At the Value Invest New York conference, Matthew McLennan, co-head of the Global Value team, shared his insights on the current economic environment and investment strategies. He presented a nuanced view of market risks, the importance of gold as a strategic asset, and his approach to value investing. Economic Concerns and Risk Awareness McLennan emphasized concerns like potential economic hard landing, stagflation risks, and geopolitical tensions. He pointed out the market’s complacency, citing the S&P 500’s valuation at around 20 times expected earnings and low implied volatility in the options market. He emphasized the importance of a wary eye on…
Matthew McLennan on Investing In Uncertain Times And Why He Holds A Massive Amount of Gold [ValueNYC 2023]
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