tackle the problems with.The difference between being happy about life, vs. being happy about your circumstances. You can't base life's happiness on circumstances, because there's a lot of external luck to that. Happiness is more a matter of being happy about your life and living in a way that's congruent with your value system.Don't be too attached to the outcomes or the score. Instead, take control over your own focus, attention, skills, and playing my best.Carol Dweck's work on a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset. With a fixed mindset, you aren't an agent in your own success, and challenges become risks and threats.  With a growth mindset, you celebrate challenges.  Overcoming challenges and failures makes success and happiness that much more valuable.  We need challenges that push us to expand and create more complexity in ourselves.

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
883: Marc Lichtenfeld, Author of Get Rich With Dividends

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 34:03


Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club, a private club located in Washington, D.C. with over 157,000 members representing over 130 countries. Members of The Oxford Club are investors and entrepreneurs to work together to learn and share opportunities to grow and protect their wealth. On this podcast, we often talk about long-term investing and investing in low fee index funds, not doing hand-picking stocks. But Marc has a great deal of experience investing in the stock market and particularly with dividend stocks. So this episode focuses on some of the ways to approach dividend investing and general smart practices for investing in the stock market.  In addition to working with The Oxford Club, Marc is also a two-time author. His first book, Get Rich With Dividends: A Proven System for Double-Digit Returns was awarded the 2016 Book of the Year by the Institute for Financial Literacy. Just recently, his second book, You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement earned the same honor.

