Kerr Neilson on oil shocks and why gold will hit $8,000

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Kerr Neilson discusses the impact of oil shocks and geopolitical issues on investment strategies, emphasizing contrarian thinking and the potential rise of gold prices.

Kerr Neilson, the legendary contrarian investor behind Platinum, lays out a bold case for why the next decade may belong not to AI darlings. He argues markets are entering a period of profound disruption, pointing to geopolitical fragmentation, war in the Middle East, and fragile global oil supply as long-term threats- warning these forces are reshaping markets. Beyond the macro themes, he offers practical insights for advisers: the dangers of crowded trades, the inefficiencies created by passive investing, and the importance of contrarian thinking in an ETF-dominated world. His message is clear. The biggest opportunities often lie where capital has been scarce. In this episode: 00:00 Why Contrarian Investing Still Works 03:00 Where ETF Crowding Creates Opportunity 06:00 How Oil Shocks Could Reshape Portfolios 08:42 Balancing Gold, Cash And Real Assets 11:20 What Samsung And Platinum Signal 16:10 Where Advisers May Find Mispriced Value 📈  Stocks and ETFs Mentioned: Samsung (KRX: 005930) Impala (JSE: IMP) Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) Sky Metals (ASX: SKY) Valterra Platinum (JSE: VTR) 🎟️ Join us at the Basis Points Boat Party, get your tickets here . ——— CPD Points: This episode is…

People in this episode

Guest: Kerr Neilson

Topics covered

• contrarian investing
• geopolitical fragmentation
• oil shocks
• gold investment
• ETF crowding
• market disruption

Keywords

• Kerr Neilson
• contrarian investing
• gold
• oil shocks
• ETF crowding
• market disruption
• investment strategies
• geopolitical risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Platinum, Samsung, Impala, Petrobras, Sky Metals, Valterra Platinum, Financial Advice Association of Australia

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