123: A Look Ahead | Bold Predictions for 2025, Verecan Style

28/01/2025 42 min Episodio 123
123: A Look Ahead | Bold Predictions for 2025, Verecan Style

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Barenaked Money: Predicting Financial Trends for 2025In this episode of Barenaked Money, hosts Josh Sheluk and Colin White, portfolio managers at Verecan Capital Management, Inc., dive into their financial predictions for 2025. They discuss potential market corrections, the efficacy of political promises like Trump's proposed savings, the impact of tariffs, and the performance of bonds and ETFs. It's a riveting conversation blending expert knowledge with humor and practical advice for the everyday investor.00:00 Introduction to Barenaked Money00:14 Predicting 2025: Accountability and Expectations01:18 The Nature of Predictions: Risks and Rewards02:48 Josh's Predictions: Politics First03:22 Trump's Efficiency Promise: A Deep Dive06:59 Tariffs and Public Perception10:32 Market Predictions: Bonds and Economic Trends18:24 Market Correction: Not Trump's Fault20:59 Stock Market Predictions for 202521:42 The Myth of Average Returns22:24 Managing Client Expectations23:29 The Reality of Market Predictions24:56 Understanding Randomness in Markets27:09 Leveraged ETFs: A Risky Bet33:26 The Return of Day Traders40:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts