EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 25 MIN
Market crash or one last bounce: the S&P 500's critical signal
from Invest Smart, Not Hard | Podcast with Nico de Bony (OPTI Strategies) · host optistrategies
📩 Join my free mailing list. *Get timely market alerts* ➡ https://www.optistrategies.com/blog- - - - - - - - - -📽 Watch my *FREE 30-min Masterclass* on 5 Simple Strategies (using options) to manage risk, limit losses, and invest with confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4LfmAEzCQ0- - - - - - - - - -➡️ *Want my help?*👉 *1-on-1 Coaching* : https://www.optistrategies.com/coaching👉 *Self-Paced Online Course* : https://www.optistrategies.com/oc-1- - - - - - - - - -*TIMESTAMPS*0:00 - The 2008 disaster is repeating(Intro: The macro trap, private credit updates, and S&P 500 exhaustion)0:41 - Central banks: blinded by the oil shock(Why the Fed, BoC, BoE, and ECB are misreading short-term inflation)1:24 - Visualizing the energy crisis and market liquidations(Charts on the DXY, gold, silver, and rising bond yields)2:18 - The 2008 parallel: oil prices and the 2-year yield(How today’s vertical move compares to the period just before Lehman Brothers)3:24 - Private credit update: BlackRock and the exit liquidity trap(Why retirees are being targeted to buy "unbuyable" opaque assets)4:17 - Gating and liquidity: when you can't get your money back(Real-world examples of funds limiting redemptions to 11%)4:43 - Apollo Asset Management: "All the marks are wrong"(The arrogance of private markets and the looming solvency crisis)5:40 - The "Dealmaker" problem: fee leeches and opaque models(Why private equity incentives are disconnected from actual performance)7:45 - The real default rate: 2% vs the actual 6.4%(Revealing the hidden numbers behind distressed exchanges)8:05 - Chart of the week: credit spreads at a critical high(A rare technical signal that preceded 2008, 2015, and 2022)10:00 - Michael Burry’s outlook: -32% to -77% downside(Analyzing Burry's "Lights Out" signal and the 1921 historical context)11:28 - S&P 500: the 200-day moving average break(Why 3 consecutive closes below this line trigger algorithmic selling)13:51 - The final bounce: don't get trapped by the FOMO(Why a short-term rally is likely the ultimate bull trap)15:43 - DXY and the gold/dollar correlation anomaly(What’s happening behind the scenes with global currencies)16:34 - Why "Buy the Dip" is premature(RSI indicators and cash allocation levels compared to previous crashes)18:22 - Gold, silver, and Bitcoin: when the tourists leave(Technical levels for hard money and why I’m looking to re-enter gold)22:30 - The fake diversification of the S&P 500(How the index is now heavily concentrated in just a few tech stocks)24:00 - Conclusion: the death of 60/40 and the 3-pillar strategy(Why you need stocks, cash equivalents, and commodities for stagflation)*Disclaimer*The information presented is provided for informational purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an inducement to buy, sell, or hold financial assets. The opinions expressed are general in nature and do not take into account the financial situation, objectives, or specific needs of any individual. Before making investment decisions, it is recommended to consult a financial advisor accredited by the financial market’s authority for personalized advice. Investing involves risks, including the risk of capital loss.
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📩 Join my free mailing list. *Get timely market alerts* ➡ https://www.optistrategies.com/blog- - - - - - - - - -📽 Watch my *FREE 30-min Masterclass* on 5 Simple Strategies (using options) to manage risk, limit losses, and invest with confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4LfmAEzCQ0- - - - - - - - - -➡️ *Want my help?*👉 *1-on-1 Coaching* : https://www.optistrategies.com/coaching👉 *Self-Paced Online Course* : https://www.optistrategies.com/oc-1- - - - - - - - - -*TIMESTAMPS*0:00 - The 2008 disaster is repeating(Intro: The macro trap, private credit updates, and S&P 500 exhaustion)0:41 - Central banks: blinded by the oil shock(Why the Fed, BoC, BoE, and ECB are misreading short-term inflation)1:24 - Visualizing the energy crisis and market liquidations(Charts on the DXY, gold, silver, and rising bond yields)2:18 - The 2008 parallel: oil prices and the 2-year yield(How today’s vertical move compares to the period just before Lehman Brothers)3:24 - Private credit update: BlackRock and the exit liquidity trap(Why retirees are being targeted to buy "unbuyable" opaque assets)4:17 - Gating and liquidity: when you can't get your money back(Real-world examples of funds limiting redemptions to 11%)4:43 - Apollo Asset Management: "All the marks are wrong"(The arrogance of private markets and the looming solvency crisis)5:40 - The "Dealmaker" problem: fee leeches and opaque models(Why private equity incentives are disconnected from actual performance)7:45 - The real default rate: 2% vs the actual 6.4%(Revealing the hidden numbers behind distressed exchanges)8:05 - Chart of the week: credit spreads at a critical high(A rare technical signal that preceded 2008, 2015, and 2022)10:00 - Michael Burry’s outlook: -32% to -77% downside(Analyzing Burry's "Lights Out" signal and the 1921 historical context)11:28 - S&P 500: the 200-day moving average break(Why 3 consecutive closes below this line trigger algorithmic selling)13:51 - The final bounce: don't get trapped by the FOMO(Why a short-term rally is likely the ultimate bull trap)15:43 - DXY and the gold/dollar correlation anomaly(What’s happening behind the scenes with global currencies)16:34 - Why "Buy the Dip" is premature(RSI indicators and cash allocation levels compared to previous crashes)18:22 - Gold, silver, and Bitcoin: when the tourists leave(Technical levels for hard money and why I’m looking to re-enter gold)22:30 - The fake diversification of the S&P 500(How the index is now heavily concentrated in just a few tech stocks)24:00 - Conclusion: the death of 60/40 and the 3-pillar strategy(Why you need stocks, cash equivalents, and commodities for stagflation)*Disclaimer*The information presented is provided for informational purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an inducement to buy, sell, or hold financial assets. The opinions expressed are general in nature and do not take into account the financial situation, objectives, or specific needs of any individual. Before making investment decisions, it is recommended to consult a financial advisor accredited by the financial market’s authority for personalized advice. Investing involves risks, including the risk of capital loss.
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