Category Archive: 9a.) Real Investment Advice

7-17-24 Avoiding the Sexy Stock Plays

With a slowing economy, what's the best play for investors? The market has been sustained essentially by seven large-cap stocks, but that dynamic appears to be shifting, and the appeal of making big money quickly may blind you to the realities in the market. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Articles mentioned...

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Irrational Exuberance Then And Now

On December 5, 1996, Chairman of the Fed Alan Greenspan offered that stock prices may be too high, thus risking a correction that could result in an economic fallout. He wondered out loud if the market had reached a state of “irrational exuberance.”

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Knowing When to Get Out: Mastering Market Timing

Want to make your cash work for you? Buy back shares at a better price! But the real challenge is knowing when to get out and when to buy the dip. #InvestingTips 💸📈 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-16-24 Fed Rate Cuts – A Signal To Sell Stocks And Buy Bonds?

With both economic and inflation data continuing to weaken, expectations of Fed rate cuts are rising. Notably, following the latest consumer price index (CPI) report, which was weaker than expected, the odds of Fed rate cuts by September rose sharply. According to the CME, the odds of a 0.25% cut to the Fed rate are now 90%. Since January 2022, the market has repeatedly rallied on hopes of Fed cuts and a return to increased monetary accommodation....

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Strategies to Sell Investments for Maximum Profit

Want to make money selling? Sit above all arguments and debates. Stay realistic, avoid extreme optimism or pessimism. #InvestingTips 💰📈 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-15-24 The “Broken Clock” Fallacy & The Art Of Contrarianism

“Bears are like a ‘broken clock,’ they are right twice a day.” While that may seem true during a rising bull market, the reality is that both “bulls” and “bears” are owned by the “broken clock syndrome.” The statement exposes the ignorance or bias of those making such a claim. If you invert the logic, such things become more evident. “If ‘bears’ are right twice a day, then ‘bulls’ must be wrong twice a day.” In the investing game, the timing of...

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Investor dilemma: Hold, buy more, or react emotionally?

Investor dilemma: Hold, buy more, or react emotionally? Understand how investments work to navigate the upside. 📈 #InvestingTips #FinancialAdvice Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/a76a0b

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Are you part of the third of households struggling to pay expenses?

Are you part of the third of households struggling to pay expenses? Many Americans find themselves behind on credit card payments. #financialstruggle #householdexpenses Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/006abe

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Markets can stay illogical longer than you can stay solvent!

Markets can stay illogical longer than you can stay solvent! 💸 Stay strong and remain solvent in the tough fight of trading. 📈 #financialadvice Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/ff156d

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Struggling with fluctuating bitcoin values?

Struggling with fluctuating bitcoin values? 💸 Stay ahead with a stable currency like the dollar for your business transactions! 🌟 #BusinessTips #StableCurrency Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/a6f2a8

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Market volatility can be unpredictable. Remember 2008?

Market volatility can be unpredictable. Remember 2008? A single unknown event can change everything. Stay informed and be prepared. #financialmarkets #2008crisis Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/9759ab

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AI is changing the job market

AI is changing the job market - eliminating some roles, creating others. Who knows, in 20 years we might all be brain surgeons thanks to AI. 🤖👩‍⚕️ #AI #FutureJobs Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/58bab6

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Maximizing Social Security benefits for high-earning couples

Maximizing Social Security benefits for high-earning couples. Consider waiting until 70 for maximum benefits based on lifestyle and health. #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/732116

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2024 July Vacation

Yes, we're on a break! Lance and Brent & the Gang will return, live, on Monday, July 15, 2024. ➢ Listen daily on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-investment-show-podcast/id1271435757 ➢ Watch Live Mon-Fri, 6a-7a Central on our Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow ➢ Upcoming personal finance free online events: https://riaadvisors.com/events/ ➢ Sign up for the Newsletter:...

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100-Year Strategy for Berkshire Hathaway

Investing tip: #WarrenBuffett buys companies with a 100-year holding period in mind. You, as an investor, can't think that far ahead. #BerkshireHathaway! 📈 #Investing #LongTermStrategy Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-3-24 Why Berkshire Hathaway’s 100-Year Strategy Won’t Work for You

The saga of the Roberts' Rental house concludes, at the cost of a coffee maker and other electrical appliances. How much will it cost to feed your hoard on July 4th? Market Commentary: light volume expected for the remainder of the holiday-shortened week. Adam Taggart, Jon Huntsman analysis: Symptoms vs reality. The importance of doing your own due diligence and sticking to an investing discipline. Lance and Danny discuss concentration risk and the...

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High Expectations for Strong Earnings Growth

Market surges nearly 1000 points! Expectations high for strong earnings growth this quarter. Companies set to beat lowered earnings bar. #FinancialMarket #EarningsGrowth Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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6-29-24 Candid Coffee – Live Chat Episode

You've got questions, we've got answers! RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, and Senior Financial Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP, field questions from our YouTube audience: 0:00 - Intro/Disclosure 1:29 - Why we started Candid Coffee 3:45 - Market Commentary - High Complacency, Low Volatility; Americans have churned through savings cushion of $2-Trillion; Incomes peaked at 2020, and have now gone negative; prices remain...

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7-2-24 How to Beat Earnings Estimates

Lance previews Q2 GDP estimates: The lag effect is showing up in GDP Estimate revisions, as the economy slows. The difference betweeen Inflation vs Deflation: The rate of change is slowing, but prices are remaining high. Commentary on interest rate behavior at end of Quarter; quarter-end rebalancing and dividend payments. The next chapter in the saga of the Roberts' Rental house; kudo's to Abacus Electrical, raspberries to Centerpoint Energy. The...

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Beware of Teaser Rate Mortgages

Thinking about getting a teaser rate on a mortgage? 🏡 Watch out for the reset! That 4% rate could jump to 7% in just 2 years! #MortgageTips #HomeBuying

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