Alexander Smith
A lifelong entrepreneur, market speculator, research junkie and podcast host, Alex is passionate about uncovering bold investment trends and ideas before they hit the mainstream.
Alexander Smith is the founder of Equity Marketing Strategies, where he focuses on content creation, helping public companies tell their story by curating a wide range of video content. While most of his clients are based in Canada, his work has taken him across the globe, from New York to Nicaragua, Chile, Romania, Japan, Israel, and Canada's far north. A speculator and research junkie at heart, the small and micro-cap markets have captivated Alex for nearly twenty years. Alex is passionate about uncovering bold investment ideas before they hit the mainstream. A father of three, Alex lives with his wife in the beautiful eastern Fraser Valley where the Cascade and Coast mountains meet.
Alexander Smith
Stablecoins and U.S. Treasuries: How Tether Became a Silent Giant in America’s Debt Market
Stablecoins are no longer just crypto sidekicks. With billions parked in U.S. Treasuries, they're becoming pivotal players in global finance—and potential shock absorbers for U.S. debt markets.
Gold Rally Reignites TSX Venture: Spurs Big Financings
Gold’s breakout has reignited investor interest in the TSX Venture, triggering large financings and renewed momentum across junior mining stocks. As majors generate record free cash flow, a new wave of M&A may be about to begin.
Has the NASDAQ Peaked?
The NASDAQ soared past 20,000 earlier this year, fueled by AI mania and tech euphoria — but history warns that every peak comes at a price. This is the gripping story of how the NASDAQ builds and breaks fortunes in cycles of boom, bust, and rebirth.
The King's Metal: Gold, Power, and the 5,000-Year Reign of Wealth
Tracing gold's 5,000-year history as the ultimate symbol of enduring value and power, this article explains its monetary significance and why central banks are accumulating it at record rates today.
The Debt That Built the Empire: How the U.S. Treasury Market Became the Heart of Global Finance
This post traces the rise of the U.S. Treasury market to become the heart of global finance and explores the potential systemic risks emerging from rapidly increasing U.S. national debt.
Canada’s Golden Titans: 4 Miners Poised to Dominate the Gold Bull Market
This article highlights four major Canadian gold mining companies (Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, Alamos Gold, B2Gold) detailing their key global assets and production outlook. It emphasizes how their operations, combined with Canada's stability, position them strongly to benefit from the current gold bull market driven by high prices and economic uncertainty.