9/4/25 Stock Market Bubble? Extreme Valuations & What Investors Should Know
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Release Date: 09/04/2025
9/4/25 Stock Market Bubble? Extreme Valuations & What Investors Should Know
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Stock valuations are at extreme levels — some call it a bubble, while others argue the bull market has more room to run. So, who’s right? And more importantly, what should YOU do as an investor? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz expose the conflicting market narratives and explain why selling everything may not be the smartest move. Instead, they’ll explore how active investing, technical signals, and disciplined risk management can help you capture gains while protecting your portfolio if the tide turns. 👉 Learn why valuations matter but don’t tell the whole story 👉 See how...
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9-4-25 Markets' Bullish Trend Remains Intact | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets were flat for the day on Wednesday until the end of the session, when markets rallied above the 20-DMA to keep the bullish trend intact. Each intraday pullback exposes the 'buy-the-dip' mentality. But that doesn't move the needle much in terms of relative strength or momentum, which remain rather weak. Markets just haven't made much of a move in a while. That is the type of activity seen when markets are trying to slow the pace and prepare for a pullback (not a MAJOR correction). The longer markets trade sideways and work off over-bought positions, the better the opportunity that will...
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9/3/25 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire (but what to do if you do)...
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Thinking about retirement? Think again. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff present 10 powerful reasons you shouldn’t retire too soon—from financial stability to maintaining purpose and health. But if you do decide to retire, they’ll also show you exactly what steps to take to protect your money, lifestyle, and long-term security. SEG-1a: How ChatGPT Saved Google in Anti-trust Court SEG-1b: Why the 50-DMA is Key SEG-2a: Looking Ahead to Employment Revisions SEG-2b: Portfolio Risk Management Amid Investor Complacency SEG-2c: Traders' Performance & Baseball Greats SEG-2d: Honor Thy...
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9-3-25 Is Tuesday's Market Drop the Start of Correction? | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets sold off, as expected, for the first trading day of September. Market action has been very compressed, with not a lot of volatility. Markets ARE moving, but not in big moves in one direction or the other. This tends to lend to a lot of complacency in the market. Markets DID break through the 20-DMA, but a break is only valid if it holds through the end of the week. IF that occurs, the 50-DMA is the next level of key support, and below that, it's a long way down before reaching any significant levels of support. Still, the market is continuing its low-volatility rise. The negative...
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9/2/25 DIY Investing & Why Swing Trading Isn't Long-Term Wealth
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Think you can outsmart the market? Many DIY investors fall into the same traps: chasing hype, trying to time the market, concentrating in one hot sector, or lacking patience. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down five of the biggest mistakes DIY investors make — and why they can derail your financial future. They'll also explore swing trading vs. long-term investing: * How short-term trading chases quick wins with high risk. * Why long-term investing builds wealth through discipline, diversification, and compounding. * The bottom-line difference: Are you surfing market waves or...
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9-2-25 Be Cautious With Allocations | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets closed down a bit on Friday ahead of a long, holiday weekend, but still maintained its bullish trend. The 20-DMA is continuing to act as running trend support, and bullishly-speaking, the market is doing just fine. The trend line support is very important because trading algorithms and systematic traders have all moved their stops up to that 20-DMA; if we DO get a confirmed violation of the 20-Day, we could see more selling pressure come into play. Just below that is the 50-DMA, which will become much more critical for support: If the market takes out the 50-DMA, a LOT of programmatic...
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9-1-25 Labor Day Special
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today’s digital world. From TikTok influencers to YouTube financial experts, and from Reddit forums to traditional financial planners, where should Millennials really turn for smart money guidance? Lance and Danny discuss why you should be cautious about private equity and alternative investment opportunities. Annuities: Three questions to ask about yourself; can you "Be Your Own Bank?" Lance describes his personal annuity and insurance plans. Why you should never put all your money into anything. If you...
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8/29/25 Why Do Investors Hate to Sell?
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Why do investors struggle when it comes to selling stocks? Richard Rosso & Matt Doyle look at the psychology of investing—exploring concepts like loss aversion, behavioral finance traps, and the emotional biases that make it so hard to hit the sell button. Whether you’re a DIY investor or managing money professionally, understanding why we hold on too long is critical to protecting and growing your wealth. * Why fear and regret drive poor sell decisions * The role of loss aversion in behavioral finance * Strategies for setting disciplined sell rules * How the best investors...
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8/28/25 Nvidia Falls Short
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Nvidia reported earnings with strong overall results, but Wall Street was not impressed. Despite solid forward guidance, a data center revenue miss rattled investors and sent the stock lower. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down Nvidia’s earnings highlights, why guidance failed to wow the bulls, and what this means for tech stocks going forward; the ongoing soap opera that is the Federal Reserve: Jerome Powell, Lisa Cook, and dovish vs hawkish monetary policy stances; a discussion of the evolution of markets and investing as "entertainment." * Nvidia’s Q2 2025 earnings breakdown...
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8-28-25 Gold is Liquidity Source for Stocks | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets are doing fine, sitting right at all time highs, and money flows have been improving. Relative strength has improved, but still has a negative divergence. Nvidia was also sitting at all time highs, but will not be surprised to see it open lower. From a fundamental perspective, Nvidia is operating on "all cylinders," only the ultra-optimistic observers were disappointed in the company's earnings report. The Small-cap/Mid-cap space (IWM) has been performing better, but here's the concern: About 40% of these companies have NO profits, and are zombie companies, surviving on debt...
info_outlineStock valuations are at extreme levels — some call it a bubble, while others argue the bull market has more room to run. So, who’s right? And more importantly, what should YOU do as an investor?
Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz expose the conflicting market narratives and explain why selling everything may not be the smartest move. Instead, they’ll explore how active investing, technical signals, and disciplined risk management can help you capture gains while protecting your portfolio if the tide turns.
👉 Learn why valuations matter but don’t tell the whole story
👉 See how to balance opportunity and risk in a bubble-like environment
👉 Discover the tools to navigate uncertainty with confidence
If you’re feeling anxious about today’s market extremes, this discussion will give you the clarity you need to make smarter financial decisions.
SEG-1a: The Problem with BLS Employment Numbers
SEG-1b: Markets Moving Sideways - Prelude to Pullback?
SEG-2a What is an Option?
SEG-2b: Calls & Puts: The Tesla Example
SEG-2c: Calls & Puts: What Do You Want to Achieve?
SEG-2d: Why Leveraged ETF's Don't Work
SEG-2e: 1-Option = 100-shares
SEG-2f: The Nvidia Trade - A Case Study
SEG-2g: Options Are a Binary Bet
SEG-2h: How to Get Into Trouble in Options
SEG-2i: Options Are a Function of Sentiment
SEG-2j: Options Are Binary
SEG-2k: One More Geeky Thing - Betting on Implied Volatility
SEG-2l: Income ETF's - What You Get vs What You Give Up
SEG-2m: Market Valuations as Tools
SEG-2n: Dealing with Fear-mongering
Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manger, Michael Lebowitz, CFA
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Watch today's video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXgmAXNATeU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=2
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets' Bullish Trend Remains Intact" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPN3UX4VjI8&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1
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Our Previous Show, "10 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire (but what to do if you do)...," is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHA4ZE7kuHo&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=4s
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"Valuations Are Extreme: Navigating A Bubble"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/valuations-are-extreme-navigating-a-bubble/
"Portfolio Risk Management: Accepting The Hard Truth"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/portfolio-risk-management-accepting-the-hard-truth/
"Meme Markets: Investing vs. Entertainment"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/meme-markets-investing-vs-entertainment/
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