Podcasts about Swiss franc

Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and Editor of the Marc to Market website, joins us to unpack another turbulent week in the markets, key moves in the currencies, global trade tensions between the US and China, and gold continuing to break out to new all-time highs as the global safe haven.   US equities started off the week plunging further with volatility is surging, and traditional safe havens like the US dollar and bonds were being sold down as capital flees US assets.  We discuss the margin calls of the last two weeks being a factor as to why gold was initially sold last week as a source of funds, and how many net-long speculators may have gotten wrong-footed and needed to sell both equities and bonds.   In a related currency trade, as many positions got unwound, and converted back into the currencies borrowed as carry trades -- the Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc, that money coming into them gave them appearance of being safe haven currencies.  Marc outlines that it really was more a market narrative being applied to those trades being unwound.    He goes on further to address other market narratives like those blaming China for crashing the bond markets and selling treasuries in retaliation to the trade tariffs, but without any factual evidence of this being the case. Marc responded that, “Maybe it is true, but where is the evidence?”  He points out that if China was selling down their US treasuries in a big way, that it would be self-defeating, because they are going to get lower yields everywhere else. Instead, China has been focusing more on retaliating with reciprocal tariffs and export restrictions on key commodities like rare earths, antimony, and tungsten.   We then transitioned over to gold's move to all-time highs in all global fiat currencies, and if it was getting too overbought.  Marc's take was that if we were in normal times, then sure it is getting overbought, and is well above the Bollinger bands; however, these are not normal times and there is so much uncertainty that it is keeping investors positioned in the precious metals.   Wrapping up we pondered if economic data reports even matter in a meaningful way in this type of environment.  Marc outlines that most of the economic data we've received is “too old” and lagging the real time effects of these rapidly changing conditions.  He points to the consumer confidence surveys, inflation expectations, and jobs numbers as not truly capturing how the markets are reacting in the present moment.   Click here to visit Marc's site – Marc To Market. 

Today we answer questions from our private member community. Join us at https://www.crisisinvesting.com   The conversation covers current economic issues including Kamala Harris's plan to tackle price gouging, investment strategies in the face of potential economic crises, and the viability of uranium and lithium stocks. Doug shares his personal experiences, investment advice, and thoughts on topics ranging from cryostasis to real estate. 00:00 Introduction and Today's Historical Events 07:22 Kamala's Plan to Tackle Price Gouging 10:26 Michael Jan's Advice for Tough Times 20:57 The Nord Stream Attack Scenario 24:16 Investment Strategies in Uncertain Times 26:51 Investment Preferences: Resource Stocks and Cattle 27:19 Critique of the Rules-Based Order 28:57 Asset Allocation Strategies for Crisis 31:22 Swiss Franc as a Hedge Against Volatility 33:25 Lithium: A Volatile Investment 36:28 Challenges of Owning Rental Property 38:59 Cryostasis and Philosophical Questions 41:56 Reflections on Speculative Investments 45:47 Finding Joy in Simple Pleasures

In today's episode, Charu Chanana is back in the studio talking macro and forex with Søren Otto. ECB will cut rates on Thursday, and is the big story this week. But it may not be the only rate cut this week, as the Bank of Canada may do the same. We will also get a fair bit of US data and the Swiss Franc is in focus. This - and more - is what Charu and Søren will talk about. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and SaxoStrats Market Strategy Team here. Click here to open an account with Saxo.

Welcome back to another clip of Market Mondays! In this video, our hosts Ian Dunlap, Rashad Bilal, and Troy Millings dive deep into the essentials of futures trading and share exclusive insights on Bitcoin's performance and its future projections. Whether you're a seasoned trader or a newbie in the investing world, this episode packs a wealth of knowledge to enhance your trading strategies and understanding of cryptocurrency movements.*Timestamps:*0:00 - Introduction0:02 - Futures Tip of the Week with Ian Dunlap1:45 - Discussing Bitcoin Halving and Long-Term Investment Strategies3:15 - Book Recommendations for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Investors*Highlights:*- **Futures Trading**: Ian Dunlap discusses why traders should consider markets like the S&P 400 and less crowded trades such as the British Pound or the Swiss Franc. He emphasizes the importance of trading in markets that aren't saturated but still offer enough liquidity for easy wins. Learn why timing and choosing the right market can mean the difference between profit and loss. - **Bitcoin Halving and Returns**: The team discusses the impact of Bitcoin halving events on its price and long-term investment returns. With historical data suggesting significant returns post-halving, Ian advises holding Bitcoin through multiple cycles for substantial gains.- **Investment Strategy Simplicity**: Ian highlights the importance of a simple investment strategy, stressing on holding investments over time rather than looking for short-term excitement.- **Book Recommendation**: Ian recommends "Blue Ocean Strategy" for anyone interested in building a business or investing in companies that carve out unique market spaces. A must-read to understand how to succeed by going against the tide and finding less competitive but lucrative niches.*For Viewers:*- Are you trading futures or holding any cryptocurrencies? What strategies have worked best for you?- What are your thoughts on long-term investment in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?- Have you read "Blue Ocean Strategy"? How has it influenced your business or investment decisions?Drop your questions and insights in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with more content from Market Mondays.*#MarketMondays #FuturesTrading #BitcoinInvestment #FinancialLiteracy #InvestmentTips #BlueOceanStrategy #Cryptocurrency #LongTermInvesting #Entrepreneurship*Immerse yourself in learning with Market Mondays, where we break down complex market trends into actionable insights. Share this video with fellow traders and investors to spread knowledge and improve investment strategies across the board!---Thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next one!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

McAlvany Weekly Commentary Gold Soars In Yen, Euro, Swiss Franc, You Name It Turkey: Inflation 67%… Raises Interest Rates To 50% How “Celebrity Endorsed” Gold Companies Are Paying For The Endorsement The post Powell On Inflation: “Dismissive” appeared first on McAlvany Weekly Commentary.

Daniel discusses the path forward for the Swiss Franc, following the Swiss National Bank's surprise rate cut last week, and how the SNB may act with an eye on the ECB and the Fed.Speaker:- Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In this episode, we examine the recent central bank actions and review the asset market moves. In particular, we discuss our latest views on two popular funding currencies - the Japanese Yen and the Swiss Franc, how to think about the Japanese equity market if the Yen does appreciate, and why we should stick to quality stocks in the US.This episode is presented by Richard Tang, China Strategist and Head of Research Hong Kong at Bank Julius Baer.

