0:22 – Introduction of the topics and the guest in the episode Desislav Vassilev, licensed investment consultant
02:40 – Financial news from Bulgaria
16:55 – Macro and Markets
25:45 – Fintech and alternative investments
30:51 – Interview with Desislav Vassilev
31:33 - In your experience as a financial consultant, what is your opinion on the financial culture of Bulgarians? How much has it improved over the last 10-20 years and where are we at the moment?
32:50 – Do you expect Bulgarian banks to start applying negative interest rates on deposits?
35:30 – What does the Bulgarian invest in?
36:58 – What is your approach to convincing more conservative clients to invest in assets other than bank deposits and real estate?
39:18 - What are your 3 main tips for managing personal finances?
42:35 - What types of investors are there, how do you determine the risk tolerance of your clients and how do you subsequently determine their investment policy?
44:00 – What are the pros and cons of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?
47:20 - What is your opinion on real estate investments? For which investors is this asset suitable and in what form?
50:45 - There has been talk of an impending recession for at least a year now. What are your expectations, when do you expect we will witness a global recession? Where will it start?
55:15 – What do you think about the 2020 US elections?
56:19 - Какво мислиш за политиката на световните централни банки за постоянно наливане на ликвидност? Какъв е изхода от тази ситуация?
58:32 - What would you advise investing in in the current market and economic climate?
59:40 - What kind of investor is Desislav Vassilev? What instruments do you invest in?
61:10 – What is the relationship between the investment strategy and the amount of money we have available for investment? (question from a donor)
62:25 – How will the next financial crisis differ from the previous one?
64:50 - Share with our listeners some useful and interesting resources (blogs, books, textbooks, Twitter accounts, etc.)
67:00 – Final words
To contact Desislav:
0885 75 30 50
Email: [email protected]
Recommended authors on investment topics:
- Ray Dalio
- Howard Marks (Oaktree Capital)
- Peter Lynch
Bulgarian news
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They are removing fees for transfers in euros + Bank fees are rising again
Share transactions will now be subject to VAT
Macro and Markets
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Hedge Fund Investor Has Tense Flashback to Late 1990s Japan
Fears of a nasty US recession have magically vanished: BAML survey
Schwab Seizes on Industry Turmoil With Plan to Buy TD Ameritrade
Fintech and alternative investments
Travelers to China can finally experience its cashless economy like a local
How Mark Zuckerberg plans to make money with Facebook Pay
Google plans to offer checking accounts next year
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