Is The Market Setting A Bull Trap? | Lance Roberts

The current stock market rally looks long in the tooth, warns portfolio manager Lance Roberts.In his opinion, this looks likely to be a good time to lighten on positions, capture gains and prepare for a possible resumption to the downside.Stocks are exhibiting a classic correction trajectory, which historically has been punctuated with pronounced sharp rebounds like we've seen over the recent two weeks.Investors are starting to catch FOMO and aggressively jump back in. This may be the *exact* wrong time to do so.Lance and I discuss his argument for why, as well as the latest trade developments and Federal Reserve guidance from this week.For everything that mattered to markets this week, watch this video.WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com#tariffs #marketcorrection #federalreserve _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.