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3-31-26 Are Markets Becoming Gambling?

A major shift is happening in how younger investo…

An episode of the The Real Investment Show (Full Show) podcast, hosted by Lance Roberts, titled "3-31-26 Are Markets Becoming Gambling?" was published on March 31, 2026 and runs 48 minutes.

March 31, 2026 ·48m · The Real Investment Show (Full Show)

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A major shift is happening in how younger investors approach the markets—and it may be the most important risk investors are ignoring. From AI-driven investing decisions to social media influencers shaping financial behavior, markets are increasingly influenced by speculation, speed, and hype. At the same time, the rise of options trading, crypto, and leveraged products is blurring the line between investing and gambling. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn break down: Why Gen Z is turning to AI and social media for investment advice The growing influence of financial influencers and crypto platforms The risks behind options trading, 0DTE strategies, and leverage Whether markets are becoming “gamified” and what that means for long-term investors How to separate real investing from speculation Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer 0:00 - INTRO 1:04 - End of Quarter & Straits of Hormuz 3:00 - Good News - Bad News About April 7:20 - Markets Set up for Reflexive Rally 12:21 - Two Dads on Money & Eating Late 15:10 - Gen-Z Investing w Social Media Influencers - Who Should You Trust? 17:52 - The Social Media Influence Game 20:38 - A Matter of Trust 22:22 - The Allure of Social Media Influencers 25:15 - Shortened Attention Spans & Hold Times 29:34 - Investing out of Every Paycheck 31:32 - The Restaurant Study 36:16 - Tips on Tipping & Mandatory Table Waiting 40:31 - Will AI Decimate Job Market? ------ Register for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Beyond Filing: Turning Your Tax Return into a Strategic Financial Plan," Thursday, April 2, at 12-noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/j9BYjeW2teTJ ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/kPSqeDcm08k ------- Watch our previous show, "Subprime Crisis 2.0? Private Credit Risks Explained," https://youtube.com/live/3vdXmMNXyV0 ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Will AI Trigger The Next Great Depression?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/will-ai-trigger-the-next-great-depression/ -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Oversold Bounce or Bigger Breakdown?" is here: https://youtu.be/GDORUHxf4dM ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #MarketOutlook #InvestingStrategy #SP500 #MarketVolatility #InvestingVsGambling #StockMarket #GenZInvesting #OptionsTrading #CryptoRisk

Episode Description

A major shift is happening in how younger investors approach the markets—and it may be the most important risk investors are ignoring. From AI-driven investing decisions to social media influencers shaping financial behavior, markets are increasingly influenced by speculation, speed, and hype. At the same time, the rise of options trading, crypto, and leveraged products is blurring the line between investing and gambling. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn break down: Why Gen Z is turning to AI and social media for investment advice The growing influence of financial influencers and crypto platforms The risks behind options trading, 0DTE strategies, and leverage Whether markets are becoming “gamified” and what that means for long-term investors How to separate real investing from speculation Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer 0:00 - INTRO 1:04 - End of Quarter & Straits of Hormuz 3:00 - Good News - Bad News About April 7:20 - Markets Set up for Reflexive Rally 12:21 - Two Dads on Money & Eating Late 15:10 - Gen-Z Investing w Social Media Influencers - Who Should You Trust? 17:52 - The Social Media Influence Game 20:38 - A Matter of Trust 22:22 - The Allure of Social Media Influencers 25:15 - Shortened Attention Spans & Hold Times 29:34 - Investing out of Every Paycheck 31:32 - The Restaurant Study 36:16 - Tips on Tipping & Mandatory Table Waiting 40:31 - Will AI Decimate Job Market? ------ Register for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Beyond Filing: Turning Your Tax Return into a Strategic Financial Plan," Thursday, April 2, at 12-noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/j9BYjeW2teTJ ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/kPSqeDcm08k ------- Watch our previous show, "Subprime Crisis 2.0? Private Credit Risks Explained," https://youtube.com/live/3vdXmMNXyV0 ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Will AI Trigger The Next Great Depression?" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/will-ai-trigger-the-next-great-depression/ -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Oversold Bounce or Bigger Breakdown?" is here: https://youtu.be/GDORUHxf4dM ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #MarketOutlook #InvestingStrategy #SP500 #MarketVolatility #InvestingVsGambling #StockMarket #GenZInvesting #OptionsTrading #CryptoRisk

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