In this week's recap, Marcello informs us that the Tesla stock was downgraded due to converns volume by Wells Fargo; In a controversial moment at the unveiling of a ‘male' humanoid robot in Saudi Arabia, dubbed Inapp, the machine apparently touched a female reporter inappropriately; Bitcoin's meteoric rise continues as it surpasses gold in investor portfolio allocation, according to JPMorgan. Additionally, Bitcoin now ranks as the 8th largest asset in the world, overtaking silver, and has also surpassed the Swiss Franc to [...] The post March 17: Tesla downgraded, Robot Touches women inappropriately, Bitcoin surpasses gold/silver (Recap ep269) appeared first on Investing & Day Trading Education: Day Trading Academy.

European equities mixed with underperformance in the FTSE100 hampered by Basic Resources and Energy; Stateside, futures trade on the backfootDollar is firmer with clear underperformance in the Swiss Franc post-CPI; Yen trades marginally firmer attributed to narrowing yield differentialsCore fixed benchmarks are around unchanged; Bunds were briefly lifted in the wake of weaker German Trade dataWTI and Brent lose further ground in a continuation of last week's actionSpot Gold surged at the open to record levels, surpassing USD 2,100/oz before waning back to levels under USD 2,075/oz; whilst base metals are mainly in the redLooking ahead, US Durable Goods, Factory Orders, Australian Services & Composite PMI, Japanese CPI, Speeches from ECB's Lagarde & Elderson.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Jens Nordvig, founder of Exante Data and Marketreader Inc., returns to Forward Guidance to provide a quantitative update on currency and bond markets. Jens makes the case that interest rates all across the yield curve are likely headed lower as the Federal Reserve's last hike is in the rearview mirror, and he argues that the U.S. dollar could depreciate against “risk-off” currencies such as the Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, and even gold. Filmed on November 22, 2023. -- Digital Asset Summit 2024. Use Code: MARGIN20 for a 20% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london Digital Asset Summit 2024 Black (Rock) Friday Sale. Use Code: BLACKROCKMARGIN for a 20% discount on a 4-pack of DAS tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london -- Follow Jens Nordvig on Twitter https://twitter.com/jnordvig Follow Exante Data on Twitter https://twitter.com/ExanteData Follow Marketreader on Twitter https://twitter.com/MarketReaderInc Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96 Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:16) It's Been A Busy Year (02:36) Interest Rate Sensitivity Of U.S. Economy (13:13) Will There Be A Recession In 2024? (15:51) Jens' Bull Case For Rates (22:34) Fed Will Be "Much More Relaxed" If Services Inflation Continues To Moderate (27:56) Potential For "Big Cuts" (30:22) An Extraordinary Summer In FX (33:48) Jens' Bear Case For Dollar Against Gold and Risk-Off Currencies Such As Swiss Franc -- Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin or Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

Jens Nordvig, founder of Exante Data and Marketreader Inc., returns to Forward Guidance to provide a quantitative update on currency and bond markets. Jens makes the case that interest rates all across the yield curve are likely headed lower as the Federal Reserve's last hike is in the rearview mirror, and he argues that the U.S. dollar could depreciate against “risk-off” currencies such as the Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, and even gold. Filmed on November 22, 2023. MetaMask Portfolio is your one-stop shop for all things web3. Instead of connecting to multiple exchanges, dapps, and tools, you just need to connect to one simple dapp to track and manage all your assets across different networks and accounts. MetaMask Portfolio provides a secure and convenient way to perform common tasks such as Buy, Sell, Swap, Bridge, and Stake. Try MetaMask Portfolio: https://metamask.io/portfolio/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campai[…]_Podcast_ForwardGuidance&utm_content=pDapp_podcast_FG_shownotes __ Use code FG20 to get 20% off Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit in March: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london Until November 27th, a 20% discount can be obtained on 4-pack passes to DAS as well. Use code “BLACKROCK” at checkout. __ Follow Jens Nordvig on Twitter https://twitter.com/jnordvig Follow Exante Data on Twitter https://twitter.com/ExanteData Follow Marketreader on Twitter https://twitter.com/MarketReaderInc Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96 Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ __ Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets. (00:00) Introduction (00:25) It's Been A Busy Year (02:29) Interest Rate Sensitivity Of U.S. Economy (13:06) Will There Be A Recession In 2024? (15:44) Jens' Bull Case For Rates (22:27) Fed Will Be "Much More Relaxed" If Services Inflation Continues To Moderate (28:41) Potential For "Big Cuts" (31:07) An Extraordinary Summer In FX (34:34) Jens' Bear Case For Dollar Against Gold and Risk-Off Currencies Such As Swiss Franc

Jason Shapiro, veteran trader and founder of Crowded Market Report, returns to Forward Guidance to discuss his philosophy for trading markets. Shapiro explains that while the only position he currently has on is being long the Swiss Franc, he still thinks stocks will likely outperform bonds based on positioning and sentiment. Filmed on November 16, 2023. __ Today's interview is brought to you by Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol, an environmental solution for bitcoin. Interested parties can find out more at https://bit.ly/46gFlgr Follow Jason Shapiro on Twitter https://twitter.com/Crowded_Mkt_Rpt Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96 Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ __ Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (10:51) Stock/Bond Correlation (14:39) Hindsight Is 20/20, Show Me The P&L (16:30) Gold & Oil (21:55) Narratives Are Cheap (26:36) Investing Vs. Trading (32:37) Banks & Commercial Real Estate (CRE) (40:46) Correlations & Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) (49:12) Jason's Long Position in The Swiss Franc (55:26) The Role Of Stop Losses (01:03:42) When To Get Out __ Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

