When money flows are positive, asset prices are supported; if money flows are negative, support is taken away. Understanding in which direction money flows are going will help you better determine where markets are going next. Interestingly, despite Monday's selloff, money flows have continued to come into the markets. In fact, on Tuesday (1/28) the QQQ had its biggest inflow since 2021. Monday's market action was NOT the watershed event the bears were trying to make it out to be. Markets are not overbought yet; we're still on a solid buy signal. That's not to say a pullback can't happen; remember the lesson from December...and why it's important to pay attention to money flows, either direction. Additionally, the Dollar is back on the march today, and Dollar strength has been one of the underpinnings of the market. We could be coming into another counter-trend rally in the Dollar, which could impact economic data and earnings forecasts.&nbsp; Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHyXhn76ta4&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MoneyFlows #PriceSupport #USDollar #DollarStrength #DollarWeakness #DeepSeek #AI #TechnologyStocks #China #Nvidia #Apple #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioDiversification #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

1-29-25 What Money Flows Are Telling Us

Today is Mega-cap earnings Day, and there's also a lot of economic data to be revealed. Plus, this afternoon will see the latest announcement from the Federal Reserve. Expectations are for the Fed to hold firm on rates this time. &nbsp;Interestingly, despite Monday's selloff, money flows have continued to come into the markets. In fact, on Tuesday (1/28) the QQQ had its biggest inflow since 2021. Monday's market action was NOT the watershed event the bears were trying to make it out to be. Markets are not overbought yet; we're still on a solid buy signal. That's not to say a pullback can't happen; remember the lesson from December...and why it's important to pay attention to money flows, either direction. Educational scores in America and the AI race; IBM, Meta, Microsoft, &amp; Tesla to report this afternoon: What will be IBM's excuse for missing estimates? By next Friday, 80% of S&amp;P companies will have reported, and their earnings will drive volatility over the next several days. SEG-1: Earnings Season &amp; Money Flows SEG-2: Mega-Cap Earnings Preview SEG-3: The White House's House Cleaning &amp; Dark Side of Tech SEG-4: Fed Meeting Preview &amp; Importance of Money Flow Monitoring Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHyXhn76ta4&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=2  ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "DeepSeek DeepSinks Bullish Exuberance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/deepseek-deepsinks-bullish-exuberance/  "Strategic Crypto Stockpile And Political Uncertainty" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/strategic-crypto-stockpile-and-political-uncertainty/  "Inauguration Sends Confidence Surging Higher" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/use-drone-mentality-to-financial-success/  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "CWhat Money Flows Are Telling Us," is here:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHyXhn76ta4&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1  ------- Our previous show is here: "The DeepSeek Knee Jerk" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yptp-x-epIQ&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=1s  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #EarningsSeason #StockMarketNews #BigTechEarnings #InvestingTrends #FinancialMarkets #MoneyFlows #PriceSupport #USDollar #DollarStrength #DollarWeakness #DeepSeek #AI #TechnologyStocks #China #Nvidia #Apple #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioDiversification &nbsp;#Chips #Technology #FinanceTips #InvestmentStrategies #MarketAnalysis #EconomicOutlook#InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

1-29-25 Watching the Mega-Cap Earnings Parade

The FOMC announced a pause in rate cuts in January. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett provide their reaction and explore how China’s recent advancements in AI and President Trump’s ambitious public-private partnership could impact the economy and financial markets. [NFM-22911AO]

Fed holds steady while AI makes waves

This has been a week full of headlines, between the Fed meeting and the whole DeepSeek story, lots of panic and concerns were generated. Markets really haven't done a whole lot this week. Retail investors bought heavily into Monday's dip. But nobody really buys stocks anymore: Retail investors are piling into options at a pace not seen before. Most of the options are call options; investors are fully long on this market. FOMO is now a function of not missing the bottom. A lot of the money being put into the markets is very speculative, and that's not something many will survive on a sharp downturn. &nbsp; Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc1OMnQvUgI&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Options #CallOptions #PutOptions #SpeculativeMoney #DeepSeek #FederalReserve #FdMeeting #MoneyFlows #PriceSupport #USDollar #DollarStrength #DollarWeakness #DeepSeek #AI #TechnologyStocks #China #Nvidia #Apple #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioDiversification #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

