Blog/Q&A
Preferred v Ordinary Shares
QUESTION: Hi Martin, What are your thoughts on preferred shares? Especially the ones with good quality DBRS ratings. Will the survive the downturn or will they [...]
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The Significance of the Velocity of Money
QUESTION: Greetings Marty, I have followed you since the old Money Radio days! Can you help me understand the disparity between the declining velocity of money, the [...]
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USA & EU Differences in Monetary Policy
QUESTION: Sir, In March 2013 Cyprus performed a forced loan through their banking system of about 50%. You have warned that if they do it there, they will [...]
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Gold & the Dow
QUESTION: Dear Martin, I have been following your blog for years now. I am not a trader or financial person in any sense of the word but I take a keen interest in [...]
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Reader Comments & Observations
COMMENT #1: Regarding your post Currency vs Language, I wanted to add that in NY I have an abundance of IT co-workers that are H1-B visas holders working as [...]
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Language & Culture are the Keys
QUESTION: Martin Really enjoy the blog & Socrates. Has given me insights I otherwise would have never had. You have mentioned that one of the reasons why the [...]
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What Books Are There on Monetary History?
QUESTION: Sir, My son is studying US History this year in 8th grade. You have a lot on your plate and appreciate what you have been doing for us. What is the best [...]
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Losing Sleep Over Banks
QUESTION: Hello Martin, If i have exposure to various banking counterparties in europe – what do i do from running a fund mgmt business as i m a bearish on [...]
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