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| Lance Roberts examines why bears have become an endangered species—and why that may be a warning sign rather than a confirmation of safety. Investor sentiment is extreme, margin debt is surging, speculative behavior is accelerating, and market leadership remains narrowly concentrated. When optimism becomes unanimous, history shows future returns tend to disappoint. #MarketRisk #InvestorSentiment #StockMarketOutlook #RiskManagement #FinancialPlanning |
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Bears Are An Endangered Species
2026-01-31
🔎 At a Glance 🏛️ Market Brief – Market Volatility Returns Markets ended the week mixed as investors processed the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, rising geopolitical tensions, and the early results of the S&P 500 earnings season. The Fed held the federal funds rate steady at 3.50–3.75 percent, as expected. Chair Jerome Powell maintained …
1-28-26 The Narrative Trap: How Investors Justify Buying Silver Higher
2026-01-28
$SLV rally is fueled by narrative and retail chasing.
Historically, it ended with painful mean reversion.
In this short video, I discuss why investors justify buying #silver higher, how psychology overrides fundamentals, and why parabolic moves in industrial metals rarely last. $GLD
📺Full episode: -IGAw
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1 Million Layoffs
2025-12-08
U.S. employers have announced over 1 million layoffs this year, the highest annual total since the pandemic-era collapse in 2020. November alone saw more than 71,000 layoffs announced, keeping pressure on sectors from technology to telecoms even as the equity market pushes higher. The post below, courtesy @KobeissiLetter, details some of this year’s announcements. …
10-17-25 Six Crucial Steps to Medicare Open Enrollment
2025-10-17
Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, and this is your chance to review, compare, and adjust your coverage for 2026.
Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty review six crucial steps to help you make smarter Medicare choices — from evaluating plan changes and comparing drug coverage to avoiding common enrollment mistakes.
Whether you’re already on Medicare Advantage or reviewing Part D drug plans, understanding how to navigate this annual window could save you thousands in healthcare costs next year.
1:34 – Dealing w Medicare Open Enrollment
3:59 – Jonathan’s Baby & Diaper Service
9:10 – Prescription Drug Formularies & Changes
12:11 – Shopping Around for Medicare Advantage Plans
17:56 – Recommended Alphabet Formula
21:15 – What Medicare Advantage is NOT
The Psychology Of Investing In A Zero-Risk Illusion
2025-10-17
Every market cycle eventually changes investor psychology to believe risk has been conquered. The storylines may change, from “this time it’s different” to “the Fed has our back,” but the psychology does not. When markets rise steadily and volatility remains low, investors confuse stability with safety. That’s precisely the illusion forming in markets today. The …
8-26-25 The Importance of Saving First
2025-08-26
There is no substitute for starting to save early, and paying yourself first.
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8/25/25 “Buy Every Dip” Remains The Winning Strategy…For Now”
2025-08-25
“Buy every dip” has been the mantra of this bull market — and so far, it has rewarded investors. Lance Roberts explains why the buy the dip strategy continues to work in today’s market, even as valuations stretch and risks build beneath the surface.
Lance looks at how investors are approaching stock market pullback investing, what history tells us about short-term market trends versus long-term risks, and the potential turning points that could challenge the strategy. More importantly, we’ll outline how to incorporate risk management in volatile markets so portfolios aren’t caught off guard when the trend inevitably shifts.
The lesson? Buying the dip may remain a winning tactic for now — but every strategy has limits. Tune in to understand what investors should watch for when markets
8/19/25 Do You Really Need a Local Financial Advisor? Why Location Doesn’t Matter Anymore
2025-08-19
Do you really need a local financial advisor to manage your money? Geography doesn’t matter anymore when it comes to building wealth and securing your financial future.
Lance previews this week’s Jackson Hole consortium; what will Jerome Powell Infer?
Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn cover the conundrum of local vs virtual financial advisors; how college students are lured by credit card offers, and the dangers of credit accounts. This leads to a discussion of personal budgeting, and how deceptively easy it is to begin a culture of savings; the "B-word" is Budget; the importance of controlling discretionary spending and leakage of money; Lance shares an example by working with an income of only $50k; the surprising result of pre-tax contributions and their impact on income; 401k’s vs Roth;
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