Category Archive: 9a.) Real Investment Advice

Janet Yellen & The Inflation Comments… Was She Right? [5/6/21]

When Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen this week said interest rates might need to rise in order to cool emerging inflation, markets reacted immediately. Negatively. So much for that trial balloon, even though what Yellen said was true. Later, she recanted her remarks, but that did not alter the reality of what she said. RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, with Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA _________ Articles...

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FOMO in the Markets | The Real Investment Show [Full Show: 5/6/21]

00:00 - Employment Report Preview 9:58 - Janet Yellen Was Right (the first time)! 22:58 - Semiconductors: Paying the Price for Outsourcing 35:28 - The Crypto Conundrum Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, with Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA _________ Articles mentioned in this show: ➢ The Adverse Consequences Of A $15/Hour Wage Hike...

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Market Recovery or Expansion? | 3 Minutes on Markets & Money [5/6/21]

Market recovery or expansion? Markets going no where, as consolidation of April gains continue. Hedge fund selling is contributing to price weakness. Outlooks are not very optimistic (Peloton, Etsy) as markets are considering whether this is an economic expansion vs a recovery. 3 Minutes on Markets and Money hosted by Lance Roberts, RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist _________ ➢ Blog: New articles daily:...

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The Real Investment Show (5/6/21): Market Analysis & Commentary from RIA Advisors Chief Investmen…

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No Sinko de Portfolio en Mayo Episode | The Real Investment Show (5/5/21): Market Analysis & Pers…

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No Sinko de Portfolio en Mayo Episode | The Real Investment Show [Full Show: 5/5/21]

00:00 - Cinco de Mayo & Markets Respond to Janet Yellen 10:00 - To Vax or Not to Vax? 23:00 - The Difference Between Warren Buffett & You 36:00 - Is There Inflation in the System? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, with Senior Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP _________ Articles Mentioned in this show: ➢ Technically Speaking: Doug Kass’ 50-Laws Of Investing...

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What the Hell, Janet Yellen? | 3 Minutes on Markets & Money [5/5/21]

Markets respond to interest rate comments from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Markets are still stuck in consolidation, as money flow sell signals remain intact. NASDAQ tests 50-DMA, and money flow sell signals begin to flatten; next move higher could resemble activity seen in March. Interest rates continue to contract, with bond prices holding up. Bond buy signal could be on the way, despite transient inflationary pressures. 3 Minutes on...

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Technically Speaking Tuesday (5/4/21)): Market Technical Analysis & Commentary from RIA Advisors …

SEG-1: Star Wars Day; Gates Divorce; Market Risk in May SEG-2: Joe Biden's Taxes and Rising Costs SEG-3: More Adverse Consequences of a Higher Minimum Wage SEG-4: Deep Impact, Cryptocurrency, & First Steps of Encroachment -------- Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO -------- Articles Mentioned in this show: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/technically-speaking-doug-kass-50-laws-of-investing/...

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Adverse Effects in the Higher Minimum Wage Debate [5/4/21]

There is a very real economic result from raising the minimum wage. A comparison of California's minimum wage to that of Kentucky demonstrates how prices rise to meet higher wages. So increasing the minimum wage actually hurts those living at that economic level, because it drives inflation and increases prices. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO _________ Articles Mentioned in this show: ➢ Technically...

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Technically Speaking Tuesday | The Real Investment Show [Full Show: 5/4/21]

00:00 - Star Wars Day; Gates Divorce; Market Risk in May 9:57 - Joe Biden's Taxes and Rising Costs 22:59 - More Adverse Consequences of a Higher Minimum Wage 35:53 - Deep Impact, Cryptocurrency, & First Steps of Encroachment Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO _________ Articles Mentioned in this show: ➢ Technically Speaking: Doug Kass’ 50-Laws Of Investing...

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Downside Risk Outweighs Upside Rewards | 3 Minutes on Markets & Money [5/4/21]

Markets opened up, but gave up half of early morning gains; MACD signals remain in place. Markets unable to make any gains, gyrating sideways. Moving averages are now catching up to markets, but not a lot of upside over the course of the next couple of weeks. International and emerging markets similarly going nowhere; mid cap and small caps also telling the same story, underperforming across the board. Pay attention to risk as we move into summer....

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Cobra Effect Episode | The Real Investment Show (5/3/21): Market Analysis & Commentary from RIA A…

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The Cobra Effect Episode | The Real Investment Show [Full Show: 5/2/21]

00:00 - The Studio Renovation; Sell in May & Go Away? 10:30 - Janet Yellen & The Cobra Effect 22:54 - The Adverse Consequences of a Higher Minimum Wage 34:29 - The Inconvenient Truth About Electric Vehicle's Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO _________ Articles mentioned in this show: ➢ The Adverse Consequences Of A $15/Hour Wage Hike...

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Market Seasonality: Welcome to May Stocks | 3 Minutes on Markets & Money [5/2/21]

Beginning of May is the start of the seasonally-weaker months of the year; market seasonality is in full effect; markets have not gone anywhere, remaining range-bound over the past several weeks. Upside movement today is very likely, and may trigger buy signal. Prices will have a positive bias over the next several weeks. Note, deviations from long-term means and 50-day and 200-day supports are substantial, and will create some "gravitational...

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All Inflation Is Transitory. The Fed Will Be Late Again.

In this issue of “All Inflation Is Transitory, The Fed WIll Be Late Again.“ Market Review And Update All Inflation Is Temporary The Fed Should Be Hiking Now Portfolio Positioning #MacroView: No. Bonds Aren’t Overvalued. Sector & Market Analysis 401k Plan Manager Follow Us On: Twitter, Facebook, Linked-In, Sound Cloud, Seeking Alpha Catch Up On What You Missed Last Week   Market Review & Update Last week, we...

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Seth Levine: Bitcoin Doesn’t Fix Defi, Defi Fixes Bitcoin

Does Bitcoin Fix Defi (Definancialization)? “Bitcoin fixes this.” I cringe every time I see this popular meme. I find it worse than nails on a chalkboard. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (crypto) supporters seem to wheel this tired trope out for every problem they see, particularly at economic ones. To their credit, they genuinely want to fix the financial system’s problems.

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Financial Fitness Friday (4/30/21): Market Analysis & Personal Finance commentary from RIA Adviso…

[DESCRIPTION] -------- Articles mentioned in this episode: -------- ➢ Sign up for the Newsletter: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ ➢ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-investment-show-podcast/id1271435757 ➢ Sign Up for RIA Pro. Analysis, Research, Portfolio Models, and More. Try Our 30 Day Free Trial: https://riapro.net/home ➢ Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:...

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Financial Fitness Friday | The Real Investment Show [Full Show: 4/30/21]

00:00 - What Bonds Are Telling Us Now 10:00 - Will SS Still be There? IRA Rules 23:00 - The Brannick Device; Market Bubbles 35:30 - How Higher Taxes Alter Behaviors Hosted by Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP _________ Articles mentioned in this show: ➢ The Battle Royale: Stocks vs. Bonds (Which Is Right?) https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-battle-royale-stocks-vs-bonds-which-is-right/...

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Stimulus & Taxes & Interest Rates–O, My! | 3 Minutes on Markets & Money [4/30/21]

Markets have been essentially flat all week; the Fed says it's not raising rates--for now. Hide and watch as Fed capitulates on this position. Biden's push for $4-Trillion MORE in stimulus, but no worries--it'll be "spending-neutral," thanks to your tax dollars--which are most assuredly going to be more. Hosted by RIA Senior Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP _________ Upcoming Events: ➢ 5/6/21 Virtual Lunch and Learn: MEDICARE....

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The Flying Blind Episode | The Real Investment Show (4/29/21): Market Analysis & Commentary from …

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