The Option Genius Podcast: Options Trading For Income and Growth

People literally ask me this one question ALL THE TIME… “Allen, how did come up with such a lucrative, safe, and easy way to trade?” I explain it all in my new book Passive Trading, get your free book here  https://www.passivetrading.com/free-book! Option Genius was built with you...the individual trader, the breadwinner, the dreamer, the rock your family depends on ...in mind. Because we know what it takes to become a successful and profitable trader. And that’s exactly what we help you do best. Get your $1 trial of Simon Says Options, our most conservative and profitable trading service here https://simonsaysoptions.com/stockslist-ss-trial-offer.  -- Welcome Genius Nation to another exciting episode of the Option Genius Podcast. This episode, we're going to be talking about 2019, and what's going to happen, or what I think is going to happen. Now it's called the prediction episode. And I hate predictions, mostly because most of them are, you know, wrong and people are pulling stuff out of thin air. But last year's episode, where I made predictions for 2018 was so popular that I decided to do again and just have fun with it. Really, that was one of the episodes that we got the most feedback on, one of the most feedbacks. And people were listening to that episode all the way to the end of the year, really. We had some comments, emails, that came in towards the end of 2018 where people who had just found the podcast were like, "Hey, I listened to your 2018 episode, because I want her to see how you did and what was right and what was wrong." A couple of things, I actually had chuckles on, so I'm glad I was able to make them laugh. But the way I do prediction, is really I try to look at trends. What is going on? What has been going on? And as they say in trading, the trend is your friend. So the trends will probably continue. So if we can identify these trends, especially if they're long term, if they have been occurring in the past and they're going to continue to occurring. Then those are things that we can actually benefit from in a financial sense. Right? So for example, the aging population of the United States, more and more people are getting older. The boomer generation is older. And so there are ways to monetize that, if you want to. See those are the types of trends, something that's not going to just be a flash in the pan, and just go away in a few months, but something that's going to continue for a long term. Those are the types of trends that I would like to identify. Those are the trends that I would like to invest in. And just, put your money in and take advantage of this over, and over, and over again where you don't have to watch it, and monitor it, and really be more passive about it. So before we get into the predictions of 2019, let's take a look back at what I said was going to happen in 2018, and see if I was actually right, or if I have egg on my face. So prediction number one from 2018 was that AI, artificial intelligence, is going to be used more and more in daily life. This is a trend, right? This is something that is occurring. This is something that we see. So this was kind of an easy prediction. And AI was more ingrained in almost all aspects of life nowadays. More and more cars have the self driving features. We have these firms, these financial firms, like Betterment that are money managers who are mainly using AI to manage people's money and allocate it in certain investments. The Quant Funds, the hedge funds that are run by algorithms and computers. They made money this year, while most funds lost money, and the marketing as a whole was down. So all the index funds were down. And most of the stock picking funds where they actually have people doing the work were down. And if you're interested in this, in AI, and learning about what's coming down the road, where we might be going as a species, take a look at the book called "The Singularity is Near" by a guy named Raymond Kurzweil. I mean, this is crazy, crazy stuff that he predicted years ago. Now not all of it has come to fruition yet, but we are much closer now than ever. And basically what he calls the singularity is when man and computer will be basically one. I mean, we're still human, but computers will be part of our brains is what he's saying. And we're not there yet. But I mean, do you know anybody who still doesn't have a smart speaker in their home? Right? One of these Alexa Echos, or the Google Home, or the Facebook Portal, or any of the others. I mean, everybody's got these things. So it's moving more and more in that direction with smart homes, and smart doorbells, and smart alarm systems, and all this stuff. I mean, the quote unquote smarter our homes get, the more stupider we get, because we're using our brains less and less and less. But that is seeming like what the future is going to be holding. So this one particularly, I was right. So I'm one and oh, so far. Now, prediction number two from 2018 was that the stock market will actually be up in 2018. And I missed on this one, but only by a little. I mean it was up for the whole year, until November when it dropped about 20% and then we ended down somewhere around 6% for the year, depending on which exchange you're looking at. And well, I mean it was over done, market going up was overdone. And the feds started raising interest rates, which was inevitable. Growth also seems to be slowing down. So earnings growth, share growth, all those things, revenue growth, those are slowing down. And so those were particularly the reasons why the market was down. It was down a little bit, not too much, and for those of us who were long stock or long index funds and ETFs, and then we were selling calls against them, we actually turned out a really good year. So if that's something that you haven't been doing, I would suggest you do so even, especially if you don't think that the marketing is going to continue to go up 20% a year. All right, so far I'm one and one. Prediction number three was that oil prices will be higher. And oil was at $60 a barrel at the beginning of the year. Currently as I record this, it's trading at $52 a barrel. So I was wrong on this one as well. But again, just like the stock one, I was right until November. And then oil tanked, from $77 all the way down to $42 and then rebounded in January of 2019. So why? Well OPEC really, they decided to take back their production cuts. So they had cut production and that had sent oil higher and then they came out and said, "Hey, you know what? We're not going to do these cuts anymore. We're going to put more oil into the market." And prices dropped. That was the main reason. And once they did flood the market, oil prices started to drop. But there was something else at play here as well that I want to talk about. You see, being long oil was a very easy trade. You listen to what OPEC is saying and you follow along with it because over the last couple of years, two, three years, they've been spot on. So when they say they're going to pump more oil, prices go down. When they say they're going to cut back on oil, prices go up. So it's been pretty easy to see that. And long oil was a very, very crowded trade, meaning that there were a lot of people who had long options, and long futures contracts in oil where they were just buying them, thinking that the price is going to go up and up and up. And so when the price started dipping, the price started dropping, these algorithms, these funds that use computers, started selling and that caused margin calls on a lot of futures trading firms. That caused panic selling, which caused more dropping of the oil price, which caused more margin calls, and more selling. And in the end it was a bloodbath that blew up many futures trading funds and firms. And it wasn't pretty. And that's why you have a drop from 77 to 42. I mean, that's almost a 50% drop because not because of a huge major fundamental change, but because of the way these firms were trading the futures markets. And so that part has now, it's over, the selling on that is over. And since then oil has actually rebounded. So, it's up about, it was at 42 at the low. Currently it's right around 52, so it's up $10 since then, which is about 25% from the low. So what is oil going to do next year? It's hard to tell. So I'm not going to be making a prediction on this one. But I do believe that oil is going to remain steady. It's not going to be as volatile as the November. I mean, most of the year was not that volatile. It got very volatile in November. And so at that point, if you're trading oil, like we do have our blank check trading course where we trade options in oil. One of the first things I said was, "Hey, if you don't need to be in the market, don't be in the market." The volatility is getting super high. Just take a step back as option traders and options sellers, we don't need to be in the market every single month. We do not need to put our money at risk when things are going crazy. And so that is why you really need to look at volatility as well as what is the stock doing, what is the market doing, to keep an eye on volatility as well, especially, well, we'll get to that in my future predictions. Prediction number four from last year, 2018, was that China would be more independent and stronger. And I was right about this one. As I record this, the US and China are at odds right now, and going toe to toe in a trade war. They got terabytes on both sides. And they're trying to talk it out and it doesn't seem like they're going anywhere. This was unthinkable 10 years ago, I mean, even five years ago. This was unthinkable. But it is happening and the Chinese are not backing down. I mean trump had a trade war with Mexico and Canada recently, right? And both of them made concessions fairly quickly, and those are pretty big markets, especially Canada. But China is holding firm. So they are getting stronger and stronger. They are becoming more dominant in the world, especially certain parts of the world where the US is not. And they're taking over, and I would say that their influence is even greater than the Soviet Union was at the time in the 80s. So that leaves me two for two in my predictions. The last prediction of 2018 was that it was going to be a great year for option sellers. And it was. It was truly. The majority of the year, we had low amounts of volatility and put spreads and non directional trades worked very, very well until the end of the year though when the markets dropped. The VIC spiked, and people that were unprepared, they got hurt. So although the markets were down themselves, I'm going to say that option sellers still came out ahead at the end. So after my first year of predictions, I'm going to end up three and two. So I won three and I lost two. Okay, so let's look at 2019. What is on the horizon? First of all, I'm going to say that interest rates, I believe, will be higher at the end of the year and inflation will be higher as well. In fact, you can already sense and feel the inflation in consumer goods like food, travel, and any kind of services that you pay for. So to tame inflation, the Fed will have no choice but to raise rates, two times, maybe three times, maybe more. Hopefully not more, that's going to kill the stock market. But at least two times, maybe three times. And that will put a damper on a lot of things. So I would say for prediction number one, interest rates will be higher. Inflation will also be higher. Second prediction is that we are actually headed for a recession here in the United States. Now this one is a little bold, I think, because most pundits out there are saying that we will not have a recession in 2019. But I do think there we will have one. Now to have a recession, you have to have negative growth for two quarters, meaning the economy has to contract for two quarters in a row. And so you will be in a recession for a while before it is officially called a recession. So let's say, whenever you hear this three, let's say for the next three months you have negative growth and then another three months you have negative growth. So six months from now is when they would say, "Oh, you know what? Hey, we're in a recession." It's a lagging type of indicator. So even though you'll start feeling the effects of it now and for the next six months, it won't be called a recession until six months from now. Okay. So I see economic activity slowing down in at least the back half of 2019 if not sooner. We're not going to have much growth in the first half. We will have inflation, and layoffs in the second half. And then in 2020 they'll actually come out and say, "Hey, you know, we were officially in recession and that it started in 2019." So that is my prediction. It won't be called the recession until 2020 and they're going to try to keep that as far away into the future as possible, because we do have elections and all that stuff coming up. But I think in 2020 they're going to say that yeah, we're in recession and it started in '19. So that leads me to prediction number three, which is that the stock market, will be lower. Last year, I said it was going to be higher, this year I'm saying it's going to be lower. And as I record this, the S&P 500 is at 2,600 right around 2,600. So I believe it's going to be lower at the end of the year. Now again, this is contrary to most analysts. According to most analysts, the markets should be higher next year, because what they're saying is that when January is a positive month, the market overall for the year is positive. So, that's the way it normally happens. I think this year is going to be an abnormal year.  