What’s ahead for Curzio Research… The employee/ wage debate… The biggest risk in today’s market NOBODY is talking about… The one FAANG company I’d invest in right now (If I had to choose)... Why baseball stinks “Frank, are you ever going to do what other newsletters have done, and offer one big price for all of your services?” - Kurt [00:50] “I want to get your opinion on the highly contested inflation debate… Also, do you see the fed raising rates over the next six months?”  - Maurizio [04:11] “Which is your favorite FAANG stock to buy right now?” - Jennifer [12:27] “I know you hate baseball, but do you think the latest upward trend in home-runs means the sport is making a comeback?” - Joe [16:38] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by emailing me at Frank@CurzioResearch (with “Frankly Speaking” in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Today we welcome back Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors. Under his 25-plus years of leadership, U.S. Global Investors has launched several funds, including the first-ever airliner ETF (JETS), and most recently, the U.S.Global Go Gold fund (GOAU). Since its June launch, GOAU has outperformed every major index within the gold industry. In this episode, Frank reveals his unique “moneyball” approach – explaining the quantitative tricks traditional funds are completely ignoring… And he shares the names of the three companies he considers the “safest and least volatile” in the entire mining industry. Then Frank and I talk cryptocurrencies... As Frank explains today, digital currencies and the blockchain aren't just a passing trend. They're a revolution. We’re on the verge of a market disruption the likes of which we haven't seen since the launch of Amazon and Google. Tune in to learn the best way to catch this wave – while you still can...

A safe cyber-security play… The best way to buy stocks on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)… Another small cap biotech steal   “It’s been over a week since the Equifax () data breach and the stock has beaten down by roughly 25%. Should we buy the dip? …Or is there still more pain to come?” – Anthony [00:46]   “Can you quickly recommend a few online brokers that are capable of trading stocks directly on the TSX?” – John [12:11]   “Is Advaxis () dead? They have a premier drug in phase 3, with a couple others in early clinical stages, but the stock is in a free-fall as of late. What are Wall Street’s expectations?” – Chad [16:39]   “Are the Eagles for real this year?” – Dale [33:34] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by emailing me at  (with “Frankly Speaking” in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

“There are two certainties when it comes to resource investing…”   On today’s episode of Wall Street Unplugged, we unveil a junior miner that's molded its entire business model around these two certainties… and how to profit from them.   The first certainty you probably know:   The resource market is cyclical.   When supply and demand imbalances occur, the resource sector is slow to react. This lengthy lag time creates massive price swings incomparable to other markets.   The second certainty, on the other hand, is not so obvious...   When bear markets occur, the majors significantly underinvest in new assets.   As commodity prices fall into bear markets, the major players in the industry (the multi-billion dollar mining firms) fail to do what they’re typically good at…   Buying resources.   Instead, these firms go into "protection mode." They stop investing in new projects... cut exploration costs… and primarily maintain their balance sheets. Some, depending on the bite of the bear, even brace for bankruptcy.   This phenomena is one of the most overlooked certainties in the industry today.   From my experience, only a handful of miners truly take advantage of these certainties…   When a bear cycle hits, they pick up fantastic assets for pennies on the dollar.   With the help of today's WSU guest and mining expert, Amir Adnani, I'll be breaking down one of these companies.   As the price of gold slowly but surely begins to crawl back, insiders have picked up about 25% of the company with their own capital.   More importantly, with roughly 19 million ounces of gold in the ground drilled at just $8/ounce, this particular miner is in a league of it’s own.   It's one of the most underappreciated gold miners today…   And one of the best investment ideas I've ever given my listeners.   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio   P.S. After Amir signs off, we’re jumping into an Educational Segment. Outside of FAANG, the underlying market is becoming dangerously volatile – with numbers I haven’t seen since the credit crisis. For short-term speculators, this segment will tell how to place your next bet… without catching a falling knife.

A list of hurricane trades for next season… How to avoid artificial selling… What’s moving gold today… One of my favorite lessons from Jim Cramer…   “I’m guilty of holding on to my losers for too long… and cutting my winners short. What’s the best strategy on when to sell?” – James [00:48]  “What’s the easiest way for investors to get in early, ahead of everyone else, on short-term events like hurricanes?” – Joe [09:07]  “If the brink of war with North Korea isn’t moving gold or silver much… shouldn’t we look elsewhere?” – Todd [17:59]  “What’s the best entrance strategy: Taking full positions immediately?… or scaling in?” – Jamison [22:56] As always, thanks to everyone who participated. Ask me anything by emailing me at  (with “Frankly Speaking” in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Today's guest is Managing Director at Point View Wealth Management and one of Wall Street Unplugged’s finest, John Petrides. Wall Street benchmarks and sectors are shaking up amid recent fears of North Korea and our nation's ongoing hurricane misfortunes. And as these two major current events develop, John and I discuss where investors should be playing their cards… In other news, the Russell 1000 growth index (IWF) is up over 17% year to date... while the Russell 1000 value index (IWD) has gained 3% since January. Is it finally time to stop chasing growth? Tune in as John breaks down what it takes to be a true value investor. A stock could be down 30... even 50%, but forget it. As John explains, that doesn’t matter. When it comes to value investing, there’s  only one question we must ask ourselves. John then talks Apple. He's one of the few analysts I know that has been dead-right on the stock in recent years. And his analysis couldn’t come at a better time... Apple is set to launch the highly anticipated iPhone 8 in just a couple weeks. John's the type of guest that can bring the conversation in any direction. And today – from geopolitics, oil, and the consumer staples sector to M&A's and mutual funds – he it covers it all. These are conversations you don’t want to miss. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged.   For many investors, Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition was the death knell for brick and mortar retail…   This week, Steve Koomar, former derivative trader at Goldman Sachs and editor of Vigilante Investor, breaks down the acquisition…  but explains how retail's downward spiral has created one of the largest disconnects in the market today.   This disconnect, Steve says, has opened the gates for private equity firms or companies like Amazon – companies desperately looking to improve earnings – to scoop up exceptional brick and mortars at rock-bottom valuations.   He also shares a list of companies that could be the next takeover target… and fantastic opportunities for value investors…   In addition, Steve explains why the iron and steel industry is poised for a sharp turnaround... and three "disruptive" tailwinds for U.S. producers going forward.   But don’t sign off once Steve leaves. For this week’s Educational Segment [52:10], I'll give you an important oil sector update… and discuss one of the greatest arts of investing: Learning how to adapt.   As always, thanks for listening and good investing!   Frank Curzio