APAC stocks traded with losses across the board following the downside seen on Wall Street on Friday; Foxconn shares fell amid a Chinese probe.Oil futures, spot gold, and the Swiss Franc unwound some geopolitical risk premium overnight amid no major escalation in the Middle East over the weekend.An Israeli official said there will be 'no ceasefire' in Gaza, according to CNN. The US is pressing Israel to delay the Gaza invasion to win hostage releases.Israeli PM Netanyahu said if Hezbollah goes to war with Israel, it would bring unimaginable devastation upon it and Lebanon.European equity futures are uneventful with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.1% after cash markets closed -1.6% on Friday.BoJ officials are reportedly mulling tweaking the settings of YCC "because domestic long-term interest rates are also rising as US interest rates rise", according to Nikkei sources.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ Consumer Confidence Flash and Australian Flash PMIs. Earnings from Philips, UniCredit, SandvikRead the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Tom welcomes Sam Lawrie from Adams Bullion to the show. Sam discusses his background in the finance industry and the potential risks associated with leveraged trades. He describes leverage as like a Ferrari, it can be a lot of fun but you can also wrap it around a tree. He examines the consequences after the Swiss central bank broke the peg between the Swiss Franc and Euro, despite traders applying risk management techniques. He reflects on the United States still acting as the centerpiece of the world's financial market, and the possible risks of a major sell-off in treasuries, resulting in a potential global financial crisis. He acknowledges that rules in the financial market can be changed at a moment's notice, another risk investors should be cautious of. The long-term Keynesian policies by central banks have resulted in rising inflation which may ultimately lead to a lack of confidence in a country's currency. Commodity-producing countries may be in a better position when compared to consuming countries, however, both Australia and Canada have seen issues in their asset bubbles and in particular there housing markets. He believes silver is lagging due to dollar strength and has the potential to outperform at some point. Sam believes the Australian dollar is likely to remain weak, aiding in the value of gold in the currency. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:44 - Sam's Background6:18 - Black Swan Events10:52 - Broker Failure Risk13:12 - Forex Carry Trades19:08 - Japan's Approach22:00 - Treasury Markets24:10 - Banks & Failures29:04 - Rates & Rebalancing31:39 - End of the Road35:55 - Inflation Outlook39:22 - Gold Vs. Silver42:53 - Metals Undervalued45:27 - Incentives & Thieves48:08 - Bullion & Activisim49:49 - Wrap Up Guest Links:Website: https://adamsbullion.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/adamseconomicsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepubliccrusader Sam has worked in the financial services industry for 5 years across CFD broking, algorithmic trading, equities analysis services and bullion dealing. He is an avid precious metals investor and advocate, having started his precious metals journey in 2018. Sam has worked with thousands of clients over the years, teaching them about finance, economics, and precious metals, helping them to protect themselves financially. His experience in the bullion industry began in 2020, working at a major bullion dealer in Melbourne. Sam has had a fascination with economics stretching back to when he was in high school, winning the school economics award during his final year. A memorable moment from this was when he asked his teacher why central banks set interest rates, rather than the free market. Sam pursued this interest further at Melbourne University, studying a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Finance and Economics. Sam's passion for the precious metals and everything that they represent has pushed him to work with John Adams to create Adams Bullion, combining Sam's knowledge of the inner workings of the bullion industry with John's superb economic analysis and political achievements to date, creating Australia's most politically active bullion dealer.

Singapore shares slipped at the open today, after the Ministry of Trade and Industry narrowed its official full-year growth forecast for 2023, citing a weak external demand outlook for the rest of the year. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.2 per cent to 3,316 points after 34.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Genting Singapore, after the integrated resorts operator posted a net profit of S$276.7 million for the six months ended June. That's more than three times the S$84.4 million in earnings in the same period a year ago. Meanwhile, economic developments out of Singapore and the US remain in focus for the day. On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you've already done everything there is to do in trend. Managed billion of dollars: check. One of first to run a trend following mutual fund: check. Trend following on individual equities: check. You push the envelope again, and convince the folks that create ETFs that you actually can pack your fully diversified equities plus futures portfolio into an ETF wrapper.  On this episode of The Derivative, we sit down with the legendary Jerry Parker, a former Turtle Trader who's newest effort is an ETF product called ‘Trend Following Plus Nothing'.   Jerry and Jeff explore a wide range of topics, including whether multi-billion CTAs sold their (trend) souls to get there, just why nobody really tries to trend follow on individual equity names. Seeing a green light when they tell you it can't be done. Jerry also opens up about finding the perfect balance of personal risk and mental fortitude to achieve success in trend following while sharing some personal anecdotes, including his love for pet birds.  Discover the power of trading components instead of an index of components, the impact of Fed limits on trend, and the intricacies of volatility targeting (hint: Jerry doesn't believe in it). We'll also delve into the art of portfolio construction, the virtue of trend following impatience, the true essence of trend following as an inflationary hedge, and so much more — SEND IT. Chapters: 00:00-02:00=Intro 02:01-04:50= No birds allowed on Long Island, NY 04:51-16:38= The journey creating the new ETF needed diversification 16:39-30:02= Replication – what's your limit? Hard=Simple/Simple=Hard 30:03-41:45= Market Makers, Outlier Moves, and what's deserving of your portfolio 41:46-48:50=Embracing the Trend Following philosophy 48:51-01:00:02= The narrow road taken 01:00:03-01:03:29= Trend following+nothing From the episode: The Swiss(Franc) isn't all that neutral – blog post Trend Following Turtle Tails (and Tales) with Jerry Parker - podcast Check out our Trend Following whitepaper! Follow along with Jerry on Twitter @rjparkerjr09 and visit ChesapeakeCapital.com for more information! Don't forget to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Derivative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rcmAlts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our host Jeff at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttainCap2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign-up for our blog digest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer

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The S&P 500 index in the US entered bull market territory yesterday, up 20% since its October 2022 low, on optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold for the time being. In contrast, a rate hike in Switzerland on 22nd June appears to be a done deal, setting the Swiss franc up for a rally, especially against the US dollar, as Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva, explains. 00:14 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:33 Markets wrap-up by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing)04:49 FX update by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)08:53 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

On this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down to talk about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the initiative being presented to the Swiss government to ensure that cash stays a part of the Swiss economy forever. In addition, the team will briefly discuss the current debt limit standoff taking place in the U.S. government. We hope you enjoy it! Appearances:  Jess Roberson, Executive Assistant  Urs Vrijhof-Droese, Managing Partner Jamie Vrijhof-Droese, Managing Partner Learn More and Connect: WHVP: www.whvp.ch Contact WHVP: https://whvp.ch/contact-connect/connect Disclaimer: All posts and publications are for your information only and are not intended as an offer, promotion, or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument or perform any other financial transactions.

