Here’s how billionaire investors hedge against Geopolitical Black Swans [Infographic]

Do you know what a Black Swan is?

I'm not talking about the long necked bird. 

A black swan is an event or occurrence that deviates beyond what is normally expected of a situation and is extremely difficult to predict.

It's a term that was popularised by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a finance professor, writer and former Wall Street trader.

Black swan events are typically random and are unexpected and that are sometimes called X Factors and mess up your best laid plans.

The world isn’t predictable at the best of times – but currently the geopolitical tea leaves are getting even more difficult to read.

In the following infographic from Sprott Physical Bullion Trusts, we explain the particular geopolitical risks that have the world’s most elite investors concerned today – and what moves they are making to protect themselves from black swans.

About Michael Yardney Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.