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Father Emmanuel reflects on Warren Buffett’s classic essay “The Superinvestors of Graham and Doddsville,” exploring how conviction, humility, and faith intersect with disciplined investing.

Inspired by Buffett’s experiment to test whether value investing really worked, Father Emmanuel examines what it means to live with both financial and spiritual integrity. Balancing seminary life and market research, he found that patience, discipline, and honesty matter as much in faith as they do in finance.

This discussion is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice.


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Wall Street is full of confidence - but real investing wisdom lies in humility and discipline.

Discover timeless principles from Ben Graham and why Father Emmanuel always aims to “buy a dollar for 50 cents,” a mindset that has shaped legends like Warren Buffett. This simple rule teaches you to protect your principal, think independently, and focus on value when everyone else chases hype.

True investing isn’t about IQ or luck—it’s about patience, mindset, and the courage to wait for the right pitch.


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#valueinvesting #bengraham #warrenbuffet #investmentwisdom #marginofsafety #smartmoney #financialdiscipline #wealthbuilding #longtermthinking #investingeducation

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When markets panic, even gold isn’t safe. During sudden drawdowns, institutions sell what they can, not what they want. As leverage builds and collateral demands rise, margin calls ripple through portfolios - creating a chain reaction of forced selling and collapsing liquidity.

This episode breaks down how financial stress spreads through the system, why hedge funds and banks can trigger mass liquidation events, and how investors can understand the hidden plumbing of modern markets.


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#ForcedSelling
#CollateralCrunch
#liquiditycrisis
#financialmarkets
#macroinvesting
#LeverageRisk
#goldmarket
#InstitutionalSelling
#riskmanagement

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In an age of algorithmic trading and relentless volatility, real investing has become an act of patience.
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Father Emmanuel Lemelson breaks down why value investing is the ultimate contrarian strategy in today’s hyper-speed markets, where emotion and speculation rule.

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Father Lemelson explains why the smartest investors are returning to fundamentals: studying balance sheets, focusing on consistent earnings, and understanding margin of safety. He urges investors not to make it harder than it needs to be.

From Warren Buffett’s timeless lessons to the dangers of chasing hype, this episode explores how to build conviction when everyone else is trading on emotion.


CHAPTERS

00:00 – Value Investing and the Importance of Due Diligence in a FOMO World
01:44 – Why it's OKAY to Miss A lot of Opportunities
01:56 – Volatility Continues to Increase
02:33 – Focus on Consistent Earnings and Above Average Margins
03:39 - Buying Unloved Sectors: Retailers After the Tariffs
04:51 – Sponsor: iTrustCapital
06:43 – Accounting and Understanding the Balance Sheet and the Margin of Safety
08:42 – Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements - PLEASE READ



📜 Disclaimer & Forward-Looking Statements

This video (the “Video”) is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing in the Video is a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell securities, commodities, cryptocurrencies, or other financial instruments. Investing carries inherent risks, including total loss of capital.

Neither Aaron Hoddinott nor Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson (the "Contributors") are licensed financial advisors. Before investing, consult a qualified financial advisor and registered broker-dealer. The Contributors have made incorrect predictions in the past and will likely do so again. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Never make investment decisions based solely on this Video. Conduct independent due diligence and assess your investment objectives and risk tolerance.

All statements in this Video, other than historical facts, are forward-looking statements. These may include expectations about the impact of algorithmic trading; investor sentiment; inflation, interest rates, deficits and currencies; demographic and industry trends; digital-asset adoption; sector-level prospects (e.g., retail, technology); long-term, value-investing outcomes; portfolio-construction approaches, or other future events. Such statements are speculative, based on assumptions that may prove inaccurate, and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Neither Maximus nor the Contributors undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Opinions expressed in the Video are those of the Contributors and subject to change without notice.

The streets of Vegas may be quiet, but Canadians are finding ways to gamble from the comfort of their homes. FOMO has taken over, and in the past 12 months, investors across Canada have poured an unprecedented $180 billion into equities.

Stocks now account for nearly 50% of national net worth. That’s higher than the dot-com bubble’s approximate 35% peak.

Forget the roulette wheel — the real gamble is happening on Bay Street. Is Canada heading into a wealth boom, or the biggest equity bubble in its history?


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#CanadaStocks
#marketbubble
#EquityExposure
#WealthRisk
#TSXInvesting
#StockMarketCanada
#riskon
#economictrends


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James Lavish, former hedge fund manager and co-founder of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, believes global liquidity is on track to contract later this year—even as the U.S. keeps adding stimulus in the short term. In his view, risk assets don’t all react at once: stocks tend to move first, while gold and Bitcoin usually lag by 10–12 weeks.

What’s unusual now is that gold has already broken ahead, raising questions about how the cycle might play out. Could Bitcoin follow—or is the pattern changing? While no one can know for certain, tracking these liquidity shifts can offer valuable perspective on today’s markets.