Audrey Childe-Freeman, Chief G10 FX Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the FX and dollar implications of a debt ceiling default, and also discusses her note on the strength of the Swiss Franc. Duane Wright, Senior Government Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, also discusses the debt ceiling. Diana Rosero-Pena, Equity Research Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, and Brendan Case, Bloomberg News retail reporter, join to discuss the slew of recent retail news and Petco earnings today. Linda Anegawa, Chief of Medicine at Noom, joins the program to discuss the company's new health developments. Sam Fazeli, Senior Pharma Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the discussion to offer some questions and analysis. Morgan Paxhia, co-founder of Poseidon Investment Management, joins the program in studio to talk about investing and the cannabis market. Geetha Ranganathan, Analyst of US Media with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the program to discuss Netflix password sharing and outlook for the company's financials. Cam Harvey, Finance Professor at Duke University at co-author of DeFi & the Future of Finance,” joins the show to discuss the yield curve and the outlook for a hard landing and a recession. Hosted by Kriti Gupta and Simone Foxman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get to the Treasury's X-date and no compromise has been made on raising the US debt limit, or in other words the anarchists get their way. The most direct impact would be felt in the bond market as investors would be in a bit of a panic, rushing to move money out of fixed income. In this type of environment, cash and liquidity will be at a premium and risk will be sold across the board to cover losses on bonds and other credit instruments. Falling bond prices will push up market interest rates, which will in turn put downward pressure on stocks. An unlikely scenario worth considering is the historically inverse relationship between stocks and bonds that underpin the 60/40 portfolio model holding through the market disruption, whereby a sharp sell-off in the fixed income space results in a rally in stocks as a function of portfolios being pre-priced and re-balanced. More likely, the run-up in both stock and bond yields from falling prices could also mean precious metals become less attractive as they do not have a carry yield, and investors do not get paid to wait. There's also a reduction in demand from an inflation hedging standpoint as rising rates signal less credit creation, which means less upward pressure on inflation from consumption and investment spending.The implications for commodity markets would be similar to those of other risky asset classes. If US demand for fuel is seen as waning, the price of oil will have justification to accelerate its slide lower, which probably incites more production cuts from OPEC+. The asset class whose forecast is the most opaque is crypto, as the market reaction in the space will largely depend on how volatile the moves are among the other risky assets. For example, if the broader market sell-off is orderly the crypto space could indeed act as a safe-haven for alternative liquidity. If, however, the market sell-off is violent and abrupt, the crypto space will experience the proverbial baby being thrown out with the bath water, as investors flock to liquidity in the form of fiat currency. Most likely candidates will be the Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, and the US Dollar which all typically hold the haven status in times of great market uncertainty.The run-up to the ‘X-date' will be filled with market volatility with a bias to the downside. With the level of uncertainty surrounding the risk of the US government not making debt payments, investors will rightfully shift holdings away from market risk and toward liquidity. As the adage goes, “America always does the right thing, after doing everything else.” If history informs expectations, then the failure to pass the TARP legislation on the first vote comes to mind. Political lines were drawn, and the interest of the American public became an afterthought. It wasn't until financial markets responded with a massive sell-off that Congress saw the light and voted to authorize the bailouts. With this as prologue, it's easy to see why investors are shifting to overweight cash. The expectation is that an adverse market reaction to Congress making wrong decision at first, would present opportunities to acquire premium assets at discount prices, shortly before the right decision is subsequently made and assets again reprice to reflect the new reality.

In this episode, you will learn 77 reasons, advantages, examples, and facts for Swiss bank account opening. Our law firm helps choose the best Swiss bank account for foreign clients. People fear the effects of money printing, helicopter money, inflation, and political instability. Smart investors have a plan B. Since Covid-19, Swiss banks collected a ton of new money. Especially the USA and Asia are opting for Switzerland for offshore banking business. The world has become more insecure. Not only diversification with investments, but the geographical diversification of investments in the safest banks is more important than ever. Take your money out of your country before your country will take your money out of you! If you want to secure and grow your wealth write us an email at contact@swiss-banking-lawyers.com or give us a call for a free consultation at +41 44 212 44 04 Podcast episode content: 00:00 The world is becoming more insecure 01:30 Why has Switzerland been attracting so much new money since the Covid-19 crisis? 02:17 Most countries are sinking deeper and deeper into insolvency 03:12 How to circumvent Lebanese capital export restrictions? 04:14 The last will be bitten by the dogs 04:27 Capital export restrictions are coming overnight – no announcement! 05:10 Having a Swiss bank account is not illegal - hiding money is! 05:16 How to circumvent OECD reporting obligations? 07:00 How to tell if a bank is safe? 08:32 Smart investors have a plan B 10:12 The best asset managers in the world are located in Switzerland 11:04 Why is the Swiss Franc so strong? 12:30 Swiss asset managers achieve better results than banks 13:35 Why will you make more money with your Swiss bank account? 14:25 Since Covid-19, US investors are buying a second passport 15:00 Here is the typical performance of a Swiss best-in-class asset manager 18:02 A Swiss bank account guarantees a much better medical treatment 20:50 Asset protection must take place before bad things take place 20:58 Geographical diversification of assets is more important than diversification of investments 22:22 How to avoid the risk of financial kidnapping? 23:20 How secure are banks in Georgia? Learn more at https://swiss-banking-lawyers.com This is a podcast by Caputo & Partners AG, Zurich, Switzerland.

A Swiss Asset Manager with over 30 years of experience gives investment tips on how to invest in physical Gold. We are starting an interview series with various Swiss asset managers. Get a deeper insight into the world of private Swiss wealth management. These recordings were made before the Corona crisis. The information in these videos is all the more relevant due to the crisis. ⬇️How to invest in physical gold⬇️ 00:00 Introduction to the topics to be discussed in the interview 00:34 Presentation of Olivier Chédel, Swiss Asset Manager and Expert for Gold Investments 00:59 What are the best ways to invest in Gold? How looks the advice to your existing clients? 01:44 Why is Gold considered as an asset class and a currency? 02:05 How much is the quantity of Gold on our planet? 02:39 What are the most common sizes of Gold? 03:00 What are the best coins for investors vs collectors? 03:45 What is easier to sell? Gold bars vs Gold coins? 04:00 Where is the best place for the storage of Gold and the best place to buy Gold? 04:55 Can you take out physical gold from the bank at any time if the bank has a problem? 05:25 How can you make sure that a Gold ETF is backed by physical Gold? 06:41 What is your opinion on so-called metal-accounts? Are they safe? 10:41 What is your opinion on Gold mining companies? 11:33 What are the best mining stocks to invest in? How to select mining companies? 12:30 How to avoid high-risk mining stocks? 13:24 Can you give us an outlook for Gold? 13:52 Why do you preview a much higher Gold price? 14:20 What is the best hedge against the crisis? Gold and the Swiss Franc? 14:47 How is the percentage of Gold in the portfolio of your clients? 16:41 Can you name some good mining companies? _______________

