About this episode

Rick Rule joins Grant Williams to discuss the compelling case for commodities and the intricacies of capital allocation in the resource sector.

In this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast, I welcome my dear friend Rick Rule into the studio for a wide-ranging discussion about commodities, capital allocation, and the kind of opportunities that emerge when patience meets deep industry knowledge. Drawing on decades of experience in the resource sector, Rick explains why he believes the fundamental case for commodities remains compelling despite years of investor neglect. From copper and oil to inflation, monetary instability, and the lessons of previous commodity cycles, our conversation explores the forces driving supply shortages and why many investors continue to underestimate how difficult and time-consuming it is to bring new production online. Along the way, Rick also shares his thoughts on speculation, risk management, and the importance of understanding not just what you own, but why you own it. Every episode of the Grant Williams podcast, including This Week In Doom, The End Game, The Super Terrific Happy Hour, The Narrative Game, Kaos Theory, Shifts Happen and The Hundred Year Pivot, is available to Copper and Silver Tier subscribers at my website www.Grant-Williams.com. Copper Tier subscribers get access to all…

People in this episode

Host: Grant Williams

Guest: Rick Rule

Topics covered

• commodities
• capital allocation
• investing opportunities
• supply shortages
• risk management
• speculation

Keywords

• commodities
• capital allocation
• investing
• supply shortages
• risk management
• speculation
• inflation
• monetary instability

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