“Management teams only tell the best part of their story” -– Michael Alkin Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week, one of my favorite short sellers in the business, Michael Alkin, joins the show. While most short analysts will only study company reports (revenues, earnings, or recent guidance), Michael takes the extra step others ignore.... He talks with customers... former employees... suppliers... and distributors. Only then will he decide where the chips fall. And on today's show, Michael tells one of the best stories I've heard on Wall Street. It includes an incompetent company… a costume… and one ballsy analyst. Tune in to learn more about Michael's contrarian approach to short selling… along with two sectors he predicts are about to blow up. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Last week, the S&P dropped the furthest it has since May after Donald Trump's fiery comments about North Korea. Global markets sold off almost immediately, yet only to be met with something we should be all too familiar with… A quick recovery. Over today’s eight-year bull market, there’s been an interesting dynamic that’s played out over and over again, and it has helped keep this rally afloat through some questionable times... But if it’s not Trump that’s pushing the market higher these days… what else is there? It’s questions and times like these that call for a real expert: A guy I can ask anything, who can take a conversation in any direction. From dangerous “buy mode” algo’s, earnings season, and the weakening of the US dollar... to the parabolic climb of bitcoin, and how to protect yourself from today’s recent volatility… Today’s guest and I discuss all four corners of the market.

"Investing is a matter of probabilities... Not how things should be"   Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged.   Today I’m joined by the one-of-a-kind, Chris MacIntosh - Co-Manager of the Asymmetric Opportunities Fund and founder & owner of the popular financial publication, Capitalist Exploits.   Chris has a track-record unlike anyone I’ve met.   Whether it’s speculating on events like Brexit and Trump’s victory, to predicting Bitcoin’s uprising or the collapse of the South African Rand - Chris has never been afraid to ask the questions people don’t want to.   He focuses on macroeconomic trends that contribute to massive market disconnects.   He calls it: Exploiting asymmetry in the markets...   Tune in as Chris unfolds his theses on the topics of bitcoin, blockchain, private-equity, European bond markets, and one hated energy sector that will be the darling of the next decade.   In a world riddled with dangerous thoughts and unsound monetary shenanigans, you’ve come to the right place.   Just click here to listen...   Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged!   I just returned home from the 2017 Sprott Natural Resource Symposium in Vancouver… my go-to conference each year.   It’s where the most successful junior mining investors and executives gather from around the globe… where I've learned about companies like McEwen Mining, Sandstorm Gold, and Northern Dynasty... and where I get to sit in exclusive closed-door sessions with company insiders.   On this week's show, I'm honored to re-introduce the Executive Chairman of, by far, the most promising company of this year’s Symposium.   His name is Ivan Bebek.   His company is about to embark on one of the largest drilling programs in the junior resource space today. And if they hit… investors could see a 50%-plus pop in shares almost immediately.   It’s the type of risk/reward setup that’s too favorable to ignore.   That’s the good news…   Some of what I witnessed in Vancouver was cringeworthy… the same pump and dump scams I’ve seen too many times.   It reminded me why the natural resource industry can be so dangerous for investors. So on this week's Educational Segment, I’ll remind you of the key things to watch out for.   Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Imagine walking into a room chock-full of entrepreneurs, major company executives, and visionaries from around the globe… You know them like family. Each individual is a close friend. Every time you get together, personal experiences are shared, lessons are learned, and stories are told. You all have one thing in common: You’re super-rich. Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I welcome first-time guest and Founder and Chairman of the exclusive Tiger 21 investment club -- Michael Sonnenfeldt. Tiger 21 is a peer-to-peer learning network for high net worth individuals. I'm talking about entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries from around the world with over $10 million in investable assets. Every month, these guys get together to share insider information, talk investments, and create partnerships or joint ventures that can last lifetimes. And on this special episode of Wall Street Unplugged, you're right in the room with them... Michael exposes what’s actually being talked about behind these closed doors… giving us insight into what some of the wealthiest investors on the planet are forecasting for the remainder of 2017. The conversation ranges from venture capital projects to real estate to public and private equities. More specifically, we learn about Tiger 21’s holistic approach to assessing risks... the hidden bubble behind every hedge fund… and the average investor's biggest risk going forward (and it has nothing to do with geopolitics, Trump, or a market at all-time highs). As I always say – there’s nothing more powerful than real-time, trustworthy information. And here it is, first-hand, from the top 1% of today’s global investors…

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I introduce first-time guest, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of Tematica Research - Chris Versace. Chris is a weekly contributor for Business Insider, Forbes, and The Street.com. He's also the host of his own financial podcast, Cocktail Investing. Simply put, and like myself, the guy’s a stock market junkie. But his “thematic” approach is something totally different. He call’s it “the death of sector investing…” And it might even be ahead of it’s time. Theme by theme, Chris breaks down the market as a whole… discussing recently released economic data, what he calls the "Trump Slump," and how investors should prepare for the upcoming Q2 earnings season. Chris also unveils two “dividend dynamos”... and two small-cap companies listeners MUST add to their watchlist… Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. After Chris leaves us, keep listening for this week’s Educational Segment [], where I explain how to avoid “value traps" that even the best investors fall into -- when companies look cheap, but in reality, they’re far from it.

