MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast

Michael Gayed: What’s Leading, What’s Lagging, What to Buy (and Sell!)

You can tell a lot about the market by analyzing what sectors and stocks are leading...and what sectors and stocks are lagging. So, what message are the markets sending out NOW? What should investors consider buying...or selling...as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024? To get the answers to those questions, I invited Michael Gayed, editor of the Lead-Lag Report and host of the Lead-Lag Live Podcast, to join me for this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment.We begin by discussing the August selloff, the September rebound, and what the wild action says about markets moving forward. Michael lays out a skeptical case. He notes that smaller capitalization stocks are still lagging their bigger cap brethren, while sectors like utilities and asset classes like gold are leading the advance. That’s typically “defensive” action, indicating it’s premature to sound an all clear for stocks. He goes on to explain why investing is “always about probabilities” – and why it’s so important to pay attention to “disconnects and divergences” when deciding where and whether to commit your capital.Next, Michael explains which credit market indicator he’s closely watching for signs of renewed trouble. He also names the one currency market trend that could lead to future selling in markets – one that we just got a “preview” of in early August. As the conversation nears an end, we cover topics like China stimulus and what contrarian trades it could fuel...why he has liked gold for almost a year, and still does...and what more speculative subsector of healthcare he favors. Finally, Michael previews what he’ll talk about at the 2024 MoneyShow Orlando, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246

BONUS • Public’s Stephen Sikes: Amid $84 Trillion Transfer, What Should Younger Investors Know (& Do)?

More than $84 TRILLION in stocks, real estate, and other assets will gradually transfer from the portfolios of Baby Boomers to the Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z generations. But with so much wealth being passed on – and so many NEW investment options available at the tap of a smartphone screen – how should younger investors adapt? What are today’s investing and trading platforms and providers doing to educate and empower them? And what do they need to know about new funds, alternatives, tools, research, and content available to them? I sat down with Stephen Sikes, Chief Operating Officer at Public, for a deep-dive discussion of those issues in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment.Stephen begins by outlining how Public works, what the platform allows investors to do, and why he believes the firm “sits at the intersection” of multiple industry trends. He then outlines the big “narrative violation” that applies to the Millennial generation and Millennial investor. Contrary to what some think, they have actually grown their wealth dramatically in the last 15 years due to two primary driving forces and two secondary ones. We next discuss how today’s retail investors – particularly younger ones – approach the markets differently. He sees them learning in two ways, while also noting: “There has never been more information, more content, more research, more analysis, and better tools for retail investors to evaluate the markets.”Stephen further discusses the myriad new investment options people can choose from NOW versus in the PAST. That includes everything from fractional shares to retail-accessible alternative investments to tools that help make buying bonds more like buying stocks (or parking money in bank CDs). We also chat about the impact of Federal Reserve rate cuts on yield-seeking investors, and whether the recent market rotation out of Mag Seven names and into other stocks will last. Finally, he previewswhat he’ll cover at the 2024 MoneyShow Orlando., scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246

BONUS • American Gold Exchange’s Dana Samuelson: What to Know, How to Start with Coin Investing

Gold is having a stellar 2024, up more than 25% recently to an all-time high above $2,600 an ounce. Silver is showing even larger gains. Investors can profit from a wide range of vehicles – including physical coins. But how do you get started? What’s different about buying physical metal versus trading gold or silver ETFs? What key forces are driving precious metals – and will they lead to more gains in the rest of the year and beyond? I sat down with Dana Samuelson, President of American Gold Exchange, at the 2024 MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas to discuss all of that, and more.Dana explains how one or two forces usually influence metals prices, but that several of them are “coming to bear at the same point in time” – and that’s why gold just hit an all-time high. Specifically, he discusses in detail the influence that government debt, interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, inflation concerns, and central bank buying are having on the market. Then he shares tips about investing in coins, including why analyzing premiums for vintage coins relative to benchmarks is so important. Finally, he explains how American Gold Exchange can help coin investors who are looking to participate in the market.

CIBC’s Benjamin Tal: Rates, Recession Risk, Real Estate

Both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada have kicked off interest rate-cutting cycles. Both the U.S. and Canadian economies are facing questions about recession risk. And both U.S. and Canadian investors are wondering what’s next for stocks, real estate, currencies, and commodities. That’s why I sat down with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC Capital Markets, just ahead of our wildly successful 2024 MoneyShow Toronto conference. He covered all the bases for the benefit of investors in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment.We begin with a discussion of Canada’s economy, and how Benjmain believes it’s already in a “per capita recession” – with immigration the big factor keeping GDP from looking worse. He next covers labor market conditions on both sides of the U.S./Canada border...the past, present, and future direction of interest rates...and whether our two economies are headed for a soft landing or not. Benjamin then discusses the “tale of two markets” in Canadian real estate, how the changing economic and rate environment will impact currencies and gold, and what the upcoming U.S. presidential election could mean for taxes, trade, and growth. Finally, he covers the one factor that could drive more cash OUT of one asset class and IN to another in Canada.If you missed our Toronto event, you can catch many more market experts like Benjamin at the 2024 MoneyShow Orlando. It’s scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246

BONUS • PVG’s Patrick Adams: The Secret to ”Loss Averse” Investing

Many investors only focus on potential PROFITS when they buy and sell stocks. But savvy investors know to focus on potential risks, too – and take steps to mitigate them when markets get volatile. Patrick Adams, CEO of PVG Asset Management, has honed his skills during a 38-year career in money management. In this episode recorded at the 2024 MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, he explains the secret behind “loss averse investing”...and why the approach is so important in this market environment. Patrick also discusses the various income, growth, and biotech strategies PVG offers...why he’s cautious on the market here...but how he’s still keen on opportunities in small caps and quality, blue chip companies. Learn more about PVG at https://www.pvgassetmanagement.com/

