Episode Details

Markets slid hard from near all-time highs—three straight down days that finally tagged and held the 100-DMA. That level has been a reliable "deeper selloff" support, while the 50-DMA has maintained the broader uptrend and the 20-DMA has capped rallies. Friday was the key: buyers stepped in, and the S&P 500 pushed back above the 20-DMA into the close. Breadth is still constructive—about 61% of S&P 500 stocks are at 52-week highs, a setup that historically leans bullish for 6–12 month forward returns. This morning, futures are softer again and the market is slipping back below the 20-DMA. The near-term issue is positioning: the sharp selloff looked like margin-call liquidation in crowded names, and that often leaves behind trapped longs—fuel for more chop and headline-driven whipsaws. Bottom line: watch whether the market can reclaim the 20-DMA quickly, respect the 100-DMA as key support, and don't confuse a bounce with a "back to easy money" regime. Stay disciplined—manage risk, rebalance, and avoid chasing reflex rallies. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Register for our next Candid Coffee, 2/21/26: https://streamyard.com/watch/Wq3Yvn9ny5GV --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/y7ilBZWTrcA --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #SP500 #MarketVolatility #TechnicalAnalysis #RiskManagement