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged!   This week, Jonathan Awde joins me on the show. Jonathan, CEO and President of Gold Standard Ventures (NYSE:GSV), gives us an inside look at what’s exactly taking place in today’s dispirited gold sector.   Whether its inflation, geopolitical risks, or weakness in the dollar... As of recent, investors are having a difficult time finding gold’s next growth catalyst…   Jonathan, nonetheless, sheds lights on a much clearer picture.   In part to recently released economic data, he explains why the sector may finally be reaching the tipping point we’ve all been patiently waiting for.   Jonathan then talks about Gold Standard Ventures.   Despite flatlining prices, the company is in the midst of its “largest drilling project” to date.   Tune in as Jonathan catches listeners up to speed… breaking down the company’s recent acquisitions, drilling results, and how the company is quietly positioning itself for gold’s inevitable bounce-back.   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio   PS - Don’t leave when Jonathan signs-off. On this week’s Educational Segment, I talk about a strategy I use to get my biggest, yet safest returns… a methodology, no matter how many times I mention it, no one ever uses.   Here we go again…

Welcome to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. He's back… Managing Director at Point View Wealth Management and Wall Street Unplugged all-time favorite, John Petrides, joins the show once again. And apart from our quarterly routine, jumping from one sector to another, today we're turning all of our focus on one. Just last week, a surprisingly big acquisition took place in the retail sector; Private equity firm Sycamore bought out Staples for $10.25 per share… in a deal valued close to $7 billion. Shares of Staples, which have been on a steady decline for the past decade, finally found some life - after shares surged more than 8% in late session trading. All of which, has got John thinking... Helped along by today’s low interest rate environment, on top of a severely depressed, cheap, and hated retail sector… John’s prediction is that we’re still in the early innings of these takeover deals. On today’s show, we each give away our best guesses at which retailer is next. Including one big-box that just might be Jeff Bezos’s next lunch. You heard it here first. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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  Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. It may look like you can't miss by going short now… Most stocks are at all-time highs… we’re seeing new records almost every week... and at this point, even perma-bulls are stuttering. The inevitable is just around the corner, right? For the past eight months short-sellers have had it increasingly rough. Just take a look at the charts. It’s obvious. Minor market pullbacks have been met with even bigger buying opportunities. And earnings along with valuations today continue to surge. Expectations… well, they’re still bullish. Simply put, if you want to short in today’s game, investors have to be more methodical than ever before. Which leads me to today’s guest - short-selling expert, Michael Alkin. Michael is a former hedge fund analyst, portfolio manager and is currently the Editor & Founder of The Stock Catalyst Report. As Michael points out, even in today’s market, some expectations are far from reality. With all the day-to-day noise we hear surrounding Wall Street, Michael breaks down some alarming, yet subtle changes particular companies are making that are going completely unnoticed… Leaving short-sellers, for those that are still alive, with a surprisingly exciting opportunity. The only hard part is -- where do you look? Tune in as Michael unveils his favorite short-selling methodology… showing listeners exactly where to find these opportunities and the all the risks that come with it. On the flip side, Michael brings up a sector he’s going “all-in” on. Frequent Wall Street Unplugged listeners have heard the same thesis over and over again from some of the smartest people in the industry. However, to end the episode, Michael brings up two catalysts listeners have yet to hear. “In my 20-plus years of my career, this is the best risk/reward ratio on the long-side I’ve ever seen.” Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week I bring back CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors - Frank Holmes. On the show, Frank introduces listeners to yet another ETF he plans on launching at the end of this month. The timing couldn't of been better... Especially when you consider, as we'll talk about, the recent rebalancing of the GDXJ - a very popular junior mining Exchange Traded Fund that has recently caused a seismic shock through out the mining sector. Just like Frank's first ETF (NYSE: JETS), which was introduced two years ago and covers the airliner industry, this fund is being launched in the middle of an out-of-favor down cycle... Leaving the public a chance to invest in a basket of stocks with very limited down-side risk. Tune in as Frank breaks down US Global's latest venture... and how his smart data, "moneyball" approach can be an industry game-changer. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Everyone’s talking about Bitcoin. For good reason too… If you’d bought $1,000 of Bitcoin just 7 years ago, you’d be worth $35 million right now.   I’ve received hundreds of emails on the topic. “How high can it go?… Is this gold’s replacement?… Should I buy Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency?” Bitcoin has been around less than a decade – leaving your average investor, gold-bugs, and even government regulators with the same question… “What’s really moving Bitcoin?” So on today’s show, we’re taking a look under the hood of this intriguing, yet highly speculative digital currency… I introduce Wall Street Unplugged listeners to CNBC contributor and Bitcoin expert, Edward Karr. From the basics of Bitcoin to its complexities, like the blockchain, mathematical law, and the biggest risk for investors going forward – Ed covers everything you need to know. More specifically, he explains why demand is now stronger than ever… and why recent volumes are proving to be a massive hedge against potential macroeconomic events. If you’re interested in this megatrend, don’t miss Ed’s unbiased and informative take.

