MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast

Bob Iaccino is Co-Founder of Path Trading Partners LLC. Jim Iuorio is Managing Director of TJM Institutional Services. Together, they also co-host the Futures Edge Podcast @PathTradingPartners – and in this segment for the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, they share their insights on stocks, bonds, gold, oil, and much more. First, Jim talks about excess liquidity in the system, the “Fed Put,” and why it’s just “not the time to be short” stocks. Bob weighs in on prices, wages, and the “reflation narrative,” and why he thinks it makes stocks look great. Both then take the federal government to task for what’s happening with debt and deficit spending, while at the same time explaining why the resulting steeper yield curve could still be bullish for equities.The discussion then pivots to the current Fed interest rate outlook. Jim explains why you need to be careful when talking about how many cuts are “priced in” to the markets due to the impact of institutional rate hedging and risk management on futures pricing. Bob makes the same point, walking viewers through what the CME FedWatch Tool was recently showing and how to interpret it. Then Jim goes into what his research into reverse repo market activity says about government borrowing, Quantitative Tightening, bond auctions, and more. And Bob explains why the recent earnings report snafu at Lyft and the boom in algorithmic trading should have traders shrinking position sizes and adjusting their focus.Finally, both experts discuss their favorite investments for the coming year. This section of the interview covers Bitcoin, gold, crude oil, and smaller capitalization stocks, not to mention the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF). Then we wrap up by discussing what they’ll cover when they speak at the Investment Masters Symposium Miami, set for April 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Click here to register: https://www.miamisymposium.com/?scode=061246

Peter Schiff is chief global strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management and host of The Peter Schiff Show Podcast @peterschiff . In this hard-hitting interview, he warns that investors are being far too complacent about the outlook for Federal Reserve policy, inflation, and the stock market. Rather than buy into the narrative that the “inflation genie is back in the bottle” and that the Fed has engineered a “soft landing” for the economy, he says we’re due for an “inflationary depression.” That scenario involves inflation going back up to – and through – the 9.1% peak we set in June 2022...the economy shrinking...and the Fed being forced to resort to quantitative easing (QE) again, effectively “monetizing the debt” of the U.S. government. In his words: “If you think inflation is bad now or was bad over the last couple of years, you ain’t seen nothing yet.”Peter further explains why that would be bad for the U.S. dollar, but good for gold and commodity-related equities. He also sees foreign stocks outperforming domestic ones, and widely held growth and tech stocks being “in for a lot of trouble.” Finally, he gives a sneak peek at what he’ll discuss at the Investment Masters Symposium Miami, set for April 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Miami.Click here to register: https://www.miamisymposium.com/?scode=061246

Mike Green, portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management, discusses Jay Powell's policies, credit market challenges, and geopolitical tensions. He shares his view on inflation, challenges faced by credit markets, and the perilous state of Chinese markets. He also explores the problems posed by passive investing and how investors can protect themselves.

Charlie Shrem is an American entrepreneur and long-time fixture in the cryptocurrency industry. A founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation, he is also general partner of Druid Ventures, editor of the Crypto Investor Network, and host of The Charlie Shrem Show Podcast.In this fascinating interview, Charlie covers several major developments in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space – including those most important to both private and public investors. As Charlie noted in a recent Tweet: “THE FLOOD IS COMING. Prepare now.” That’s because the mainstreaming of Bitcoin and developments in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) are unleashing a wave of innovation and investment. For instance, he believes crypto could be used to improve AI technology by incentivizing the sharing of data in real time. We also discuss Real World Assets (RWAs) and how tokenized securities can bring liquidity and freer trading to formerly illiquid assets. And we talk about how startups are trying to help unlock “locked” Bitcoin for people, but in ways that don’t require them giving up control of their keys to a third party or exchange.The discussion then pivots to the recent mass approval of Bitcoin ETFs, and what the involvement of more mainstream investors and institutional money in the market will mean. We talk about key regulatory developments and how steps Washington takes in the next couple of years could actually HELP the industry rather than HARM it. Charlie then discusses the differences between some of the more (and less) attractive Bitcoin ETFs. And he names several publicly traded companies that investors can look into if they want to profit in the crypto space. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of what Charlie plans to cover at the MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, set for Feb. 21-23 at the Paris Las Vegas resort. Click here to register: https://conferences.moneyshow.com/moneyshow-las-vegas/?scode=061246

Mark Mahaney is senior managing director and head of Internet research at Evercore ISI. His colleague James West is senior managing director and partner, and a specialist on the energy sector. In this double-length MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment, these industry titans weigh in on the state of Big Tech, Big Oil, the energy transition, the key forces driving tech stocks in 2024, and much more. Mark kicks things off by laying out his case for being “Compound Constructive” in the tech sector, even as he says we likely won’t see the kind of “once in a decade opportunity” we had there in 2023. He goes on to share his bullish theses on advertising spending, digital advertising effectiveness, cloud computing, and subscription entertainment pricing. He then shares his four top tech sector picks. James takes his turn at the microphone next to discuss trends in the traditional oil and gas industries as well as the clean energy arena. He covers the concepts of “energy poverty” and “energy abundance,” the growing demand for electricity driven in part by tech-linked consumption, and the difference between an energy “revolution” and an energy “evolution” – as well as what impacts those will have on sector companies and investors over the next few years. He then lays out a bullish case for a handful of oil services firms active in the international markets, as well as a trio of software, integrator, and rooftop solar plays in clean energy. Plus, James discusses important topics on the energy transition front, from carbon capture and storage to battery/energy storage to hydrogen and its potential applications in things like steel and cement manufacturing. And he recaps the geopolitical and political forces that could impact energy supply and pricing.Finally, Mark and James provide a preview of what they plan to discuss at the MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, set for Feb. 21-23 at the Paris Las Vegas resort. Click here to register: https://conferences.moneyshow.com/moneyshow-las-vegas/?scode=061246

