Rotation is the word of the year, and it’s reshaping everything from tech stocks to energy, materials, and even global markets.

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Fernandez, Chief Market Strategist at Crossmark Global Investments, and Paul Hickey, Co-Founder of Bespoke Investment Group, to break down what this market rotation really means for investors.

We talk through why leadership is shifting away from mega-cap tech, how a “bullish but brittle” market changes portfolio strategy, and where investors need to be more selective right now.

The conversation also touches on interest rates, the Fed, fixed income strategies, global markets, and what recent volatility in commodities and crypto is signaling about liquidity and risk. If you’re trying to navigate a market that’s broadening out, getting choppier, and requiring far more tactical trading than it used to, this episode will help you understand where the opportunities (and the risks) are hiding.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 — 2026 Is a Market of Rotation, Not One Trade

02:10 — “Bullish but Brittle”: What That Really Means

04:10 — Which Sectors Are Working (and Which Aren’t)

06:00 — AI Disruption, SaaS Pressure, and Market Uncertainty

08:10 — Growth, Rates, and Why the Story Cuts Both Ways

09:20 — The Fed, Rate Cuts, and the Fixed Income Outlook

11:50 — Why Global Markets Are Beating the U.S.

14:00 — Gold, Silver, and Crypto: Signal or Speculation?

17:20 — What Q1 Earnings and “Triple Plays” Could Reveal

19:10 — How to Buffer Volatility in Your Portfolio

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AI stocks and crypto just got rocked — and the bounce since then hasn’t exactly inspired confidence. In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, we sit down with Michael Lee of Michael Lee Strategy and Merlin Rothfeld of the Trading Academy to unpack what’s really behind the recent turbulence.

We break down the liquidity squeeze hitting markets, the surge in AI capex, and why SaaS and software names are suddenly under pressure. We also dig into Bitcoin’s pullback, the crypto shakeout, and what past cycles suggest about what could come next.

Then we zoom out to the bigger picture: tokenization, digital financial rails, and whether blockbuster IPOs like OpenAI and SpaceX could reshape market sentiment. It’s a fast-moving, no-nonsense conversation about risk, hype, and where the real opportunities might be hiding.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 — AI Stocks and Crypto Pull Back: What’s Fueling the Move

01:40 — Liquidity Crunch and the Government Shutdown Effect

02:44 — “Softwaremageddon,” SaaS Risk, and Multiple Compression

04:55 — Crypto Shakeout: Why Most Tokens Won’t Survive

07:42 — Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle and What It Could Mean Next

09:26 — AI Capex + Debt: Why Big Tech Keeps Borrowing

12:18 — Token Demand, Infrastructure, and Why Volatility Stays

14:11 — Nvidia Concentration + OpenAI Leverage Risk

18:48 — OpenAI/SpaceX IPOs: Hype, Timing, and How Traders Play It

23:10 — Tokenization and the Shift to Digital Financial Rails

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In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Mike sits down with Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies, to break down what the charts are really saying about markets in 2026.

Katie explains how technical analysis is shaping her outlook for big tech, software, energy, materials, and small caps – and why market leadership is rotating away from mega-cap tech.

She also shares her read on the recent volatility in commodities, including gold and silver, and what the signals suggest for the months ahead.

The conversation covers downside exhaustion in software, improving setups in energy and materials, the case for international markets, and the key support level investors should watch in the S&P 500. It’s a practical, chart-driven look at risk, rotation, and opportunity in today’s market.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction

01:00 — How Fairlead Uses Technical Analysis

02:10 — Rotation Out of Big Tech and Market Leadership Shifts

03:45 — What’s Happening in Software and Mega-Cap Tech

05:30 — Energy and Materials: Where the Turnarounds Are

07:00 — Gold, Silver, and the Recent Commodity Volatility

08:20 — International and Emerging Markets vs. the U.S.

09:50 — Market Risk, Momentum, and the Key S&P 500 Support Level

11:20 — What Signals Would Change the Bull Market Outlook

13:20 — Wrap-Up and Upcoming MoneyShow Event

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Markets move fast. Great investing rarely does.

