Russia: I've Found The Most Wonderful Investment

I was just in Russia speaking of beaten down places. I couldn't believe I found the most wonderful investment everybody hates. I'm not gonna tell you the name yet because I'm buying it but. There are things out there that are beaten down.

Stock Market: The US Is Doing Extremely Well

The US stock market is doing extremely well while most of the world is not doing very well for various reasons. Asia's doing better economically but in China they a got a lot of debt and it's coming home to roost right now. Japan has its own problems of debt coming home to roost right now. So the various problems in various places at the moment the US is the best market maybe not the best place to be but the best market.

Video: The US Stock Market Is Doing Better Than The Rest Of The World

Jim Rogers talks with CNN about the current divergence between the US stock market and most of the world's stock markets including China, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Interesting reading:

Europe Wants The Euro To Become The World's Reserve Currency 
Currency Markets: ECB is Hawkish, The Fed Is A Dove

Market Update: Stock Markets, Gold, Interest Rates

Jim Rogers recent video interview with Financial Strategy.

Major Topics:

• favorite stock markets: Russia, China and Japan 
• do not invest in American stocks
• consider start shorting US tech stocks but be careful because we are in a bubble 
• long term interest rates will rise a great deal in the future
• stopped buying Gold in 2010
• Gold below 1,000 dollars/ounce will be a great buying opportunity
• never use the word "safe" when talking about investments
• Europe is falling apart

The US Dollar Will Lose Its Position As The World’s Reserve Currency

In a recent interview with RT.com, Jim Rogers expressed the view that the US dollar will sooner or later lose its position as the world’s reserve currency:

“In the next few years the American dollar is going to lose its position as the world’s reserve currency and the world’s medium of exchange.” 

 Read the full interview here: https://www.rt.com/business/438162-us-dollar-crash-jim-rogers/

My First Big Mistake In The Markets

My first big mistake I made in the markets came from a triumph. I decided the stock market was going to collapse and so I bought puts with all my money. I tripled my money in five months and I thought this was easy, I thought "yeah, I'm really gonna be rich someday." 

So, I sold my puts on the day the market hit bottom, then the market rallied as I thought it would, I sold short and two months later I was wiped out. But the worst part is that every one of the companies I sold short went bankrupt within two years. but I lost everything first because I didn't know the market did strange things.

Other interesting articles to read:

Ford (F), General Motors (GM) Trading At 52-Week Lows 
Crude Oil: $80/Barrel By The End Of The Year

Governments Will Abolish Cash Transactions

In a recent interview with the Russian Times (RT.com) Jim Rogers about the dangers of governments abolishing cash and how many countries such as India and France have already started doing so:

Read the complete article here: Death of cash and total government control of spending

US Dollar: Global Reserve Currency Status Is Coming To An End

Jim Rogers discussed foreign exchanges markets and the future of the US dollar with the Russian Times (RT.com). You can read the complete article here:

US dollar just few short years away from losing global dominance, investor Jim Rogers tells RT

Global Investing

Jim Rogers talks about global investing with Mark Skousen at the San Francisco Money Show.

America's actions Are Bringing China, Russia, Iran and Turkey Closer

America's actions have had the effect of bringing China, Russia, Iran and Turkey closer and closer. Obviously this is not good for the United States:

Rogers: US rift with Turkey ‘madness,’ time to invest in Turkish assets

Emerging Markets: “You Should Think About Zimbabwe”

Jim Rogers spoke to ValueWalk.com recently and he shared his thoughts on several markets including gold, US stocks and emerging markets. He cited that he is buying Zimbabwe because after the country has been ruined for 40 years there may be posirtive changes ahead. Read the most interesting excerpts from this interview here: 

 Jim Rogers: "Before This Is Over, Gold Might Turn Into A Bubble"

Time To Invest In Turkish Assets

In a recent interview with the Daily Sabah, Jim Rogers explained why he considers investing in Turkish assets right now. Jim also cited the major risks that might affect the US stock market going forward.