I don't know what we're going to do for the rest of February or rest of January. Market has been up a little bit so far. We did have a little bit of a Santa Claus rally at the end of the year of 2018. That normally bodes well for the markets. But I think growth is going to stall. I think earnings will stall for most companies and after a decade of strong stock market, we're going to have another year of declines. So that's my prediction there. Onto prediction number four. Everywhere you look, and this is a little bit more localized. So everywhere you look now, when you see financial ads. Now if you are a trader, if you are an option seller, you see ads on Facebook, you see ads on Google, you see ads following you around with the remarketing. And eventually you'll subscribe to something like a download, a free PDF report or some something and you'll buy some small thing, and you'll get on these email lists. So then once you get on one email list, it seems like you get on a thousand different email lists, because then everybody starts selling you and sending you emails about buy this and buy that. And so when you look all over at these financial ads run by these financial newsletter companies that want you to give them money for their financial information and research, a lot of the marketing you are seeing nowadays and it started in 2018, but it's really going to, it really picked up towards the end, is about pot stocks, right? Marijuana, that pot stocks are going to be the next boom in investments. You probably already understand this and now you have to understand why this is. Okay. Why all of a sudden is there this huge focus on marijuana? Well, because financial newsletter companies have to keep coming up with new ideas to pitch you. That's what it is. They can not just come out and say, "Hey, we want you to buy our newsletter and we're going to give you stock picks." Even though that's exactly what they're doing, right? They're going to be like, "Hey, we're going to show you how to get rich." Well, that's what everybody else says. So they have to stand out from the crowd. They have to make it enticing and mysterious. So even in their ads, they're going to be talking about this big opportunity or there's big amazing company, they're not going to give you the name, they're not going to give you exactly what it is until you actually give them some money. And the way the financial newsletter space is right now, it's dominated by a few companies that are owned by the same people. So I mean it could be all one big company, but for whatever reason, they've broken it up into several different sister companies that are all fighting amongst each other. So they do cooperate in the sense where they share their promotions and they share their email lists and stuff like that. But they are set up a separate company so that they look different. And so if you've heard of any of the names, like Agora Financial, Stansberry Research, Weiss Research, Palm Beach Letter, Oxford Club, Money Map Press, and I mean they got like a dozen others, all of these guys are owned by the same people. They all operate the same way. They try to entice you into buying their cheap newsletter for like $50 or $100, and then they hit you up with, "Hey, buy this thing for a thousand dollars. Buy this thing for $10,000. Buy this cruise for $15,000." A year ago, it was cryptos. That was the big thing, "Oh, cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrency market." Now, pot stocks are the big idea. I mean, who knows what it's going to be next, I don't know. But these guys are super smart. They're super creative. They're going to come out with something that will be new and mysterious to give us, to make us give them our money so they can tell us about their research. And myself, I don't think that most individual investors should actually be wasting their time on pot stocks. I'm going to get to my prediction. I'm not at the prediction yet, but when it comes to these marijuana stocks that are talked about in these new letters and whatnot, most of these are very small companies. Most of these are going to be knocked out of business, they're going to go out of business by themselves, or they're going to have somebody come in and knock them out of business before they make any kind of money. So I think that most individual investors should not be wasting their time on pot socks, but take it for what it's worth. Now, this ties into my prediction, which is prediction number four is that more and more states will be legalizing marijuana. Again, this is a trend. You can probably see this yourself, right? It's not something out of left field. They are already 11 states that allow it for recreational use. So it's legal for everybody. More and more are coming. Heck, I mean, I'm in Texas and Texas is going to have it up for vote very soon in the government. And Texas is as conservative as it gets. In fact, in Congress, they now have a congressional cannabis caucus, led by a representative from Oregon, which is going to try to get pot declassified, so that it is not treated the same way as other narcotics. Right now, pot is the same as crack, or cocaine or, all those other ones. But they are trying to make it so that pot is not as bad, and is not punishable by jail time, and fines, and whatnot as the other ones. If that happens, then it'll actually make it easier and more compelling for other companies to get involved in the marijuana trade. Now Canada, the whole country of Canada, it's legal, in the whole country. And the tax windfalls that are being collected by Canada, and by all these states that have already made it legal, I mean for everybody else, for the rest of the country, I think it's going to be a race not to be the last one to get to the punch bowl. I mean, you have all this money collected in taxes, and these governments are spending more than they collect. And that just seems like it never changes. But they going to see this as an additional tax revenue and if they see more and more states, like a domino effect. A few of them have already been doing it now more and more are going to be racing to it. And so I say that we'll probably have about 20 states legalize it for use by anyone, by the end of the year. And I think 30 of them will allow it for medicinal purposes. So medical reasons, for pain relief. So hopefully by the end of next year, you might have more than half the country allow pot for one reason or another. That's going to be a tipping point. And so in 2020 it might be a free for all. .And we might have legal marijuana everywhere, who knows. Or maybe just one or two states that are left holding out. But it's going to really change a lot of things. So the one company that I want to buy, to take advantage of this would be Philip Morris, ticker PM, because, I mean, they've been making cigarettes and smoking. They know about it, they know marketing, they know distribution. They have all the channels already there. Everything is laid out. As soon as they get the go ahead from the federal government that we're not going to prosecute you, they could go in and just blow up everybody in every state. The only limitation would be that the way the laws are now in each state, you actually have to draw or grow the marijuana in that particular state. You cannot take that marijuana to a different state to sell it. So you have to grow it in that state and then you have to sell it in that state. Actually, I'm not too sure about the selling of the actual goods. But I think you have to grow it in that state and you have to sell it in that state. I don't know about those, like those edibles, you know, like the gummy bears, and the chocolate bars. I don't know if those can be transported. I don't think so. But if that's the case, it'll be a little bit harder for Philip Morris. But I think they're going to be the ones that really hit a home run with this, or at least for recreational use. Now for medicine purposes, big Pharma, the big giants, Pfizer, Merck, all of them, they will make it a pill to some point, or an injection or something and they will dominate that field once it becomes legal. And so that's why the little companies that you have now, they're recommended by all the financial newsletters, those guys are going to be put out of business by these big firms once they come in. Now they might make a little bit of money for a year or two until everything becomes legalized. But the point is that right now, it takes such a huge investment to get that going that they might not ever get their investment back, before they're shut down, or put out of business. Now you might get lucky if you're an investor in one of these, and they might get bought out by a larger company. Philip Morris might come in and say, "Hey, you know what, we're not going to start our own nursery or pot growing facility. We'll just buy a couple that are already there." And then you might get bought out at that sense. And that might be lucky for you. But I wouldn't bet on it. I wouldn't say that that is the only way to make money. You never want to be an investment, in a stock and investment, hoping that the only exit you can have is a buyout. So that's prediction number four. On to prediction number five. This one is a little bit of a negative. I'm saying that real estate prices are going to drop. Now this one is going to be hard to gauge, right? We don't know if I'm going to win on this one or not, if I'm going to be right or not, because it depends on location. But overall, I feel that it's going to be a buyer's market, in the US when it comes to real estate. There're going to be fewer, fewer buyers in the market, and fewer sales overall. Now we're already seeing this happen. So if you look at the earnings calls, the earning reports of the larger home builders that we have, they already report fewer and few people coming in to see the models, right? They're having fewer closings. They still have people coming in that want to buy a house, to get in before interest rates go up too high. But they're looking at cutting down their expectations for 2019. They're not going to be constructing as many homes, because they're not seeing new people come in, saying that, "Yeah, yeah, we want a house six months from now. We want a house a year from now." And I'm seeing this effect myself as well, because an investment that I was in, which was, it was an investment where they were buying properties that are broken down here in Houston, they were fixing them up and then they were selling them. This investment actually did very well, but the fund is closing down, because there are too many investors like them. There are too many people that are chasing these deals of the messed up houses. There aren't that many houses there. There are more people chasing them, trying to buy them. And there are not enough people buying the homes, when they're fixed up. So that is leading to smaller and smaller profit margins for these fix and flippers. So the people running this investment decided to just shut it down and return all the money to investors instead of trying to keep doing it and go after smaller and smaller margins. And I'm hearing more of that sort of thing happening all over the country. Not just in Houston. But in other areas as well, like Atlanta, Denver, and others. So if you are looking to buy a home or a business property or even a business itself, you might want to wait. Or I mean, you could put in a low ball offer. Right? And just sit on it. And just let the person know and say, "Hey, you know what? Here's my offer. I think the market's turning and I think this is a legit offer. I'm ready to buy if you agree to this offer. Now I know it's less than what you were expecting. But keep my offer, keep my phone number. And if you ever decide to change your mind, let me know." And then just keep calling that person back after a couple months, two, three months, give them a call, "Hey, I'm still here. My offer's still valid. You want to do it, let's do it." Eventually I think there's a good chance that you're going to buy whatever you want to buy will be cheaper in a year or two. So, keep your powder dry. Keep some cash on hand, and be careful. So that's it for my 2019 predictions, much more dire than last year, unfortunately. But it does seem that there are dark clouds on the horizon. Now, I wish I was wrong. I wish I will be wrong on the direction of the markets and real estate, and other real assets, but we won't know until next year. That's the whole thing about predictions, right? I would love to hear what you guys think of this episode. Email me and let me know. If there's something I'm missing, please share that as well because I learned from you guys as much as you learn from me. So I hope you have an amazing year. Be vigilant, be careful on any risky ventures and maybe keep a little more cash than you have in the past on hand, because when things go down, that's great time for people who have cash to be able to buy stuff really, really cheap. So take advantage of that as well. And remember trade with the odds in your favor. -- LOVE ALLEN SAMA - OPTION GENIUS AND WANT TO LEARN MORE TRADING TIPS  AND TRICKS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST FREE 9 LESSON COURSE: https://optiongenius.com/ WATCH THIS FREE TRAINING: https://passivetrading.com JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://optiongenius.com/alliance Like our show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps. 

