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Imran Lakha, founder of Options Insight, discusses the use of options in hedging and generating returns. They explore the increase in options trading volume and the introduction of zero days to expiration options. The podcast covers the role of volatility, affordability of downside protection in the S&P market, analyzing volatility and options trading, technical issues with the recording, and the importance of working with a financial advisor and getting educated about options trading.

Financial advisors John Llodra, Mike Preston, Michael Lebowitz, and Jonathan Wellum discuss topics including whether the recent market rally is over, the impact of quantitative easing and interest rates, China's real estate issues, the outlook for gold and mining stocks, owning commodity stocks in the energy sector, and the upcoming Wealthion Conference.

Portfolio manager Lance Roberts and Wealthion's host Adam Taggart discuss the undervaluation of bonds relative to overvalued stocks. They also cover the recent Fed minutes, concerns about the banking system, China's economic woes, and Lance's trades for the week.

Bill Gross, longtime "bond king", reveals that he is bearish on both stocks and bonds. He believes bond yields will move higher due to the US' large deficit spending, and stocks are dangerously overvalued with a low equity risk premium. The podcast explores the challenges for average investors in the current economic climate, including record low interest rates, US debt, and monetary stimulus. Can prices keep rising, or is there a painful reckoning ahead?

Peter Atwater, behavioral economist and adjunct professor at William & Mary College, discusses how changes in confidence impact investor decisions. He shares insights from his book 'The Confidence Map' and his key confidence indicators for 2023. The podcast explores the risks of market sentiment driven by social media, the uncertainty in the economy, the growing wealth gap and potential for social unrest, the impact of the confidence gap on social transformation, and opportunities amidst the worsening financial situation. The importance of understanding the root causes of problems and financial advice are also discussed.

In this episode, Michael Gayed, who conducts interviews on Twitter Spaces, discusses the possibility of a global margin call, predicting volatility dynamics with the lead lag framework, the performance of defensive sectors, the expectation of a recession in 2023, the risks of leverage and zero-days to expiration trading, and the role of content generation and marketing in career success for investors.

Jonathan Wellum, founder and CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners, discusses the potential impact of high interest rates on the capital market. Topics include caution in a changing financial landscape, investing in undervalued companies, dangers of inflation, and exploring opportunities in precious metals, royalty companies, and infrastructure. Importance of a competent financial advisor in uncertain times is also emphasized.

Oliver Anthony, an unknown singer/songwriter from rural Virginia, created a viral song called 'Rich Men North of Richmond' which expresses the frustrations of the American working class towards the ruling elite. The song's brutally honest lyrics highlight the decline in living standards and have resonated with millions. The podcast explores the impact of the song, connects it to the struggles of the working class and the concept of the fourth turning, discusses internal and external conflicts, and emphasizes the need for new leaders in this transformative period.

Stocks & bonds continued to decline this week, with both stocks and bonds lower, and daily rallies failing into the close. Portfolio manager Lance Roberts & Wealthion's host Adam Taggart discuss those developments in this week's Market Recap, along with: 1. Is a 3-10% pullback in stocks now underway? 2. What are we learning about the health of corporate American now that more earnings are coming in? 3. What will be the impact of the Fitch downgrade to the US's credit rating? 4. With bond yields rising, is the long bond/TLT trade in danger? 5. How big a hit would it be to the major indices if AAPL started to really stumble? 6. What are the key aspects to look for in a good financial advisor? 7. Lance's trades for the week ************************************************* At Wealthion, we show you how to protect and build your wealth by learning from the world’s top experts on finance and money. Each week we add new videos that provide you with access to the foremost specialists in investing, economics, the stock market, real estate and personal finance. We offer exceptional interviews and explainer videos that dive deep into the trends driving today's markets, the economy, and your own net worth. We give you strategies for financial security, practical answers to questions like “how to grow my investments?”, and effective solutions for wealth building tailored to 'regular' investors just like you. There’s no doubt that it's a very challenging time right now for the average investor. Above and beyond the recent economic impacts of COVID, the new era of record low interest rates, runaway US debt and US deficits, and trillions of dollars in monetary and fiscal stimulus stimulus has changed the rules of investing by dangerously distorting the Dow index, the S&P 500, and nearly all other asset prices. Can prices keep rising, or is there a painful reckoning ahead? Let us help you prepare your portfolio just in case the future brings one or more of the following: inflation, deflation, a bull market, a bear market, a market correction, a stock market crash, a real estate bubble, a real estate crash, an economic boom, a recession, a depression, or another global financial crisis. Put the wisdom from the money & markets experts we feature on Wealthion into action by scheduling a free consultation with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors, who will work with you to determine the right next steps for you to take in building your wealth. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE WEALTH CONSULTATION with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wealthion.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMeK-HGHfUFFArZ91rzv5A?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Adam on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/menlobear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Wealthion-109680281218040⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ************************************************* IMPORTANT NOTE: The information and opinions offered in this video by Wealthion or its interview guests are for educational purposes ONLY and should NOT be construed as personal financial advice. We strongly recommend that any potential decisions and actions you may take in your investment portfolio be conducted under the guidance and supervision of a quality professional financial advisor in good standing with the securities industry. When it comes to investing, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Any historical returns, expected returns, or probability projections may not reflect actual future performance. All investments involve risk and may result in partial or total loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Taggart, lead financial advisors at New Harbor Financial, discusses the spiking debt, sky-high deficits, and threats to the US dollar. They explore topics such as the impact of the BRICS Alliance, undervaluation and consolidation in the mining sector, rising corporate debt and its potential economic impact, the current bullish market with potential downward corrections ahead, delaying the inevitable downturn, and the illusion of the wealth effect.