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Stocks have taken a beating in recent months. But one asset class has stood out among the rest – bitcoin (BTC). The world's largest cryptocurrency has outperformed other assets by a mile here in 2023. And in the past three weeks, a plethora of bullish headlines has pushed the coin up more than 30%. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, crypto expert Scott Melker joins Matt to break down the latest action in the sector.
The big story propelling cryptos is the potential approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Scott shares his view on how likely this approval is and what it means for bitcoin trading in the future. Plus, he gives us his thoughts on Ethereum (ETH) and reveals the names of a few small coins that have been outperforming bitcoin recently. This is a must-watch episode for anyone who owns bitcoin... wants to own bitcoin... or has any interest in learning more about the crypto space.
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Demand for electric vehicles ("EVs") has slowed in the past few months, and commentary from nearly every auto manufacturer has raised concerns about the near-term future. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt dives into what has been going on in the industry.
Major auto companies like Ford Motor (F), General Motors (GM), and Mercedes-Benz (MBGYY) have made negative comments regarding their EV divisions. They're facing big issues right now ranging from inflation to interest rates and even projects getting scrapped or delayed. So what does this mean for the future of EVs? Is there an investment opportunity to take advantage of? And if so, where? Matt provides all the details on the podcast.
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There are many types of investors out there. One of the most common is "do it yourselfers." These folks typically subscribe to multiple investment newsletters and watch various financial news outlets to make their own investment decisions and build their own portfolios. It's smart to get your news from a variety of sources. But it can get overwhelming – especially in a world with no shortage of bad news. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt invited Josh Brown to sit down and talk about the current state of the market. During a volatile time in the world, Josh shares his views on the nature of long-term investing in the face of uncertainty.
Josh discusses how his team at Ritholtz Wealth Management approaches investing and how they handle their clients in both up and down markets – both of which we've seen this year. He also talks about some of the changes his firm has made to various asset allocations recently. Then, Josh highlights one of the big lessons he learned this year.
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International stocks have been underperforming U.S. stocks for roughly 10 years now. And it looks like that will remain the case heading into the end of 2023. How long will investors be able to get away with overallocating in U.S. stocks? Will 2024 be another year of ignored global markets? Those are the questions Matt tackles on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall with the help of his longtime friend Meb Faber.
Most investors are extremely underweight emerging markets right now due to the outperformance of U.S. stocks. But just like any stock market cycle, this trend will eventually end. There will be years in which U.S. stocks underperform. According to Meb, that could be sooner rather than later. He shares various numbers and valuations to prove his point. And while regular readers know Matt remains bullish on the market – especially U.S. stocks – he has to agree with Meb's analysis.
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Our annual Stansberry Conference & Alliance Meeting kicked off yesterday in Las Vegas. Several hundred subscribers have joined us in person this year to listen to and talk shop with analysts. A ton of great speakers have already presented. And luckily for us, one agreed to join us on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall – financial writer Morgan Housel.
Matt is a huge fan of Morgan's book The Psychology of Money. He believes it's one that every investor should read. So he was thrilled to get the chance to talk to Morgan about it and what his goals were when writing. And together, they dive into two of the books main ideas. Don't miss the first episode from our Stansberry Conference & Alliance Meeting.
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There's a lot of fear and negativity in the air these days. Between geopolitical unrest, inflation, and a volatile market, it feels like things will only get worse from here. That's why on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt welcomes Grant Williams to the show to shed some light on the big-picture view of the world and the stock market.
Matt and Grant jump right into a discussion of the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury recently hit a decade high. Folks are fearful that inflation will remain elevated for longer than previously anticipated and that the Federal Reserve will raise rates at least one more time before the end of the year. But Grant explains that interest rates have broken a four-decadelong downtrend. And that could be a major shift in how the economy and stock market perform in the next decade
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It has almost been a full year since the bull market began on October 13, 2022. Yet there are still those who believe this is nothing more than a bear market rally. Matt isn't part of that bearish crowd. He believes this is the start of a longer-term bull market. And on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, he dives into the yearlong rally. Matt breaks down the leaders and laggards and discusses how recent trading compares with past bull markets.
