The Reality of Investment Returns

November 7, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the intricacies of investing, particularly focusing on the importance of understanding valuations and the associated risks. They emphasize the need to sometimes overlook risks when valuations are extreme and to think financially about asset performance. Zach shares insights on how to assess risk in asset management and the rules that can lead to successful investment outcomes.

November 6, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the current state of the market, focusing on index performance and the volatility in the AI sector. They analyze the recent downturn in AI stocks, the implications of financing trends, and the competitive landscape between the US and China in technology. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in AI development, the importance of manufacturing for national security, and the need for strategic investments in the future.

November 5, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the implications of tariffs on the market, the current economic data indicating job growth, and the ongoing cost of living crisis affecting many Americans. He explores the political polarization surrounding economic policies and reflects on cultural shifts in American work ethic, emphasizing the need for a return to hard work and classical education to address these issues.

November 4, 2025 - Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor dissect the unsettling realities behind today’s markets — inflated valuations, blind optimism, and “Ponzi-like” corporate financing. From Palantir’s math-defying stock price to America’s waning competitiveness, they explore why the next era of real opportunity might lie far outside U.S. mega-caps.

November 3, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the profound impact of AI on the economy and markets, discussing investment strategies, future trends, and the challenges associated with AI integration. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's role in shaping economic landscapes and the necessity for investors to adapt to these changes.

October 30, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the significant influence of the MAG7 companies on the MSCI World Index and the stark contrast between the industrial capacities of the US and China. The speaker highlights the disproportionate representation of the US in global markets compared to China's actual economic power and industrial capabilities, emphasizing the need to reconsider perceptions of market strength and economic health.

October 29, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the AI bubble, Nvidias valuation, and the US/China talks. 

October 28, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the current market dynamics, emphasizing the unrealistic expectations investors have regarding returns. They highlight the disparity between market pricing and actual investment outcomes, urging a more cautious approach to investment strategies.

October 27, 2025 - Zach and Chase discuss the current state of predictions surrounding artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the implications of significant investments in this area. They express skepticism about the likelihood of achieving true AGI and highlight the potential consequences of failing to deliver on these ambitious promises.

October 24, 2025 - The conversation explores the complexities of globalism and the necessity of rational thinking in addressing international issues. It emphasizes the importance of cost-benefit analysis when proposing solutions to global problems.