Markets have been chaotic over the past few sessions, so we pivot to a mostly-news episode to unpack what’s really driving the volatility.

We start with “SaaSmageddon” — the sharp selloff across software stocks following rapid advances in AI, including Claude’s new capabilities. We discuss why investors are suddenly questioning data-driven moats, seat-based subscription models, and whether traditional SaaS businesses can defend their margins in a world where AI agents can replace large portions of knowledge work.

From there, we connect the dots to private credit and private equity. With software making up a major portion of many private portfolios, we explore the growing risks around payment-in-kind lending, potential default cycles, and why business development companies (BDCs) could be the next pressure point if AI disruption accelerates.

We also cover the historic gold and silver flush — a classic leveraged shakeout driven by forced liquidations, stop-loss cascades, and thin liquidity — and why ETF volumes exploded during the move. Finally, we touch on broader market weakness, AMD’s earnings reaction, and how Bitcoin continues to trade like a high-beta risk asset.

Tickers of Stocks Discussed: TRI.TO, ADBE, CRM, SHOP.TO, SPGI, MCO, ARCC, OWL, OBDC, BXSL, MAIN, FSK, SLV, GLD, SPY, AMD

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Markets have been chaotic over the past few sessions, so we pivot to a mostly-news episode to unpack what&rsquo;s really driving the volatility.
We start with &ldquo;SaaSmageddon&rdquo; &mdash; the sharp selloff across software stocks following rapid advances in AI, including Claude&rsquo;s new capabilities. We discuss why investors are suddenly questioning data-driven moats, seat-based subscription models, and whether traditional SaaS businesses can defend their margins in a world where AI agents can replace large portions of knowledge work.
From there, we connect the dots to private credit and private equity. With software making up a major portion of many private portfolios, we explore the growing risks around payment-in-kind lending, potential default cycles, and why business development companies (BDCs) could be the next pressure point if AI disruption accelerates.
We also cover the historic gold and silver flush &mdash; a classic leveraged shakeout driven by forced liquidations, stop-loss cascades, and thin liquidity &mdash; and why ETF volumes exploded during the move. Finally, we touch on broader market weakness, AMD&rsquo;s earnings reaction, and how Bitcoin continues to trade like a high-beta risk asset.
Tickers of Stocks Discussed: TRI.TO, ADBE, CRM, SHOP.TO, SPGI, MCO, ARCC, OWL, OBDC, BXSL, MAIN, FSK, SLV, GLD, SPY, AMD
Watch the full video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TCIPodcastNetwork">Our New Youtube Channel!</a>
<a href="http://jointci.com">Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com</a>
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<li aria-level="1">Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/cdn_investing"> @cdn_investing</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Simon&rsquo;s twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Fiat_Iceberg"> @Fiat_Iceberg</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Braden&rsquo;s twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/BradoCapital"> @BradoCapital</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Dan&rsquo;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/StockTrades_CA">@stocktrades_ca</a></li>
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The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.

Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.
Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;for Canadians.

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The Podcast For Canadian Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.

Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.
Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.