Bernhard Muller, General Manager and Founder of BSV payments processor Centi, thinks the key to creating a popular, scalable product is ensuring that anyone will be able to use it, not just people who are interested in Bitcoin.  “We really want to design a product for everyone, my mum, my brother, my uncle, everyone who doesn't know about Bitcoin, who doesn't care about Bitcoin even,” he says. He believes that Centi's simplicity will be its USP and will enable it to be rolled out to a range of different customers who haven't necessarily used Bitcoin or integrated it into their business model before. For example, he tells Charles Miller on this week's episode of CoinGeek Conversations that he is purposefully targeting the media and events industries, through the launch of Centi's ‘space concept'. This feature will allow merchants to customise pages on the app so users can buy tickets and merchandise quickly and easily online.  “For example, if you want to sell a consumer a hamburger at the event, you can basically purchase the product digitally, directly in the app and then you just need to go and collect it rather than standing in line somewhere.” The peer-to-peer nature of Bitcoin helps to ensure that transactions are extremely quick and direct, and if both customer and merchant have Centi enabled, the funds go straight from one to another, without travelling through any custodians or middlemen. So far, there are three onboarded merchants who are using the service commercially; one is a bar, one is a ramen noodle store, and one is a clothes shop, but Bernhard hopes to have at least a thousand merchants by the end of 2023. While this might sound ambitious, he explains that they already have strategies in place to work with other partners who already have a long list of customers.  He also hopes that the straightforwardness of the product, thanks to a recent redesign, will prove to be a winning combination for commercial clients. But, just in case that wasn't enough to attract new users, he's incorporated a faucet into the app.  This means that anyone using the Centi app can receive 1 Swiss Franc (approximately 1 US dollar) just for signing up. Bernhard explains that faucets were big in Bitcoin in the early days and are aimed at getting people to experience the product without needing to connect their finances to the app.  He's excited about the potential he sees for getting outsiders involved in Bitcoin SV and references the BSV Global Blockchain Convention as an example of how much opportunity there is, especially in comparison to how it used to be.  “The first conference we had in London after this whole split ordeal between BSV and BCH happened, I mean, it was a tiny group of people, I don't know maybe a hundred, two hundred people that were there and now this has grown substantially with all these ambassadors and Block Dojos' and Citadels.” 

The Swiss franc was the best performing currency in the G10 last week after the SNB shocked markets by announcing a 50 basis point interest rate hike - the consensus was for no change. The bank also changed its wording on the franc, no longer calling it ‘highly valued' and saying that it would be prepared to intervene in the market on both sides.

James West & Ed Milewski discuss the major news stories and deliver the stock market recap for the week ending June 17, 2022.

· Dow and S&P see biggest drop since the pandemic. · Walmart was the jab. Target was the knockout punch. · Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen show strength. Thanks to The Jeffrey Verdon Law Group. Go to https://jmvlaw.com and mention my name for 50% off your initial consultation. Go to https://shopify.com/gold for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Join my Locals community to get The Peter Schiff Show ad-free and a day early! Plus get access to special live reports and Q&As. Visit https://peterschiff.locals.com/ to become a member. Invest like me: https://schiffradio.com/invest RATE AND REVIEW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterSchiff/reviews/ SIGN UP FOR MY FREE NEWSLETTER: https://www.europac.com/ Schiff Gold News: http://www.SchiffGold.com/news Buy my newest book at http://www.tinyurl.com/RealCrash Follow me on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/PeterSchiff Follow me on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/PeterSchiff Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/PeterSchiff

Resource fund manager Warren Irwin shares his insights regarding investing in commodities during these uncertain times. He discusses possible trades out of the USD. Warren also answers a couple of binary questions regarding whether bitcoin is preferred over a digitized sovereign currency and whether the CAD is to be preferred over the USD. He shares how the Ukraine conflict has affected his willingness to invest in resource stocks. Furthermore, Warren shares his thoughts on carbon royalty companies, investing in the metaverse and the wisdom of preparing for possible nuclear war. 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What to do with USD now? 8:44 Risks with Swiss Franc? 10:39 Binary choice: Bitcoin or digital gov't currency? 12:53 Binary choice: USD or CAD now? 14:31 Russia-NATO-Ukraine war's effect on Warren's resource investing 19:06 Commodity investing during uncertain times 22:19 Still holding your significant positions in resource stocks? 24:52 Investing in carbon royalty/streaming companies? 25:41 Investing in the metaverse? LOL 28:55 Wisdom of preparing for a possible nuclear war Warren's fund: https://www.rosseau.com/ To learn about Warren's first-hand experience with the Bre-X mining scam of the 90's listen to our in-depth interview from PDAC 2018: http://www.miningstockeducation.com/2018/04/warren-irwin-discerning-mining-stock-scams-from-bre-x-until-today-top-hedge-fund-manager-shares-insights-pdac-2018/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 The content found on MiningStockEducation.com is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered personal legal or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities or any other product.

Gold and Swiss Franc shine lonely.

Hosts C.J. Wilson and Steven McClurg kick off this episode with a fun new intro and some birthday wishes. McClurg shares his excitement about taproot, “Taproot is the biggest upgrade to the system in the last twelve years”. Wilson's birthday wish is for a point of sale and figuring out a way to use it as a method for onboarding more people at his car dealership, saving the percentage fees that come out of paying with USD. The hosts talk about Bitcoin related ETFs, and how they differ from cryptocurrency trusts. McClurg, CIO of Valkyrie Investments, shares the behind-the-scenes of the single asset trusts as well as how a Bitcoin Futures ETF has been able to come to market. According to McClurg, “The CME and Bitcoin futures are regulated by the CFTC, which gives the SEC comfort.” Wilson shares that “The SEC has approved bitcoin related instruments, regardless of if they are futures based or spot based, and that's really interesting. You can even get them through your broker”, and poses the question, “Is this the indicator for us seeing a flood of interest?” McClurg and Wilson migrate to a conversation about bonds, where McClurg shares that “If you're holding high yield (junk) bonds, you're losing money because of inflation… with zero upside”. He shares that not only has Bitcoin flipped Silver, but also the Swiss Franc. This shows that it is “coming off of being a speculative instrument, and it's moved to be less of a risk asset and more of an inflation hedge and a transactional instrument.” “When El Salvador made the announcement that they were to declare Bitcoin as their national currency in the spring of 2021, the amount of profound announcements that have come out since then in the sports industry, music industry, and politics is huge”, Wilson states. Wilson rides the wave of excitement, sharing that there are so many cool things that we haven't seen yet. Bitcoin might be at the “iPhone” stage, but not yet at the “App Store” stage. “I feel more bullish than ever now that these things keep happening.” The two hosts discuss how they pay their kids allowance in bitcoin, pay people back for lunch in bitcoin, and how they will buy art exclusively in bitcoin. In his closing remarks, McClurg advises, “Don't hold all your Bitcoin all in one place. Ledgers break. Exchanges get hacked. Things happen. You should really spread it out.” Follow BBL on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoin_pod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXrv5Y360OaarCiUA5xSAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbottomline/ Follow our hosts: Steven McClurg: https://twitter.com/stevenmcclurg C.J. Wilson: https://twitter.com/str8edgeracer DISCLOSURE: The opinions presented herein are solely of the individual and not necessarily representative of Valkyrie Investments Inc. and their affiliates. There is no guarantee that any specific outcome will be achieved. Investments may be speculative, illiquid, and there is a risk of total loss of your investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results.  

