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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.
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In this episode, Robert explains why having a short memory is one of the most important skills an investor can develop and how learning to move on from losses can unlock better long term results. He shares how discipline, position sizing, and a repeatable process matter more than any single trade, and why missed opportunities are not a reason to stop pulling the trigger. Robert also explores where he sees the most compelling setup forming right now, what is driving renewed interest in nuclear energy, and how he thinks about risk, patience, and compounding during strong market runs. The episode wraps with a listener question on commodity cycles and why even powerful long term trends can still experience sharp pullbacks.
In this episode, Robert explains why successful investing is not about prediction but about probabilities, positioning, and risk management. He breaks down how probabilistic thinking shapes portfolio decisions, why being wrong is inevitable, and how asymmetric risk reward setups allow investors to win over time without needing certainty. Robert then discusses where he currently sees favorable odds across different asset classes, how he thinks about adding exposure at the margin, and why process matters more than short term narratives. The episode wraps with a listener question on market volatility, global headlines, and how to avoid overcomplicating market moves during periods of uncertainty.
In this episode, Robert explores the real fear that drives most investing mistakes and why avoiding losses at all costs often leads to underperformance. He reframes risk through the lens of capital preservation, explains how process matters more than prediction, and walks through how narrative, fundamentals, and technicals come together when identifying high upside opportunities. Robert also answers a listener question on trimming oversized winners versus letting compounding work, and closes with a mindset discussion on discipline, resilience, and staying focused through both drawdowns and bull runs.
In this episode, Robert looks past the headlines to explain why the sudden shift in Venezuela is more than a geopolitical shock and could have meaningful implications for inflation, interest rates, and market leadership. He breaks down how changes in global energy supply affect bond yields, Fed policy expectations, and the outlook for small caps, hard assets, and cyclical sectors. Robert also answers a listener question on managing big gains in silver, reflects on volatility as the cost of strong long-term returns, and shares how he is thinking about positioning portfolios as we head into 2026.
In this episode, Robert explains why the most important Fed move this week was not the rate cut everyone was debating, but a quieter shift that could reshape market liquidity. He walks through what renewed bond buying signals for monetary policy, why liquidity matters more than most macro headlines, and how this ties into the broader stimulus narrative taking shape. Robert also explores what this environment historically means for the dollar, hard assets, and small caps, and answers a listener question on positioning portfolios if policy turns decisively pro-liquidity. As the year wraps up, he reflects on sentiment, market leadership, and what could drive the next phase of the bull run.
In this episode, Robert breaks down the coming shift in U.S. monetary policy and why markets may be underestimating how dramatic the next Fed era could become. He explores the implications of Kevin Hassett emerging as the likely successor to Jerome Powell, what an easier-for-longer playbook would mean for interest rates, liquidity, the dollar, and risk assets, and why small caps could become the next major beneficiaries of this environment. Robert also highlights how he is positioning into this potential regime change and answers a listener question on navigating speculative small caps while managing risk.
In this episode, Robert looks at why bold predictions about new technology so often age poorly and explains how today’s debates around AI adoption echo the early days of past revolutions. He breaks down the industries already seeing real productivity gains from applied AI, the companies quietly rewriting their cost structures, and why these early adopters may define one of the biggest investment themes of 2026. Robert also shares what he is watching in small caps as market leadership shifts, and why signs of a potential bottom are starting to build beneath the surface. Plus, a listener question on timing new entries and preparing for the next rotation.
In this episode, Robert unpacks why short-term traders are getting punished in this market and explains the mindset shift that separates investors who survive volatility from those who get wiped out by it. He breaks down what this latest pullback really signals, why the Fed’s messaging has become the center of every swing, and how to recognize a taper tantrum before it hits full force. From long-term portfolio construction to market psychology and the role of rate-cut expectations, he lays out how he’s navigating the current setup while keeping an eye on capitulation signals, volatility indexes, and leadership rotation. Plus, he answers a listener question on how long this correction could last and what he’s watching before deploying fresh capital.
Robert opens with a surprising parallel between political power struggles and financial strategy, revealing why governments often do whatever it takes to keep markets high when control is on the line. He breaks down how stimulus policies are shaping the next phase of the bull market, the three assets best positioned to benefit, and why volatility is just the cost of staying invested when the stakes are this high.
In this episode, Robert explores how AI has evolved from a tech breakthrough to a full-blown geopolitical arms race. He traces the roots of today’s AI competition back to a chilling prediction made years ago, then unpacks how OpenAI, government policy, and national security are converging to reshape global power. Plus, his breakdown of three potential outcomes for the AI boom and what they could mean for investors navigating volatility and opportunity ahead.
