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Kerr Neilson on oil shocks and why gold will hit $8,000
Season 2
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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
šĀ Stocks and ETFs Mentioned:
Samsung (KRX: 005930)
Impala (JSE: IMP)
Petrobras (NYSE: PBR)
Sky Metals (ASX: SKY)
Valterra Platinum (JSE: VTR)
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