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#178 Morten Astrup - Hunter Group, Tankers, Oil Service, DOF, Brazil, Offshore Wind, Gram Car Carriers, Inflation, Bonds

Morten Astrup is one of the most active investors in energy and shipping markets in the Nordics, and is currently the new chairman of Hunter Group. Morten Astrup founded Storm Capital Management in 2006 and has experience from a wide range of sectors and strategies. He is the executive Chairman of Storm Bond Fund and has been one of the largest investors in the fund since inception.


00:00 - Hunter Group

06:00 - Tanker Markets Ahead

11:30 - Oil Service Opportunities

15:30 - DOF And How To Find Great Companies

17:55 - Offshore Wind And Nuclear Energy

21:00 - Gram Car Carriers And The RoRo Market Ahead

24:35 - Inflation, War Economy And Interest Rates

27:30 - US Election And Recession Fear

29:00 - The Five Risks In High Yield Investing

35:30 - Quick Fire (India, Saudi, Stocks, Bitcoin, Travel Destinations)


This is the third time Morten joins the Vonheim podcast, the two previous ones have been recorded in Norwegian. Let us know what you think about the episode, and share it with your network.


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