1-30-25 Why Options Data is Off the Hook

Apple's outlook will set the tone for today's market action; the January effect will be set by the end of the day. Rich &amp; Matt discuss tariffs &amp; volatility; Mexico and Canada are targets. Inflation data due today with the PCE report. The FEd's target is still 2%, and there's no reason to lower rates for now. This is forcing markets to shift focus; why a little inflation is a good thing. The US Tax Code can make you cry like Selena Gomez: Rich &amp; Matt discuss inflation-adjusted tax brackets and standard deduction changes; Qualified Charitable Donations, Quarterly estimated tax payment requirements, and avoiding underpayment penalties. Are itemized deductions even worth the trouble? IRA contributions &amp; avoiding pre-tax and after-tax fund mingling. Catchup contributions &amp; HSa's: They're like a healthcare IRA. The retirement spending smile vs stairstep spending; planning and goal-scooping in retirement. Planning for more volatility in 2025, dealing with portfolio assets that go up and down. SEG-1: Apple Sets the Tone; Why Some Inflation is Good SEG-2: The US Tax Code Will Make You Cry SEG-3: Avoid Mixing Pre-tax and After-tax Dollars SEG-4: Tracking the Retirement Spending Smile Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Senior Relationship Manager, Matt Doyle, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (2/8/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/retirement-income/  ------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjGEGF0TuLI&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=5s  ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Curb Your Enthusiasm” In 2025" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/curb-your-enthusiasm-in-2025/  "Meme Coins Do Not Create Wealth: They Destroy It" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/meme-coins-do-not-create-wealth-they-destroy-it/  "DeepSeek DeepSinks Bullish Exuberance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/deepseek-deepsinks-bullish-exuberance/  "Strategic Crypto Stockpile And Political Uncertainty" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/strategic-crypto-stockpile-and-political-uncertainty/  "Inauguration Sends Confidence Surging Higher" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/use-drone-mentality-to-financial-success/  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why Options Data is Off the Hook," is here:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc1OMnQvUgI&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Our previous show is here: "Watching the Mega-Cap Earnings Parade" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH68Ot3zIsQ&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=5s  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #TaxSeason2025 #TaxTips #TaxDeductions #IRSUpdates #FinancialPlanning #FederalReserve #InterestRates #FedPolicy #Options #CallOptions #PutOptions #SpeculativeMoney#EarningsSeason #StockMarketNews #BigTechEarnings #InvestingTrends #FinancialMarkets #MoneyFlows #PriceSupport #USDollar #DollarStrength #DollarWeakness #DeepSeek #AI #TechnologyStocks #China #Nvidia #Apple #PortfolioRisk #PortfolioDiversification &nbsp;#Chips #Technology #FinanceTips #InvestmentStrategies #MarketAnalysis #EconomicOutlook#InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

1-31-25 Tips & Traps You Need to Know for Tax Season

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio with guest Michael Pento, a financial expert and host of the Mid-Week Reality Check podcast. They discuss the inefficacy of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency and skepticism about significant government spending cuts. Pento critiques the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies and predicts a potential bond market collapse due to excessive debt and inflation. He foresees a deflationary depression followed by stagflation, driven by the Fed's likely response of printing more money. Pento advises caution in investment strategies, suggesting that traditional portfolios may face significant risks in the coming economic environment.

Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.”  

For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com.  For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.   

2025-02-02 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Pento

Markets have been doing "okay" as of late, in a large trading range for past couple of months. Markets will open today below the 20-DMA in a knee-jerk open in response to President Trump's promise over the weekend to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. We'll be watching for signs of the market processing the news, and see where things stabilize later in the day. This is a day to Do Nothing, and wait for the dust to settle, just like last Monday. We close to triggering a sell signal. Markets have been in a consolidation range, with no reason to be concerned so long as trading remains within a broad banded trading range. Watch for a pick up in volatility, just like last Monday. Also worth watching today is the Tariff impact on the Dollar and countries anticipate the effects on currency exchanges. Remember, a strong Dollar = Monetary tightening, which will impact markets as well. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3ALjJcELsQ&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (2/8/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/retirement-income/  ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #TariffTrouble #TradeWar #StockMarketNews #GlobalEconomy #InvestingTrends #InvestmentStrategies #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-3-25 Markets Down in Response to Tariffs

Money flows continue to be positive, despite all the negative headlines and news over the past couple of weeks. Admittedly, this is part of the overall cycle, with markets over bought and now going through a corrective phase. Halfway through a recovery, we're near the trigger point for a short-term sell signal, with only a little downside pressure. A consolidation is not surprising at this juncture. Also, we're midway through earnings season, and next week will see the buy back window open much wider. Markets today will once again flirt with the 20- and 50-DMA; markets need some "muster" to rally back above the 50-DMA to keep support intact. There is a decent possibility markets could fail at this current resistance level and retest the 100-DMA...not outside the norm for the "weaker" month of February. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W148_c8iFdg&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (2/8/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/retirement-income/  ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MoneyFlows #OverBoughtMarket #MarketRally #MarketSupport #TariffTrouble #TradeWar #StockMarketNews #GlobalEconomy #InvestingTrends #InvestmentStrategies #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-4-25 Will Markets Rally Back Above the 50-DMA?

