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Episode 12 - How Investing is Like (and unlike) Blackjack

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The host reveals his portfolio is holding 20-25% cash due to election uncertainty, waiting for the right moment to redeploy.
The host draws parallels between blackjack strategy and sound investing principles, using personal casino experiences to illustrate concepts like risk tolerance, avoiding big bets, and maintaining discipline. He also provides current market analysis, discusses moving to 20-25% cash due to election uncertainty, and reviews CNR stock as an economic indicator.

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A blackjack analogy that turns market noise into a practical lesson about risk and discipline.

Episode 12 uses a blackjack analogy to make a familiar investing point feel immediate: short time horizons can work against the do-it-yourself investor, speculative bets belong in small doses, and balance matters more than chasing a quick win.

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If your portfolio feels like a blackjack table in a choppy market, start here.

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