Jim Rogers, Chairman of Rogers Holdings and Co-Founder of the Quantum Fund, sits down with James Connor to discuss his views on gold, silver, bitcoin and interest rates. Jim also discusses what he would do if he had a second career and what he is most proud of.
0:00 Introduction of Jim Rogers.1:00 Jim discusses the Quantum Fund.2:41 Nasdaq valuations and Apple market cap.4:43 Jim discusses his views on gold, silver and the US dollar.6:43 Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Barrick Gold.7:17 What are your thoughts on bitcoin?11:08 Thoughts on government reaction to the pandemic.12:00 Where do you see hysteria and value now in the markets?13:28 What makes a successful trader?14:28 What is your most memorable trade?15:27 Thoughts on the US-China trade wars.17:44 What advice would you give a young investor on investing?19:09 What's the key to your success?19:36 If you could have a second career what would it be?20:15 What is your greatest achievement?21:50 Conclusion
Jim Rogers co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros in 1973, helping to steer the fund to a 4200% return before "retiring" at age 37. He is considered to be one of the greatest investors of all time. Rogers has made two record-setting journeys - once by motorcycle and once by car - and is in the Guinness Book of World Records for doing so. In between his frequent travels, he has served as a professor at Columbia University, started his own commodity index and is a frequent media commentator worldwide. Rogers has also authored six books. He currently lives in Singapore with his family. Jim has authored a half dozen books, including: Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers (NYTimes Bestseller), Adventure Capitalist, Hot Commodities (NYTimes Bestseller), A Bull in China, A Gift to My Children, and most recently, Street Smarts.