Some thoughts on bitcoin, gold, DoorDash, AI, the Lions, interest rates and more.
Ben Carlson
Investing a Lump Sum of Cash in This Market
Lump sum vs. dollar cost averaging.
Animal Spirits: Gold’s 1987 Moment
On today’s show we discuss the never-ending news cycle, the gold/silver crash, how the Internet changed markets forever, the commodities supercycle, emerging markets are on fire, the new Fed chair, the chart of the century, crypto feels dead again, the government doesn’t want to build more homes for young people, DoorDash discourse and more.
Why I’m Not Worried About a Weaker Dollar
Is the dollar crashing?
Talk Your Book: Investing in a Concentrated Stock Market
On today’s show we speak to Matthew Bartolini about stock market concentration, the S&P 493 vs. the Mag 7, dividends vs. share buybacks and more.
Social Security FAQ
Answering your biggest questions about Social Security.
Housing Price Inflation
Why does housing cost so much?
Is Diversification Finally Working Again?
Is it finally time for international stocks to shine?
Animal Spirits: Hi-Yo Silver!
On today’s show we discuss snow days, government debt vs. household debt, the wealth effect, diversification is working again in 2026, stocks vs. earnings, Jeremy Grantham, the dollar is falling, Silver is the new meme stock, gold is crushing bitcoin, housing market inflation, Dry January for spending and much more.
Why This Economic Cycle is Different
Why household balance sheets are in such a good place.
