Charts for the Beach 2025
Another August brings another edition of RBA's Charts for the Beach. Speculation is running high, portfolio betas near all-time highs, and companies pivoting their strategies to borrow for crypto.
Speculators should be wary. Investors should be licking their chops.
Speculation may be running rampant—much like past bubbles—but that’s exactly why long-term investors should be optimistic. As past bubbles eventually gave way to investment opportunities, this environment could set the stage for powerful long-term returns.
Sound Bites for Client Discussions
Uncertainty dominates the day, with market volatility sparking investor questions not seen in years. With this in mind, we’ve put together a concise cheat sheet covering key topics on everyone’s radar.
Diversification vs. the Siren's Song
Like sailors lured by the Sirens' song, today’s investors risk being captivated by seductive narratives in the market. While diversification remains a time-tested strategy for building wealth, we examine the risks and returns investors are embracing today.
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WTF: Watch the Fed
The Fed's extraordinary stimulus since the pandemic has fueled one of the broadest waves of speculation in history, from expensive equity valuations, tight credit spreads, and the ongoing bubble in cryptocurrencies, all pointing to excess liquidity.
RBA | Sep 29, 2025
Speculators should be wary. Investors should be licking their chops.
Speculation may be running rampant—much like past bubbles—but that’s exactly why long-term investors should be optimistic. As past bubbles eventually gave way to investment opportunities, this environment could set the stage for powerful long-term returns.
RBA | Jul 30, 2025
The Mag 7 becomes the Mid 7
Market leadership is shifting and the once-dominant Magnificent 7 may no longer be so magnificent. Our latest report reveals why broader opportunities are emerging across sectors and regions, with quality, value, and growth converging in unexpected places
RBA | May 29, 2025
Diversification vs. the Siren's Song
Like sailors lured by the Sirens' song, today’s investors risk being captivated by seductive narratives in the market. While diversification remains a time-tested strategy for building wealth, we examine the risks and returns investors are embracing today.
RBA | Apr 30, 2025
