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Are investors really diversified — or has the AI boom turned major stock indexes into one enormous concentrated bet?

Rupert Mitchell, author of The Blind Squirrel, joins Maggie Lake to explain why he believes traditional index investing may now offer a false sense of diversification. His concern: U.S. stocks remain expensive, AI and semiconductor exposure dominates more portfolios than investors realize, and even global indexes may be far more concentrated than they appear.
Mitchell explains why he currently favors the equal-weight S&P 500 over the Nasdaq-100, where he sees better value outside U.S. equities, and how he is constructing a portfolio designed to survive the next 20 years.

They also discuss:

• Why U.S. equities look historically expensive
• The growing concentration of AI and semiconductor stocks
• Equal-weight S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq-100
• Whether the economics of the AI boom will actually hold up
• Gold’s role in a changing global monetary system
• China’s growing influence over oil prices
• Why energy stocks could benefit from a new oil-price regime
• Copper, Glencore and long-term commodity exposure
• How AI could disrupt banks and the financial system
• Why global diversification may matter more than ever
Are you actually diversified — or does your portfolio depend far more on AI than you realize?
Let us know in the comments.

💡 Are you as diversified as you think? If your portfolio is heavily exposed to the same AI-driven names and market themes Rupert describes, your diversification may be more concentrated than it appears. Request a complimentary portfolio review with a Wealthion financial advisory partner to discuss your allocation, concentration and exposure across stocks, real assets and global markets: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr

🐿️ Want more of Rupert Mitchell’s market thinking? Read and subscribe to The Blind Squirrel on Substack for his latest views on markets, macro, commodities and portfolio strategy: https://substack.com/@blindsquirrelmacro

Chapters:
00:00 — Why Your Portfolio May Be One Big AI Bet
01:32 — Bond Market Warning: Why Rupert Is Buying 2-Year Treasuries
04:09 — Will the Government Force Bond Yields Lower?
05:24 — AI CapEx and the Hidden Risk to U.S. GDP Growth
07:56 — Why U.S. Stocks Look Historically Expensive
09:07 — Equal-Weight S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq: The Rotation Trade
11:09 — Gold Outlook: Why the Selloff May Be Temporary
12:59 — Gold, Treasuries and the Changing Petrodollar System
15:41 — How China Is Reshaping Global Oil Prices
16:47 — The “China Collar” and the Bull Case for Energy Stocks
20:06 — How to Build a Portfolio for the Next 20 Years
22:06 — AI, Deglobalization and Inflation:

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Could rising interest rates burst the AI bubble—and leave investors exposed in both stocks and bonds? Jesse Felder, founder of The Felder Report, joins Maggie Lake to discuss inflation, Treasury yields, gold and why he believes the commodity supercycle still has room to run.
Felder explains why he sees the potential for another 150–200 basis points of Federal Reserve rate hikes, how tighter credit could threaten the AI investment boom, and why he favors value stocks and real assets in this environment.

The conversation covers bond market instability, private credit risks, AI spending and the case for commodities. Felder also explains why gold could face near-term pressure from higher rates—and how a future Fed intervention could change its outlook

💡 How exposed is your portfolio to the risks Jesse describes? If your stocks and bonds depend on the same favorable conditions, your diversification may deserve a closer look. Request a complimentary portfolio review with a Wealthion financial advisory partner to discuss your allocation, concentration and interest-rate exposure: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Fed Rate Hikes, AI Bubble & Real Assets
00:33 Is the Fed Starting a New Rate-Hike Cycle?
02:53 Could the 10-Year Treasury Yield Hit 7%?
03:52 Why Treasury Yields Keep Rising
05:51 What to Own as Interest Rates Rise
07:14 Could Something Break in the Treasury Market?
08:00 Private Credit Risks & the Shift From Growth to Value
09:38 Why the Commodity Supercycle Is Just Getting Started
12:15 Could Higher Rates Burst the AI Bubble?
15:20 AI Spending, Data Centers & a Violent Market Repricing
18:42 Can Washington Save the AI Trade?
22:25 How Investors Can Hedge Massive AI Exposure
23:28 Why Real Assets, Commodities & Gold Matter Now
26:06 Is AI Heading for a Dot-Com-Style Overinvestment Bust?
33:05 Why an AI Bust Could Ultimately Help the Technology
34:56 The Supply Shortage Driving the Commodity Supercycle
37:42 Is $100 Oil Still Cheap?
39:44 What Could Send Commodity Prices Even Higher?
41:02 Gold Outlook: Rate Hikes, Fed Policy & the Next Rally
44:25 Final Thoughts

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MORE ON RATES, AI & COMMODITIES
Jesse Felder: Could Treasury Yields Break the AI Boom?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Kis8xde3F4
Jonathan Wellum: The AI Bubble Is Real, and Commodities Are the Escape Hatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31jKg3XER4Q

