Sam Volkering

The biggest scandal in corporate history

Jensen Huang's shock departure has thrown Nvidia's future into question. But could losing its legendary founder actually unlock the company's next phase of growth? Sam Volkering explores the scandal shaking the world's biggest chip company, the parallels with Apple's transition from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook, and why Nvidia's next chapter could take it beyond a $10 trillion valuation.

I went 10x long SK Hynix on a Sunday

What happens when you want to trade semiconductor stocks but Wall Street is closed? Sam Volkering puts Hyperliquid to the test, opening a 10x leveraged position on SK Hynix on a Sunday. He explores how crypto-based perpetual futures work, the risks of leverage, and why round-the-clock trading could reshape the future of investing.

A 12-year-old will build the next DeepMind

What can a 1990s video game teach us about the future of AI? Sam Volkering explores how rapidly improving AI models are transforming game development, product design, and manufacturing. And with AI infrastructure stocks taking a beating, he explains why the companies supplying computing power, memory, networking, and energy could offer extraordinary long-term investment opportunities.

A Chinese spy honeypot for the most powerful man in AI?

Allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a Democratic sweep in the US midterms have added fresh uncertainty to the AI trade. But Sam Volkering believes the market may be overlooking a major opportunity, as potential changes to energy infrastructure rules could accelerate the AI buildout rather than bring it to a halt.

Is Asia going to save AI from America?

A historic spike in market volatility has sent shockwaves through the AI sector. Sam Volkering examines what the VIX is telling investors, whether America's AI boom is running out of steam, and why Asia or Eastern Europe could become the next major hub for AI investment and growth.

The $6 billion Binance black swan job interview attack

A seemingly innocent job interview allegedly opened the door to a $6 billion Binance heist. Sam Volkering examines how the attack unfolded, why Bitcoin held up surprisingly well, and what it reveals about the risks of keeping crypto on exchanges.

These are my favourite non-AI stocks right now

From Las Vegas’s spectacular Sphere to the sports empire behind the New York Knicks, Sam Volkering explores unexpected investment opportunities beyond the AI boom. Plus, discover what an AI-powered stock-picking system makes of these companies and the surprising stocks topping its rankings.

Market crashing? Don’t make the mistake most investors make

As AI stocks tumble and fear grips investors, Sam Volkering argues that doing nothing could be the biggest mistake of all. He explores how AI-powered investing can help cut through market noise, remove emotional bias and uncover opportunities others might miss. Plus, an exclusive interview with the “godfather of AI investing”.

Is search (and the internet) dead?

From Reddit's share price plunge to Google's changing business model, AI is reshaping how we use the internet. Sam Volkering explores whether traditional search is dying, which companies could be left behind, and why embracing AI now could be more important than ever.

A tax grab in London and a $482bn fire sale in New York

Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta have suffered brutal sell-offs as investors panic over soaring AI spending. But Sam Volkering sees a disconnect between Wall Street's short-term expectations and the long-term opportunity. Here's why he believes the market has handed patient investors a rare chance to buy.

I’ll invest $1,000 into the AI Job Losses Index thanks!

From tokenised indices to prediction markets, S&P Global is making some unexpected moves into crypto. Sam Volkering explores why this latest deal with Kalshi could signal a much bigger shift for traditional finance.

The secret UK tax plan to get everyone on the 40% rate

Wages are rising, but frozen tax thresholds are leaving workers with less to show for it. Sam Volkering explores Britain's growing tax burden, why AI could be the key to restoring productivity, and how one former MIT scientist is using the technology to rethink stock picking.

The world’s best investor is… a FRAUD

Anthropic's impending IPO could turn Amazon's $18bn investment into a $309bn stake. And that's only half the story. Here's why I'm watching Amazon before the AI giant goes public.

Every AI you use has an MIT fingerprint

From the world's first chatbots to breakthroughs in drug discovery, MIT has shaped AI for decades. Sam explores its influence on today's biggest AI companies and introduces the "Godfather of AI investing" ahead of an exclusive interview.

Urgent Security Update: Is your bank account under AI attack?

A wave of Microsoft password reset attempts, warnings about AI-powered cyberattacks, and growing calls for regulation have Sam Volkering asking whether fear is driving the narrative. He explains what's really happening, why the panic may be overblown, and how to protect your accounts without getting caught up in the hysteria.

Not your app, not your cash: About the Revolut outage

When Revolut customers found themselves unable to access their funds, it exposed the risks of relying on a single financial provider. Sam Volkering explores how decentralised finance, stablecoins, and crypto payment cards could offer an alternative when banking services go down.

Is the UK ready for AI investment? Or is it walking out the door?

Nvidia is pouring billions into British AI startups, but the UK's brightest tech companies keep looking across the Atlantic for capital. As London's stock market shrinks, we explore why Britain struggles to keep its homegrown innovators and how investors can still gain exposure to their growth.

When I'm 70, what will I wish I'd invested in?

From personal computers and smartphones to artificial intelligence, technological breakthroughs have created extraordinary opportunities for investors. Sam Volkering reflects on how far we've come, what the next 30 years might bring, and why the biggest opportunities could still be ahead of us.

How does a man in speedos win the Falklands War?

From Iran and Ukraine to the South China Sea and the Falklands, geopolitical tensions are mounting. We explore why defence stocks aren't surging, how governments fund wars, and whether Britain could see the return of war bonds.

1982

More than four decades after Britain went to war to defend the Falkland Islands, tensions with Argentina are once again raising uncomfortable questions. But this time, the dispute isn't simply about sovereignty. Vast oil resources and the prospect of a new energy boom have raised the stakes dramatically. Sam Volkering investigates what could happen next – and why investors should be paying attention.