Ways to Wealth EP87: Market Volatility, AI Chips, and KiwiSaver Reforms, with Anthony Sage

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie welcomes back Anthony Sage! Anthony is a New Zealand‑based financial adviser specialising in lending and mortgages, with growing expertise in KiwiSaver and investments. Half American and half Kiwi, Anthony recently earned his Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu black belt and became a father five weeks ago.The conversation dives into current market dynamics, including post‑Trump inauguration volatility and opportunities in undervalued tech stocks such as Google, AMD, and Micron. Anthony and Charlie explore the AI chip landscape, Nvidia’s dominance, and potential challengers like Samsung.Key topics include the emerging private credit bubble, options strategies such as covered call funds like JEPI, and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin leverage model. They also examine New Zealand’s KiwiSaver reforms, revealing the startling fact that Kiwis pay 25 cents in fees and taxes for every dollar earned.Housing market analysis covers sluggish conditions despite falling interest rates and why immigration may be the missing catalyst for price recovery. The discussion concludes with innovative lending models, including Bitcoin‑backed loans, and the need for more flexible asset leverage options beyond traditional property‑based lending.Find out more about Advice Knight here: adviceknight.co.nzWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #FinancialAdvising #KiwiSaver #Investing #AIChips #TechStocks #Bitcoin #HousingMarket #OptionsTrading #PrivateCredit