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. If you’re interested in buying some video game stocks but don’t understand the differences between the U.S-based big three; Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Electronic Arts (EA), and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)... Today’s show is right up your alley. In comparison to movies, TV studios, and other corners of the entertainment industry, no other sector has seen this much success in recent quarters. In fact, video game stocks have been in an all-out frenzy...  Revenues are growing… share prices are reaching new all-time highs almost every week… and the combined market-cap of these companies now reach over $80 billion. Over the last two years alone, shares of Take-Two have nearly tripled, Activision has more than doubled, and EA is up over 80%.  Unlike, let’s say, just five years ago… Video game companies no longer have to wait till Christmas time to make their profits. Those days are over. Today, digital revenues now come from an array of sources like in-game advertising, downloadable map-packs, full-game downloads, subscriptions… along with the consumer's ability to purchase virtual cars, clothes, and guns with real dollars - pushing company valuations even higher. Let’s not forget to mention their impact on the world of mobile gaming... Now although I wouldn’t be going all-in at these levels, on today’s show, I jump into the nitty-gritty. And give away my favorite bet out of the three. Switching gears, I turn my focus to a sector that is showing no signs of slowing down. It’s sort of like the video game industry with only more potential. Like four times the potential.  I’m calling out what some investors in this sector are failing to do: Looking at the bottom-line numbers and fundamentals… NOT only the stock price. (Yes, some are expensive) Investing in future growth catalysts… NOT only in momentum (cough, cough, Nvidia). The truth is, there are still several companies out there climbing at only 15x forward earnings… in a sector that’s still very much in its infancy. Special thanks to George, Sheryl, and Jerry for all the questions. Keep them coming at [email protected] Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Longtime friend, Andrew Horowitz, and I were talking on the phone the other day…   Apart from catching up as close friends, we dove into some interesting talks about today's economy…   I mean, how could we not?   Oil and financials are rolling over, wage growth & home-sales are weakening, auto sales are down, commercial real-estate… yikes.   And, on the other hand, you have only a select group of stocks (FANG) that’s really pushing this market… all while the “investor fear gauge” known as the VIX is sitting below 10.   Basically, we're seeing correlations we've never seen before... intertwined with market highs that have never been reached.   Andrew is calling today's market "terribly euphoric."   And although I love proving him wrong, with that statement, I couldn't agree more.   So on this week’s episode, as two guys sitting at a bar over some beers would do - we're taking this conversation in every direction.   No agenda..   No bullish or bearish anything…   Instead, we're taking a step back. And looking at the market as a whole - analyzing the recent “hard” economic data, earnings, politics, bitcoin, and even fishing.   Conversations like this is what my podcast is all about.   Just click here to listen…   As always, thanks for tuning in and good investing,   Frank Curzio

    “There’s only about one-hundred thousand of them…” he said. At the time, I was standing in the middle of what’s known as the largest building in the world - Boeing’s airplane-assembly facility in Everett, Washington. I was extremely interested in these planes, to say the least... The demand for Boeing’s new and revolutionary-efficient 737 is off the charts. It’s the company’s fastest selling jetliner in its 100 plus years of existence. The most recent model sells for just north of $119.2 million. And I was standing directly under the wing of one. In my 20 plus year career of investing, visiting different sites and projects all around the world, nothing was more intriguing to me than this one. Dan Schull, the Sales Director at Boeing, and probably one of the most important figures in the $6 trillion aerospace and defense industry, was personally guiding me (along with a small group of investors) on a private tour of the world-class property. Now at this point in the story, most would assume I am about to dive into why Boeing might be a top-notch investment.  After-all, the aerospace industry is in a supreme bull-market as we speak…  But that’s not why I’m here. What caught my attention… and what today’s show is all about is that “100,000” number. It was music to my ears when Dan mentioned it. That’s the number of parts it takes to build each one of Boeing’s next-generation 737 MAX aircrafts.  You see, those 100,000 parts yield over 100 different publicly-traded companies.  Companies I personally like to call “Nuts & Bolts” stocks.  It’s something my Curzio Venture Opportunities subscribers are all too familiar with. In fact, in recent months I provided subscribers with two recommendations surrounding what I saw firsthand, on that single day. But this is still a strategy common investors constantly overlook.  And it’s simply where the better opportunities are. Opportunities that have a much higher ceiling than their contracting partners that EVERYONE already knows about - companies like Apple, Microsoft, or Boeing. The strategy I unfold today focuses on the companies that actually leech onto these household names. As the larger companies (like Boeing) gain popularity on the street, pushing the stock price higher, these behind-the-scenes “nuts & bolts” companies take part in the ride up as well.  And because of their small size, share prices can often explode in a matter of 24 months.  When industry leaders produce their widely known products, (Apple iPhones, Boeing 737 airplanes, Amazon’s Alexa) they don’t actually make all the parts that go into them. Instead, they outsource the majority of the pieces, often coming from smaller companies. But unlike these smaller companies, industry giants rarely ever see massive short-term gains, even in bull-markets… And rarely ever get bought out either. Because, well, they’re industry leaders. The “nuts & bolts” companies are where the real margins are. And to top it off, these opportunities fly completely under-the-radar in mainstream media - giving us the advantage. Good Investing,  Frank Curzio Special thanks to James, Evan, and Ryan.  Keep the questions coming at frank@curzioresearch with “Frankly Speaking” in the email subject line. Other topics talked about: Should we really be waiting for a market pullback?... Why it’s time to sell your FANG stocks… and one car-rental company that could pop 20% within 6 months from now.

