Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Edition

By incorporating brokerage accounts, health savings accounts (HSAs), and other options, you can enhance tax efficiency and gain more control over your withdrawals.(This approach helps mitigate future tax burdens and provides greater flexibility in managing your retirement funds.)Also in this podcast: NVR - NVR Inc. (NYS); AMPH - Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NAS); MU - Micron Technology Inc. (NAS); NXRT - NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. (NYS); FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc. (NAS); HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYS); and a caller question asking about the best way to set-up a college funding mechanism-- for a newborn; also, Justin's MARKET WRAP UP, plus his topic talking points: "Federal Deficit" and "Mid Cap Stocks".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a positive sign for investors, Tesla's return on capital employed (ROCE) has shown significant improvement, climbing to 8.4% over the past five years.(This increase indicates that the company is generating more profit from its investments. As Tesla continues to expand its capital base, understanding these trends could provide valuable insights into its future growth potential.)Also in this podcast: MCHP - Microchip Technology Inc. (NAS); DVN - Devon Energy Corp. (NYS); TEX - Terex Corp. (NYS); STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc. (NYS); PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc. (NAS); and a caller question on Options; also, Justin's MARKET WRAP UP, plus his topic talking points: "Efficient Market Hypothesis" and "Fed Meeting-Basis Point Cut?".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As money market accounts reach a staggering $6.3 trillion, financial experts are warning against holding excessive cash. With the Federal Reserve expected to lower interest rates soon, now may be the time to explore better investment opportunities.Also in this podcast: VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (ETF); FSS - Federal Signal Corp. (NYS); BRK.B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS); UEC - Uranium Energy Corp. (ASE); MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc. (NAS); and Luke's MARKET WRAP UP plus his topic talking points: "Thematic ETFs" and "Apple Tech as hearing aids".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This significant price shift reflects changes in global supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and economic forecastsUnderstanding these trends raises an important question: what potential impact will this have on the global economy and consumer behavior moving forward?Also in this podcast: PSCE - Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF (ETF); CSV - Carriage Services Inc. (NYS); SNSXX - Schwab US Treasury Money Fund;Investor (FUND); RMD - ResMed Inc. (NYS); GNTX - Gentex Corp. (NAS); MU - Micron Technology Inc. (NAS); SNPS - Synopsys Inc. (NAS)D; COWZ - Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF (ETF); and Justin's MARKET WRAP UP plus his topic talking points: Corporate investing in China the Biden administration has been tough invoking tariffs on China.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a rare event that historically signals economic turbulence, the U.S. M2 money supply has experienced its first decline since the Great Depression. This significant drop has implications for the stock market, as past occurrences of similar contractions often preceded major economic downturns.Also in this podcast: CVX - Chevron Corp. (NYS); LULU - lululemon athletica inc. (NAS); AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYS); SBUX - Starbucks Corp. (NAS); RTX - RTX Corp. (NYS); KOF - Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ADR (NYS); CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc. (NAS); TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NAS); plus a question about 'margin investing', Justin's MARKET WRAP UP and his topic talking points: REITs and Market Rotation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are many financial experts who express skepticism regarding radio host Ramsey’s figures, and instead emphasize the importance of understanding the variability of stock market returns when considering investment strategies.Also in this podcast: KRO - Kronos Worldwide Inc. (NYS); DG - Dollar General Corp. (NYS); CHRD - Chord Energy Corp. (NAS); EXPE - Expedia Group Inc. (NAS); AIZ - Assurant Inc. (NYS); WEC - WEC Energy Group Inc. (NYS); plus caller question on "shorting", Luke's topic talking points: AI and the tech sector and Office vacancy rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recent trends indicate that rental prices in the U.S. may be on the decline, with asking prices for "new-lease" rents rising by less than 2% over the past year. This marks a significant slowdown compared to previous years. It comes at a time when many tenants face financial constraints and a surge in new construction offers more options.Also in this podcast: TPH - Tri Pointe Homes Inc. (NYS); KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P. (NYS); VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (ETF); PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (FUND); CARR - Carrier Global Corp. (NYS); Plus Luke's MARKET WRAP for today 9/9/24; and questions on Google's regulatory issues, Retirement funding levels to live on after retiring; and Luke's bonus topic talking points: The busiest bonds week in 3 years at a time when we had record breaking levels of U.S. debt, and Efficiency in the stock market ... is the market efficient?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The "September Effect" is a well-known phenomenon in the stock market, characterized by historically poor performance during the month of September. This trend can be attributed to various factors, including seasonal patterns, economic conditions, and the influence of upcoming presidential elections on market behavior. This raises an important question: should investors be concerned about the September Effect and how might it impact their investment strategies?Also in this podcast: MOAT - VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ETF); AVGO - Broadcom Inc. (NAS); BAC - Bank of America Corp. (NYS); NXTR - NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. (NYS); FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp. (NYS); ASML - ASML Holding N.V. (NAS); Dividend irrelevance theory; Plus, Justin's talking points: Market performance data and election results, Stakeholder capital; Gold, silver, oil, gasoline prices; plus review of Treasury rates. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why Gold Prices Are Soaring As gold prices soar, the demand for fallback money is becoming increasingly evident. With economic uncertainties on the rise, investors are flocking to gold as a safe haven asset. This trend highlights the shifting landscape of finance and what it could mean for the future of investment strategies. Today's Stocks & Topics: AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Market Wrap, Asset Allocation, NVR - NVR Inc., Why Gold Prices Are Soaring, ETFs Only Portfolio, China's GDP, BITO - ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., Active ETFs, Top 5 Technical Indicators, RICK - RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Green fintech is revolutionizing the financial industry, with the market expected to reach $540 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 22.4%. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for sustainable finance solutions, the integration of blockchain technology, and supportive government regulations. Major financial institutions such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC are actively investing in this rapidly expanding sector, highlighting its potential to reshape the future of finance. Today's Stocks & Topics: CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc., Market Wrap, HIMS - Hims & Hers Health Inc., Green Fintech Revolution: The $540 Billion Market Reshaping Finance, 529 Plan, CVX - Chevron Corp., Investment-Advisor Security, The Oil Industry, CELH - Celsius Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy