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Join your host Robert Ross, the seasoned investor, author, and the creative mind behind TikStocks, as he dives deep into the mechanics of stock trading, market analysis, and portfolio management. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, Robert's practical advice and unique insights will help you navigate the complexities of the market with confidence.

Robert Ross


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Nothing Stops the Train

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 13:47


    In this episode, Robert revisits a moment in history that shocked markets and draws eerie parallels to what's happening with yields, deficits, and investor trust today. He unpacks what rising long-term rates actually signal, why the market is punishing policymakers, and what it all means for your portfolio. Plus, a listener asks about Robert's Bitcoin thesis and he responds with his updated thinking, cycle insights, and where he still sees upside.

    The Return of Donald Pump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 13:35


    In this episode, Robert unpacks one of the biggest blind spots in investing: why the best-performing stocks almost never look cheap on the way up. He explores how valuation misconceptions cost investors life-changing gains and why it might be happening again right now. He also shares how he's positioning after a major reversal in market sentiment, answers some hate mail from the front lines, and breaks down what Moody's U.S. debt downgrade really signals for investors.

    The Path Of Least Embarrassment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 14:33


    In this episode, Robert explains why the U.S. dollar's recent slide might be the stealth stimulus no one's talking about. He breaks down how currency moves are quietly boosting stocks, why certain companies are set to benefit, and what the coming “stimulus wave” could mean for markets heading into the midterms. Plus, he shares his outlook on the Fed, what to watch after the recent rally, and a personal life update.

    Deals or No Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 12:59


    In this episode, Robert breaks down why the obsession over trade deficits is misguided and what the real economic fight should be. He unpacks why markets are rallying despite weak economic signals, shares whether he thinks we've actually bottomed, and explains why he's still holding cash even after the recent surge. Plus, he answers a listener question on managing risk in this fragile recovery.

    The Moron Premium

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 17:00


    In this episode, Robert unpacks the growing cracks in America's global dominance and why markets are now assigning a “Moron Premium” to U.S. assets. Drawing eerie parallels between today's turmoil and previous history, he challenges listeners to consider: is the U.S. is slipping into the same fate? He also responds to another piece of hate mail, clarifies his stance on Trump-era policy, and previews what to watch in this week's critical Mag7 earnings. Who's excited?!

    Mutually Assured Economic Destruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 17:05


    In this episode, Robert breaks down one of the wildest weeks in market history unpacking what led to the near collapse of U.S. stocks, what actually ended the chaos, and why he shifted his entire portfolio before it all went down. He shares his updated outlook post Liberation Day tariffs, how he's re-entering positions, and what investors need to understand about buying in uncertain times. Plus, he answers a listener's question about navigating the next phase with confidence.

    The Day Trump Crashed the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 16:02


    In this episode, Robert breaks down the real story behind Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs, why markets are crashing, and what it means for investors. Is this a master plan to lower interest rates—or a controlled demolition of the U.S. economy? Robert connects the dots, draws parallels to Argentina's economic collapse, and shares how he's investing through the chaos. He also reveals what he's been doing with his own portfolio to insulate himself from this chaos and tells you how close we may be to a market bottom.

    Hate Mail from the Frontlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 12:45


    Robert draws a surprising parallel between the stock market and Silence of the Lambs, unpacking how investors are being led toward a painful but calculated outcome. He dives into the “Mandela Effect” around Trump's first term, explains why volatility is back with a vengeance, and lays out how he's adjusting his portfolio in response. Plus, he shares his response to a listener calling him a “permabull” and answers the question on every investor's mind: how much exposure to tech still makes sense?

    Trump's Controlled Demolition of the US Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 11:52


    In this episode, Robert breaks down the chaos in the markets, why the Trump administration might be tanking stocks on purpose, and what it all means for investors. He unpacks the strategy behind the sell-off, how it could reshape the economy, and what moves to consider in this volatile environment. Plus, he answers a listener question on navigating market corrections and shares key insights on what's coming next with the Fed.

    Make Trade Wars Great Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 8:57


    In this episode, Robert breaks down the latest market turmoil and why history might hold the key to navigating this sell-off. He unpacks the parallels between today's trade war fears and recent history, what past crises can teach us, and why panic-driven headlines often create hidden opportunities. Plus, he shares insights on how to manage volatility, key technical levels to watch, and what could shake markets in the week ahead.

    When It's Time to Buy (You Won't Want To)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 12:05


    In this episode, Robert unpacks the latest wave of market fear and explains why investors often make the same mistakes when uncertainty takes over. He dives into historical market reactions, what this current sell-off really means, and why the best buying opportunities never feel easy. Plus, his take on Nvidia's latest earnings and a major catalyst that could shake up markets this week.

