Learn the indicators the Smartest Investors use to raise cash and buy at the extremes of the market.
Is the stock market flashing warning signs, or does momentum still have room to run? In this video, Joe Franklin, CFP®, breaks down the difference between smart money and dumb money, how investor sentiment influences the market and why record IPO activity could signal that stocks are approaching dangerous territory. He also examines SpaceX, forced buying in index funds, Warren Buffett’s record cash position and several long-term valuation indicators.
How do we know when we are close to a top or a bottom?
You’ll also learn how market seasonality can affect investment returns, why August and September have historically been challenging months for stocks and how the “sell in May and go away” strategy has performed over time. Joe explains how market breadth, momentum, volatility, investor sentiment and calendar effects can help investors evaluate risk without relying on short-term predictions.
We cover:
• Smart money vs. dumb money
• Stock market momentum and valuation
• SpaceX and the risks surrounding major IPOs
• Warren Buffett’s record cash holdings
• Forced buying in index funds
• Market seasonality and portfolio rebalancing
• Investor sentiment, market breadth and volatility
• Current short-term and long-term market warning signs
