Rick Rule: The Energy Crisis, Opportunities in Fertilizers, Helium & Gold

Rick Rule: The Energy Crisis, Opportunities in Fertilizers, Helium & Gold

April 17, 2026 · 54 min

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Rick Rule discusses the current commodity landscape, focusing on energy, geopolitical tensions, and investment opportunities in helium, fertilizers, and gold.

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back legendary investor and speculator Rick Rule to the show. Rick discusses the current commodity landscape, with a particular focus on energy, geopolitical tensions, and investment opportunities. He provides insights into the oil market, highlighting significant supply challenges and potential disruptions. He notes that global underinvestment in sustaining capital, particularly in the energy sector, could lead to substantial price increases in the coming years. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has further complicated the energy market, with potential long-term implications for global supply chains. Regarding commodities, Rule discusses opportunities in helium, fertilizers, and precious metals. He emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking in commodity investments, particularly in the agricultural sector, where demographic shifts will continue to drive demand. On gold, Rule presents a compelling case for holding the metal as a savings instrument, arguing that not holding gold is “irresponsible.” He views gold as a critical asset that maintains purchasing power and provides liquidity during economic uncertainties. Rule provides…

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