In this session from the MoneyShow Virtual Expo held Jan. 27–28, 2026, Mike Larson, our Editor-in-Chief, caught up with David Gardner, co-founder and chief rule breaker at The Motley Fool, to talk about how investors can cut through noise and build lasting wealth in 2026 and beyond.

David breaks down why long-term investing still beats short-term trading, how information overload has made investing harder, and why many of the best stocks in history looked “overvalued” – before they became legendary. He shares the thinking behind Rulebreaker Investing, including the habits that matter most, the role of conscious capitalism, and why portfolios should reflect your vision of the future, not the headlines of the day.

The conversation also touches on short-term speculation, prediction markets, crypto, dividend stocks, and why David believes real investing means staying patient when others panic.

This is a clear-eyed framework for investors who want to think independently...and play the long game.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Opening the MoneyShow Virtual Portfolio Review Expo

01:08 – David Gardner and the Origins of The Motley Fool

03:46 – Long-Term Investing vs Short-Term Trading

05:03 – Why Information Overload Hurts Investors

06:16 – Social Investing and Learning From Others

08:01 – Prediction Markets and Speculation

09:43 – Why David Wrote Rulebreaker Investing

11:39 – Habits of Market-Beating Investors

14:32 – How to Spot Rulebreaker Stocks

18:02 – Building a Portfolio That Reflects Your Future

22:45 – Ignoring Headlines and Playing the Long Game

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With more than 5,000 ETFs on the market, figuring out which ones are right for you has become increasingly challenging.

On this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, we caught up with Dave Nadig to break down what’s really happening inside the ETF boom. He explains how and why ETFs have become the default way investors get market exposure, which new innovations are fueling growth, and the benefits and drawbacks of various funds. Among those covered: Buffered ETFs, option-income funds, and leveraged products.

Dave has been around since the earliest days of ETFs, with leadership roles at ETF.com, FactSet, and Barclays Global Investors. He’s seen innovation create value and he’s seen it create traps.

Bottom line? ETFs can be powerful tools, or expensive distractions. This episode helps you tell the difference.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – There’s an ETF for That

01:13 – How ETFs Became the Default

02:13 – Inside a Mature ETF Market

03:54 – Real Innovation vs Noise

04:48 – Buffered ETFs and Income Products

05:50 – When Yield Becomes a Trap

08:19 – Leverage or Speculation?

09:56 – Why Trust Matters in ETFs

11:38 – Private Assets Inside ETFs

14:11 – Finding Treasure, Avoiding Traps in 2026

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2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks actually matter – and where opportunity may emerge.

In this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics and chairman of The Futurist Institute, breaks down the major forces shaping markets in 2026. He shares his outlook on the labor market, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy, explains his “Cold War Two” framework for today’s geopolitical risks, and discusses how Artificial Intelligence is becoming an invisible but essential operating system across the global economy.

From macro trends to AI adoption and global power shifts, Jason offers investors a clear framework for navigating the year ahead with perspective rather than reaction.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Why 2026 Is a Pivotal Year

00:26 – Jason Schenker’s Background and Research Focus

01:51 – The State of the U.S. Labor Market

02:48 – Job Openings, Unemployment, and Market Mismatch

03:54 – Recession Risks and Payroll Trends

05:22 – Fed Policy and Rate Cut Expectations

06:10 – Inflation Pressures and the Fed’s Constraints

08:41 – The Cold War II Framework Explained

09:53 – Ukraine, China, Taiwan, and Global Risk

13:28 – AI as the New Operating System

16:38 – What AI Means for Investors and Businesses

19:45 – Key Takeaways for 2026 Investors

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The biggest winners in MoneyShow’s 2025 “Top Picks” project came from one sector: metals, miners, and materials.

In this special MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast roundtable, four of the year’s top-performing forecasters explain why their picks dominated the Top Pros Top Picks leaderboard – and what comes next as investors look toward 2026.