⚠️ This video is for informational and educational purposes only. The views shared reflect James Lavish’s personal opinions. This is not financial advice.

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#BitcoinLag
#goldtrends
#RiskAssets
#markettiming
#globalliquidity
#cryptomarkets
#economictrends
#stockmarket
#monetarypolicy


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When the Federal Reserve steps in with the “Fed put” and quantitative easing, markets often rally in dramatic fashion — just like the V-shaped rebound of 2020. Historically, gold tends to move first as fear takes hold, but in recent years Bitcoin has followed and outperformed.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank showed how fragile confidence in the system can be. When deposit fears and FDIC protection dominated headlines, Bitcoin surged 25–30% almost overnight. In moments of stress, Bitcoin has increasingly become a hedge against uncertainty and lost savings — while gold remains the long-standing safe haven.

This short explores how markets respond when trust is shaken, and why gold and more recently Bitcoin often sit at the center of every financial storm.

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#marketrecovery
#goldvsbitcoin
#bitcoinboom
#bankruns
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In our latest pod, Aaron explores how timeless value-investing principles hold up in today's noisy, algorithm-driven market.

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Father Emmanuel Lemelson, an Orthodox priest and Chief Investment Officer for a hedge fund, breaks down humility on Wall Street, why “get-rich-quick” thinking can destroy returns, how to read what actually matters (financial statements), sector mispricings, and what stewardship means for capital. We also dig into China risk, demographics and demand, volatility tactics, social media’s impact on investors, and his pragmatic take on Bitcoin and gold.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements - PLEASE READ
01:18 - FOMO In Today’s Market
01:44 - Introducing Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson
04:15 - The Influence of Ben Graham and The Intelligent Investor
07:35 - A Priest and Hedge Fund Manager
10:00 - Faith and Money Conflicts
14:57 - Our Sponsor, iTrustCapital
16:48 - The Challenges in Today’s Stock Market
19:30 - Making Long-Term Investment Decisions
24:40 - Investing In China
29:05 - Our Sponsor, iTrustCapital
30:56 - The Impact of Demographics on Investment Strategy
33:40 - Value Investing vs. Speculation
34:45 - Why are Young People Taking Big Financial Risks?
37:10 - Life is Short — Keep It In Perspective
42:48 - Fr. Lemelson’s Take on Bitcoin
44:59 - Wrap Up
46:41 - Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements - PLEASE READ


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About Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson
Fr. Lemelson is Chief Investment Officer of Lemelson Capital Management, sponsor of The Amvona Fund, which was previously ranked among the world’s top-performing hedge funds by The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s. In 2023, Hedge Fund Research recognized his Spruce Peak Fund as one of the top equity funds globally.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. No guarantee of future performance should be inferred.

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📜 Disclaimer & Forward-Looking Statements

Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. (parent company of Pinnacle Digest and this YouTube channel) and Aaron Hoddinott hold positions in Nasdaq index funds, gold-related investments, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and Chinese equities. These holdings may influence opinions expressed in this video.

This video (the “Video”) is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing in the Video is a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell securities, commodities, cryptocurrencies, or other financial instruments. Investing carries inherent risks, including total loss of capital.

Neither Aaron Hoddinott nor Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson (the "Contributors") are licensed financial advisors. Before investing, consult a qualified financial advisor and registered broker-dealer. The Contributors have made incorrect predictions in the past and will likely do so again. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Never make investment decisions based solely on this Video. Conduct independent due diligence and assess your investment objectives and risk tolerance.

All statements in this Video, other than historical facts, are forward-looking statements. These may include expectations about the impact of algorithmic trading; investor sentiment; inflation, interest rates, deficits and currencies; demographic and industry trends; digital-asset adoption; sector-level prospects (e.g., retail, technology); long-term, value-investing outcomes; portfolio-construction approaches, or other future events. Such statements are speculative, based on assumptions that may prove inaccurate, and subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Neither Maximus nor the Contributors undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Opinions expressed in the Video are those of the Contributors and subject to change without notice.

James Lavish breaks down one of the biggest risks in global finance: what happens when a currency fails. History is clear — from Weimar Germany to Zimbabwe, collapse often brings hyperinflation and social upheaval.

The US Dollar index is currently having one of its worst years ever, down over 10% year-to-date.

But today, the U.S. dollar remains the world’s reserve currency, trusted above all others in the global fiat experiment. If cracks appear, weaker currencies are likely to falter first. Still, the question remains: how long can confidence in fiat last, and what comes next if trust begins to erode?

This isn’t just theory — it’s the story of money, power, and stability in the modern economy. Meanwhile, gold and silver are soaring.

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#currencycrisis
#hyperinflation
#fiatmoney
#dollardominance
#globaleconomy
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#reservecurrency

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