Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Edition

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".Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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?Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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. Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Value investing strategies are making a comeback, positioning themselves to outperform growth-oriented approaches that have dominated in recent years. Several key factors are contributing to the potential narrowing of the valuation gap between value and growth stocks, including changing market conditions and shifting investor sentiment. As a result, patient investors employing a 'rope-a-dope' strategy may find themselves rewarded in the evolving market landscape. Today's Stocks & Topics: WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., AEHR - Aehr Test Systems, AEP - American Electric Power Co. Inc., Market Wrap, Portfolio Management, Value Investing's Comeback: 4 Reasons It's Set to Outperform Growth, Roth I-R-A Contributions, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Thematic ETFs, IBN - ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR, Housing Market, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Finance Books, ADRs vs. Buying Foreign Stocks, Buying in Credit Card Companies, KPP Management of ETFs, Asset Allocation, Annuities, Investing in Other Markets, Taking Profits, Insider Buying, Transferring 401k to a Roth 401k, I-R-A Money, Portfolio Diversification, Balancing a Portfolio, What's Wrong With Edward Jones, 401 and 427 Plans, Dual Direction Funds, Expense Ratios.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Moorings: moorings.com* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy