Proactive Portfolio Management
Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the stock market, highlighting a weak start to 2025 with rising interest rates and mixed sector performances. He emphasizes the importance of proactive portfolio management and risk assessment as we navigate potential economic challenges. The conversatio…
Strategies for Financial Gains
Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the stock market, the impact of rising interest rates, and strategies for maintaining financial gains. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid financial plan rather than just a portfolio, especially in uncertain economic times. The conversation al…
The 2025 Financial Horizon
Russ Hackman discusses the financial outlook for 2025, reflecting on the previous year's market performance and the implications of technology, tariffs, and political changes. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for potential market shifts and the need for financial resolutions as we ent…
Financial Look Back and Look Ahead
Russ opens with market trends and predictions for 2025. He reflects on the year-end performance of various markets, highlighting the significant rise in tech stocks and the challenges faced by international stocks and bonds. Russ shares insights from his year-end letter to clients, emphasizing the…
Remove Financial Toxins
In this episode of the Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the markets, the outlook for 2025, and essential financial tips for the new year. He emphasizes the importance of reviewing investment portfolios, identifying toxic investments, and preparing for potential mark…
Strategic Tax Management
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackman discusses the ongoing market trends following the November rally, the potential impact of tariffs on the economy, and the significance of the Santa Claus rally. He also delves into tax policy implications under the incoming administration, th…
Uncovering Portfolio Weaknesses
Russ continues his look at the current state of the markets in light of the future Trump administration policies, the importance of Roth conversions for retirement planning, and the challenges of financial planning in the context of increasing longevity. He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive f…
The Rally Continues
Russ Hackmann discusses the recent surge in market performance following the election, analyzing the implications of political changes on investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of managing gains and explores the contrasting roles of traditional investments like gold and modern assets l…
Post-Election Reaction
Russ discusses the implications of the recent election results on the financial markets, economic sectors, and geopolitical landscape. He highlights the strong market reactions post-election, the performance of various sectors, and the potential changes in tax policies. The conversation also delves…
The Election and Technology
Russ Hackmann discusses the current market trends leading up to the election, the implications of government spending and tax policies, the impact of AI on investing, and the importance of understanding portfolio performance. With insights on how the markets are reacting to political sentiments and…