Well that was fast. Over the weekend, President Trump announced tariffs of 25% on both Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on China. The announcement of tariffs set the market on its heels Monday morning as media writers quickly pushed narratives about the potential impacts. However, as suggested on the “Real Investment Show” before the market opened on Monday, the best thing to do would be “nothing.” We stated the market’s opening would likely be the worst level of the day, so any “panic selling” of positions early in the morning would likely be a mistake. Early in the day, both Canada and Mexico blinked, and the trade war the media predicted would cause a massive inflation surge was over before it started. The market immediately rebounded from the early morning lows, leaving “panic sellers” in the dust. Such is why it is crucial to turn off the media when managing your portfolio to reduce emotional mistakes. Meanwhile, markets are flirting with resistance, and need some muster to rally above the 50-DMA. Lance and Jonathan discuss how Trade Wars can generate buying opportunities; a look at the Palantir story; look for sell offs as opportunities to buy. Lance reviews past Trade War history of the S&amp;P (charts); volatility will result as trade wars are waged. Potential effects of a China trade war. Managing portfolios with concentrated stock holdings; the value of diversification. Commentary on NFIB and CEO Confidence surveys: Sentiment vs data. SEG-1: The World's Shortest Trade War SEG-2: How Trade Wars Create Buying Opportunities SEG-3: Managing Concentrated Stock Positions SEG-4a: Portfolio Management Tips: The Value of Diversification SEG-4b: The Return of Bullish Exuberance Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (2/8/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/retirement-income/  ------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAoIjRUJJPM&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=2s  ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Tariffs Roil Markets" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/tariffs-roil-markets/  "The Clock Has No Hands" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-clock-has-no-hands/  "The Clock Has No Hands" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-clock-has-no-hands/  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Will Markets Rally Back Above the 50-DMA?" is here:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W148_c8iFdg&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Our previous show is here: "Tariff Trouble" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbITdlcUswI&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=3  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MoneyFlows #OverBoughtMarket #MarketRally #MarketSupport #TradeWarOver #StockMarketNews #USChinaTrade #USMexicoTrade #USCanadaTrade #GlobalEconomy #InvestingTrends #TariffTrouble #TradeWar #StockMarketNews #GlobalEconomy #Canada #Mexico #PresidentDonaldTrump #SouthernBorder #IllegalImmigration #Fentanyl #EarningsGrowth #Recession #MarketCatalyst #InvestmentStrategies #PortfolioManagement #ConcentratedStockHoldings #PortfolioDiversification #MarketAnalysis #EconomicOutlook #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-4-25 Trade War is Over!

&nbsp;Markets enjoyed a nice rally Tuesday after Monday's tariff-inspired action, closing right at the 50-DMA. the 20-DMA is about to bullishly cross above the 50-DMA, suggesting markets are still trending, and money flows are still coming into the markets fairly well. Markets today need to hold support at the 50-DMA so they can push onward and upward. If, however, the market closes lower today, watch for a MACD sell signal to be triggered. We're about halfway through the correction from the post-inauguration rally. If the present volatility is weighing on you, then you've got too much risk in your portfolio. If your portfolio is allocated correctly, allow it to do its work for you. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-rJ0bt8P6M&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (2/8/25) HERE: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/retirement-income/  ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketVolatility #PortfolioRisk #20DMA #50DMA #BullishCross #InaugurationRally #MarketCorrection #MoneyFlows #OverBoughtMarket #MarketRally #MarketSupport #TariffTrouble #TradeWar #StockMarketNews #GlobalEconomy #InvestingTrends #InvestmentStrategies #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-5-25 If Volatility is Causing Too Much Worry, You Have Too Much Risk

Featured excerpts and interviews about life, markets, sweat-equity, and the pursuit of wealth in a capitalist  market.

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