Omar Ayales breaks down where we are in the gold and silver cycle and why silver could take the lead next. Peter Krauth digs into the supply squeeze driving silver higher and why miners may still be mispriced. Brien Lundin lays out his long-term bull case for gold using historical cycles, while Philip MacKellar steps outside precious metals to flag rare earths, critical materials, and overlooked opportunities most investors are missing.

Together, they review what worked in 2025, what surprised them, and where disciplined investors may find opportunity as the new year approaches.

CHAPTERS:

00:07 – Top Pros Top Picks Overview and 2025 Results

01:54 – Silver Fundamentals and Leveraged Mining Exposure

05:15 – Gold Cycles, Technical Setups, and Junior Miners

08:36 – the Metals Bull Market and Producer Catch-up

12:08 – Rare Earths and Critical Materials Outside China

15:22 – Where Value Remains After Major Sector Gains

19:39 – Silver Supply Constraints and Miner Valuations

21:31 – Price Outlooks for Gold and Silver

27:41 – Long-term Cycle Targets and Seasonality

31:12 – Contrarian Ideas and Overlooked Sectors for 2026

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Recorded LIVE at the 2025 MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Sarasota, this episode features Larry McDonald, bestselling author and founder of The Bear Traps Report. We sat down for a high-impact breakdown of the macro forces that could define 2026 – and what investors should DO in response!

Larry explains why falling rates, aggressive fiscal spending, and the energy demands of the AI boom are setting the stage for a major rotation into hard assets. He also pulls back the curtain on the risks building inside the $1.8T private credit market and how financial repression is steering banks deeper into Treasuries.

It’s fast, punchy, and packed with insight for anyone positioning their portfolio for the year ahead.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 — Intro from Sarasota

00:18 — Why Hard Assets Shine in an Inflationary Setup

01:15 — AI Power Demand and the Case for Natural Gas & Coal

02:42 — Gold, Silver, Copper & the Coming Rotation

03:58 — Lithium, Rare Earths & Resource Discipline

05:08 — The “Silent” AI Trade in Coal Equities

06:03 — The Private Credit Liquidity Mismatch

07:15 — Financial Repression and Treasury Demand

08:05 — Final Thoughts & Positioning for 2026

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Markets look calm on the surface, but the forces shaping the environment in 2026 will be anything but subdued.

In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode filmed at our 2025 Sarasota Symposium, José Torres of Interactive Brokers and Steve Hou of Bloomberg Index Research break down the real drivers behind inflation, interest rate expectations, consumer behavior, quantitative analysis, and more. They also explain what could derail the growth outlook, how stretched consumers are reshaping spending trends, what falling volatility is signaling, and where risk may be hiding in both stocks and fixed income.

The conversation also digs into index construction, sector weighting effects, profiting from changes in corporate earnings trends, plus the scenarios that could push the Fed into action sooner than markets expect. If you want a grounded take on how professional economists and index researchers see 2026 unfolding, this episode will sharpen your framework – and help you navigate the months ahead.

CHAPTERS: 00:06 – Sarasota intro and guest introductions

00:28 – Jose on the next decade of market leadership

01:56 – Rate cuts, yields, and improving consumer trends

03:22 – AI valuations and earnings horizons

04:37 – The K-shaped economy and shifting spending patterns

06:10 – East Coast strength vs. Midwest moderation

07:58 – Labor supply, immigration policy, and wage pressure

10:10 – Steve on quant signals and factor behavior

12:27 – Quality, capex risk, and market structure

15:34 – Final guidance on market positioning

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The biggest mistake investors are making right now is hiding in one country and one market.

In this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode, Cambria Investments CIO Meb Faber breaks down why global markets are setting up for a major shift and why the next decade might belong to value, foreign stocks, and yield-focused strategies rather than the same concentrated group of US mega-caps.

Meb explains why Mag 7 dominance is unlikely to last, why cheap international markets are flashing their strongest signals in years, and how “shareholder yield” strategies are quietly outperforming traditional dividend investing. He also unpacks why US investors may be sitting on the most expensive stocks in the developed world – and what history suggests happens next. If you’re trying to figure out how to position your portfolio for the next market cycle, this episode gives you the roadmap.