Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies

In this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, recorded a couple weeks ahead of Planet MicroCap Las Vegas, I spoke with Rick Rule - founder and CEO of Rule Investment Media and co-founder of Battle Bank - for a wide-ranging conversation on natural resources, gold, and where Rick thinks the smart money is quietly moving next.

A note worth flagging before you listen: when we recorded this, Rick called gold north of $3,000 and said we were 20 years into a 30-year bull market. Gold has since crossed $4,000 - make of that what you will. We break down why Rick thinks the bull run still has a decade left, why he trimmed his junior miners and redeployed into royalty streamers, what he considers the most misread commodity setup right now, and why uranium's fundamental case has quietly changed in a way most investors still haven't caught up to. We also get into rare earths, copper, and his new venture, Battle Bank.

For more information about Rule Investment Media, please visit: https://www.ruleinvestmentmedia.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Rick Rule's Market Perspective
00:21 Rick Rule's Background and Investment Philosophy
01:24 Gold Price Surge and Market Cycles
03:30 Why Generalist Capital Is Still Hesitant in Juniors
04:56 The Long-Term Bull Market in Gold and Resources
06:18 US Debt, Inflation, and Gold's Future
08:44 The Role of Political Risk in Resource Investing
23:55 Uranium's Resurgence and Energy Security
28:16 Rare Earths: Myths, Realities, and Opportunities
34:14 AI and Its Impact on Commodities and Resources
38:59 Introduction to Battle Bank and Its Unique Features
43:54 What Could Make Rick Rule Bearish on Gold
45:34 The Future of US Debt and Currency Deterioration
46:38 How to Connect with Rick Rule and Resources

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality in-person microcap events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow.; visit https://planetmicrocap.com/ to learn more about our Las Vegas and Toronto events.

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

In this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, recorded just ahead of Planet MicroCap Las Vegas, I spoke with Dan Rasmussen, Founder and Manager Partner of Verdad Advisers, to dig into where we actually stand on the value and microcap cycle - and whether the last few years of pain are finally turning into opportunity.

We break down why microcap deep value has lagged since the release of ChatGPT and what that means going forward, why Dan thinks the private equity unwind is still in its early innings, and why Japan remains his highest conviction trade right now despite how well-known the setup has become. We also get into Korea, Europe, and where AI capex spending is likely to disappoint. We mention several companies and sectors during this conversation, and I am not a shareholder in any of them.

For more information about Verdad Advisers, please visit: https://verdadcap.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and guest background
00:26 Overview of the microcap cycle and recent pain
01:25 The 2018-2020 value apocalypse and conviction
02:50 When does value and microcap work best?
03:44 Impact of ChatGPT and AI on value performance
05:17 International vs. US value performance post-AI
09:04 The small cap amplifier and recent market trends
10:06 Eternal truths about market cycles and CAPEX
11:49 Market bubbles, equity issuance, and private markets
21:24 The Japan opportunity and market structure
27:18 Korea's market structure and unique opportunities
34:04 Europe's valuation and macroeconomic challenges
35:52 AI adoption, market outlook, and microcap positioning
38:45 Managing wrong calls and investment discipline
40:30 Final thoughts: Japan as a key opportunity
41:06 Where to find more about Dan Rasmussen

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality in-person microcap events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow.; visit https://planetmicrocap.com/ to learn more about our Las Vegas and Toronto events.

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Paul Cerro, Founder of Cedar Grove Capital Management, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Kayser Pravia, founder of El Planeta Financiero, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Dylan Marrello, Founder of Marrello Capital Partners, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Maj Soueidan, co-founder of GeoInvesting, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Whit Huguley, founder of River Oaks Capital, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Katrina Santa Maria of M.S. Howells & Co. and Jessica Greer of Willow Oak Asset Management, present at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Rich Howe of Stock Spin-off Investing, Asif Suria of Inside Arbitrage, and Colin King of Circle City Capital present at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.

Howard Punch, founder of Punch & Associates, presents at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Powered by MicroCapClub. Not part of the MicroCapClub community? Join Us https://microcapclub.com/join-now/ 

Planet Microcap hosts the highest quality microcap in-person events in North America. The mission is to bring the best microcap investors, companies, and allocators together to gather, connect, and grow. https://planetmicrocap.com 

This presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security referenced herein. Planet MicroCap Holdings LLC and MicroCapClub LLC (collectively, “we” or “our”) are not licensed brokers nor registered investment advisors. We, our partners, contractors, members, subscribers, guests, or affiliates may or may not hold positions in one or more of the securities mentioned in this presentation and may trade in such securities at any time. We may have received cash compensation from one or more participants for presenting at past, present, or future events. We recommend you consult a licensed investment adviser, broker, or legal counsel before purchasing or selling any securities referenced in this presentation.