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FTC Scam Alerts and Market Bubble Warning Signs | The Tom Dupree ShowHOUR2 1-25-25


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Show Notes:

In this week’s episode of The Tom Dupree Show, host Tom Dupree and Mike Johnson discuss critical financial security warnings and market valuation concerns that every investor should know about.

Key Topics Covered:

FTC Scam Warnings

– Latest FTC alert about scammers impersonating federal officials
– Warning signs of common financial scams, including Bitcoin ATM requests and fake toll fee notifications
– Importance of protecting personal information, especially Social Security numbers
– Tips for avoiding voice-based AI scams and fraudulent payment requests

Market Valuations and Bubble Concerns

– Analysis of Howard Marks’ (Oaktree Capital) recent market commentary
– Discussion of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks’ current valuations:
– Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and Google
– Historical comparison to the “Nifty Fifty” stocks of the 1960s
– Warning signs of market bubbles:
– Irrational exuberance
– Disregard for traditional valuation metrics
– Widespread participation by inexperienced investors
– Belief that “this time is different”

Market Performance Insights

– Forward P/E ratios of major tech companies
– Historical correlation between high P/E ratios and future returns
– Study showing flattish 10-year returns for markets with current P/E levels

Investment Strategy Takeaways

– Importance of maintaining skepticism during periods of market enthusiasm
– Value of income-producing investments in retirement portfolios
– Risk management considerations for index fund investors
– Warning about over-concentration in popular stocks

Guest Commentary

– Analysis of Howard Marks’ market observations
– Discussion of the three stages of bull markets
– Historical perspective on previous market bubbles

For more information about protecting your retirement portfolio or to schedule a consultation, call Dupree Financial Group at 859-233-0400 or visit dupreefinancial.com.

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