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged.   This week I’m again joined by the one and only market veteran – Richard Suttmeier.   Rich has been analyzing stocks for over 40 years, is a weekly contributor for Forbes and TheStreet.com, and is the founder and CEO of Global Market Consultants.   As my frequent listeners know, Rich is probably the biggest permabear I invite on the show.   Our opinions almost always contradict...   Yet for this reason, he is an asset for all my investment theses… Why?   Rich has a knack for uncovering data no else seems to mention. He calls it "the balance sheet of the U.S. economy," otherwise known as the FDIC Banking Profile.   And although he uses this overlooked data to contest nearly everything I put on the table...  It always helps to hear the otherside.   If you own a stock, or a have any interest in a certain sector... you don't want to talk to the hundreds of people that love it. Instead, you want to hear from that one guy who hates it.   And Rich is that guy.   On today's show he brings the heat - focusing on the downside risks of oil, semiconductors, utilities, housing markets, and his favorite, the financial industry.   If you have bets on any of these sectors, let Rich challenge your perspective. It won't hurt.   Then, for today's Educational Segment [43:13], I’m breaking down a stock that the whole world’s in love with right now.   It’s a global tech “darling” and is part of a select group of stocks that essentially drives the entire market, also known as FANG.   But trading at 23 times earnings, after coming off four straight quarters of positive earnings estimates, I make the case for why it’s time to cash in… and take profits any off the table. Recent momentum has carried on just too far.   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. Today I’m packing my bags and heading to middle state, Nevada. A brand-new mining company is coming together… coming from a management team Wall Street Unplugged listeners are all too familiar with. There’s no IPO yet… Not even a symbol… And fortunately, before word spreads any further, I’ve been invited to check out this developing project. This weekend. Firsthand. It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. And from the looks of it right now, this could potentially be one of the best mining companies I’ll ever recommend. Moving on, I then cover a company that is now on the street’s center stage - Best Buy (BBY). Last week, the electronic retailer posted better-than-expected earnings results from top to bottom.  This includes a reported 60 cents Earnings Per Share versus last year’s 44 cents per share. Digital sales grew more than 22%... And more important, comparable same-store sales rose 1.6% overall versus an expected decline. The stock jumped nearly 20% this week from the news… and is seemingly beginning to show signs of having the right formula to go up against Amazon. Who’s saying big box retailers are dead? Tune in to hear out my entry point strategy. Special Thanks to Micha, Ron, and Don for all the questions. Keep em’ coming at [email protected]  Good Investing, Frank Curzio

