Exploring the Recent GVZ and Silver Volatility Extremes, My Oversights in Market Dynamics, and Integrating Political Dysfunction into a Revised Bull Market Outlook for Precious Metals
Reflecting on your missed opportunities in gold and silver made me think about how I sometimes miss chances too because I play it too safe or ignore the “small players.” Even though he calls it a “bitter experience,” I feel like learning from mistakes and adjusting your perspective is already a win, and I want to apply that kind of self-reflection to my own decisions and life.
What stands out here isn’t just the data but the humility in revisiting assumptions. Retail behavior has become a structural force, not a side effect, and ignoring that shift is where even strong models fall short.
Reflecting on your missed opportunities in gold and silver made me think about how I sometimes miss chances too because I play it too safe or ignore the “small players.” Even though he calls it a “bitter experience,” I feel like learning from mistakes and adjusting your perspective is already a win, and I want to apply that kind of self-reflection to my own decisions and life.
What stands out here isn’t just the data but the humility in revisiting assumptions. Retail behavior has become a structural force, not a side effect, and ignoring that shift is where even strong models fall short.