Investing Strategies & Personal Finance

Money is a really important subject that nobody ever wants to talk about. But if you’re ever going to take charge of your finances and have a comfortable future, it’s important to master the concepts and strategies that can help you make more money, put you in control, and improve your life. Discover the proven strategies used by some of the world’s best financial minds to help you maximize your profits and minimize your risk.

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As one who tracks market sentiment, it still amazes me to watch it develop in real-time. We see it quite well in the analyst community as well, states Avi Gilburt of ElliotWaveTrader.net.
The mixed market continues, with the Nasdaq continuing to wildly outperform the Dow. Outside of equities, which are down a bit in the early going, crude oil is under pressure. Gold and silver are flat, while Treasuries and the dollar are up.
The oscillating nature of economic data and cross-asset market pricing has tried the patience of bull and bear alike, states Jay Pelosky of TPW Advisory.
What does debt ceiling relief look like on Wall Street? Stocks holding last week’s gains, gold rallying, and Treasury yields dropping. Meanwhile, crude oil and the dollar are modestly weaker.
In light of the recent Debt Ceiling Circus, it seems relevant to consider some information from our friends at Strategas. If you look at the table below, you’ll see 60% of the budget is consumed by entitlements which are automatically renewed without Congressional approval annually. Meanwhile, the disconnect between the bears and the market continues, explains Nancy Tengler, CIO at Laffer Tengler Investments.
Dave C. has asked how I estimated we would break even on the latest Help Strategy trade as he is recording a small loss, states Ian Murphy of MurphyTrading.com.
It was an “All Tech, All the Time” kind of rally in markets yesterday. Today, we’re seeing a slightly broader advance in the early going.
The debt ceiling drama is dragging on as the temperature in the room rises. Stocks continue to struggle, but stick to the plan and do not make emotional decisions, advises Kenny Polcari, managing partner of Kace Capital Advisors LLC.
The debt ceiling is a side show. Not real theater. And not a real reason for stocks to move, states Steve Reitmeister of Reitmeister Total Return.
Investors are focusing on Fed rate cuts in 2023. Here’s your stock market historical guide, states Lucas Downey of Mapsignals.com.

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The market continues to surge and pull back. We have not seen a prolonged bull market rally from the October lows. Greg Schnell rolls through the changes and identifies some of the key indicators that can help us find confirmation of the bull market taking hold. You'll want to add some of these ideas to your toolbox.

So, you want to be a contrarian investor? Many investors claim to act contrarian and think outside the box, but when it comes down to it, very few are actually contrary. Join Philip MacKellar and learn about his contrarian investment philosophy, how to successfully apply contrarian principles, and Contra the Heard's track record. He will also be discussing the importance of temperament, common psychological pitfalls, and what he anticipates in the year ahead.

The next few months are going to be quite important in determining whether we have indeed begun a bear market that could last well over a decade long. Mike Golembesky will take you through what he is seeing in his analysis and will tell you what to look for and what to expect.


In this session, Laura Scarlett Martin will discuss the importance of venture capital in the startup ecosystem. Her presentation will include the definition of venture capital and an explanation of the processes and types. She will discuss the risks and rewards of venture capital investing and will touch on current trends and emerging technologies.


Tune in with Jason Heath and Maria Tanel to learn about retirement planning tips for different retiree profiles, how traditional financial advice can reduce both your retirement income and estate value, the best tax practices for maximizing an estate's value, which assets are subject to probate, how to ensure you have a probate-ready estate to leave to your executors, and power of attorney and will considerations.

Wealth building is generally considered to be the business of gathering assets that can provide an outsized return with a manageable risk. Increasing that return involves stretching the period of the investment or super-sizing the risk. But an often-neglected variable is the savings rate. What if there was an opportunity to free up and deploy significantly more capital for investment each month? In this session, Gordon draws on concepts from his book, Cashflow Cookbook, to show us exactly how to add a million (or more) to our retirement fund with minimal effort, minimal sacrifice, and no incremental risk.
Donald Dony will briefly run through key signals on both sides of the argument and weigh the probabilities of the outcome.
John Dobosz, Editor at Forbes Premium Income Report, says you're not alone if you're worried about this market. But as the old adage goes, the market always tries to make fools out of the greatest num
Hilary Kramer, President of Greentech Research, knows 2022 was a tough market for investors. But she's MUCH more optimistic about the bull market set up for 2023 and beyond. She highlights her favorit
Modern markets are very volatile and require skills and experience to profit constantly. For this reason, the demand for alternative investments is rising each year. Join Inna Rosputnia, CEO of Managed Accounts IR, to learn the 2 ways to get the max return on your passive investments.

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Generating consistent gains in an ever-changing market is nearly impossible unless you know how (and when) to adapt to different market phases. Even a great strategy won’t work in the wrong conditions, and managing the money that you already have in the markets effectively is just as important as making the initial investment or placing the trade. In this section, you can learn about specific investing strategies and investment picks that will allow you to dampen risk without giving up solid gains. You’ll learn how to generate superior returns to establish a margin of safety in anticipation of black swan events and market anomalies.

With headwinds such as a longer time horizon, the current low-yield market environment, and the need to strategically allocate beyond stocks, bonds, and funds, there are several distinct and important financial decisions that really matter. Those are the ones you need to get right, so you don’t run out of money during your golden years. But, even the best-laid retirement plans can harbor hidden risks, including longevity risk, sequence-of-return risk, and underspending. The nature of risk changes in retirement, as the lifestyles of retirees become more vulnerable to the impacts of market volatility, unknown longevity, and spending shocks. Learn how to safeguard your portfolio and your plan against these risk factors.

With volatility making a comeback in the markets, investors are looking for the best investment strategies to protect—and grow their portfolios—in a challenging environment. Uncover effective strategies for managing your assets for a longer period of time, given current market conditions and longer life-span expectations. Learn about specific investments that could accomplish the goal of making your nest egg comfortably provide an income throughout your lifetime.