Episodes

  • Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas: Ether, Gold Funds, "Boomer Candy & Hot Sauce"

    Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas: Ether, Gold Funds, "Boomer Candy & Hot Sauce"
    Jul 18 2024
    Eric Balchunas is Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, we discuss the state of the ETF industry in 2024 – including all the new and exciting products that investors can choose from (as well as whether they SHOULD!) He begins by discussing how roughly 70% of flows still go into traditional, passive ETFs that track the S&P 500 on the cheap...but that the remainder of the flows are going into two categories of funds: “Boomer Candy” and “Hot Sauce” ETFs. The former term refers to ETFs that use things like covered calls and buffer strategies to let investors participate in market upside, while still getting some downside protection. The latter term references ETFs that “get their blood flowing,” including a wide range of thematic, leveraged, single-stock, and crypto ETFs.

    We then discuss how active ETF sponsors are adapting to dominance by big boys like BlackRock and Fidelity...and why news of “higher” average ETF fees isn’t really as problematic as it might seem at first. We also delve into the market’s recent rotational action – and whether this is FINALLY the time for ETFs that focus on small caps, international stocks, and other unloved groups to shine. Eric’s take? If this one thing happens, “The 4-9-3” can play catch up. The conversation then pivots to the prior roll out of Bitcoin ETFs and the current unveiling of Ether ETFs, plus why gold ETFs aren’t attracting as much attention as you might think with precious metals at new highs.

    Finally, Eric shares a sneak peek at what he’ll cover at the 2024 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Orlando, set for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246
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    18 mins
  • Peter Boockvar: Smarter Investing Strategies & Sectors for a Two Economies, Two Markets World

    Peter Boockvar: Smarter Investing Strategies & Sectors for a Two Economies, Two Markets World
    Jul 11 2024
    Peter Boockvar is Chief Investment Officer at Bleakley Financial Group, as well as editor of The Boock Report markets newsletter. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, we take a 360-degree tour of the markets, the economy, Federal Reserve policy, and the most (and least) promising strategies, sectors, and asset classes for 2024-2025.

    We start with a discussion of the “two different economies, two different stock markets” problem – why that’s the case, who’s winning, who’s losing, and how and when this “glaring gap of historic proportions” could get closed. Peter then shifts to a discussion of the Artificial Intelligence/AI boom, the surge in tech investment, and why a “Show me the money” moment might be coming soon. We pivot next to a discussion of the post-Covid changes in the economy, from increased government spending to higher-for-longer interest rates, and how a normalization of the latter “takes a lot of time and takes a lot of pain.” He highlights one particularly vulnerable sector and one particularly vulnerable group of businesses – as well as the “canary” he’s seeing that might point to increased market stress in he months ahead.

    Peter then outlines his expectations for Fed policy, the important shift Chairman Jay Powell just signaled, and why investors should be “careful what they wish for” when it comes to rate cuts. After touching on the impact of global and US elections on markets, he lays out a bullish case for commodities and foreign markets (particularly in Asia)…and warns investors against “just chasing the things that have worked because they’ve worked.” Finally, Peter shares a sneak peek at what he’ll cover at the 2024 MoneyShow Toronto, set for Sept. 13-14 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North. Click here to register: https://www.torontomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246
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    16 mins
  • Brien Lundin & Omar Ayales: The Golden Era – Why Precious Metals are Surging

    Brien Lundin & Omar Ayales: The Golden Era – Why Precious Metals are Surging
    Jul 8 2024
    Brien Lundin is executive editor of Gold Newsletter. Omar Ayales is editor of Gold Charts R Us. In this special, double-length MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, I sit down with both of them to discuss the “golden era” we’re seeing in precious metals – and how investors can profit.

    Brien starts by explaining how central bank buying in China and elsewhere has been a powerful force driving gold prices higher. Several countries are trying to de-dollarize, or otherwise protect themselves from current or potential future U.S. moves to weaponize the dollar and implement sanctions. He then notes that U.S.-based and other Western investors have been slower to jump on the bullish bandwagon than their Eastern counterparts, but says that will change as the Federal Reserve pivots and starts cutting interest rates. Finally, Brien explains why silver could outperform gold, how junior mining stocks can be a great way to play this move, and what price targets he has for precious metals.