You can read the complete article here: https://www.dailysabah.com/economy/2018/09/05/investment-guru-rogers-us-rift-with-turkey-madness-time-to-invest-in-turkish-assets

Gold: I'm Still Waiting For $950

In a recent interview with TheStreet.com Jim Rogers talked about his outlook on gold and also about the prospects of investing in Zimbabwe. When asked about the U.S. stock market, Jim answered that valuations are overstretched, although stock prices could still climb higher on good news. 

Read the full article and watch the video of the interview here: https://www.thestreet.com/video/jim-rogers-before-this-is-over-gold-might-turn-into-bubble-14699202

Business Lunch In Beijing

Jim Rogers at a China Luncheon hosted for the President of Ghana in Beijing (September 3rd, 2018).

Investing: I'm Not As Smart As The Computer

Bloomberg TV presents the Rogers AI Global Macro ETF, an artificial intelligence exchange traded fund.

You can watch the video here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2018-08-30/jim-rogers-says-the-next-bear-market-will-be-the-worst-of-his-lifetime-video

"I'm not as smart as the computer, I wouldn't even want to override the computer." - Jim Rogers

Crypto Currencies: They Are All Probably Going To Disappear

the Blockchain is going to change everything. A lot of people will lose their jobs but electricity also caused a lot of people to lose their jobs and also created a lot of jobs. So, I'm not worried about technological progress at all.

I suspect any crypto currencies will survive. They are all probably going to disappear before this is over. But Blockchain has a spectacular future. I wish I can find a good way to invest in Blockchain.

Jim Rogers and Robert Kyosaki Discuss Market Opportunities With Kitco News

Jim Rogers and Robert Kiyosaki will be interviewed on Kitco News. To watch tune in on August 30th and September 12th to watch their expert commentary: 

Watch the video on the Kitco News Youtube channel (here)

The Correction Is Not Over For Gold

When there's a lot of bad news and something like gold doesn't go up it means it's not gonna go up. The correction is not over for gold.

Stop The Trade War

Jim Rogers explained to China.org.cn why he thinks both China and the United States should end the trade war as soon as possible:

Investor Jim Rogers: Stop the trade war

Money Show Presentation (San Francisco)

Jim Rogers spoke recently at the MoneyShow in San Francisco. You can watch the whole presentation here: 

Jim Rogers: 'The next bear market will be the worst in my lifetime'

Topics: 

- What's going on in the world

- market trends

- Asia
- Q&A

Market Outlook: Crude Oil, Gold

In a recent talk with MoneyWeek UK, Jim shared his outlook on financial markets most specifically on crude oil, gold and US stocks.

Read the full article here: https://moneyweek.com/493654/jim-rogers-buy-gold/#.W3_DkH8seNY.twitter

The Euro Currency Is Not Properly Structured

The Euro currency as we know it is not going to survive because. It's not sound, it's not properly structured.

New Podcast: The Expat Money Show Ep. 36

Listen to the latest Jim Rogers podcast here:

EP 036: JIM ROGERS – LEGENDARY INVESTOR SHARES HIS OPINIONS ON NORTH KOREA, CHINA, MANDARIN AND THE CURRENT STATE OF EDUCATION

Topics:

- North Korea, China
- Education in Asia
- The possibility of a new book
- Secrets to success

We're Getting Closer To A Bear Market

It's been ten years since we had the last bear market and historically we have them more often than that we don't have to have them more often than that but we always have nearly always have so I would suspect we're getting closer.

Currencies: Turmoil Ahead

Everything may go down against the US Dollar when the turmoil comes and the US dollar goes up a lot. Everything will go down against it but I suspect that the renminbi will go down less than anything else. When those days come, when currency turmoil comes again you're gonna see a lot of strange gyrations.

Further reading:

The Next Recession

Gold: Waiting For An Opportunity To Buy

I own gold. I haven't bought any serious gold in a long time because I expect another opportunity to buy gold under $1,000 USD per ounce. If that happens, I hope I'm smart enough to buy a lot of gold because before this is over gold is going to skyrocket. Throughout history when people lose confidence in economies, governments or currencies they have always bought gold and silver.

