CW 681 - Brendan Ahern - China, Real Estate, Currency War & Economy with KraneShares CIO

Today’s guest, Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer for KraneShares, a company which provides unique investment opportunities for next-wave developments in China. Brendan is a specially qualified to discuss the Chinese economy and how it relates to the US economy, the widespread investment of Chinese money into the US real estate market and China’s ever-changing social safety net as he has over 12 years of experience in Exchange Traded Funds.    Key Takeaways: [3:39] How life expectancy and longevity affects the social security system and the US economy. [8:01] Vacation rentals do not get the same tax benefits as real estate investments.   Brendan Ahern Guest Interview: [16:29] The Tale of Two Chinas - Domestic consumption is growing but exports and industrials are slowing. [19:24] The urbanized Chinese want to enjoy the things we take for granted. [22:04] The Chinese government is trying to figure out ways to increase domestic consumption. [26:22] There isn’t much in the way of a social safety net in China right now. [29:28] What’s going on with the currency war between the US and China, now and in the future? [32:55] For some reason, when Chinese investors diversify it’s labeled as capital flight. [36:27] The real estate market in Tier 1 cities have performed well but location, location, location is still important. [38:48] Entrepreneur led companies are leading the way in China’s socialist market economy.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Liberty Health Share @jasonhartmanroi on Twitter KraneShares