    Next, Omar talks about the mega-shift to an inflationary environment that began in 2022 – and why it should help power gold and silver prices higher. He also discusses the “global fragmentation” currently underway, and how both friendly and enemy nations are responding to it by boosting their exposure to gold as a reserve asset. We talk next about the relative lack of U.S. investor participation and bullish sentiment, and how that is (ironically) a reason the run can and will continue. Omar then lays out his metals price targets – and highlights a pivotal move he recently recommended to target this group of “really, really cheap” stocks for potential upside.

    Finally, Brien and Omar will both speak about precious metals and investment opportunities in the sector at the MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Orlando, set for Oct. 17-19, 2024 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246
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    28 mins
  • Nancy Tengler: Top Stocks, the AI Boom, & How to Profit “When the Hedgies Go to the Hamptons”

    Nancy Tengler: Top Stocks, the AI Boom, & How to Profit “When the Hedgies Go to the Hamptons”
    Jun 27 2024
    Nancy Tengler is CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcastepisode, we cover her market outlook, favorite sectors, thoughts on market concentration, and what you have to do as an investor “when the Hedgies go to the Hamptons!” The conversation starts with a discussion of her big-picture themes, including why she still likes the technology sector and companies that are profiting from the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” She believes the AI boom is NOT like the Dot-Com Bubble, citing several reasons, including how AI tech is revolutionizing operations and boosting productivity at companies like Walmart Inc. and American Express Co.

    We then pivot to an enlightening discussion about market concentration. She explains why the U.S. benchmarks are actually LESS worrisome than those in Germany, France, or the U.K. – and names ONE reason why small caps should perk up soon anyway. Next, she explains why “It’s a loser’s game” to spend too much time worrying about the Federal Reserve – and why several leading tech names have actually BENEFITTED from higher rates. Then we cover two stocks she is shying away from, two stocks she really likes instead, and why one name she’s owned for 13 years exemplifies a core principle of hers: “When we find a company we love, we hang on to it.”

    Finally, Nancy shares a sneak peek at what she’ll cover at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, set for Aug. 1-3, 2024 at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register
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    14 mins
  • BONUS • Jim Bianco, Danielle Shay, Carolyn Boroden, Tammy Marshall, Jerremy Newsome: Market Analysis &

    BONUS • Jim Bianco, Danielle Shay, Carolyn Boroden, Tammy Marshall, Jerremy Newsome: Market Analysis &
    Jun 24 2024
    In this bonus episode of the MoneyMasters Podcast, Mike Larson cohosts a Twitter Space with WOLF Financial, featuring Jim Bianco of Bianco Research, Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading, Carolyn Boroden and Tammy Marshall of Elliott Wave Trader, and Jerremy Newsome of Real Life Trading. The speakers discuss what they're strategies are for the markets today and what they'll be speaking about at the upcoming MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas, August 1-3. Learn more and register: https://lasvegasmms.com/?scode=061246
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Simpler Trading's Mary Ellen McGonagle: 3 Top Stocks, 2 Key Indicators, & 1 Tech Trend You CAN’T Miss

    Simpler Trading's Mary Ellen McGonagle: 3 Top Stocks, 2 Key Indicators, & 1 Tech Trend You CAN’T Miss
    Jun 20 2024
    Mary Ellen McGonagle is Senior Managing Director of Equities at Simpler Trading, Editor of the MEM Edge Report, and an educator for StockChartsTV on YouTube. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, we cover the outlook for the stock market, standout sectors like technology, and why the AI boom is NOT like the Dot-Com Bubble all over again.