Covid crashes market again with new Omicron Strain. Dow suffers its worst drop since Covid lockdowns started. Investors choose Euro and Swiss Franc over US Dollar as safe haven. Markets begin pricing out rate hikes that they previously priced in. Smart money dumps crypto while dumb money buys the dips. Thanks Tru Niagen. Save 10% on your first purchase at https://truniagen.com/peter with code PETER Mene's 24k gold jewelry is giving my listeners 5% off their purchase at https://mene.com/?promo=schiff Use promo code "SCHIFF" at checkout. Offer expires December 2nd, 2021. INVEST LIKE ME: https://schiffradio.com/invest RATE AND REVIEW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterSchiff/reviews/ SIGN UP FOR MY FREE NEWSLETTER: https://www.europac.com/ Schiff Gold News: http://www.SchiffGold.com/news Buy my newest book at http://www.tinyurl.com/RealCrash Follow me on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/PeterSchiff Follow me on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/PeterSchiff Follow me on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/PeterSchiff

A small London based crypto asset trading platform called DeversiFi got quite a shock two weeks ago when it mistakenly paid out a $24m fee to a large crypto miner. Transferring crypto deposits generates a fee, known in the industry as a “gas fee”, to compensate miners for the computing energy used to verify transactions on the blockchain. DeversiFi should have paid out around $5, but instead transferred 23.7 million dollars due to an error in their code.A few fat finger errors like this in the crypto space have made it into the press in recent months.  Compound another DeFi project accidentally handed tokens worth $90m to its users and its owner threatened to report the recipients to the IRS before later backing down. Alchemix - another DeFi protocol forgave 4.8 million dollars of borrowers' loans prematurely, essentially giving them free money. Once again, almost everyone returned the funds once the error was pointed out.Most modern trading software has built in controls to prevent huge fat finger mistakes from occurring.  This protects both traders and brokerages from the losses that can come from these mistakes.  In addition exchanges have rules in place to allow traders to request cancellation of fat finger errors. Most exchanges require you to request a cancellation within thirty minutes of the trades execution.So, for today's video let's look at some of the biggest fat finger mistakes in recent market history and see what lessons we can learn. Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor:  https://amzn.to/3eerLA0Derivatives For The Trading Floor:  https://amzn.to/3cjsyPFCorporate Finance:  https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinanceVisit our website: www.onfinance.orgFollow Patrick on Twitter Here: https://twitter.com/PatrickEBoylePatrick Boyle On Finance YouTube Channel Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinance)

Wednesday 6th October 2021 The currency markets suggest there's a risk on mood this morning, with the US dollar gaining on the Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc. Strong non-manufacturing ISM numbers in the US have helped with that. But oil prices continue to rise too, adding to inflation concerns. Yet tech stocks have risen as well. NAB's Rodrigo Catril joins Phil Dobbie to help explain market positions this morning, on the day that the RBNZ is expected to lift interest rates, despite expectations that the country will face many more COVID cases as the policy switches to one of living with the virus. US jobs will be the focus for the second half of the week, starting with ADP employment numbers tonight.

"only 13% of our planet's population is born into the dollar, euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar or Swiss Franc. The other 87% are born into autocracy or considerably less trustworthy currencies. 4.3 billion people live under authoritarianism, and 1.2 billion people live under double- or triple-digit inflation." - Alex Gladstein Another brilliant piece from Alex Gladstein and Bitcoin Magazine, this one on the incredible privilege of those inside the dollar bubble, looking out and claiming Bitcoin is useless or is bad for the world. They stand like hypocrites living without any of the problems that Bitcoin is specifically designed to fix, and is fixing. Three stories of those who live and experience the *real* world, give us a very different view of Bitcoin, & why it is critical for all of our futures that we stand behind it and see it succeed. A thanks to @RD_btc for the donation that boosted this right to the top of the list. I hope I did you proud!

Markets off to a volatile start for the new year. U.S. assassinates an Iranian military general driving up safe haven investments like oil, gold, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Treasury market. Gold outshines them all. But is the world safer or more dangerous than ever? Bitcoin touted as the best performing asset of the decade. But it's not that simple. CNBC thinks the hardest job for the Fed is creating inflation. The biggest problem is really their inability to stop inflation. The monetary spigots are flowing heavy and they're going to flow even heavier leading up to the election. It's a dangerous time for markets with the coming election. There was a time when America would never vote in socialism, but that's no longer the case. This election may bring in one of the largest single day stock market drops in history.

Keith Weiner, Brian Groves & Michael Oliver return. One of the strongest fiat currencies over many decades has been the Swiss Franc. It has been so strong in fact that the Swiss National Bank orchestrated negative interest rates to weaken it. Keith will explain how permanent backwardation measured in the Swiss Franc guarantees its collapse and what that may mean for the post Bretton Woods, dollar-based system as a whole. We will explore ways you may be able to profit from Keith's insights into the seldom understood dynamics leading to the pathology of currency market manipulation by central banks. Brian will update us on the exploration efforts of Genesis Metals, a company with a highly-prospective gold deposit in Quebec, and Michael will provide his usual insights into major markets of interest to free market and honest money advocates.