    You (Still) Aren't Bullish Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 9:11


    In this episode, Robert breaks down his bullish outlook on the market despite widespread pessimism. He explains what sentiment, fundamentals, and technicals are telling us, what to do about market noise, and what history tells us about investor psychology. Plus, he shares his outlook on Nvidia's upcoming earnings and key economic data that could drive markets this week.

    How to Predict Where Markets Head Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 9:30


    In this episode, Robert dives into the power of hindsight in investing and what the market's resilience is signaling for the months ahead. He shares key insights on why rate cuts, government spending shifts, and market sentiment could drive stocks higher, while also addressing when to sell a stock to maximize gains. With bullish momentum building, Robert explains why he's making moves now—tune in to hear what's next!

    The Top Magnificent 7 Buy Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 9:55


    In this episode, Robert breaks down last week's market volatility, highlighting the record-breaking sell-off and what the broader market's resilience means for stocks. He explains the current outlook for the AI buildout despite short-term fears and shares his thoughts on the Mag7 stocks, revealing which one he sees as the strongest buy right now. And as always, covers what's to come in the markets for the new week.

    My Three Pronged Investment Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 9:06


    Robert dives into the three pillars of investing to explain why predicting market moves with certainty is impossible. He reflects on how shifting sentiment has fueled the recent bull run and shares why he believes 2025 will bring more challenges for investors. Robert emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant and ready for unseen risks. Tune in for his insights on navigating the year ahead and key narratives shaping the markets.

    My #1 Prediction for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 10:22


    In this episode, Robert reflects on market predictions—both the surprisingly accurate and wildly off-base—and dives into his #1 prediction for 2025. He explains why the easy gains of the last two years might be behind us and shares insights on how to navigate potential pullbacks expected this year. Tune in to learn how shakeouts set the stage for long-term growth and what key strategies can help you thrive in a more volatile market. Get my investment strategy here: http://tikstocks.substack.com

    How The Fed Stole Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 10:32


    In this episode, Robert unpacks the market's reaction to the Fed's latest rate cut and explains why he remains optimistic despite heightened volatility. He discusses how the recent sell-off impacts the odds of a Santa Rally, shares picks for 2025, and offers advice for value investors navigating a tough stretch. Tune in to hear his take on what the Fed news really means for markets heading into the new year. If you want to join the 1,000+ members in our exclusive community, send an email to info@tikstocks.com.

    Three Stocks to Ride the Santa Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 11:33


    In this episode, Robert dives into the "Santa Rally," one of the most reliable patterns in the stock market, and explains why this year's conditions could make it even stronger. He shares his top stock picks to take advantage of the rally, discusses Bitcoin's latest price targets, and emphasizes the importance of using reliable indicators. Tune in to learn how he's positioning his portfolio and what trends he's watching as the year comes to a close.

    The Roaring 20s Have Arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 9:35


    In this episode, Robert breaks down Wall Street's bearish forecasts for 2024 and how his contrarian investing strategy continues to perform. He explores the factors fueling this historic bull market and shares his thoughts on what's next for stocks and crypto as markets approach a new territory. Tune in to learn how to navigate these trends and make the most of this unusual market environment.

    You Are Not Bullish Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 9:48


    Robert shares why he's sounding the alarm on the current crypto bull market despite widespread optimism. He breaks down why contrarian sentiment is key and addresses the growing buzz around "alt season," revealing how he's positioning his portfolio to capture short-term gains. Tune in to learn what indicators he's watching.

    How Long Can This Bull Market Run?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 9:23


    In this episode, Robert shares insights on his portfolio's performance during the ongoing bull market and highlights key factors driving long-term market growth. He also addresses the risks of FOMO in crypto investing and explains why patience is key. Tune in to hear his thoughts on navigating the current market environment and what's next for investors.

    What Trump 2.0 Means For Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 7:20


    In this episode, Robert breaks down the unexpected "red wave" election outcome and its immediate effects on the market. He explains why his portfolio was perfectly positioned for the rally and shares his cautious strategy for moving forward. Robert also revisits his long-term bullish outlook on Bitcoin and hints at potential moves for the week ahead.

    My 2024 Election Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 8:05


    In this episode, Robert dives into the market implications of the upcoming U.S. election, noting how different outcomes could impact specific sectors and how "gridlock" might not be a bad thing. He breaks down why both Trump and Harris would likely both boost the deficit and drive up inflation, making one sector in particular a promising play regardless of the winner. He also shares his approach to recent tech earnings and previews the key events expected to drive market volatility this week.

    A Lost Decade For Stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 10:54


    In this episode, Robert unpacks Goldman Sachs' recent warning of a potential "lost decade" for the S&P 500. Robert explains he thoughts around navigating a potentially stagnant market. He also offers strategies for finding growth opportunities beyond the index and discusses his outlook on Tesla and key earnings reports coming up this week.

    My Best Trade Of 2024 (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 9:01


    In this episode, Robert shares his best trade of 2024, explaining what an "economic moat" looks like in a prospective portfolio addition and how to determine strong growth potential. He answers a listener's question on the potential market impact of the upcoming election and what the playbook looks like for each candidate if they were to win. He also covers the market news and earnings.

    The One Thing That Could Derail This Bull Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 9:48


    In this episode, Robert looks back on his bullish market predictions over the past two years, which have paid off with strong portfolio gains. He touches on recent shifts of certain pricing in the market that could signal potential risks ahead. While he's still optimistic about the market, Robert covers key areas he's watching closely and how they may impact his outlook moving forward. Listen to get his thoughts on what these changes could mean for investors.

    Bears Are Zoo Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 11:03


    Robert discusses why many bearish analysts were wrong about their dire market predictions over the last year, despite numerous negative catalysts. He shares how his portfolio has thrived, provides insights into his updated market outlook, and previews the key trends and events to watch in the coming weeks to stay ahead in this volatile environment.

    Is This Time Different?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 10:31


    In this episode, Robert covers the Federal Reserve's recent 50 basis point cut and explores what it could mean for the U.S. economy. He also answers a question from a listener who asks if it's time to take profits with the market at all time highs. Robert also gives a preview on what to expect for the upcoming week.

    The Biggest Question on Wall Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 10:49


    Robert explains the cyclical nature of the U.S. economy, highlighting the patterns of booms and busts driven by interest rates and innovation. He shares his outlook, predicting what phase of the market we're in, with stock market growth likely to continue through 2025. Robert answers a listener's question about tech stocks, revealing one tech stock he would buy and one he would avoid, and previews Jerome Powell's upcoming press conference and its potential market impact.

    The Market's Seasonal Depression is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 10:19


    Robert discusses why stocks tend to perform poorly during September and gives an updated market outlook. He also reviews the portfolio changes he's making to prepare for this volatile time of year and previews what to expect this week in the markets. 

    The Next Trillion Dollar Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 10:05


    Robert discusses why companies are investing so heavily in AI and the optimal way for everyday investors to profit from AI adoption and the potential birth of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He also discusses whether he's nervous about Warren Buffett's rising cash position, reviews Nvidia's earnings, and previews what to expect this week in the markets.

    How to Find the Next Nvidia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 10:55


    Robert discusses the market "mega trends" that have defined that last 50 years and gives his predictions for which mega trends will drive markets over the next decade. He also answers whether the US dollar will keep its reserve currency status, gives his take on Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson hole, and previews what to expect from Nvidia (NVDA) earnings on Wednesday.

    Are We Entering a Recession?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 11:42


    Robert digs into key recessionary signals like the yield curve inversion, Sahm Rule, and others to see if the US is on the brink of a recession. He also discusses whether the global sell-off we saw earlier this month is finished, and previews what investors should expect from Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole this week.

    The Best Time to Buy the Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 11:27


    Robert explains what the "carry trade" is and why it helped fuel a global market sell-off last week. He also explains how to a common investing indicator to know when it's time to buy, which stocks are on his buy list, and previews what's to come this week.

    A Market Regime Change is Upon Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 11:13


    Robert explains how the Magnificent 7 "market regime" is coming to an end and reveals which stock market sector he expects to lead the rest of 2024. He also discusses which Magnificent 7 stock he would buy on this dip and gives investors a preview of what's to come next week.

    Are Democrats or Republicans Better for Stocks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 11:31


    Robert explains whether Democrat or Republican administrations are historically better for markets. He also answers a listener question about which stock will be the next Nvidia (NVDA) and previews earnings for Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

    Defusing The Fed's Time Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 10:59


    Robert explores why US stocks have historically declined after the Federal Reserve begins cutting interest rates. He also discusses whether investors should buy the dip on crypto and gives listeners a preview of the upcoming earnings reports for Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.

    How to Predict a Market Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 10:49


    In this episode, Robert delves into a little-known hedge fund manager named Dr. John Hussman and how he successfully predicted the peak of the Dot Com Bubble in 2000. Robert also discusses if it's wise to invest in PayPal (PYPL) along with how the market may react to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

    The Biggest Risk in the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 10:20


    In this episode, Robert digs into whether it's plausible the S&P 500 can triple by 2030. He also discusses the biggest risks he sees in the market right now, along with a preview of what events investors need to be watching as we enter the week.

    The Crash of 1987 Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 12:10


    In this episode, Robert explores the similarities between the market environment that preceded the Crash of 1987 and today's investing landscape. We'll also discuss whether Nvidia (NVDA) is in bubble territory and take a look at the investing week ahead.

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