    We start by chatting about Mary Ellen’s background covering stocks and fixed income markets for firms like Goldman Sachs and William O’Neil + Company, plus her more recent work for Simpler Trading and the MEM Edge Report. Her aim today? Helping investors with “uncovering these big, winning stocks just as they take off.” We then talk about some of her favorite names, sectors, and the forces driving them, including three top stocks in the semiconductor and communication services sectors. The conversation next pivots the Federal Reserve and the 10-year Treasury yield...investor sentiment...and the two key technical indicators she watches to determine the health of the markets and uptrends in specific stocks.

    Finally, Mary Ellen spells out the reasons the AI bull market differs from the late 1990s/early 2000s tech stock boom and bust. And she shares a sneak peek at what she’ll cover at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, set for Aug. 1-3, 2024 at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register: https://lasvegasmms.com/?scode=061246
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    12 mins
  • US News & World Report's Patrick Duffy & John Divine: Real Estate & REIT Catalysts, Challenges, & Subsectors

    US News & World Report's Patrick Duffy & John Divine: Real Estate & REIT Catalysts, Challenges, & Subsectors
    Jun 13 2024
    John Divine is Assistant Managing Editor of Investing at U.S. News & World Report, while his colleague Patrick Duffy is Senior Real Estate Economist there. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, the three of us discuss the current and future states of the residential and commercial real estate markets – and how investors can navigate shifting industry conditions.

    John and Patrick begin by discussing their backgrounds, which include a combined three-plus decades analyzing, researching, consulting for, and writing about the industry. Patrick then shares his take on the housing market, including its two main challenges – and the emerging one that’s bedeviling more home buyers (and owners) in more states with each passing day. John next discusses the “Golden Handcuff” problem, how creative financing structures like “subject-to financing” can help in some cases, and what it all means for publicly traded home builders. In his words: “You can build all the homes you want. But if people can’t afford them…it’s not a great environment.”

    Next up is a chat about commercial real estate. Patrick weighs in on multifamily oversupply in the South and the re-emergence of rent control efforts in higher-priced regions...reasons why retail real estate is rebounding...how some office markets are stabilizing because the “extend and pretend” trend is winding down...and more. His overall take: “Like everything else, it’s very sector- and geography-specific.” John then shares his thoughts on real estate loan and CMBS losses, saying he does NOT expect “utter and total chaos” for one major reason. We start wrapping up with a discussion of REITs as an investment – including why they’ve struggled for the past 12-18 months and the one development John thinks could really get the sector going again. Patrick also opines on why certain REIT subsectors are doing better (and worse) than others.

    Finally, John and Patrick conclude with a quick chat about what they will cover at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, set for Aug. 1-3, 2024 at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register: https://lasvegasmms.com/?scode=061246
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    20 mins
  • Luke Lloyd: Debt, Spending, AI, Energy, & The 2024 Election

    Luke Lloyd: Debt, Spending, AI, Energy, & The 2024 Election
    Jun 6 2024
    Luke Lloyd is a Wealth Advisor and Investment Strategist at Strategic Wealth Partners. In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcastepisode, Luke starts by talking about “one of the biggest contributing factors keeping this whole economy afloat” – the debt cycle. He says the government is racking up $1 TRILLION in new debt every 100 days...consumers are increasingly using “Buy Now, Pay Later” plans to fuel spending...and corporations are refinancing old debt with new debt carrying higher interest rates. Luke then talks about the Federal Reserve’s role in all this debt creation, while sharing a key reason why higher rates haven’t really bitten when it comes to the economy or the stock market. He also highlights the one thing that could mean “the banks stop giving you money and credit card companies stop giving you money,” upsetting the borrow-and-spend dynamic.

    Next, we shift to politics and markets – including what shallow (and deep) corrections mean for an incumbent president’s election chances, as well as what Trump or Biden victories would mean for investors in terms of stock and sector selection. Luke and I then chat about a wide range of topics, including his favorite AI plays, stocks that will benefit from the “addiction to lifestyle” trend, which sub-sector in the energy space looks most attractive, and why and how investing in gold can pay off. We conclude with a quick chat about what Luke will cover at the MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, set for Aug. 1-3, 2024 at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register: https://lasvegasmms.com/?scode=061246
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    14 mins