Tag: APIA


  • Iron Capital Perspectives
  • October 14, 2025
  • APIA Communications

Episode 23 – Gold Rush 2.0: Commodity Supercycle?

Chuck and Michael are joined by special guest Wasif Latif, Co-Founder, President & CIO of Sarmaya Partners. Chuck, Michael and Wasif discuss the current trends in commodities and how commodities move in supercycles. They explore investment strategies in commodities, focusing on gold markets, which coincidentally hit a record high the day they recorded this podcast.


  • Iron Capital Perspectives
  • August 12, 2025
  • APIA

Episode 21 – Data Lies: Understanding Economic Truths

Knowledge is different than data. Chuck and Michael Smith discuss the complexities of data interpretation in economics, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context behind economic indicators. They explore the recent fluctuations in GDP and employment data, the impact of tariffs and trade deficits, and the nuances of job creation in relation to recession.


  • Iron Capital Perspectives
  • July 17, 2025
  • APIA

Episode 20: In Defense of Freedom

In this episode, Chuck and Michael discuss the critical importance of liberty and economic freedom in the context of the current political landscape. Why is a money management podcast talking about freedom? They explore how freedom impacts markets, the misconceptions surrounding capitalism and socialism, and the critiques of capitalism as critiques of freedom. The conversation…


  • Iron Capital Perspectives
  • June 11, 2025
  • APIA

Episode 19: Locked Out: How Everyday Investors Lost Access to America’s Growth Engine

There’s a noticeable decline in the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. despite significant economic growth. The number of companies hasn’t actually decreased; instead, more companies are now privately held. This shift has changed the investment landscape: fewer opportunities for public investors to access early-stage, high-growth companies.


  • Iron Capital Perspectives
  • May 23, 2025
  • APIA

Episode 18: Drowning Out the Noise: How to Invest in Times of Volatility.

When you’re making investment decisions, make sure you’re not basing your decisions on big headlines. Chuck and Michael discuss how the wise investor makes investment decisions based on the actual value of the investments. Let’s explore.