Related: SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV)

A Bear Market Will Clean The System

We've had plenty of bear markets throughout history. The world never came to an end. A lot of people go bankrupt, a lot of people suffer. But in the end it cleans the system. Like forest fires. They clean out the forest, in the end the forest can grow faster, better from a sounder base.

Video: Jim Rogers speaking at the Gear Token Event

Jim Rogers speaking at the Gear Token Event (Marina Mandarin Hotel)

Topics: China, blockchain

Investing In 20 Things

If you were only able to invest in 20 things in your entire life, how would you go about it? You would do massive amounts of research before investing, and you’d only invest in sure things.

Emerging Markets: Venezuela Is High On My List

It's high on my list but I'm not good at timing. But I think there will probably be a better time later to buy Venezuela. But yes, it's high on my list.

Related tickers: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM)

North Korea: Kim Jong-un Is Making Dramatic Changes

North Korea today is where China was in 1980 or 81 and I wish I'd invested in China in 1981. 

The kid (Kim Jong-un) has only been there a short period of time. He was educated in Switzerland, so he knows there's another world out there. He's already making dramatic changes he wants to start over he doesn't want to live in North Korea. He'd like to live like they live in South Korea. So change is coming and usually when a country goes from that kind regime is dirt cheap.

Emerging Markets: Colombia 
North Korea: Sooner or Later, A Stock Exchange Is Coming
Investing: South Korea and North Korea
Peter Schiff: "The Economy Is Going To Fall Into a Severe Recession"

North Korea: Sooner or Later, A Stock Exchange Is Coming

I only invest in publicly traded entities, they got to be listed somewhere. So no, I'm not gonna buy a highway in North Korea. There's no stock market in North Korea yet but they're learning. They've been sending guys outside of North Korea to learn about stock market, so it's coming.

Emerging Markets: Colombia 

North Korea: Sooner or Later, A Stock Exchange Is Coming

Investing: South Korea and North Korea

Peter Schiff: "The Economy Is Going To Fall Into a Severe Recession"

Emerging Markets: Colombia

Q: How much time and effort are you putting into your research? Because you mentioned yesterday Colombia, you mentioned Russia, you mentioned North Korea.

A: Well, you should know about these countries because Colombia had a 50-year civil war that's come to an end and I have learned over the years that when a war comes to an end or a civil war there are usually astonishing opportunities.

Emerging Markets: Colombia 
North Korea: Sooner or Later, A Stock Exchange Is Coming
Investing: South Korea and North Korea
Peter Schiff: "The Economy Is Going To Fall Into a Severe Recession"
Peter Schiff: Interest Rates, Federal Reserve

A Serious Bear Market

"Ultimately we are going to have a very serious bear market and economic dislocations… it is going to be the worst in my lifetime." - in Money Week

North Korea: They Know How To Be Entrepreneurs

"The last time I visited the North, I went to market and there were hundreds of stalls, selling everything you can imagine. So they know how to be entrepreneurs." - in The Korea Times

Emerging Markets: Russia, Korea

Emerging Markets: Russia

Russia is hated, the markets are down. Russia have very little debt, huge natural resources and they're opening up more and more. So, I would suspect in a few years we'll look back and say, "Oh remember when Russia was so cheap? Why didn't we buy it?"

Emerging Markets: North Korea

It is still illegal (to invest in North Korea). I would rather be poor and out of jail than rich and in jail. As soon as it is legal I will start making progress. Well, I will probably have to invest in South Korean stocks first. I own Korean Airlines because for instance, there will be a lot more travel when it becomes legal and open. At the moment there is no stock market in North Korea. They need everything. They need electricity, they need soap, they need table cloths. If you have any kind of expertise you can make a fortune in North Korea. They are where China was in 1981.

Gold: The Last Safe Haven Standing 
Most Banks Would Fail A Stagflation Stress Test

The Launch Of The Rogers AI Global Macro ETF (BIKR)

About the launch of The Rogers AI Global Macro ETF (BIKR):

"Today Jim Rogers’-led Ocean Capital Advisors, in partnership with ETF Managers Group, rolled out an ETF that invests primarily in other ETFs using a methodology driven by artificial intelligence. The Rogers AI Global Macro ETF (BIKR) mainly holds a portfolio of single-country ETFs, though it can incorporate a short-term Treasury ETF when needed.

