What is a Ponzi scheme? According to Investopedia, a Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam that promises high rates of return with little to no risk to investors. So in today’s market, where exactly do Ponzi schemes come into play? Would you be able to clearly recognize a Ponzi scheme if you were presented the option to participate in one? In today’s episode, we will be talking with Tan Liu.Tan Liu has a Master’s degree in Statistics and has undergraduate degrees in both economics and finance. Tan Liu has worked in the finance industry for over 10 years. His time working for a hedge fund allowed him to see behind the curtain of the modern day stock market and is what lead him to write The Ponzi Factor.The Ponzi Factor is based on and supported by observable facts and history and explains exactly why Tan Liu believes that non-dividend stocks in the current stock market meet the definition of a Ponzi scheme.Today we’ll be diving deeper with Tan Liu on this topic and a few more important factors that have molded the way Tan Liu sees the market.After this episode, how will you see the market? Key Takeaways:Why the “system” is a gamble (4:42)What most investors don’t know about stock value (9:01)The flaw in the stock market valuation equation every investor needs to know (10:04)The unknown truth about Dividends and Capital Gains in today’s market (11:59)The vast difference between the market of today and its noble beginnings (13:32)The misrepresentation of stock buybacks and how they are hurting you as an investor (15:37)What are “Ponzi assets” and how are they fooling investors? (23:17) After hearing just a few of Tan Liu’s bold claims on the Ponzi factor and Ponzi assets, you know where Ponzi schemes/assets come into play- So, can you recognize them in the modern day market?We will have another interview with Tan Liu to go even deeper into the world of the modern day stock market soon.Grab your copy of Tan’s book The Ponzi Factor here: amazon.com/Ponzi-Factor-Simple-Investment-Profits --Become a Solomon Investor Today: http://solomoninvestor.com -- Speak to our team to learn more: https://legacy.boroncap.com/free-call -- Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!Connect with us on social media: 📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoronCapital 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boroncapital 💬Twitter: https://twitter.com/boroncapital -- DISCLAIMER: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All securities involve risk and may result in significant losses. No communication by Boron Capital, LLC Inc. or any of its affiliates (collectively, “Boron Capital, LLC™”), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice. Nothing on this episode is intended as an offer to extend credit, an offer to purchase or sell securities or a solicitation of any securities transaction.

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