4-22-26 Q&A Wednesday - Ask Us Anything

It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re tackling the questions that matter most right now—markets at all-time highs despite geopolitical tension, whether this rally can hold, and where investors should be positioned if volatility returns. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff also dive into real-world portfolio decisions: how to think about inflation hedges like I-Bonds and TIPS, strategies around QLACs and RMDs, tax considerations in ETFs, and where to park cash in today’s environment. Along the way, we break down emerging risks and opportunities, from private credit exposure and national debt concerns to IPO dynamics and structural market changes. If you’re trying to make sense of a market that seems disconnected from headlines while still planning for long-term outcomes, this episode connects the dots. Key topics include: 0:00 - INTRO 0:58 - Kevin Warsh & Iran Blockade 5:03 - Can Markets' Rally Be Maintained? 9:45 - I-Bonds & Tips 12:45 - QLAC's & RMD's 15:30 - What Would You Have Done Differently in Last Downturn? 17:35 - What Tax Benefits are Provided with SPYI ETF? 18:49 - NASDAQ-100 Fast Entry Rule Change 20:22 - Private Investment IPO's 22:05 - When Markets Pull Back, to what sectors will money rotate? 23:34 - What is the Private Credit Risk to Insurance Companies? 25:25 - What is the future impact of the National Debt? 28:40 - Space-X IPO 29:35 - Auto-callable Growth ETF's 36:01 - What Vehicles are Used for Cash Positions? 38:14 - Why is S&P at All-time Highs w Hormuz Strait Still Closed? ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: ------- REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, Saturday, May 16: "Financial Organization Made Simple:" -------- Watch our previous show, "Financial Illiteracy: Too Big to Ignore" ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Buy the Dip or Wait?" is here: ------- Resources Mentioned in Today's Show: "Short Covering Rally Or Is The Bull Market Back?" "Market Lesson: Why Panic Is A Costly Mistake" ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:" --------

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4-22-26 Q&A Wednesday - Ask Us Anything is an episode from Lance Roberts' Real Investment Hour by The Real Investment Show/Full Show.

This episode is 00:41:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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