We're hearing more questions about the AI boom – and we’re seeing real rotation now. Money is starting to move out of last year's darlings and into places that felt “boring” 18 months ago — industrials, energy, value, income. The major indices are still near all-time highs, and Wall Street's long-term outlook for stocks hasn't fallen apart. But what's working underneath the surface looks very different than it did in 2024.
On top of that, the Fed isn't done being restrictive, inflation hasn't gone away quietly, and geopolitical flare-ups keep popping up – putting oil, commodities, and real assets squarely into any market conversation.
Bottom line: This is a market where active allocation and real risk management actually matter again. That's a big part of why I'm looking forward to speaking at the 2026 MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Las Vegas, scheduled for July 19–22 at Caesars Palace.
It’ll be four days of keynotes, workshops, live trading, and MoneyMasters Courses — all digging into transformative technologies, hard assets, income strategies, and alternatives. Not surface-level stuff. Real ideas, specific names, and up-to-date thinking on where the opportunity is in the second half of 2026 and beyond.
Plus, you’ll have a blast in Las Vegas doing it – with MoneyShow’s signature social and networking events waiting at every turn! If you want to be in the room when the conversation (and fun!) happens, I hope to see you there.
I look forward to meeting you in person.
Theodore Hicks II
Founder, CEO & Chief Investment Officer
Hicks & Associates Wealth Management
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