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
230: Jenny Thompson - SafetyPin Technologies

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 35:31


In 1996, Jenny Thompson made one of the most important decisions of her life: To leave her Dilbertian job and answer an ad in the Baltimore Sun (That’s an actual ad in an actual print newspaper!) for a marketing manager. Soon after, she joined the team at Agora Inc. where she began her career with the company at The Oxford Club.   In her first year there, she tripled profits. On the heels of that success, the owners asked her to take over the fledging health business. After just 10 months in that role, she increased the bottom line 500%.   Over the next 2 decades, Jenny introduced over a dozen newsletters, launched 4 supplement lines, and acquired a skincare company. At its peak, her business marketed 18 newsletters, more than 70 dietary supplements, and 8 skincare products to more than 1.2 million customers and prospects around the world, averaging 18% growth annually during her tenure.   In 2016, with the business projected to hit $70 million, Jenny made the decision to let the next generation take over and go out on her own. After 6 months consulting in the same market, she decided she wanted something “newer.” So, knowing nothing about technology, Jenny focused all her energy on a new software startup. SafetyPIN created a virtual trust badge that’s designed to make the internet a safer place for all of us. With SafetyPIN holders currently in 39 states, Jenny is working to build awareness and make “Do you have a SafetyPIN?” part of every conversation in the sharing economy.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
The Best Sectors to Buy on a Market Pullback (Ep. 629)

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 58:51


Today I welcome a good friend and regular guest to the show, Marc Lichtenfeld. Marc is chief income strategist at financial newsletter publisher The Oxford Club. He’s also one of the smartest biotech analysts, covering the industry for over 15 years. In this interview, Marc talks about the latest change he’s seeing in investor sentiment. This includes tons of investors who are worried about the market crashing over the next six months. Marc breaks down the current short-term risk he sees in the market… and what sectors to buy if the market pulls back. He also discusses why investors with a long-term investment horizon shouldn’t be concerned with predicting major moves in the stock market. As always, Marc gives us a couple of his favorite ideas to consider right now. This includes two names with revolutionary technology that isn’t being talked about much in the media. Then in my educational segment, I break down a great strategy I use to make money in one of the most volatile sectors. It’s responsible for some of my biggest winners over the past decade. I explain what causes these incredible opportunities… And how you can use them to make life-changing gains in your own portfolio.

Informed Choice Radio Personal Finance Podcast
ICR326: Marc Lichtenfeld, You Don’t Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement

Informed Choice Radio Personal Finance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 20:20


My guest today has written an excellent new book called You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement: How to Maintain Your Lifestyle without Getting a Job or Cutting Corners. Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, which is based on his proprietary 10-11-12 System. He is also the Editor of Tactical Trader Alert, Lightning Trend Trader and Chairman's Circle Breakout Alert. In his new book. Marc shares little known secrets for putting the gold in your golden years. Apparently nearly 50% of Americans are forced to work in retirement to supplement their incomes. So getting this stuff right is so important - unless of course you want to drive an uber in retirement. Here's my conversation with Marc Lichtenfeld, author of You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement, in episode 326 of Informed Choice Radio.