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Mike McGlone says gold, copper and even Bitcoin have become "stock puppets," so correlated with the S&P 500 that a 10% drop in stocks could crush them all together. Why the asset you thought was a hedge may not be diversifying you at all.Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone joins Maggie Lake to explain why nearly every major asset, from metals to crypto to oil, is now trading on the back of one thing: the US stock market. He walks through why gold's push above $5,000 and its pullback are a warning rather than a new bull trend, why copper and Bitcoin are lagging stocks at much higher volatility, why he expects crude and diesel to revert to their cost of production, and why he sees a disinflationary reset coming once equities stall.What McGlone covers:Why gold, copper and Bitcoin have become correlated "stock puppets" of the S&P 500The bond market, the 10-year yield above 5%, and what is really driving itWhy he expects energy prices, especially diesel, to revert sharply lowerGold's exciting volatility as a warning sign, not a reason to chase itWhy he thinks Bitcoin's cycle still points toward a much lower lowGrains, soybeans and the one commodity group that is not a stock puppetWhy a 10% drop in the stock market is the real risk to watch this cycle💡 Gold, copper and Bitcoin may look like diversification, but Mike McGlone argues they could all be more tied to the stock market than investors realize. If your portfolio is counting on those assets to protect you when equities fall, it may be worth taking a closer look.Is your portfolio really diversified?Get a complimentary portfolio review → Go to https://bit.ly/4hQ1DOO to get started.Chapters: 00:00 Is a Deflationary Cycle Coming?01:06 Bond Yields, Inflation & the Fed’s Next Move02:39 Can Commodities and Bond Yields Keep Rising?05:22 Why Oil and Diesel Prices Could Crash08:27 Is Persistent Inflation the Wrong Narrative?12:14 Gold & Silver: Have Prices Already Peaked?17:00 Why Gold Is Acting Like a Risk Asset19:20 Iran, Oil Prices & the War Premium24:25 Are Markets Pricing Too Many Fed Rate Hikes?26:44 “We’re All Stock Puppets”29:21 What Happens If the Stock Market Falls 10%?32:19 Bitcoin to $10,000? McGlone’s Bearish Crypto Call36:52 Is Copper the Next Market to Break?39:37 Corn, Soybeans & the Commodity Supply Cycle44:04 Why McGlone Still Sees Deflation Ahead45:52 Soft Landing or a Major Market Break?
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Trump Accounts are creating a new way for families to invest for their children — including a $1,000 government contribution for eligible kids.

Brandy Maben of WindRock Wealth Management joins Wealthion to explain how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies, how much families can contribute, and what decades of compounding could mean for a child’s future wealth.

She also breaks down where Trump Accounts fit alongside 529 plans, Roth accounts and other long-term savings strategies — and what parents should consider before deciding where to put their money.

Watch the full conversation for a practical breakdown of Trump Accounts, contribution rules, tax considerations and how families can think about building wealth for the next generation.

💡 If this conversation has you thinking about how these new Trump Accounts fit into your broader financial plan, that’s exactly where Wealthion can help. Whether you’re weighing a Trump Account against a 529, thinking about long-term investing for your children, or simply trying to make sure your portfolio is positioned for the years ahead, you can get a free portfolio review with an advisor in our network.

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Chapters:
00:00 Trump Accounts: Who Gets the $1,000?
00:36 What Is a Trump Account?
01:56 Who Qualifies for the $1,000 Government Contribution?
02:26 Employer and Other Trump Account Contributions
03:14 How Compounding Can Grow the Money
04:00 Biggest Advantages of Trump Accounts
05:08 Can You Combine Trump Accounts With a Roth IRA or 529?
06:02 Who Should Prioritize a Trump Account?
06:54 Who Can Contribute and What Is the $5,000 Limit?
08:27 Should You Fund It All at Once or Monthly?
10:41 Trump Account vs. 529: Which Is Better?
11:52 When Can Kids Withdraw the Money?
12:24 Other Ways to Save for Education
13:16 Final Takeaways on Trump Accounts

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Investors have spent years waiting for the U.S. economy to crack. Chris Galipeau of Franklin Templeton says they may be making a costly mistake.

In this conversation with Wealthion’s Maggie Lake, Galipeau explains why the recession narrative has repeatedly failed, why the American consumer and corporate earnings remain more resilient than many investors realize, and why fears surrounding AI, jobs, geopolitics, and the broader economy may be obscuring what actually matters for markets.

Galipeau also breaks down why today’s AI boom looks different from the dot-com bubble, where he sees real investment opportunities emerging, and why investors focused relentlessly on the next crisis risk missing the strength already hiding in plain sight.

In this interview:
• Why recession calls have repeatedly missed the mark
• What consumer strength is telling us about the U.S. economy
• Why AI may not destroy jobs the way many fear
• AI boom vs. the dot-com bubble
• Why corporate earnings matter more than the doom narrative
• Where investors may be overlooking opportunity
• What could change Galipeau’s bullish outlook

💡 Chris Galipeau says volatility can create opportunity — but only if your portfolio is prepared for it. Get a free review with Wealthion’s trusted financial advisors: https://bit.ly/4xFx2Jr

Chapters:
00:00 Why Investors May Be Too Bearish
00:23 Chris Galipeau on the Market Outlook
01:01 Why Earnings Still Matter Most
02:17 Is the Stock Market Too Negative?
03:08 Fed Rate Hikes and Recession Risk
04:35 Oil Prices, Inflation and the Consumer
06:05 What’s Driving Global Earnings Growth
07:29 AI, Semiconductors and Market Speculation
08:30 The Real ROI From Artificial Intelligence
10:24 Wealthion Membership
11:34 Why This AI Boom Is Not the Dot-Com Bubble
14:48 How the Market Punishes Speculation
15:48 How Professional Investors Manage Volatility
17:57 Why Volatility Creates Opportunity
19:21 How Franklin Templeton Thinks About Portfolio Risk
20:25 Energy, Utilities and the AI Power Trade
22:29 Small Caps, Interest Rates and Economic Growth
23:53 Will AI Destroy Jobs — or Boost Productivity?
27:02 The Two Biggest Risks for Stocks
28:55 Why the Fed Is Still Fighting Inflation
29:29 Could AI Regulation Trigger a Market Repricing?
31:11 Finding the Winners and Losers in AI

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