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Today I welcome first-time guest and cryptocurrency expert, Barry Cohen.   Barry is a former portfolio manager with over 20 years of experience in the hedge fund industry… More importantly, I’m honored to announce that Barry is the newest Editor and Senior Analyst here at Curzio Research.   On today’s episode, we get to learn what our newest analyst is all about…   Barry talks about the changing regulatory state of cryptocurrencies… explaining why the latest government crackdowns are actually a good thing for the industry.   He then breaks down the alarming differences between an IPO and an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Barry explains why only a handful of new coins out of the thousands will survive and flourish...   And it’s something every crypto investor needs to know.   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio

Today’s guest is long-time friend and resource expert, Marin Katusa. He's the founder and CEO of Katusa Research. And co-producer of the annual Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. This event is just around the corner… and it's where I find the BEST investment ideas in the sector year after year. In this episode, Marin maps out this year's event… and explains what it’s like to be in the same room as industry legends like Rick Rule, Frank Holmes, and Ross Beaty. Marin also updates us on the gold and junior mining markets… While some analysts tout Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as substitutes for gold, Marin reminds listeners why precious metals remain relevant.

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. With the Consumer Electronics Show underway, today I’ve reached out to Marc Lichtenfeld to get a preview of the annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. Marc is Chief Income Strategist at the Oxford Club and has covered the biotech field for over a decade. He is my no. 1 analyst when it comes to this industry. With over 400 biotech companies present at the conference, tune in as Marc reveals two companies he’s excited to meet with that have untapped potential... Marc also explains why 2018 is an “inflection point” for the entire sector. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged!   To kickoff the new year, I’m joined by John Petrides – Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Point View Wealth Management.   Today John looks back at the biggest headlines from 2017… and makes his predictions for the new year ahead.   Topics covered include:   Equity vs. bond and cash markets The return of volatility 3 under-the-radar investor headwinds for 2018 The great FAANG stock rotation   As always, before John signs off he reveals his favorite ideas going forward. Tune in as John offers up his top 3 sectors of 2018... along with a few stocks picks of his own.   Good investing, Frank Curzio PS – For this week's Educational Segment [53:31], I break down the markets most important stats and figures. This is the same data that has lead me to reallocate my entire portfolio for the next 6 to 12 months. I strongly suggest you listen to this segment right away.

This week we have a special holiday treat...   A short compilation of our most talked-about Wall Street Unplugged podcasts this year.   Some of these episodes generated more listener feedback than others...   And some were chock full of can't-miss investor education and ideas we haven't heard anywhere else...   It was tough to narrow down the list, but the clear 2017 "winner" covered the hottest topics of the year: Bitcoin and Blockchain.   If you're still unclear about the value of cryptocurrencies and what they mean for our future, Chris MacIntosh unfolds one of the best arguments I’ve heard yet. And based on the feedback, listeners thought so too…   But without further ado… Here are the top episodes from 2017:

Mining legend and CEO of Northern Dynasty, Ron Thiessen, joins the show for the first time this week... If you’ve been listening to my podcasts over the past several months – you'll already know how excited I am about this. Ron and I first met in June 2016 when Marin Katusa, Doug Casey, and I booked a trip to Alaska to tour Northern Dynasty’s world-famous Pebble project – the largest undeveloped gold and copper mine on the planet. As most junior resource investors know, there's been a lot of buzz around this project. But it's been a wild ride for shareholders… Ron and his team have been faced with strong headwinds over the past year, thanks to the EPA... And after a long and overdue settlement, Ron has finally decided to break his silence… On today’s episode, Ron talks about the history of the popular Pebble mine… how his company managed to overcome the EPA dispute… and reveals an exciting new partnership… Good investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking!

“Don’t confuse a brand you know for a company you should own...” - Mike Alkin Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week’s guest is Mike Alkin – Curzio Research’s newest Senior Analyst and Editor of—I can finally say it—Moneyflow Trader. On today’s show, you asked — we answer. Mike and I go over the questions you posted we didn’t get to answer on this week’s video training series… while giving you a hefty sneak peek at what’s ahead for Moneyflow Trader. Topics and questions covered on the show include: Mike’s bearish and bullish sectors of 2018 A mini masterclass on how to think about risk… both from a macro perspective, and for each individual position you hold. The art of the exit, and the age-old question of when to sell And the very personal reasons Mike left the hedge fund world to start a newsletter for "little guy" investors like us... As we approach a tipping point in today’s eight-year bull market, don’t miss out on what this hedge-fund vet has to say about the so-called S&

Uranium investors are celebrating AGAIN this week… On Monday, the world’s largest uranium producer - Kazakhstan’s state-owned Kazatomprom - announced they are slashing production by 20% over the next three years. This news, on top of Cameco’s (CCJ) production cuts last month, has created the setup we’ve all been waiting for… As massive supply continues to come off the market - I’ve invited uranium expert and CEO of Uranium Energy (UEC) Amir Adnani to fill us in on all the details… Amir breaks down the fundamentals, his supply and demand expectations going forward, and explains why this is just the beginning of uranium’s upward price pressure. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Uranium bets… A friendly feud at this years Silver & Gold Summit… My thoughts on AMD… And will Airbnb ever impact hotel stocks?

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today’s guest is Chris MacIntosh – Co-Manager of the Asymmetric Opportunities Fund and founder & owner of one of my favorite financial publications, Capitalist Exploits. As bitcoin’s meteoric rise continues, one thing is certainly clear: People are confused. Tune in this week as Chris – who told us to buy Bitcoin at $400 – explains why this market is widely misunderstood. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

This week – instead of doing our normal Q&A routine, discussing your top questions about the markets, economy, even sports – I’ll be doing something a little different… I just came back from the 2017 Cambridge International Silver and Gold Summit in San Francisco. I spoke on stage three different times, attended several meetings, and caught up with some my favorite guys within the industry… It’s always a special occasion when guys like Marin Katusa, Doug Casey, Jim Rickards, Teeka Tiwari, Rick Rule, and Frank Holmes ALL come together under the same roof… And it’s certainly an occasion worth it’s own recap… On this week’s holiday-edition of Frankly Speaking, I break down some of the interesting developments and conversations I witnessed at this year’s conference. The main topic of conversation this year may come as a surprise… Good Investing, Frank Curzio

First and foremost, Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re one of the millions of Americans traveling, stuck in traffic, or simply need some time away from the relatives this week - this episode is my gift to you. Today’s guest is Steve Koomar – former derivative trader at Goldman Sachs and editor of the Vigilante Investor newsletter.  

My top online research tools, and why I use them…The rebalancing of GE & their recent dividend cut… My favorite funds & names to follow… a quick 13F analysis in real-time Questions & Comments: “What are some of your favorite places to research stocks and find new ideas?” • Paul [00:57] “Hey Frank, you may finally be right about GE. There’s “blood in the streets” and nobody, ANYwhere, will say a single good thing about the company.” • Matt [16:15]   “Frank, you always talk about 13F’s and how they’re a great source to find stocks. But this information is dated - showing only positions fund managers purchased over the past 3 months. They may not even be in these stocks anymore. Maybe it’s NOT a good idea to follow these fund managers. Thoughts?” • Chad [26:49]   As always, thanks to everyone who participated! . You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio