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Chief Investment Strategist / Chief Economist of RIA Advisors
Lance Roberts is the Chief Investment Strategist, Chief Economist and member of the investment committee for RIA Advisors. His primary focuses are macro trends, financial, fundamental and technical analysis of the markets and equities, credit markets, ...more

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Was 2009 A Generational Stock Market Low?
The issue of valuations is the most important to this discussion of "generational" lows and peaks.
Mother Nature Blocks Economic Run
Mother Nature may have just crushed hopes of an economic "win" in 2014.
Is The Correction Over? Looking For Clues
If you've been listening to media, you would have likely assumed a bigger rout had occurred by all of the speculation, hand-wringing and excuse making. Of course, what we need to know is whether the current correction will devolve into something larger.
5 Things To Ponder: Random Thoughts Edition
This past week I read some very diverse articles that I wanted to share with you. Hopefully, they will stimulate your grey matter over the weekend
MyRA's: A Few Bullet Points
Lance Roberts takes a look at the State of the Union address and the President's promise of a MyRA savings plan which guarantees a decent return with no risk of losing what is put in. Here's what we actually know about MyRa:
Where Does This Market Rally Rank?
An analysis using Prof. Robert Shiller's stock market data to look at where the current stock market rally exists in relation to previous market rallies following either cyclical or secular bear market corrections. I have analyzed the data using both nominal and real (inflation adjusted) prices.
Margin Debt Surges In December
In the month of December margin debt on the NYSE surged by over $20 billion, hitting a new all-time high of $444.931 billion. The rise in leverage also sent investors net worth to a negative $149.358 billion which is also a record.
The 2014 State Of The Union
Tomorrow the President of the United States is set to deliver his annual "State Of The Union" address. Here are some key economic issues which will be addressed.
5 Things To Ponder This Weekend: Valuations, Triggers & Inequality
The current cyclical bull market advance is the second longest on record... Wall of worry or wall of complacency?
Chart Of The Day: JOLT Quit/Discharge Ratio
One of the most disturbing and revealing dynamics in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Job Opening Labor Turnover Survey (JOLT) report is that the ratio of people who are quitting jobs as compared to those being laid off. This ratio is rising sharply.
Past Is Prologue: Repeating The Secular Bear Of The 70's?
Despite much hope that the current breakout of the markets is the beginning of a new secular "bull" market - the economic and fundamental variables suggest otherwise.
Corporate Profits & Income Inequality
The most interesting aspect about the income inequality debate is that it is the very policies of the current Administration that is fueling the income shift.
5 Things To Ponder: Beer Goggles, Fires And Luck
I had recently discussed the collision of the Presidential and Decennial market cycles. It got me to thinking about the average investor and where they are currently positioned in the markets today.
The Only Employment Chart That Matters
The most recent release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on employment for the month of December was mostly disappointing. More importantly, the labor force participation rate fell to the lowest level since 1978.
The Coming Market Meltup And 2016 Recession
Currently, the market remains in a very bullish uptrend and there is scant evidence that the current run is starting to end.
Market Bulls Should Consider These Charts
While the promise of a continued bull market is very enticing it is important to remember, as investors, that we have only one job: "Buy Low/Sell High."
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