Chris Camillo is founder of DumbMoney.TV. An individual investor who quit his “day job” years ago to focus on markets, Chris explains in this segment how he and his co-hosts use “Social Arbitrage” to prosper. The general idea? Use social media platforms and community-based input, discussion groups, and “boots on the ground” insights to identify important trends just a few steps ahead of Wall Street. Then invest in the companies which are best positioned to capitalize on them. In Chris’ words, “The best observational investors are just ordinary people.”We then pivot to a discussion of how the social media landscape has changed over the years, with different platforms becoming more (or less) valuable over time. For instance, Chris says he finds TikTok more valuable than Twitter/X for social arb research now. He also expands on some of his recent videos and Shorts, explaining when, why, and how someone can invest aggressively to boost returns…why it’s important to view every dollar for the hundred dollars that it can and should be...and what is so important about “bucketing” risk capital properly. Finally, Chris provides a preview of what he’ll discuss at the Investment Masters Symposium Miami, set for April 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Miami hotel. Click here to register: https://www.miamisymposium.com/?scode=061246

Carley Garner is senior commodity market strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading. In this wide-ranging MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment, she shares her outlook on several commodity and other markets. We start by discussing all the “Black Swans” that have impacted resources in the last few years, as well as why Carley expects things to settle down somewhat in 2024. She goes on to discuss pricing, production, and geopolitical trends in crude oil...the reasons why select agricultural commodities could be attractive...and whether, when, and how gold might finally break out to convincing new highs. We later pivot to a discussion on the U.S. dollar and Federal Reserve policy, technical indicators that suggest Treasury yields could fall (yes, FALL) quite a bit over time, and what Carley expects to see happen in stocks once the end-of-2023/beginning-of-2024 volatility cools. Finally, Carley provides a preview of what she’ll discuss with attendees at the 2024 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, set for Feb. 21-23 at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register: https://conferences.moneyshow.com/moneyshow-las-vegas/?scode=061246

Keith Fitz-Gerald is Principal at the Fitz-Gerald Group, as well as a long-time market analyst, researcher, writer, and commentator. In this inaugural MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast segment for 2024, Keith explains why investors should NOT give up on Artificial Intelligence (AI) or “Big Tech” this year, even after such a strong 2023 for both. He adds that people should take a broader view of the AI revolution, including how it will permeate many other industries outside of tech (with healthcare and pharmaceuticals just two of them) – and invest accordingly.Keith goes on to talk about the outlook for Federal Reserve policy in 2024, and how markets will likely react to the end of the Fed hiking cycle. Plus, he shares his opinion on why investors should stay focused on the bullish big picture, while not letting Wall Street pick their pockets during short-term pullbacks. He then offers his take on digital currencies, Bitcoin, and key crypto market developments. And after almost hitting the nail on the proverbial head with his year-end 2023 S&P 500 target, he lays out his case for why the benchmark index should rise to 5,100-5,200 by the end of 2024.Finally, Keith gives a sneak peek of what he’ll discuss at the 2024 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, set for Feb. 21-23, 2024, at the Paris Las Vegas. Click here to register: https://conferences.moneyshow.com/moneyshow-las-vegas/?scode=061246

Jim Bianco, President and Macro Strategist for Bianco Research, LLC, talks about the impact of higher interest rates. He discusses the winners and losers in this new 'normal' environment, as well as the changing economic backdrop and its implications. He also emphasizes the fading of the 'Index Era' and the increasing importance of active management and quality stock picking.

Alejandra Grindal is Chief Economist at Ned Davis Research. In this interview – recorded from the floor of our MoneyShow Investment Masters Symposium Sarasota – the “economics lifer” talks about the forces she sees impacting the U.S. and key foreign economies in 2024. She first covers the three key risks to the economy here at home, but why her firm’s base case call is ultimately for a “soft landing.” She notes the impact of rising interest rates on consumer finances – but also explains an important reason why things aren’t as bad as you might think.Next, Alejandra pivots to the questions she received and conversations she had on a recent work trip in Asia. Foreign investors and other clients there were keenly interested in the U.S. fiscal outlook, political turmoil in Washington, and the trade, market, and economic ties between China and the U.S. We then wrapped up with a discussion of the stock market implications of Ned Davis’ economic outlook, as well as how new trends like “ally shoring” and “friend shoring” will evolve in the years to come.Don’t forget to check out our 2024 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, set for Feb. 21-23, 2024, at the Paris Las Vegas. You can get the very latest insights from experts like Alejandra there. Click here to register: https://conferences.moneyshow.com/moneyshow-las-vegas/?scode=061246