The Market Hustle
My name’s Josh.
I started investing over a decade ago after financial advisors turned me away because I didn’t have hundreds of thousands to invest.
Instead of giving up, I took things into my own hands by reading every book I could find, graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business, and spending the last 10+ years learning, investing, and refining my approach.
I know how confusing the stock market can feel when you're just getting started. Between overcomplicated investing lingo, conflicting reddit advice, and the fear of losing money, it’s easy to stay stuck on the sidelines.
That’s why I created The Market Hustle. It’s the resource I wish I had when I started.
A no-BS beginner-friendly platform that simplifies investing.
The mission with The Market Hustle is to help you take control of your financial future and gives you the confidence to build long-term wealth without overcomplicating the process.
If you’re ready to break free from financial stress, start investing with clarity, and build a future where money is no longer a worry, you’re in the right place.
Each episode, my co-hosts Baafi (@blacktycoontalk) and Pierce (@pierceywiercy) and I break down:
- Investing strategies anyone can use
- How to think like an investor, not just a consumer
- Real-world market insights without the Wall Street buzzwords
- Actionable steps to put your money to work
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the stock market or ready to level up your investing game, you've found your community. Join us as we all build wealth together, one episode at a time.
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- @themarkethustle (Josh)
- @blacktycoontalk (Baafi)
- @pierceywiercy (Pierce)
The Market Hustle
USA vs Emerging Markets: Where to invest in 2026? (Ep.71)
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In this episode, Josh, Baafi and Pierce discuss about the market during the first two months of 2026 and about different aspects of investing in emerging markets. This conversation is really valuable if you are thinking about expanding your investments beyond the US and into rapidly growing international markets. Tune in to learn about the economy, financial considerations and the reality of investing globally in today’s world.
Side note: This podcast was recorded on 3/5/2026.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:15 Baafi’s new finance role
2:35 Don’t burn out trying to beat the market
7:00 You never really know why big players sell
11:23 Different strategies work in different seasons
15:02 Pierce’s new finance role & financial peace
17:07 The US & international markets in 2026
22:32 Investing in emerging markets
29:43 Emerging vs Developed markets
32:37 Emerging Markets Funds (like VWO)
38:40 VWO as an an emerging markets asset
42:27 Volatility when investing in emerging economies
45:24 How developed economies face crisis
47:33 Understanding the economy of the US
58:19 Controlling your controlables
1:03:22 Grow your share of ownership
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