Stargazer Asset Management Weekly – August 10 2020

This week we look at how extreme markets have become and why that brings opportunity. We also have a look at the USD, precious metals and relative equity index and sector performance.

BY ERIC FILL

SAM Weekly _ August 10 2020

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