Robert breaks down why the AI bull market is not a bubble, but rather the beginning of a multi-year expansion. He explains how investor trauma from past crashes fuels skepticism and missed opportunities, and why disbelief is actually driving this rally higher. Plus, his take on managing risk, staying patient, and how to avoid the overtrading trap in one of the strongest markets of our lifetime.
In this episode, Robert compares today’s AI boom to past “productive bubbles” where speculation led to real progress and lasting innovation. He explains why AI’s growth is backed by earnings and infrastructure, not hype, and how investors can position for the next phase of this cycle. Plus, insights on managing gold positions during volatility, and why pullbacks in bull markets often create opportunity rather than risk.
Robert explains why investors are flocking to gold and Bitcoin as governments flood the system, creating what he calls the “debasement trade.” He connects today’s currency dilution to historical collapses in monetary confidence, and breaks down why this time is different, with stocks and hard assets rising together. Plus, insights on portfolio positioning, the rise of rare earth investing, and how disciplined risk management continues to pay off even amid market volatility.
In this episode, Robert draws powerful parallels between today’s AI boom and past technological revolutions to reveal where we really are in the cycle. He breaks down why the strongest bull markets are often the most hated, how sentiment and fundamentals are clashing in today’s market, and what that means for investors navigating record profits, high valuations, and constant bubble talk. Plus, how his disciplined options strategy has delivered 15 straight wins and why sometimes doing nothing is the smartest trade of all.
From Bell Labs to AI, this episode explores how innovation shifts from pure research to real revenue. Robert breaks down why this AI function could be the trillion-dollar driver of the next market cycle, and what that means for investors today. He looks at the buildout phase, the strain on energy infrastructure, and the opportunities (and risks) in names like $GOOGL, $RDDT, and $CRWV. Plus, why staying aligned with the primary trend beats chasing every dip.
Markets may be climbing, but many investors are still stuck in bearish thinking. In this week’s note, Robert explains how optimism has historically outperformed skepticism, why the “stimulus wave” is only just beginning, and what that means for stocks, small caps, and AI. He shares his framework for managing runaway winners like $OKLO, discusses how Fed rate cuts and yield curve control could fuel the next leg higher, and answers a member question about when to lock in gains. Plus, reflections on why pessimism may sound smart but rarely compounds wealth.
The AI boom is only just beginning and the biggest gains may still be ahead. In this week’s episode, Robert explains why Phase 2 of AI could unlock even greater earnings power than model training, why investors like Howard Marks are calling this bubble “early innings,” and what that means for markets. He also shares how he’s approaching stock selection with Stage Analysis, why chasing “falling knives” is a losing game, and answers a reader question about Waste Management. Plus, a candid reflection on the dangerous rise of political violence and why it poses a real risk to both free markets and free societies.
In this episode, Robert explores why resilience is the single most underrated quality in trading and investing. Drawing parallels from Stan Druckenmiller and George Soros to a famous baseball player, he explains being quick to move on can be just as important as finding winners. He then connects this mindset to today’s market setup covering the stimulus wave, technical trends, and the sectors showing strength as volatility creeps in. From gold miners and AI stocks to the surprising opportunity in financials, Robert shares where he’s putting his focus now. Plus, a listener question sparks a deep dive on Alphabet ($GOOGL), regulation, and why it still has long-term upside.
In this episode, Robert tackles the question on everyone’s mind: are U.S. tech stocks in a bubble? He unpacks why constant “bubble talk” misses the bigger picture, what history gets wrong about comparisons to the Dot-Com era, and how the rise of AI, liquidity cycles, and profit margins are changing the game. From Nvidia’s explosive growth to Palantir’s surge, he explains why valuations aren’t the whole story and why any true AI bubble could dwarf 2000. Plus, a listener question on his strategy behind closing 11 straight options trades for profit opening up a discussion about risk, strategy, and how to build consistency in volatile markets.
In this episode, Robert breaks down why some investors felt far more pain than others during the week’s market volatility and what that reveals about portfolio risk, beta, and balance. He explains how to think about high-growth names like Palantir and Robinhood alongside steadier compounders like Berkshire Hathaway and Visa, and why position sizing matters more than most investors realize. From crypto allocation to Fed policy shifts, he shares how he structures his own portfolio to outperform without getting blown up by drawdowns. Plus, a listener question on housing and interest rates sparks a conversation about what really drives mortgage costs.
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