Jeremy Grantham, GMO – Short-Term Pessimist, Long-Term Optimist | #397
Today’s guest is Jeremy Grantham, the Long-Term Investment Strategist and co-founder of GMO. It’s been about a year since we first spoke with Jeremy and given his knowledge of financial history, there are few people who are better to hear from about what’s happening in the world today than Jeremy. We start by touching on his investment in QuantumScape, which he saw grow to $500 million on paper and later decline by 80%. Then Jeremy shares what he thinks the societal implications will be from a huge potential write down of perceived wealth in the US if this superbubble bursts. He also touches on some of his biggest concerns at the moment: the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, labor and materials shortages, poor demographics, and rising inflation.
Key Points
- Jeremy Grantham discusses the potential societal implications of wealth reduction in the US if the current super bubble bursts, touching on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, labor and material shortages, poor demographics, and rising inflation.
- Grantham expresses optimism about solving long-term global problems and highlights the importance of innovation in addressing future resource shortages, such as the redesign of batteries and the development of alternative materials.
- Despite being labeled as a perma-bear, Grantham reveals a willingness to reinvest during market lows and holds an optimistic view of human ingenuity and the venture capital industry's role in technological advancements.
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