Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 5/30/25

In this episode we discuss recent financial news including the UK’s potential mandate for pension funds, and delve into the implications for US and Canadian investors. We cover a range of topics directed by questions from private group members, including the necessity of backup financial plans, the philosophy of good and evil in state politics, the reliability of certain investment metrics, and the choice of citizenship by investment programs. Doug also shares personal anecdotes about his move from Aspen to Virginia and offers advice on making wise investment choices given the current global economic and political climate.

00:00 Introduction and Member Questions Overview
00:16 Government Control Over Pension Funds
02:08 Women in Power and Economic Policies
04:42 Strategies for Financial Security
05:59 Plan B: Citizenship and Residency Investments
11:58 Defining Evil and the Role of the State
17:50 Common Complaints of the Elite
23:37 Investment Insights: Silver to Sugar Index
25:41 Market Dynamics and Investment in Silver
26:17 Real Estate Opportunities in Japan and Demographic Challenges
28:56 Technological Innovations and Geopolitical Implications
32:29 Relocating within the US: Factors to Consider
38:01 Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management
46:45 Exploring South American Retirement Spots
54:36 Final Thoughts and Weekend Speculations

Doug Casey is an American-born libertarian economist and advocate of the free market. He is a bestselling financial author, international investor, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of Casey Research, a provider of subscription financial analysis about specific market verticals including natural resources, metals, mining, energy, commodities, and technology. He has authored four books, including Crisis Investing, the top-selling investing book of all time, Totally Incorrect, and Right on the Money. He also publishes a video podcast called Doug Casey’s Take and publishes articles at International Man. 

  economy, investing