How Psychology Influences Asset Selection in Investing

2024-10-21

Earnings estimates remain exceptionally optimistic, raising the question of whether consumer spending can sustain present levels (the source of earnings!) Investors should be careful averages, and remember that records are recrods for a reason. Why we’re still expecting acorrection; we’ve had six strong weeks in a row, and a seventh is not out of the question this week. Lance looks at where earnings are really occurring (in the Mag-7 companies); what happens if those top 10% companies cease growing? Earnings expectations are what move market prices; why Wall St. is the "sell" side, and investors are on the "buy" side. Gold is very over-bought; deviated nearly five-times above moving averages. There’s nothing "wrong" with markets now; the challenge for investors is buying stocks that may

2024-10-17

The financial media frequently opines on what the daily gyrations of the VIX (implied volatility inde) signal regarding investor sentiment. Despite how often it is quoted and discussed, many investors do not truly appreciate what implied volatility measures. The VIX has been rising alongside the market in a non-typical fashion. With the presidential election in a few weeks, the Fed changing course on monetary policy, and Israel potential for attacking Iranian oil facilities, the increasing level of implied risk should not be shocking. Will the elevated VIX persist alongside the rising market, or will the market correct?

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager, Michael Lebowitz, CFA
Produced by Brent Clanton, Eecutive Producer
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2024-10-15

📈 Debunking recession fears! 📉 Despite viral videos predicting doom, the data doesn’t lie. Get the facts in this weekend’s newsletter! #EconomicTrends #DataDriven

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