The Long and Short of Futures Options: Live from FIA with Derek Samman Mark is joined live at FIA Boca by Derek Samman, Global Head of Commodities and Options Products at CME Group. What to Know: Volumes are through the roof on options. Infrastructure investments are paying dividends. February had over 300,000,000 contracts trade, over 87% of which were electronic. 3,000,000 options contracts traded. Electronic traction is gaining steam. What's going on with crude? Great timing with weekly crude options, which are getting good adoption. There are also weeklys in interest rates and forex. Volatility has come rushing back into the market. The Swiss Franc black swan. What to Watch: What does CME group have to sate the desire for oil? You can use the RFQ function on Globex for a non-standard spread. The recent launch of the CME iPad app. What's on Your Mind: Listener comments and questions Why did CME Group close the futures pits, but not the options pits? Oil-based ETFs versus oil futures options Monthly spread options in WTI    

Richard Maybury and Michael Oliver return. Michael will provide his assessment of the structure and momentum of the precious metals markets. After 1971 Henry Kissinger devised the Petrodollar through the use of a military arrangement with the oil-rich Middle East that required countries to buy oil in dollars. Had the dollar not been artificially propped up, it would have reached its non-gold-backed intrinsic value of zero long ago. Now a number of nations are rebelling against the forced use of the dollar, most notably Russia and China. Maybury will tell us why the most important monetary rebellion may well be the refusal of the Swiss National Bank to continue to play along with the Western World's monetary fraud by detaching the Swiss Frank from the Euro. The Swiss are renowned for their hard money preference. Maybury will explain why you need to watch the Swiss Franc for a clue to the future of your U.S. Dollar-denominated investments. You can't afford to miss this show.

On our next year-in-review, Mike Dever talks about how 2014 evolved for his firm and what they learned from the year. He discusses the changes they made to their program as well as the recent Swiss Franc move and what they learned from that. He also talks about why investors need to keep the long term view in mind when investing, and not re-evaluate the program every time the profits take a dip.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:What Mike's firm does that blends together different strategies in order to diversify a portfolio.How 2014 was for his firm.Why they had a great first quarter to 2014 when most CTAs did not.How the Interest Rate sector and Agriculture sector did well for the program.Why he saw the Swiss Franc move coming.How they are in a continual process of learning and subsequently improving their program.Convergent vs. Divergent environments and what Mike is looking forward to.How to mitigate a big inflow of investment followed by immediate outflow.The book that Mike wrote and if the Myths still hold true today.Why people think about the long term view when they invest, and think about the day-to-day view when they take their money out.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to 2 hour-long episodes with Mike Dever on this podcast here and here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or

Aref Karim has been on the institutional investing side and the fund manager side for many years, so he has some great insights into how each group thinks and ways they can understand each other better. In this episode, Aref reviews 2014 from the perspective of QCM and discusses the research upgrades that the firm started to their program, and how they dealt with the events of the year, including the recent Swiss Franc move.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:About the two programs that his firm trades.How 2014 went for Aref and his firm.About the upgrades that the firm started in late 2013.Where their largest gains came from in 2014.The opportunities that no one predicted in 2014.How they dealt with the Swiss Franc move in early 2015.How institutional investors are looking at the managed futures space as we enter 2015.What 2015 looks like for his firm.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to 2 hour-long episodes with Aref Karim on this podcast here and here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Aref Karim on

In this year-end review, Luc van Hof discusses what he learned from 2014 and how his firm innovated to create better gains for customers in 2015. He also talks about the Swiss Franc and why he was not trading it when the major move happened in 2015.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:The two programs that his firm trades.What kind of risk both of his programs take on.What 2014 taught Luc.What he learned from the Swiss Franc move.Why they didn't trade the Swiss Franc…on the day of the big move.Why he wishes they could have taken a holiday for 6 months after the end of June.The advantage of trading frequently.The new innovation that his firm started this year.His thoughts on volatility.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:You can listen to 2 hour-long episodes with Luc van Hof on this podcast here and here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Luc Van Hof on Linkedin.Copyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS:...

Axel Merk and David Wolfin return. When the Swiss National Bank (SNB) recently chose to stop pegging the Swiss Franc to the Euro, not only did the Swiss Franc appreciate by about 30% immediately but the gold price began to rise vigorously as well. Is there a connection between the SNB's decision and gold, or was the correlation of gold and the Swiss Franc simply a coincidence? Also, does the decision by the ECB to issues endless amounts of money destine Europe to a banana republic status? Those are questions for Axel Merk. David Wolfin will update us on the rapid growth path Avino Silver and Gold Mines is on, just as the gold and silver prices are turning higher.

Jerry Parker takes us inside 2014 for his firm, and how his models reacted to the Swiss Franc move in January of 2015. He looks at the year and makes a case for trend following as an asset class, as well as highlights what we can learn from a year like 2014.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:How the year ended up for Jerry's firm.The date when his system started getting short Crude Oil.What they could have done better in 2014.How he dealt with the Swiss Franc move in January 2015 and how many ATR he made and lost on 2 different CHF positions.The minor changes they've made to increase diversification of their trading systems.What he wishes for 2015.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to 2 hour-long episodes with Jerry on this podcast here and here.Also check out my interview with Turtle Trading legendary mentor Richard Dennis here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Jerry on Twitter.Copyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights...

Volatility Views 143: The Great Fed Debate Volatility Review: The week in volatility ECB takes all of the vol out of the market in one fell swoop. S&P 500 volatility streak longest since '12 as 1% moves multiply. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.5 per cent yesterday and moved 1.3 per cent from its lowest to highest levels. VXST: Another week of crappy volume. (The Mystery of Short-Term Volatility) http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/mystery-short-term-volatility-vxst/ FX Volatility: Another crazy week following the Swiss Franc crisis. Crude Oil: Crude continues to take it on the chin. Domestic crude supplies at near record levels. Iraq increasing production to offset declining revenues. Death of the Saudi King adding to the confusion. Here's the chart that Mark was referring to from Daily FX:       Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Question from Marcus N - You discussed the retracement from backwardation to contango in VIX Futures on the last episode. If I thought the retracement would be rapid and I wanted to play that retracement, would the near-term futures or options be my best bet? Question from Avrile - Risk premium - What is it? I have seen it defined many ways. Is it a products 30-day implied vs. 30-day realized? 10-day vs. 10-day? If using 30-day realized that's a lagging indicator. Do you then have to extrapolate that forward using an algorithm, then compare that to 30-day implied to get a more accurate number? What about comparing something like front month or 30-day implied SPX volatility vs VIX Cash or VIX Future? Is that the best surrogate for the markets risk premium? Or has VIX Cash become such a polluted number that it is better to stick with straight SPX implied volatility?   Crystal Ball: Mark and Jared prognosticate wildly!