Matt spent the past couple weeks traveling outside the country and came back to a wild market. Stocks hit a four-month low, interest rates surged to their highest level in decades, and geopolitical conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. But in the face of a new war and rising oil prices, the market has bounced off an important support level and yields have started to pull back from their highs. Sometimes the market doesn't make any sense. Or does it really make perfect sense?
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In-person tickets for the Stansberry Conference event have completely sold out. However, you can still catch all the captivating presentations by securing your livestream ticket at MattVegas2023.com.
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Diversification is key when it comes to investing. Most folks only diversify within the stock and bond markets. But there are many other ways to diversify... And one with a lot of potential is "alternative investments." On this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt dives into this space with the help of Anthony Zhang. He's the co-founder and CEO of Vinovest, and he joins Matt for the first time to discuss the opportunity in the wine and whiskey markets.
Zhang explains the differences between these two markets and shares how both have beaten the S&P 500's average performance over 10 years. This kind of investment isn't for everyone. But consider this... Most wealthy investors have a heavy concentration of their assets in alternative investments that range from wine to watches to art. And now, you have the opportunity to build your portfolio in the same fashion.
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Everything is a debate these days. Folks argue whether we're in a bull market or a bear market... who should become the next president... and if the housing market is really in a "bubble." It's hard to know anything for sure when the media is constantly spinning "doom and gloom" headlines. On this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt attempts to answer some of these questions. And he zeroes in on the debate surrounding the housing market.
The number of headlines that state the U.S. is in the midst of a mid-2000s-style housing bubble have been increasing daily. That makes sense given the media's knack for dramatics. However, the so-called "experts" are missing a few facts. Matt dives into the numbers and shares some statistics you probably haven't seen yet. He also looks at the housing market from an investing standpoint.
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A clean-energy future is not possible without a major dependance on fossil fuels. Believe it or not, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy will actually increase the demand for "dirty" power. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt is joined by Dr. Scott Tinker – the state geologist of Texas. They dive into the current state of the energy market and discuss where they think it's headed in the future.
Scott says that "everything in our lives depends on energy." While that may not seem like a profound statement on the surface, Scott's explanation of it will give you a better grasp on just how greatly energy influences the decisions that drive our world. If you have money invested in the energy sector, this is an episode you must tune in for.
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This week marks the end of the third quarter. After one of the best first six-month periods we've seen in a long time, the past three months were quite a disappointment. But that's not too big of a surprise. On today's new episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt looks back at the quarter and discusses what has been driving stocks.
And more important, he turns his attention to the future and what the final three months of 2023 have in store. Matt covers everything from inflation and whether it will fall or remain sticky, to what the Fed's next move will be and when it will finally begin lowering rates. Plus, he touches on some of the biggest trends in the market – such as housing, AI, and more.
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Matt attended the Future Proof conference last week in California. And so far, you've heard a lot of great conversations. On this new episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt wraps up the "Future Proof" series. He shares four final interviews from the conference and takes a look into the minds of some brilliant people. Matt welcomes Matt Hougan, Nick Maggiulli, Bob Elliott, and Alli Webb.
Matt and his guests cover a wide range of topics during their individual conversations. They talk about everything from cryptos to investing strategies to big-picture market views... and even hair salons. There's something for everyone in this episode, folks.
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Hopefully you've been enjoying the interviews from last week's Future Proof conference. On this new episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt continues his "Future Proof" series by sitting down with Brendan Ahern. He's the chief investment officer at KraneShares and an expert in global financial markets – particularly China.
So, Matt and Brendan dive into all things China. Chinese stock valuations are sitting at multiyear lows. But that doesn't mean they'll stay in the doghouse forever. Plus, is the Chinese real estate market facing a "Lehman Brothers moment"? Whether or not you're bullish, bearish, or on the fence about China and Chinese stocks...
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On this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt continues the "Future Proof" series with another guest speaker – Ben Carlson. He's the director of institutional asset management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, the author of four books, and the host of the weekly Animal Spirits podcast. While he may still be an up-and-comer in the industry, Ben is already one of the more well-known investment personalities out there.
Ben and Matt zoom out to take a big-picture view of the stock market and economy. And they talk about their investing styles. Like Matt, Ben takes a long-term approach to investing – and he shares insight for folks who might be questioning whether that kind of strategy will continue to work in the current environment. Whether or not you're one of those investors, this is an episode that will restore your trust in the stock market and get you excited about everything that's coming.
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Earlier this week, Matt and his team flew to Huntington Beach, California to attend Future Proof 2023. Thousands of investment professionals are in attendance. They have spent three days there so far. And they've sat down with more than 10 speakers to get their views on everything from the Federal Reserve to stocks in general to the art of entrepreneurship. And on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt kicks off his "Future Proof" series by interviewing one of the biggest names in the financial industry – Joe Duran.
Joe made headlines in 2019 when he sold United Capital to Goldman Sachs for $750 million in cash. And now, he's working on a new venture. Joe shares the details on the podcast as well as his thoughts on one of the hottest topics in the market right now – artificial intelligence. Don't miss your chance to hear the insights of one of the most well-respected people in finance.
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Matt is an optimist. But that doesn't mean he blatantly ignores what's going on around him – whether it's high interest rates or conflicts abroad. He just tends to see the world and the market through a glass that's half full. That viewpoint can oftentimes put him at odds with the masses. But he loves being a contrarian. And he isn't alone. On this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt invites another contrarian on the show – his colleague Brett Eversole. Brett joins Matt for the third time to break down the market and discuss what they believe is coming.
Right now, they both believe that we're at the beginning of a great new bull market. Not everyone shares their opinion. There are many folks out there who don't think this will be a sustainable long-term rally. But Brett and Matt have plenty of stats to help back up their bullish claim. And they also dive into all the exciting things that are propelling stocks forward today and for the future.
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Join Matt and Brett next week – on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET – in an urgent market briefing about the group of stocks whose coming momentum could make this year's artificial intelligence frenzy pale in comparison.
To reserve your spot head to ➡️ MattPrediction2023.com
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The stock market finished August with a strong week. But the end of one historically tough month in the market has simply led us into another. We're already seeing some selling pressure. So will the pattern continue? Or are stocks likely to buck the trend altogether this year? Matt attempts to answer that question on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall by diving into the charts.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of other headlines to keep our attention this week – from a chip designer expected to public to high oil prices and a potential bubble in the housing market. Plus, Matt highlights something he calls the "longevity" megatrend.
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With cooler days and nights ahead of us, energy prices are top of mind for folks. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt Call, Matt sits down with an energy-industry CEO to get his take on the current state of the U.S. oil and gas market.
The consumption of solar energy in the U.S. has doubled over the past three years. But it still only accounts for 2% of the country's total energy consumption. That means we have a long way to go to meet the government's lofty 2050 clean energy goals. And Matt and his guest explain why we won't be able to get there without dirty energies like oil and gas.
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Stocks have been on a tear so far in 2023. But if you can believe it, there's one area of the stock market that has been even more popular – bonds. Matt doesn't talk about this market often, but the action he has seen there recently is something that shouldn't be ignored. So on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall, Matt dives into bonds.
But a discussion of the bond market wouldn't be complete without also touching on interest rates. With rates at levels not seen in years, bond funds are now trading at or near multiyear lows. Yet many investors are actually "overweight" in this asset class. Not only does this create opportunity... It also tells us a lot about where stocks are headed in the future.
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Last weekend, Matt attended an energy summit in California. He had a great time and heard from a lot of great speakers. But one of his favorites was Rick Perry – the former governor of Texas and secretary of energy. He was blown away by his discussion on nuclear energy. Regular readers know that Matt believes there's massive upside in this trend. And clearly, he's not the only one. Matt sat down one-on-one with Perry to discuss the energy space and is sharing his interview on this episode of Making Money With Matt McCall.
Their discussion covers all things energy – everything from the current energy market to why the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is so low to the current political situation and upcoming presidential election. But of course, they talk about nuclear energy and small modular reactors. Like Matt, Perry sees a lot of opportunity in this space. This is a megatrend with so much room for growth. So whether you're against nuclear energy, for it, or on the fence... it's not something you should be ignoring.
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