In this episode of Stocks In Translation, Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre examines "seasonality" —the predictable and recurring patterns in data that occur each year. Joined by Yahoo Finance's Sydnee Fried and Caron Group's Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick, Blikre dives into the recent spike in the VIX Volatility Index and small-cap stocks. Detrick also shares what better productivity means for the economy, offers insights for new investors, and advises on navigating stock volatility based on his extensive experience in the industry, working with financial advisers.

Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Stocks in Translation at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/stocks-in-translation

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00:00 - Intro: Fed and earnings.

01:45 - The Global Risk roller coaster.

3:30 - No recession, just seasonality?

5:50 - Light volume, volatility, and the election.

8:05 - Denominator blindness.

9:30 - Volatility in the VIX.

12:00 - Russel 2000.

12:38 - Overweight small and mid-caps.

14:00 - Does it matter if small caps are the leader?

16:20 - Why not chase the “shiny object?”

18:00 - Active or passive investing? How should we invest?

18:40 - Who wore it better?

21:00 - Brian’s original course.

23:30 - Ride out the bubbles; time is on your side

Yahoo Finance's Stocks In Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre, and produced by John Tejada and Alexander Frangeskides.

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, leverages his deep market expertise to shape strategic investment decisions and guide clients and advisors through financial complexities.

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