“You see, this is where a lot of investors get confused...” As today’s first-time guest explains… “The goal in trading isn’t to be right” he says. The goal of investing lies far beyond that… Well, not really. It’s actually pretty simple. All us investors are here for one thing and one thing only - Money. And oddly enough, as most successful investors know, you don’t necessarily have to be right in order to make money.  In some instances, betting against your own will, in trades you don’t even believe in, can give you returns beyond belief. Literally. Which leads me to today’s market...  Currently we’re standing in a relentless, but confusing, bull market. Stocks are expensive and continue to push to record highs… Trump’s pro-growth initiatives are flatlining… and potential bubbles are beginning to steer investors south. Is there still money to be made here? Enter today’s guest, Jared Dillian. Jared is the editor of the Daily Dirtnap, and author of the 10th Man newsletter. Before Jared started writing in 2008, he worked for the Wall Street giant Lehman Brothers - first as an index arbitrage trader and then as head of the ETF trading desk. Jared's "macro" investment methodologies brings Wall Street Unplugged listeners a whole new perspective.  Rather than stressing too much on the technicals or fundamentals, Jared mainly focuses on two things: Sentiment & Psychology. In other words, Jared’s known as a behavioral economics expert. “I’m skeptical of everything I read and hear.” And quite frankly, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be either. The fact is, 90% of investors make poor and irrational investment decisions. Market sentiment often swings aggressively… and unfocused, under-the-radar opportunities are left on the table. It’s one of the perks of investing with a contrarian mentality. All thanks to the combination of irrational investment decisions and conventional economics, bear or bull market, these hidden opportunities appear constantly. And on today’s show, Jared shares a few of them...  Tune in as he gives listeners his ideas around Bitcoin, the next potential bubble, and his favorite sector going forward for the year 2017. More important, Jared explains to listeners one of the most underpriced investments to make right now. And the timing of this couldn’t be better. Then, for today’s Educational Segment, I’ll be breaking down a batch of stocks that go by the name of the “Dividend Aristocrats.” These are elite dividend paying S&P 500 companies who have managed to increase their annual dividend for the past 25 years consecutively. Some might sound familiar, while others, you’ve never heard of. The only problem is - nearly all of them have prices that have run up tremendously. And choosing one to invest in is a lot harder than it looks. Join me as I reveal my #1 buy and hold long-term stock from this exclusive list of companies. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. This week's breakdown is starting with Alibaba (BABA). Originally, the Chinese e-commerce company received loads of skepticism in regards to their deliverability and figures. Basically, analysts didn't believe the financials. But that was two years ago... Recently, the stock has been delivering some solid numbers that you can't ignore. The company is seeing its highest growth in revenues since their IPO... mobile use is stretching past 500 million monthly users... and not mention, Chinese e-commerce is skyrocketing. This company is no longer a momentum play. And to start off today's stream of Q&A's, I explain why. Switching gears, I then turn my focus to General Electric (GE). I completely understand the concerns for the short-term investors... The stock has sold off a bit... Deutsche Bank recently placed a sell rating on the stock... and cash concerns continue to push analysts away. But as I explain, there are still plenty of over-looked, long-term catalysts. Other topics talked about: BlackBird Energy's (BBI.V) recent drilling troubles, and just a little more politics. No personal hard feelings here. My concerns have very much to do with the financial markets. Special thanks to Larry, Howard, Faye, John, and Derek for all the questions. Keep em' coming at [email protected] Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged.   Marin is back!   For those unfamiliar, Marin Katusa, the founder of Katusa Research, is probably the most connected guy in the resource industry.   As always, he comes on the show to give listeners his insight and full updates in the gold, uranium, and energy industries.   Coming from a guy who is usually bullish when it comes to junior miners… Today, Marin is taking a completely different stance.   You heard that right.   Marin, who focuses 100% of his time on the resource sector, is giving investors a fair warning.   “A tsunami of selling is coming to the junior mining sector.”   And oddly enough, it has nothing to do with the companies themselves.   The rising issue for junior miners lies behind a major rebalancing of a popular Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) known as the VanEck Junior Gold Miner (symbol GDXJ).   Marin is here to give you all the details of this developing story… and explain why this already weak sector will get even worse.   In a matter of weeks, Marin expects these small-cap stocks can plummet as far 25%-50%.   However, as Marin explains, this news will lead to a chain reaction that is “music to our ears…”   “You want to buy when others are forced to sell,” he says.   This will be one of those rare market opportunities where investors can buy some of the world’s most valuable junior gold companies for pennies on the dollar.   Marin and I then talk about the one and only Northern Dynasty (NAK). Marin’s been closely studying this stock for over two years now. In fact, he’s the one who initially introduced me to it when the stock was at only 40 cents.   Now that the long awaited EPA agreement with the company has finally been settled, to end the episode, Marin shares with us NAK’s biggest catalyst going forward.   Let’s not forget: We’re talking about the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold mine here. It’s just the beginning.   Also, don’t sign off when Marin leaves…   99% of investors, even Marin, are bearish when it comes to the oil and gas industry. But not me. On this week’s Educational Segment, I explain why we should all be aggressively buying in the sector before OPEC comes out with another game-changing announcement.   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. Whenever I'm up on a stock, there always comes a time and place to take my profits off the table... And unlike how we protect ourselves on the downside by the use of stop-loss orders... there is really no set formula when it comes to booking profits. The answer remains in your initial investment thesis. And to start off today's episode, I explain exactly what I mean. Moving on... I then discuss a stock that is now on my radar, only thanks to you - my readers who question-in. When I first looked at the stock, which is currently sitting at 7 cents, I laughed... But it turns out this company makes a very interesting play. It has all the factors I like: The company has key projects under great jurisdictions... they have great investors and parters... and more important, they have an excellent management team in place. In fact, the company's most recent addition to their board of directors has come from one of the most successful publicly traded agriculture companies in the world - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (POT). Switching gears, I then break down the oil & gas industry as a whole. OPEC is expected to extend cuts, more production will be coming offline, and investor sentiment continues to remain negative. But that doesn't mean there isn't buying opportunities... And finally, although I might be stepping over my boundaries, to end today's episode, I talk a little bit of politics. Excuse me for my rant... but I just had to say it. Special thanks to Wade, Phil, Dominic, and Jesse. Keep the questions coming! Thanks for tuning it and good investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged!   Today I’m joined by both Amir Adnani - CEO of Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) & Chairman of GoldMining Inc. (GOLD.V). And also, Steve Koomar - former derivative trader at Goldman Sachs and editor of the Vigilante Investor newsletter.   That’s right, instead of having only one guest join me, today I’ll be picking the minds of two.   And starting with Amir, as he puts it, “It’s time for our quarterly update.”   In recent months, Gold Mining Inc. has quietly made a few significant acquisitions including one as recent as this morning.   Nothing surprising here.   Amir and his team continue to add to the thesis they’ve been focused on all along - buying assets at a fraction of their value. And on today’s show, Amir breaks down each of these new entry points.   He calls it “creating value with certainty.”   As the gold sector is in the midst of another unfavorable market downturn, this exactly what investors want to see.   Poised for a market rebound, GoldMining is adding ounces in the ground with consolidations that now stretch from Brazil and Columbia to Alaska and Northern Canada.   We then turn our focus to Uranium…   As many of you know, this is a sector that I continue to pound the table on.   The price of Uranium is finally coming off it’s 12-years lows… nuclear power plants are being built at a record pace… Japanese reactors are coming online again… and the new US administration is steering further away from renewables.   Fundamentally, every piece of the puzzle is coming in place for a market turnaround.   But from an individual standpoint, Amir’s Uranium Energy Corp. is facing a catalyst much more unique.   This is the same catalyst that pushed the stock up hundreds of percent last time it occurred. And there’s a “very good chance” it can happen again here within the next couple of weeks.   Be sure to tune in before Steve signs on as Amir goes over this potentially game-changing announcement.   Moving on, Steve Koomar and I then discuss arguably the most hated industry in the markets today - Oil & Gas.   Like myself, Steve thinks as the classic contrarian. And due to developing geopolitical pressures, Steve explains why the oil and gas market may see a huge boost in prices.   And finally, to wrap things up, Steve then uncovers his favorite foreign market to invest in.   It’s a market that has gone up 60% in the past 12 months alone.   And for first time in nearly 2 decades, the country’s political landscape is shifting towards pro-business initiatives.   As Steve explains, there’s a “nice-long runway” ahead for this country that’s finally beginning to develop its natural resources.   You see, everything covered on today’s show falls under one clear theme: How to master the resource market’s cyclicality.   If you plan to invest in any of the natural resources we cover today like gold, oil, and uranium…. this interview is a must listen.   Because like any cyclical market, betting on these recommendations early, at these depressed levels can yield life-changing results for those willing to wait.   Be sure to get your notepads ready…   Good Investing,   Frank Curzio

The questions are pouring in on IBM and Northern Dynasty (NAK)…   I’ve been bullish on each of these stocks in recent months. But after this week’s news, I have even more reason to add to my case.   On today’s show we start with IBM...   Warren Buffett just announced he sold off one-third of his position in the company, stating he “underestimated how much competition is in the space.” And later on said that he has revalued the stock “somewhat downward.”   It’s one of the very few investment choices Warren Buffett has made that hasn’t gone exactly as planned.   The stock price is down nearly 30% since Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested close to $11 Billion back in 2011.   And today, as all eyes are still on Buffett, IBM shares have pulled back even further.   But as I explain on the show, I’m taking a completely different stance… and explain why there’s still plenty of room for IBM to grow at these levels.   Let’s not forget, this is not a momentum stock trading at insane valuations with no dividend…   We’re talking a durable company trading at just 12X earnings. And is paying a 4% dividend yield which is more than double of what the average company in the S&P 500 pays.   Moving on, I then discuss the recent news surrounding NAK and the infamous EPA.   A settlement is expected to take place in less than one week. And from the looks of it, each party seems to be on common grounds.   Tune in as I explain why the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold mine should be everyone’s radar in the next couple of days.   Other topics talked about: Sandstorm Gold’s (SAND) recent merger… The current state of oil & gas… and why America needs deregulation before tax and healthcare reforms.  