Peter Schiff: Act NOW to Avoid Debt and Dollar Debacle

Crushing government debt. A deepening recession. A collapsing US dollar. Chaos in the financial markets. It could soon be headed your way. But all is not lost, either. Target the right commodities, stocks, and markets, and you won’t just come out relatively unscathed. You’ll have the chance to pocket sizable profits. That’s the worldview and advice shared by Peter Schiff, chief global strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, in this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment.Peter starts by comparing TODAY’s environment to the one leading up to the 2008-2009 Great Financial Crisis. In his words, the situation today is “eerily familiar” and the consequences of inaction by investors could be “catastrophic.” He goes on to note that investors made a lot of money in the 1950s and 1960s investing in the “Nvidias of their day” like Polaroid and Xerox. But anyone who didn’t shift their approach for the stagflationary 1970s – and target NEW investments like commodities, gold, oil, foreign currencies, and the like – got crushed.Peter next proposes that the Fed hasn’t slayed inflation, and that it’s poised to turn up again. He adds that record government and household debt will lead to serious economic problems – even IF the Fed starts cutting interest rates soon. In short, it’s a “toxic cocktail we’re about to drink” – and that requires protective and proactive action. He lays out investment strategies that he believes will work best in this new currency, commodity, and equity market regime. That includes buying shares of companies that prosper from inflation, foreign stocks that will benefit in a falling-dollar environment, and gold. Finally, Peter previews what he’ll talk about at the 2024 MoneyShow Orlando, scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246

BONUS • Shannon Robnett: Private Real Estate Investing Primer

Looking to invest in private real estate markets, rather than publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trusts? Wondering what different opportunities, risks, and deal structures you’ll confront? Shannon Robnett of Shannon Robnett Industries is a real estate developer active in Idaho, Texas, Florida, and other markets – and in this interview recorded at the 2024 MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, he covers it all. Shannon also discusses the tax benefits and inflation protection you can expect when you invest in real estate, along with the attractive yields on offer. Finally, he discusses the Capital City Growth Fund, how it works, and how an interested investor can find more information.This episode was sponsored by Shannon Robnett Industries.

Tom Hayes: “Turnaround Tom” Talks Stocks, Strategies for 2024-25

The stock market is having a great year...but August and September have been much more volatile. Two key market catalysts are looming, too: A Federal Reserve meeting in September, where we’ll likely get the first rate cut in four-plus years, AND the presidential election in November. So, what stocks and strategies make the most sense? Where can investors find a built-in margin of safety AND the potential for doubles, triples, or even “multi-baggers”? I checked in with the man nicknamed “Turnaround Tom” for this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment. He is Tom Hayes, founder, chairman, and managing member of Great Hill Capital – as well as the man behind the Hedge Fund Tips investment commentary website.We start the segment by discussing the market volatility, the economic outlook, and the Fed’s likely reaction to softer jobs data. Tom feels the Fed is going to cut two-three times between now and the end of the year, then see where things stand for 2025. We next pivot to a conversation about market rotation – including why more money is moving from Magnificent Seven names to the “Unmagnificent 493,” small caps, and other formerly unloved sectors and stocks. He adds that as rates and the dollar fall, THIS asset class should start to outperform, too.Tom and I then discuss two of his favorite turnaround stories – one domestic, one international. He also explains why and how turnaround investing can be so rewarding for investors – while chasing high-momentum, widely held names like Nvidia can sometimes hurt you. Finally, Tom previews what he’ll cover in more detail at the 2024 MoneyShow Masters Symposium, scheduled for Dec. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Click here to register for that event: https://sarasotamms.com/?scode=061246

BONUS • Katie Stockton, Tom Bruni, & Jonathan Hoenig: Market Analysis

With the MoneyShow Orlando just around the corner, we co-hosted a Twitter/X Space with WOLF Financial that featured a few speakers from our upcoming event. Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies, Tom Bruni of Stocktwits, and Jonathan Hoenig of CapitalistPig joined Mike Larson to discuss what they're seeing and how they're navigating the current markets.Don't miss seeing them and more market experts in person in Orlando! Learn more and register: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246

Deep Sector Dive: Top Investor Buys in Energy and Utilities

How is the energy transition going? It depends on who you ask. But for energy investors, plenty of profit opportunities remain in both traditional oil and gas stocks and companies focused on renewable power – and should continue to do so for years. Meanwhile, utilities are quietly dominating the 2024 sector performance race – driven by everything from a friendlier Federal Reserve to AI-fueled electricity demand growth. To help you understand and capitalize on these trends, I take a deep sector dive into energy and utilities for this week’s MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode. Joining me are Roger Conrad, Editor of Conrad’s Utility Investor, and Elliott Gue, Editor of Energy and Income Advisor.We start by covering the big-picture environment in the energy and utilities sectors, including why energy demand should hold up despite concerns about China’s economy and why (and by how much) investment in Artificial Intelligence-related data centers is boosting electricity demand. Elliott next discusses energy pricing and supply, as well as the reasons natural gas has struggled despite stability in oil. Roger shares his insights on the resiliency of the power grid, and how and where utilities are investing to improve it. Both experts also talk about how politics and policy shifts can impact energy and utility investments, as well as sector performance.The conversation next pivots to top picks in each sector. Elliott highlights a promising “Big Oil” name, a play on stronger gas pricing down the road, and an energy services stock he likes. Roger discusses an Eastern US power producer and a renewables play that shows promise. Finally, the two sector experts preview what they’ll cover in more detail at the 2024 MoneyShow Orlando, set for Oct. 17-19 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Click here to register for that event: https://orlandomoneyshow.com/?scode=061246