Why You Might Need a Financial Advisor For More Than Investing

2024-12-18

For $20,000, you can buy a global airline pass to see the world. Or, for the low price of free, you can take a quick trip with us worldwide. Unfortunately, our global trip is not as exciting as an around-the-world pass. Still, it may enlighten you about some economic struggles abroad. Moreover, why, in time, …

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2024-12-17

Retail Sales numbers this week will feed into expectations for 2025. Fed meeting tomorrow: Cut and pause, or cut and slow? Employment revisions are also due, but markets won’t care. The stock market is still hitting all time highs, but that’s not necessarily the case, sector by sector: Basic Materials, Industrials, Financials, and Energy are not mirroring the S&P 500; the Magnificent 7 is responsible for the bulk of growth. It’s a very narrow market. “When you sit down with your portfolio management team, and the first comment made is “this is nuts,” it’s probably time to think about your overall portfolio risk. On Friday, that was how the investment committee both started and ended – “this is nuts.” Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn will also discuss where investors are thinking of

2024-10-16

The financial media frequently opines on what the daily gyrations of the VIX (implied volatility index) signal regarding investor sentiment. Despite how often it is quoted and discussed, many investors do not truly appreciate what implied volatility measures.

We take this opportunity to help you better understand implied volatility. Furthermore, we discuss other lesser-followed measures of implied volatility that help better assess whether implied VIX readings infer bullish or bearish sentiment. 

The timing of this article is essential as 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 potentially attacking Iranian oil facilities, the increasing level of

2024-10-15

Retail Sales figures should be interesting, as retailers were stocking up ahead of the short-lived dockworkers’ strike. Lance previews Thanksgiving at the Roberts’ house, featuring brisket! Earnings week continues with a string of the most negative earnings revisions in a long while. Markets operating under a seasonal buy signal and an ever-upward trend: What could possibly go wrong? Lance discusses the importance of risk management in a bull market environment. How to lose 100% of your Money? Greed is a necessity fto build wealth; also must be optimistic & willing to take risk. The trouble with trading options: All or nothing proposition. The sad saga of Christopher DeVocht vs RBC and his Tesla investments. Lance explains Means, Mediums, and Modes. The life-changing effects of money:

2024-08-16

Let’s stay positive and focus on being okay. Self-fulfilling prophecies are real! Remember the crashes in 2008 and 2000? Stay strong 💪 #positivity #financialadvice #recession

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2024-08-15

📉 Worried about recession risks and market declines? 📈 Stay informed about the Fed’s rate hikes and market trends to make wise investment decisions! #FinanceTips #MarketInsights

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2024-08-14

Owning gold coins with collector’s value can outperform gold price over time! Understand what you own and why. #InvestingTips #GoldCoins

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2024-08-11

Focus on the return first, not taxes! 📈 Avoid selling stocks to dodge taxes, it can turn winners into losers. Taxes are part of the total return. #InvestWisely

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