In this year-end-review, we discuss the year for CTAs and short term traders, as well as the recent collapse of the Euro/Swiss Franc peg and how that affected the models of Quest Partners. Nigol discusses his goals and thoughts for 2015 and reflects on a 2014 that saw his firm start two new strategies and take in new investment.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:How Quest Partners did in 2014.Why fixed income was the highest contributor to his gains during the year.What models did well in 2014.What the Euro/Swiss Franc collapse can teach us about risk management.How do we prepare for the unthinkable?The details of how his models reacted to the Swiss Franc surge.What the highlights of 2014 were for Nigol.About the two hedge strategies that they started in 2014.How investors should insure they don't repeat 2011 and 2012.How the “Black Box” of CTAs is not as mysterious as it used to be.What focus he is taking in 2015.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to 2 hour-long conversations with Nigol on this podcast here and here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Nigol Koulajian on

McAlvany Weekly Commentary About this week's show: Most significant currency move since 92' Flight capital flees to gold and Swiss Franc Chinese stocks plunge 8% in a day The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick “There are many reasons – market volatility, central bank artificiality, and now you have an increase in class warfare incited […] The post Swiss Franc Shock! appeared first on McAlvany Weekly Commentary.

In this Year End Review, we discuss the major events and unexpected market trends in 2014 as well as the major Swiss Franc move at the start of 2015. Scot Billington discusses his firm's performance what they learned from their losses and gains, and how they evolved their models. He also talks about why they were able to keep losses low in 2014.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:An overview of what happened in 2014 and where they made money.Which factors contributed to profits in 2014 and which factors were the laggards.Dissecting the market effect of sliding oil prices in 2nd half of 2014 and the “un-pegging” of the Swiss Franc to the Euro.Evolving perspectives on risk management in response to events of 2014.Deconstructing the Optimal Program and how to mitigate risk in higher leverage environments.Actions taken to keep a typical program or an Optimal Program from going to zero.Changes in client perspectives of a CTA strategy no one predicted would do so well a year ago.What Scot Billington would wish for in 2015.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Listen to 2 hour-long episodes of Scot on this podcast here and here.Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more...

Volatility Views 142: The Swiss Franc Black Swan Volatility Review: A look at the week that was: Swiss Franc: Deutsche Bank AG suffered about $150 million in losses Thursday after the Swiss National Bank abruptly removed the cap on the Swiss franc's value, sparking a massive rally. Meanwhile, a major U.S. currency broker warned its equity was wiped out, a U.K. retail broker entered insolvency and a New Zealand foreign-exchange trading house collapsed. Crude Oil: Oil prices fell on Thursday after weak U.S. economic data spurred worries over crude oil demand. U.S. crude declined $2.23, or 4.6 percent, to settle at $46.25 a barrel. Brent crude was last down $1 to trade around $48 a barrel. Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments Question from Mark Brant - @Options How long does VIX backwardation normally last and are the reversions to contango sharp or mild? Question from Analygos - I have heard you discuss previously buying options prior to earnings to capitalize on free gamma with no decay. My question is about after earnings when the premium collapses. Is that technically options decay all coming out of the option at once? Or is it a collapse of implied volatility that is erasing the premium in the options? If the latter then is the decay technically occurring every day prior to earnings and just being overcome by increasing implied volatility leading up to the earnings event?   Crystal Ball: What is coming up for this week in vol? Expiration making things extra crazy.

Option Block 401: Apple vs. Swiss Franc Trading Block: Switzerland stuns markets by giving up on currency peg. Big moves in gold. The Tesla free fall: Elon Musk now $2.8B poorer. US stocks head lower; crude oil price falls again. Intel moving up again.     Odd Block: Puts go up in Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg (TSM), calls roll in WeyerHaeuser Co. (WY), and size call buyer in Brisol-Meyers Squibb Co. (BMY)   Startegy Block: Uncle Mike discusses long SPY positions   Mail Block: Listener questions   Question from Faye Cuzername - On 10/24 I bought 2 Dec 305/315/325 call fly in AMZN for $0.91. Stock moved through the fly so today (11/14) when AMZN @ 326, I sold it for $1.50. A whopping $.55/ contract after commissions. What adjustments should I have considered with the fly since I do not see AMZN retracing during the Christmas season? Note that I have a 9-5 so I am not watching the screen all day if that affects what you suggest. 

Our next guest started his firm back in 2012, and we're talking to him at a special moment in the company's evolution as it starts to gain outside capital and make its mark in the industry. Listen in to gain insights into how a manager started his firm in the current environment, the inside view on currencies as an asset class, and much more.-----EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder ToolIn This Episode, You'll Learn:How Mark was interested in finance from a very early age and learned from his adoptive parents.About his time studying macroeconomics in college.The story of his career and how it took a windy series of turns before heading into the financial market.His time studying currencies when he was in law school and his time as lawyer.How he started getting into the financial markets by investing in stocks in the late 90s.How he quit his job as a lawyer and planned to go into the financial services sector.His ventures into the currency markets and why he considered them in the first place.How he started by managing his own money.What he sees in currencies as an asset class and how he describes that to investors.How the currency market has changed throughout the years.How he decided to launch his business in 2012 and how he got organized to take outside capital.How he built the organization and his business.What kind of organization he would like to grow into in the future.Why culture in a small company is a very important issue.How he looks at track record, being such a young company.How he created the models he uses for his strategy.The example of the Euro and what Mark predicts for the currency in 5 years.His thoughts on the Swiss Franc and the historical context of its value.The Singapore Dollar and how it is likened to the Swiss Franc.How many currencies he trades.How he thinks about diversification.-----ATTENTION TTU TRIBE : SIGN-UP for Rick Rule's Symposium: Once in a life-time natural resource insights from the BEST investors in the world via a first-class livestream or Live event!Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Mark mentions the book A Random Walk Down Wall Street in this episode.Mark has authored many white papers on currencies, including:Currency Investing: An Alpha-Rich EnvironmentHow to Invest When Both Stocks and Bonds are OverpricedThe Case for Currencies as an Asset Class Becomes StrongerFollow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn,