Full market cycles matter more today than at any point in the last 15 years. Lance Roberts breaks down why valuations, history, and market structure all point to a simple truth:

Every bull market is only half the story. The other half is the bear. Lance's approach isn’t bullish or bearish. It’s risk-focused. Your job as an investor isn’t to predict the next crash—it’s to avoid catastrophic losses that erase years of gains during the completion of a full market cycle.

0:00 - INTRO

0:27 - Market Moves Will Hinge on Nvidia

4:18 - Markets' 3rd Test of 50-DMA

8:46 - Why Berkshire Lags the S&P

10:36 - Economic Acceleration Expectations for 2026

14:01 - Consumer Spending Drives Economic Growth

17:42 - Economic Consolidation is Underway

21:45 - Half of Expected Cap-Ex Spending Will Support Economic Activity

23:48 - Full market Cycles Encompass Bulls & Bears

28:20 - A History of Markets' Performance

29:58 - Market Cycles Have Rhythm - The Wycoff Cycles

31:52 - There is No Evidence of Imminent Crash

33:42 - Full market Cycle Analyses

35:22 - Navigating Markets Now

37:51 - Betting Against Buffett

40:59 - Market Dynamics Can Drive Bull Markets for a While

42:42 - Data Deluge & Comming Attractions

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