Cashflow Ninja
289: Marc Lichtenfeld: You Don’t Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement

Cashflow Ninja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 30:02


My guest in this episode is Marc Lichtenfeld. Marc is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, which is based on his proprietary 10-11-12 System. He is also the Editor of Tactical Trader Alert, Lightning Trend Trader and Chairman's Circle Breakout Alert. After getting his start on the trading desk at Carlin Equities, he moved over to Avalon Research Group as a senior analyst. Over the years, Marc’s commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and U.S. News & World Report, among others. Prior to joining The Oxford Club, he was a senior columnist at Jim Cramer’s TheStreet. Today, he is a sought-after media guest who has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance. His book Get Rich With Dividends: A Proven System for Double-Digit Returns achieved best-seller status shortly after its release in 2012.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. With the Consumer Electronics Show underway, today I’ve reached out to Marc Lichtenfeld to get a preview of the annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. Marc is Chief Income Strategist at the Oxford Club and has covered the biotech field for over a decade. He is my no. 1 analyst when it comes to this industry. With over 400 biotech companies present at the conference, tune in as Marc reveals two companies he’s excited to meet with that have untapped potential... Marc also explains why 2018 is an “inflection point” for the entire sector. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Stansberry Investor Hour
Porter’s Bitcoin Warning and a Bet Against Warren Buffett

Stansberry Investor Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 90:14


Porter gives you his latest thoughts and a stern warning on Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency briefly passes $17,000. Buck welcomes Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform to help you understand exactly what’s happening with the current tax reform bill in the House and Senate, and what it could potentially mean for investors, businesses, and individuals. Porter and Buck talk about Saudi Arabia and the historical reality that it’s radical belief system, brutal governing tactics, and addiction to oil money will lead to a troubling civil war. Porter has an extended discussion with international finance expert and former hedge fund manager, Eric Fry. Eric is currently a macro strategist and resident expert on global investment trends at the Oxford Club, where he writes Fry’s Pinnacle Portfolio (www.AmericasTopTrader.com). In 2016, Eric took first place in Wall Street’s biggest investment competition beating 650 investors including legends Bill Ackman, Joel Greenblatt, and David Tepper. Porter gives listeners a short recommendation and asks Eric to reveal his own short idea which is a huge bet against Warren Buffett. Buck and Porter open the mailbag to answer a question from a listener in Russia on what will happen to the global economy when there's a panic to get out of paper fiat currencies.

Cashflow Ninja
146: Marc Lichtenfeld: How To Build Your Wealth With Dividends

Cashflow Ninja

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 41:05


My guest in this episode is Marc Lichtenfeld. Marc is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club. After getting his start on the trading desk at Carlin Equities, he moved over to Avalon Research Group as a senior analyst. Over the years, Marc’s commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and U.S. News & World Report, among others. Prior to joining The Oxford Club, he was a senior columnist at Jim Cramer’s TheStreet. Today, he is a sought-after media guest who has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance. His book Get Rich With Dividends: A Proven System for Double-Digit Returns achieved best-seller status shortly after its release in 2012. It has since been published in multiple languages. Marc is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, which is based on his proprietary 10-11-12 System. He is also the Editor of Oxford Systems Trader and Lightning Trend Trader. In addition, he is the only published financial analyst to ring announce world championship boxing and MMA on HBO, Showtime and ESPN.  Seriously. Interview Links: Oxford Club Wealthy Retirement Get Rich with Dividends: A Proven System for Earning Double-Digit Returns by Marc Lichtenfeld  If you have enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and family Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Itunes so more people can find us! so more people can find us! Please Support Us by Becoming A Patron on Patreon Open Your Goldmoney Account & Get A 5% Bonus Support Our Sponsors Joint Ops Properties, have designed a system to take any beginner to an experienced deal making investor in the least amount of time, offering opportunities from basic education, coaching, bridge investing to turn-key investments in the cash flowing market of St. Louis, MO. www.jointopsproperties.com Spartan Invest, helps investors create passive income and wealth through turnkey ownership in Birmingham Alabama. www.spartaninvest.com Norada Real Estate helps take the guesswork out of real estate investing.  By researching top real estate growth markets and structuring complete turnkey real estate investments, we help you succeed by minimizing risk and maximizing profitability. www.noradarealestate.com Valhalla Wealth Financial, reclaim the banking function within your own life with the premier strategies of the Wealthy. www.valhallawealth.com Audible, download any audio book for FREE when you try Audible for 30 days www.cashflowninjabook.com Thanks so much for joining me again. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for the Cashflow Ninja Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates, please follow me on twitter @mclaubscher and Instagram, @cashflowninjapodcast. Until next time! Live a life of passion and purpose on YOUR terms, M.C. Laubscher

WiSP Sports
Athlete Profile: Deta Hedman (GBR) Darts

WiSP Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 26:03


Chris Stafford talks to Jamaican born Deta Hedman who has been an international darts player for more than 40 years with over 100 rankings titles to her name making her a legend in the sport. Some of her most prestigious titles include the World Masters, Europe Cup, Las Vegas Desert Classic and Zuiderduin Masters. But it is the World Championship crown which has eluded her and remains top of her bucket list. With tournaments both at home in England and abroad every weekend, Deta stays as focused and motivated as ever, whether she is representing her Oxford Club or England. She tells us how her family moved to the UK when she was just a teenager and how, despite darts being a male dominated sport, she made her mark.  She says she has always enjoyed playing men but when she beats them they are reluctant to admit they were beaten by a woman, even though she is one of the best players in the world. For more conversations from the world of women's sports, including over 600 podcasts, visit www.wispsports.com, and follow us on social media @WiSP Sports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 485: Marc Lichtenfeld: How to play the biotech rebound