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged! Today I’m breaking all the rules… Just last week I talked about the benefits of compounding wealth… how long-term value investing is the safest, and smartest strategy for anyone betting in the markets. Even my new newsletter, Curzio Research Advisory, has stock recommendations based off favorable trends for the next 5, 10 years, and beyond… Today’s guest however is someone that takes a completely different angle… His name is Tim Sykes. Everyone has their own strengths. For example, Chris Mayer is a legend at picking international stocks. My other frequent guest, Marin Katusa, is a resource stock sniper. I personally have a knack for picking junior miners and small-cap biotech stocks. And then there’s Tim... Tim is a financial activist, educator, and is most famously known for his success at day trading penny stocks. He focuses on, no doubt, the most speculative and riskiest investments in the market today… yet has found massive success doing it. He’s the only penny stock expert I know. And on today’s show, he’s giving away all of his secrets. And shows listeners exactly how he takes advantage of the market’s hidden inefficiencies. Now before we get into the technicals, I’ll start with the easy stuff… Penny stocks are far from normal stocks. Some are not even listed on major exchanges… New investors often see these stocks with low prices and think they’re bargains. But what they don’t understand is that the chances of seeing positive returns are highly unlikely. You’re more likely to lose money. Here’s the truth: About 97% of penny stocks are awful companies or, flat-out, horrible investment choices. In my opinion, there are only 3 ways to actually make money on penny stocks. The first, is finding something I call a “revamp company.” Every once in a while a company will go bankrupt, maybe get bought out, and restructure their business models entirely. And at some point in that arch of a story, investors can get in at an huge discount. Again, this is an extremely rare occurrence… and takes a lot patience. Secondly, investors get lucky. They buy a stock for cents on a dollar, wait until they get lucky, and sell. It’s that simple. And then there’s Tim’s method - buying and selling off something called “pump and dumps.” And surprisingly, it’s consistent. You’re not diving into any profits, revenues, margins… None of that. Why? Because penny stock don’t have any. Instead, Tim advises listeners to just look at only two things: “Volume and price-action.” “...Who were today’s highest percent gainers and losers… and why?” Of course, as Tim explains on the show, there are a couple strict guidelines to follow. But more important, these “pump and dump” schemes happen more than you’d think. As an avid investors, Tim and I have seen it all… Promotions, people who get paid to recommend stocks, targeted short-sellers, etc. The list goes on. Some of the biggest scams I’ve ever seen derive from pump and dump initiatives. And it’s nice to finally bring someone on the show that knows how to benefit from them. Yet only from the outside looking in. Again, this strategy is not for everyone… But if you can take it one step at a time, play by these specific rules, and bet on the right information... you can turn thousands into millions in a matter of days. Whether you play the upside or the downside, here's the only real way investors can money in this highly speculative market.

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking! Today I begin the show by giving away a list of large-cap, well-managed, and durable companies. I'm talking about proven companies that have been around for decades… and the ones that have a history of increasing their dividend annually. More important, some of the stocks I uncover today are at value prices. Although some might be underperforming, buying them at current levels can prove to be monumental in the long-run. Again, these are stocks that investors can hold onto forever. Switching gears, I answer a question on stop-loss orders. This particular question asks what the difference is between "Trailing stop-loss percentages" and "Trailing stop-limit percentages?" My answer: It doesn't matter! Today, I explain the importance of "handing you hand." And my favorite third-party tool that doesn't show the market your every move. Then, to end the episode, I'm taking another stock and looking under the hood. It’s a stock that might seem favorable from a glance... but today I point out all the negatives, giving as much analysis as I can. It's why I'm here. Special thanks to Larry, Jose, Chris, Mark, and Jack for all the great questions. Keep ‘em coming at [email protected]

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week I welcome back Garth Braun, Chairman & CEO of BlackBird Energy (BBI.V). Last time Garth was on the show he introduced listeners to one of the finest oil patches in North America - Canada’s Montney Formation. This liquid-rich shale area is now home to some of largest players in the industry - companies like Encana, Apache, Sinopec, and Shell. It’s Canada’s next big energy bet. And Blackbird Energy, the small-cap exploration and development company, was one of the first to discover it. So to start off the episode, Garth catches listeners up to date. He begins by breaking down Blackbird’s recent major capital raise… and how the company has added even more land into the Montney. Moving on, we then talk about the sector as a whole. As the “oil supply glut” continues to haunt investors across the industry, not to mention the increase of drilling costs overtime… companies like BlackBird Energy have been forced to innovate and adapt to current market conditions. And this is what makes Garth’s company so unique. Blackbird has implemented and acquired a 10% stake in Stage Completions - a leading edge optimization technology that reduces drill times, increases tonnage, and cuts costs practically in half. Meaning, this is a company that can remain profitable with prices as low as $30/barrel. And in my 20+ years of research,  I’ve only seen a few cases where a company has that ability. If you’re invested in some of these huge producers that can only make profits on $50, $60 oil prices, it’s time to take another look. Blackbird Energy is trading at roughly the same levels as it was last time Garth was on the show. And although that was only 3 months ago, so much within the company has changed... For one, they’ve added more onto the Montney, they have increased reserves by more than 1,000%, and they have just placed over $80M into the bank. More importantly, Garth has managed to do all of this with zero debt, yet the stock is still priced under $1. To end the episode, Garth uncovers what investors can expect in the next 6 to 12 months… along with the company’s ambitious long-term growth plans. Although this stock might currently pose as too aggressive for some investors, on today’s episode, you won’t leave empty handed. Be sure to tune in as there is a ton of valuable information and insight on today's oil and liquids industry. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking! We're officially in a stock picker's market. The gold and junior mining sectors are not what they were two years ago. You used to be able to just take a dart, throw it, and be up 200% - 300%... But market dynamics have shifted. These are sectors that have recovered significantly since record-level lows. And now that the market has gone up, extra homework on the individual companies is a must. To begin today's show, I explain exactly what investors need to look for in these risky markets... and how to tell if their flagship mining projects are worth betting on. Switching gears... I then talk about the difference between American and Canadian stock exchanges... and why I always push listeners away from the OTC. Many of my stock recommendations fall under Canadian listed exchanges. And as I explain on the show... the more volume, the safer the exchange. Then, to end the episode, I share with listeners one of the biggest market disconnects today. This is a popular stock that has recently come down 8, 9 points and is currently sitting at a bargain price. Don't bet against Warren Buffett here. This particular company is spending a lot of money in all the right growth markets. Your'e getting paid to wait. Other topics talked about: An updated outlook of a stock I recommended 6 years ago - Steel Dynamics (STLD)...A break down on how private-placement offerings work... And an update on Amir Adnani's GoldMining (GOLD) Special thanks to Luke, Paul, Jared, Daniel, and Michael for all the great questions. Keep em coming!

