Do Technical Measures and Valuations Really Matter?
2024-03-26
Baltimore Harbor is closed following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, hit by an out of control freighter. Weaker Regional Economic Surveys are in contrast to economists ratcheting-up growth expectations: No one is expecting a recession. Liquidity continues to boost bullish mood on Wall Street. The market has steadily climbed for past 5-months, creating record deviations; for now, no fear. Valuations are a measure of market psychology: "If everybody has bought, who is left to buy?" – Sam Stovall. When Technicals & Fundamentals align (the problem for most investors is that they’re too slow). All elements are now present for a reversion to the mean; just need a catalyst. What will turn buyers into sellers? The impact of more, earlier retirees on actuarial tables and Larry
Is Your Ex Worth More Dead than Alive?
2024-03-20
It’s Fed Day: Danny Ratliff provides a preview in Lance’s absence; mortgage rates are pricing-out most buyers. Is your ex- worth more dead than alive? Taking a look at SS survivors’ benefits: There are some caveats. How to incorporate inflation hedging into your portfolio. Making buying choices to better manage inflation in household budgets. Why some are accessing 401-k funds (and what about those who do not have one?) Understanding target date funds; why they’re generally the default for fund managers. Watch for higher fees and internal expenses; not all funds are created equal. Financial Spring Cleaning in 401-k: watch fund compositions.
3:14 – Fed Day preview & Market Commentary
14:40 – Is Your Ex- Worth More Dead than Alive?
30:30 – How to Hedge for Inflation
44:40 – Understanding
Netflix & the Phenomenal NASDAQ Decade
2024-01-24
(1/24/24) Netflix dominates the streaming space, once again; coming up: more rate increases. At what point do subscribers say, ‘enough,’ and revert to bundling? For Netflix, what is the customer acquisition cost? The Richmond Fed Index disappoints; Commentary on Bonds’ day-to-day moves: It’s just noise. Yields are not over bought. Danny Ratliff relates his home rehab hell and dealing with insurance adjusters (it’s a racket). The "joys" of home ownership. Netflix & the phenomenal NASDAQ decade; is this a "sus" market? HSA expansion plans & triple-tax benefit (if you can get it).Should all healthcare plans be high-deductible? How companies are reducing healthcare expenses. Japan’s just=in-time inventory management vs the US; No concern about supply chain disruptions from shutdowns. This
Why Majority of Americans Are Bummed-out By the Economy
2024-01-23
(1/23/24) Expectations for volatility to pick up, as the risk of earnings warnings rise. Leading economic indicators have been negative for 21-months, yet where’s the Recession? What is the risk to outlook in earnings? The most stupid chart on the planet: All-time highs come in clusters (y’think?) Yep, and we’ll likely get another one today. How can markets be hitting all-time highs, and the majority of the public is quite pessimistic? Axios’ poll: The country is bummed out by the economy. Bitcoin performance, post-EFT? Increased volatility & net drawdowns. Give it a little more time.
2:55 – Earnings Season Marches On: What is the risk to earnings going forward?
14:23 – Event Tease | All-time Highs in a Bifurcated Market
30:07 – The Disconnect Between Markets and Most Americans
44:12 –
Wall St. Doubles Down on Bonds
2024-01-11
(1/15/24) [NOTE: If you’re watching this video, we are dealing with The Great Ice Storm of 2024., and hope to be back in the studio, live, tomorrow. Or the next day…when ever things thaw.]
Lance reviews the conundrum of capital allocations in 2024: Wall St. doubles-down on bonds; will the Magnificent-7 lead again, or will last year’s underperformers? What if interest rates come down but inflation stabilizes at 3%? no push for the Fed to act (not what’s expected). What about the "in-between outcome?"
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Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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What’s It Like to Live Solely on Social Security? (1/10/24)
2024-01-10
(1/10/24) Hosted by RIA Advisors’ Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Finanical Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Missed It "By That Much"" is here:
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Our previous show is here: "Keep An Eye on Bankruptcies"
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Articles Mentioned in this Show:
"2024 Market & Economic Outlook According To Twitter"
Financial Planning for Pets (and the humans who love them)
2023-12-19
Has owning a pet become a luxury? Financial Planning for Pets: $2,640 avg. annual expense; making emotional decisions about money. The benefits of pet ownership and caring for pets.
Hosted by RIA Advisors’ Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "The Santa Claus Rally Arrives Ahead of Schedule," is here:
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