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 70:26


Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged! It's only January, but if you've followed me for the past few weeks, you've come to realize how important this month really is. I covered one key conference (CES2017) a couple weeks ago. And on today's episode, I have two more coming for you. It's a lot of information in only just a few weeks but bare with me... Each of these conferences come with game-changing announcements. To start, let’s go over what a difference a year makes... Donald Trump is now in office, and the bull market continues to get stronger. In fact, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit over 20,000 for the first time this week! This “Trump rally” has been strong for investors in every sector… except for one - Biotech. That’s why I invited Marc… Marc is Chief Income Strategist at the Oxford Club, Editor of the Oxford Income Letter and host of the Oxford Club Radio podcast. He just got back from the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. For those not familiar, the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference its like the Superbowl for healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceuticals. To start off the interview, Marc gives us his takeaways from the event. As Marc explains, the biotech sector has recently been facing a ton of headwinds. The sector currently faces a slew of new regulations as new administration takes the reigns. And in return, the biotech sector got a bit more complex. Although times are rough today, Marc breaks down his opportunistic outlook for the sector going forward. Investors must be patient as we are still in the "early innings" of biotech treatment Marc says. However, he adds that the demand for this sector will explode relatively soon. Together, we then break down the trends and stocks that are going to have the highest impact on the sector. These trends include big data and DNA sequencing. Also, before Marc signs off, he shares with us his favorite growth & income stock outside of the biotech sector. Then, for today's Educational Segment [39:31], I break down my visit to the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference - the largest junior mining conference in the world. The host and close friend, Marin Katusa, invited me to speak at the event. This is where it gets interesting… Out of the 5,000 people at this conference, not one person seemed to be bearish on the resource sector. What does that mean? ...It means I'm nervous. Let's not forget... Only 1 in 3,000 projects go from early stage development to actual production. To make matters worse, some of these stocks are already up 100%-300% from their lows yet people are still doubling their positions! But it's not all bad news. Although about 90% of these companies are terrible long-term investments, a few CEO's I met with were far from bluffing. Tune in as I introduce listeners to the few stocks that caught my attention. One is a stock that could potentially be the next Northern Dynasty!

Jason Hartman In the Hot Seat
Hot Seat 4 - The Oxford Club Podcast with Marc Lichtenfeld

Jason Hartman In the Hot Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 10:57


Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club and the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, where he runs the Instant Income Portfolio, Compound Income Portfolio and Retirement Catch-Up/High Yield Portfolio. Marc is also the editor of Dividend Multiplier, Oxford Systems Trader and Lightning Trend Trader. Key Takeaways: [1:45] How Jason looks at the real estate market (and it's not like the national media does) [3:51] Some markets where Jason might invest [6:30] What Inflation Induced Debt Destruction is Website: www.oxfordclubradio.com

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 441: How to Turn $10,000 into $260,000!

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016 72:14


My guest this week is longtime friend, Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist at the Oxford Club. Marc joins me in a talk about perpetual dividend raisers and the absolute fortune investors can make by compounding dividends over long periods. He also shares one of his secrets to buying some of the best high-yielding companies at dirt cheap prices. Marc then breaks down the biotech sector, an industry he's covered for years. He talks about one specific area that holds huge promise to discovering cures for cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Also, he shares with us his favorite small-cap biotech name to buy right now. Don’t miss out on this week’s educational segment covering an interesting trend that has sparked in the anti-aging, DNA-testing industry. These are technologies investors need to be aware of that are already having a tremendous effect on patients, significantly extending the lives of the unfortunate.

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Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 378: Mark Lichtenfeld on Biotech, Income Investments and a 2016 Forecast

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 38:17


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at the Oxford Club, editor of the Oxford Income Letter and host of Mark Lichtenfeld’s Oxford Club Radio podcast, shares his best ideas on the upcoming JP Morgan Healthcare Conference that he’ll be attending next week. Marc breaks down the biotech industry.  This is a sector of the market he's been covering for over a decade.  Marc talks about these early stage companies that have huge upside potential. As Mark say’s, “It’s important to keep your emotions in check and your positions sizes small when you’re investing in these startups.” Switching gears Mark gives us his forecast for 2016. You won’t want to miss this.   And finally Mark covers those stocks he looks at for generating safe income. He like the big healthcare companies, especially big pharmaceuticals and he gives us one of his best new recommendations that almost no one else is looking at.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep 338: Here's the Next Company That Will Cut Its Dividend

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 68:46


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at the Oxford Club and editor of the Oxford Income Letter, shares a simple formula investors can use to determine if a dividend is safe.  This is important since many companies - notably in the energy sector - are suspending their dividends.  He also recommends two of his favorite dividend paying stocks to buy right now.   Marc then explains why speculative stocks are suitable for almost any portfolio.  He shows investors - by using a four-rule system - how to find these potential 5-baggers without taking huge risks.     Finally, Marc breaks down the biotech industry.  This is a sector of the market he's been covering for almost a decade.  Marc suggests investors should be buying biotech stocks on the recent pullback. However, he explains why one particular area within the sector should be avoided at all costs. 

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One Road Podcast
Fight of the Century ft. Peter Pham vs. Marc Lichtenfeld

One Road Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015 21:40


It’s the fight of the century as Peter squares off with Marc Lichtenfeld of The Oxford Club in an attempt to settle the debate of the merits of technical analysis versus Peter’s own methodology laid out in “The Big Trade”. Peter gets the action underway by giving an overview of the topic of his book and the strategy outlined within the book. Marc puts Peter on the ropes with a flurry of questions relating to the underlying data in Peter’s methodology. Peter responds with a devastating combination of reification and multistability leaving the fight very much in the balance with just a few rounds remaining. Was this a TKO or is it a judges decision? Tune in to find out and email us info@phx-cap.com or #bigtrade to weight in your thoughts.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep 306 Why You Should Avoid These Dividend Paying Funds

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2015 64:03


Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at Oxford Club, talks about his special system to finding the best dividend paying stocks.  He shares his two favorite income generating ideas and talks about the major risks in owning several of the most popular dividend paying funds.   Marc also talks biotech stocks, why individual investors should ignore sell-side research, and who will win the Floyd Mayweather / Manny Pacquiao fight.  Marc is a professional ring announcer for boxing and knows most of the major players who will be attending "The Fight of the Century."