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. My guest this week is Chris Mayer, 20-year plus market veteran and editor of the Bonner Private Portfolio & Focus newsletter. Chris is constantly traveling the world to find unique investment opportunities. He’s like the Anthony Bourdain of finance. Every time Chris is on the podcast, he provides listeners with ideas that are completely off-the-radar. These are stocks most investors have never heard of... in markets most investors steer away from. Join me as he breaks down his hidden stock ideas, the banking sector, and his favorite emerging market to invest in right now - India. Since the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, the country has experienced a significant economic shift. Modi has set about cutting taxes, reducing regulation, addressing banking issues… all while controlling inflation. Chris is calling him “Reagan 2.0.” And the way Chris tells it, plenty of investment opportunities are slowly opening up. Chris then shares his personal experiences with billionaire and Agora founder Bill Bonner. In the mix of it all, Chris reveals his proprietary C.O.D.E system. This is an investment strategy he uses to outperform the S&P 500 year after year. As Chris explains, “there are lots of different ways for investors to get up the mountain…” But there’s only one key characteristic behind every ‘100 bagger.’ Plus, for this week's Educational Segment, I talk about something we are conditioned to avoid at ALL cost… Yet it’s something that is widely misunderstood. It's considered a "red flag" in every financial textbook and by analysts everywhere... But in reality, these are opportunities that can lead to returns beyond belief. As always, thanks for listening and good investing!

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking!   Today I talk about something my subscribers will get very familiar with... Stop-loss orders. This is an investment strategy I will use and strongly recommend for every stock pick in the portfolio. But as you might notice, my recommended stop-loss percentages often vary. Depending on the size of the stock and other technicals, the formula switches.  And this is extremely important for protection purposes. Today I explain why. Moving on... I then talk about a stock that I've been getting tons of emails on - Northern Dynasty (NAK). Just last week the state of Alaska came out with game-changing news surrounding NAK's land-permit. The stock rose 34.1% in one trading day. This is a huge slap in the face for the infamous short-seller Kerrisdale Capital. And I'll explain why. But we cannot forget... Northern Dynasty still has their biggest hurdle ahead. Join me this week as I break-down the recent news, what it means for the company, and how I think investors should react. Other topics talked about: Advice for any entrepreneurs, a perfect example of compounding your investments, and how to get your feet on the ground in the world of finance. Also, once again... And I'll never stop saying it... Thank you to all of my listeners for joining me on my newest venture - Curzio Research Advisory.  It's been a successful launch. And I'm already looking towards next months pick! Special thanks to Brett, Jose, Douglas, and John for all the great questions.  Keep them coming! Just email me at [email protected] Good Investing,  Frank Curzio        

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged! After a crazy week and the successful launch of my brand-new newsletter, Curzio Research Advisory… it’s time to get back to business. On this week’s show I’m jumping right back into my favorite sector, junior mining. Today I welcome back a guest that has made listeners a lot of money over the years… He is the co-founder & CEO of Gold Standard Ventures (NYSE: GSV), Jonathan Awde. The first time Jonathan was on the show, his exploration company, Gold Standard Ventures, was under 40 cents. Today, the company is over $2.00 per share. To start off the interview, Jonathan catches listeners up to date… breaking down their recent game-changing acquisitions. Including a 21,000 acre acquisition which increases their holdings at the south end of Nevada’s Carlin Trend by 66%.  Gold Standard Ventures now holds the second largest contiguous land package on Nevada’s Carlin Trend. It’s known as one of the most “prolific” gold producing areas in the world. But this isn’t the best part. For such a small exploration company, Gold Standard Ventures has been building an extremely strong treasury. As Jonathan will explain in the interview, several significant investors have bought stake in the company since we’ve last talked. One corporate investor in particular is Goldcorp. They are the 3rd largest gold producer in the world. And they recently increased their stake in the company over 10%. This is a huge factor going forward. To add to the story… Jonathan gives listeners his 2017 outlook. As GSV plans to take on their biggest, most ambitious drilling program in the history of the company, Jonathan claims this is going to be their “biggest year” to date. So investors: If you felt you missed the boat last occasion… It’s time to take another look. At current levels, the stock looks attractive. Plus, the share price is coming off a 27% pullback from it’s highs. The company seems to be on the cusp of a rebound considering all the catalysts Jonathan unfolds in front of us today. PS – Don’t leave after my guest signs off. Educational Segments are back! On this episode I’m taking the Walt Disney company under the microscope. After Goldman Sach’s recent “buy” recommendation, I’m stepping in to pull apart the truth from all the noise.