Great Expectations

SWA Marketing Director and podcast host Dano Weir guest hosts this week with Chris Sipes CFP® to look at:• Why consumer sentiment and market performance are completely dipolar this week.• Would you believe that the Federal government spent more during Covid than either World War? A look at the downhill effect that had on the inflation we're feeling now.• Speaking of history, would you also believe that in the history of the S&P 500, it's had a positive return only half the time? Are we considering this a "bad" market because it's just been too dang good for too long? Why that boring, diversified portfolio might be just the thing at times like these...• If a Gold ETF spikes in the woods, and no one hears it, did it really spike?Take Sonoma Wealth's Free Wealth Analysis right here: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/Videos available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaOjL6z16wjV2_CTStzc36Y5JtiwhVoGJ Audio also available on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-markets/id1802984526Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YqyNLN7mcBApS5RL2piAjReferences:Download full slide deck with references RIGHT HERE: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/file/21/On%20the%20Markets%202.21.2025%20-%20Great%20Expectations.pdf_______________Disclosure: Fermata Advisors LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This content was produced by Fermata Advisors, LLC, d/b/a Sonoma Wealth Advisors, d/b/a Fermata 401k, d/b/a Fermata Tax. The opinions expressed by Fermata Advisors, LLC on this show are their own. Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up to date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Discussions and answers to questions do not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice but are limited to the dissemination of general information. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.