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One Road Podcast
The Investment University ft. Marc Lichtenfeld

One Road Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2015 27:57


Marc Lichtenfeld of The Oxford Club and Investment U joins the conversation. The discussion begins with a topic Marc is quite well versed in, boxing. They quickly shift to another hot topic, cybersecurity and the outlook for that industry. Marc shares his thoughts on a timeline for the potential recovery of crude oil prices. Peter and Marc discuss ways for investors to get in on the oil industry now. Marc subsequently shares his 10-11-12 System, as outlined in his book, “Get Rich with Dividends”. Peter shares a bit of his own trading strategy, and the two discuss the merits of various approaches. The conversation concludes with an overview of the biotech sector.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep 280 Interviews With Two Of My Favorite Analysts

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2015 76:50


Marc Lichtenfeld, biotech analyst and editor of several newsletters at the Oxford Club, talks about the JP Morgan Healthcare conference he attended in San Francisco.  He calls the conference the "Woodstock of Biotech" - since every important person in the biotech industry is usually in attendance.      Marc has attended this conference for the past 7 years.  He will give us the inside scoop on this year's biggest themes in the industry, the important studies you need to know about, and what names should be on your watch list.  He also shares his favorite biotech stocks to buy right now.     Kristin Bentz, executive director of PMG Group and expert retail analyst, gives us a post-holiday update on retailers Wal-Mart, Coach, Gap, JC Penney and Lululemon.  Kristin is a "boots on the ground" analyst who visits these stores and talks to executives in the industry on a monthly basis.     Kristin talks about which retail companies will benefit the most from lower oil prices. She also talks about the huge impact mobile phones are having on certain sales trends. Then, Kristin shares her favorite retailer stocks to buy heading into earnings season.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep 269 Why you need to avoid oil stocks

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2014 52:11


Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Analyst at the Oxford Club, shares his unique strategy for picking income stocks.  He also talks about the most important investment conference in the world which takes place in two weeks in San Fransisco.      Frank tells you why investors need to avoid oil stocks - despite the 30%-plus decline in most names. He also mentions several oil companies that could fall into bankruptcy. 

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 226 Alex Green: How To Analyze Growth Stocks

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2014 50:15


On this week's show, Alex Green, Chief Investment Strategist of the Oxford Club and editor of one of the best-performing newsletters in America, tells us why this bull market may be running out of steam. Alex explains why we should not be looking at the economy as in indicator for which direction the market is headed.He also teaches us how to analyze growth stocks like NetFlix and 3D Systems.Then, Frank breaks down the latest headlines including China's terrible manufacturing report which brought down most commodity stocks... Plus, don't miss out on his educational segment... how to relax and be patient when owning stocks.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 183 The Biggest Risk Facing Investors Today

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2013 54:19


Alex Green, chief investment strategist of Investment U and investment director of The Oxford Club, says these two risks could stop this furious stock rally in its tracks.  Alex tells investors how to protect themselves from these risks - and shares his top three ideas to buy right now.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

 Marc Lichtenfeld, associate investment director at the Oxford Club, explains why every investor should own dividend paying securities.

Holistic Survival Show - Pandemic Planning
HS 120 - The Gone Fishin' Portfolio with Alexander Green

Holistic Survival Show - Pandemic Planning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2013 25:26


Jason Hartman interviews Alexander Green, author of the book, The Gone Fishin' Portfolio, among others, regarding Alexander's philosophy, which is that you can successfully manage your own money and investments and only rebalance it once a year. He stresses that the importance is following the right principles, not the right predictions. There are six things that will determine the future value of your investment portfolio: The amount of money that you save The length of time that you let it compound Asset allocation Individual securities Expenses you pay Taxes you absorb Alexander encourages handling finances and investments in a sensible, straightforward, principled way. He talks about the psychology behind speculating often manifesting as overconfidence or, in some cases, an addiction. Listen at:  www.JasonHartman.com. Alexander Green is the Chief Investment Strategist of Investment U and the Investment Director of The Oxford Club. A Wall Street veteran, he has over 25 years' experience as a research analyst, investment advisor, portfolio manager and financial writer. Under his direction, The Oxford Club's portfolios have beaten the Wilshire 5000 Index by a margin of more than 3-to-1. The Oxford Club Communiqué, whose portfolio he directs, is ranked among the top investment letters in the nation by the independent Hulbert Financial Digest. Mr. Green has been featured on “Oprah & Friends,” Fox News, “The O'Reilly Factor,” CNBC, MSNBC and C-SPAN and has been profiled by The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Forbes among many others. He currently writes and directs the twice-weekly Oxford Portfolio Update and three short-term trading services: The Momentum Alert, The Insider Alert and The Pacific Advantage Alert. Mr. Green has also written three national best-sellers, including The Gone Fishin' Portfolio, The Secret of Shelter Island and Beyond Wealth: The Road Map to a Rich Life.

The Money Answers Show
A Strategy That Works No Matter Who's in Washington

The Money Answers Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2012 56:19


Our guest, Marc Lichtenfeld, is the Associate Investment Director of the Oxford Club and editor of the Ultimate Income Letter, where he runs the Perpetual Income Portfolio. He is the founder and editor of the Oxford Systems Trader. Prior to joining the Oxford Club, he was a sell-side analyst for the contrarian Avalon Research Group and a senior columnist for TheStreet.com. Marc is the author of Get Rich with Dividends, A Proven System for Earning Double Digit Returns. Marc believes that an investor, you should constantly be striving to learn as much as you can about market history, how markets work, different types of analysis, etc. In his book, Get Rich with Dividends, he introduces investors to his10-11-12 System. It's a system designed to generate 12% annual returns over a ten year period. With those kinds of returns you triple your money in ten years and make nearly 1,000% over twenty.

The Money Answers Show
A Strategy That Works No Matter Who's in Washington

The Money Answers Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2012 56:19


Our guest, Marc Lichtenfeld, is the Associate Investment Director of the Oxford Club and editor of the Ultimate Income Letter, where he runs the Perpetual Income Portfolio. He is the founder and editor of the Oxford Systems Trader. Prior to joining the Oxford Club, he was a sell-side analyst for the contrarian Avalon Research Group and a senior columnist for TheStreet.com. Marc is the author of Get Rich with Dividends, A Proven System for Earning Double Digit Returns. Marc believes that an investor, you should constantly be striving to learn as much as you can about market history, how markets work, different types of analysis, etc. In his book, Get Rich with Dividends, he introduces investors to his10-11-12 System. It's a system designed to generate 12% annual returns over a ten year period. With those kinds of returns you triple your money in ten years and make nearly 1,000% over twenty.

The Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action
Bonds, Dividends and Wealth Management - How Other Investments Relate to Real Estate

The Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2012 52:35


Special guests include bond market expert Steven McDonald and dividend investing guru and author Mark Lichtenfield from The Oxford Club; and David Conover, President of Wealth Management at Everbank.  Yes, bonds. stocks and banking on a real estate show.  But for good reason!  We’ve been talking forever about the connection between the bond market and the mortgage market - and the powerful influence the bond market has on interest rates and overall availability of capital.  And not just for real estate investors, but job creators (it's better when tenants have jobs) and consumers (businesses do better when people buy stuff).  So even though he’s not a real estate guy, we really bonded with Steve (sorry, we couldn't help ourselves). Mark talks about the important of investing for income.  Of course, he means stocks that pay dividends, but we like the idea.  Buy an equity that cash flows.  Great concept!  That way if inflation goes up, so does your asset value, and if not, well then you just cash flow, flow, flow your boat merrily down the stream. What about David?  Well, banks are basically warehouses where real estate investors store their extra dollars, including the float on their cash flow.  And it’s a big concern when the Fed is diluting the value of those dollars, so what’s an investor to do?  After all, you can’t deploy all your cash all the time, or you might wake up one day with a major liquidity problem.  David tells us how you can dump dollars, still be liquid and have FDIC insurance. More, we learn how a banking executive looks at the current market and what he thinks the future holds. So listen in on the conversation as we talk bonds, dividends and wealth management with Steve McDonald and David Conover. The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.comLearn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 139 - Why Stocks Could Hit Record Highs This Year

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2012 61:48


Frank Curzio says forget the negatives... Stocks are at their cheapest level in 25 years. Marc Lichtenfeld, associate investment director at Oxford Club, talks about his new book Get Rich with Dividends.

Welcome to the Interzone
Episode 12 - The Oxford Club

Welcome to the Interzone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2012 99:53


1 Intro 2 Tape Findings - "The Oxford Club" 17:20 3 Chisel - "Priviliged & Impotent" 02:54 4 Jumbling Towers - "Apartments" 03:32 5 The xx - "Islands" 02:39 6 Scott Allen - "We Eat Like Cannibals" 03:27 7 Cath Carroll - "My Cold Heart" 02:59 8 James Deane - "Dreamed You Were Home" 04:13 9 Dials - "All The Same" 03:52 10 "sexy_sisters" 00:10 11 Greg Dulli - "Early Today (and Later That Night)" 03:33 12 Pulp - "It's A Dirty World (Recording Session Outtake)" 05:12 13 Television Personalities - "Three wishes" 05:23 14 Charlie And Todd - "A Conversation Between Two Red Ants" 00:36 15 The Creation - "Life Is Just Beginning (Alternate Take)" 03:19 16 Crazy Elephant - "Higher and Higher" 03:36 17 The Small Faces - "Grow Your Own" 02:18 18 Pat & Lolly Vegas - "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Pat and... 02:24 19 Tape Findings - "1986 kids doing the news" 03:05 20 Psycho VII - "Just Another Fun Love Song" 05:09 21 Crooked Fingers - "White Trash Hereos" 04:57 22 Beach Boys - "In My Room" 02:12 23 Sweet Thunder Found Sound - "Tod & Jeff Fight/Danger Zone" 03:28 24 China Drum - "Biscuit Barrel F.M.R." 03:48 25 The Afghan Whigs - "Brother Woodrow / Closing Prayer" 05:38 26 Found Sound - "jill becky katie all out of love" 04:09

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 133 - Newsletter Legend Going "All In" on Stocks

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2012 56:22


Alex Green, Investment Director for The Oxford Club, has one of the best track records in the financial newsletter business. He explains why investors should be buying stocks aggressively right now.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Alex Green, Investment Director of Oxford Club, says ignore the negative headlines… As long as earnings are strong, stocks will do well.  He also shares some of his favorite picks.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 78 - Searching for Catalysts After Earnings Season

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2011 54:05


Extreme Value and 12% Letter editor Dan Ferris says cash is not a bad strategy right now.  Alex Green, Investment Director at the Oxford Club, talks about his new book Beyond Wealth.  Alex has one of the best track records in the newsletter industry.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 70 - Uranium Update with Matt Badiali and Investment Secrets from Alex Green

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2011 52:25


 S&A Resource Report Editor Matt Badiali talks about the implications of uranium following the disaster in Japan. Alex Green, Investment Director at The Oxford Club, shares his favorite investment secrets with us.  

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep. 56 - Why Stocks Will Move Higher in 2011

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2010 59:44


Alex Green, Chief Investment Strategist at Oxford Club, talks about the Euro/Dollar relationship and why stocks will move higher in 2011. Braden Copeland, co-manager of the Stansberry Investment Advisory, tells us his favorite picks for next year. 

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Ep 40. Talking Stocks with Two Investment Legends

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2010 60:50


Alex Green, Investment Director at Oxford Club, talks about his "Gone Fishin" strategy, which has outperformed the markets for 10 straight years. John Doody, Editor of the Gold Stock Analyst newsletter, highlights the top mistakes investors make when buying gold.

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
Episode 6 - Marc Lichtenfeld and Andrew Horowitz give their favorite stock picks for 2010

Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2009 66:25


Frank discusses biotech and healthcare with analyst Marc Lichtenfeld from the Oxford Club. Also, Andrew Horowitz from The Disciplined Investor breaks down the economy and what stocks have the most upside potential in the first few months of 2010.

The Green Peak
Investing In Cannabis with Matthew Carr

The Green Peak

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 34:38


Investing In Cannabis with Matthew Carr, the Chief Trends Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Editor of Strategic Trends Investor, The VIPER Alert, Dynamic Fortunes, Trailblazer Pro, and Profit Trends. His unique take on investing has led to countless outsized gains, including the largest returns in Club history. With almost two decades of financial experience under his belt, Matthew's expertise ranges from classic industries such as oil and mining to cutting-edge markets like small-cap tech, cannabis, 3D printing, and cloud computing. If it's moving the markets, you can bet Matthew is there. The Oxford Club's beginnings date back to a group called “The Merchants & Brokers Exchange.” This was an international businessman's club founded in the early 1970s by Gary Scott, an American who sold insurance and mutual funds in Hong Kong. It was the time of the Cultural Revolution in China, and Western business people living in Hong Kong enjoyed getting together to exchange information about what was going on. Scott institutionalized this group and later expanded it to London.