The fund comes with a total expense ratio of 1.18%, which includes 43 basis points in acquired fund fees, and lists on the NYSE Arca.

The fund’s underlying index targets single-country ETFs with the broadest exposure available. Its portfolio is determined by an AI-driven algorithm that incorporates macroeconomic data in order to project market movements over an 18-month period, although the algorithm also seeks to identify shorter-term micro-cycles, which can affect the fund’s allocations. The algorithm looks at the data on a monthly basis, according to the prospectus."

Gold: The Last Safe Haven Standing 
Most Banks Would Fail A Stagflation Stress Test

Crude Oil Outlook

Jim Rogers To BTVI:

• Expect crude prices to trade lower in the short-term 
• Oil prices may climb up again towards the end of the year 
• Oil is produced in countries which are not politically stable

Investing: Russia Is Cheap

Russia is hated, the markets are down. Russia have very little debt, huge natural resources and they're opening up more and more. So, I would suspect in a few years we'll look back and say, "Oh remember when Russia was so cheap? Why didn't we buy it?"

Markets: Trade War, Small Caps

Trump Is Right About Trade

Investing: South Korea and North Korea

It is still illegal (to invest in North Korea). I would rather be poor and out of jail than rich and in jail. As soon as it is legal I will start making progress. Well, I will probably have to invest in South Korean stocks first. I  own Korean Airlines because for instance, there will be a lot more travel when it becomes legal and open. At the moment there is no stock market in North Korea. 

They need everything. They need electricity, they need soap, they need table cloths. If you have any kind of expertise you can make a fortune in North Korea. They are where China was in 1981.

Markets: Trade War, Small Caps
Trump Is Right About Trade

Market Update: June 12

Russian Stock Market

I would suspect in a few years we'll look back and say "Oh, remember when the russian stock market was so cheap, why didn't we buy it?" 

Trade Wars

No one has ever won a trade war. Trade wars always end badly and Mr. Trump and the people around him seem to be very keen on trade wars.

Mr. Trump has talked about them for years. Or he doesn't know history which is possible or he thinks he's smarter than history which is probable. He thinks that he can win a trade war no matter what and therefore he's willing to try and it's getting worse and worse.

Sectors: Agriculture

Agriculture is very depressed right now it's not working at the moment but agriculture is certainly a good place to for me to put money.

Stock Market: The Next Bear Market

In 2008 we had a big problem because of too much debt. Since 2008 the debt everywhere has skyrocketed. Many people have talked about austerity but nobody has done any austerity.

The debt everywhere it's much, much higher than it was then. The America's central bank balance sheet alone has gone up 500 percent in those eight or ten years.

Further reading:

Trump Is Right About Trade 
Markets: This Is What Everybody Is Missing
Bitcoin: Is It a Currency?

Markets: Trump & Trade Wars

No one has ever won a trade war. They always end badly and Mr. Trump and the people around him seem to be very keen on trade wars.

Mr. Trump has talked about them for years. Or he doesn't know history which is possible or he thinks he's smarter than history which is probable. He thinks that he can win a trade war no matter what and therefore he's willing to try and it's getting worse and worse.

Russian Stock Market

I would suspect in a few years we'll look back and say "Oh, remember when the russian stock market was so cheap, why didn't we buy it?" 

Related trading instruments: Market Vector Russia ETF Trust (RSX)

Markets: Agriculture Is Very Depressed

Agriculture is very depressed right now it's not working at the moment but agriculture is certainly a good place to for me to put money.

The Next Bear Market

In 2008 we had a big problem because of too much debt. Since 2008 the debt everywhere has skyrocketed. Many people have talked about austerity but nobody has done any austerity.

The debt everywhere it's much, much higher than it was then. The America's central bank balance sheet alone has gone up 500 percent in those eight or ten years.