Is the Hottest Investment Pokémon Cards?

This podcast episode of "The Journal" explores the recent surge in popularity and value of Pokémon trading cards as a speculative asset. It begins with an anecdote about someone who made a significant profit from selling his childhood collection. The episode further investigates the factors driving this trend, including nostalgia, the pandemic, and influencers like Logan Paul. It also addresses potential risks, such as market volatility, counterfeiting, and the possibility of a bubble, drawing parallels to the baseball card craze of the 80s and 90s. The podcast questions whether the value of these cards is based on genuine fundamentals or simply on sentiment and explores how collectors are safeguarding their investments.