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Description
In this episode, Josh, Baafi and Pierce discuss about the market during the first two months of 2026 and about different aspects of investing in emerging markets. This conversation is really valuable if you are thinking about expanding your investments beyond the US and into rapidly growing international markets. Tune in to learn about the economy, financial considerations and the reality of investing globally in today’s world.
Side note: This podcast was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:15 Baafi’s new finance role
2:35 Don’t burn out trying to beat the market
7:00 You never really know why big players sell
11:23 Different strategies work in different seasons
15:02 Pierce’s new finance role & financial peace
17:07 The US & international markets in 2026
22:32 Investing in emerging markets
29:43 Emerging vs Developed markets
32:37 Emerging Markets Funds (like VWO)
38:40 VWO as an an emerging markets asset
42:27 Volatility when investing in emerging economies
45:24 How developed economies face crisis
47:33 Understanding the economy of the US
58:19 Controlling your controlables
1:03:22 Grow your share of ownership