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Know Your Risk Podcast

Know Your Risk Podcast

Hosted by Know Your Risk Radio

Episodes

538

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN

About the show

Do you know how much risk your retirement portfolio is actually exposed to? Whether it’s preservation of capital or an aggressive growth strategy, every investor needs a clearly defined RISK PROFILE. Host Zach Abraham, Chief Investment Officer at Bulwark Capital Management, will cover all types of investment vehicles and you’ll learn what investing looks like when portfolios aren’t influenced by the corporate objectives of the big banks and Wall Street brokerage houses. Subscribe to the podcast here. The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Any references to performance of securities are thought to be materially accurate and actual performance may differ. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional. Investment advice cannot be given without a client service agreement. Bulwark Capital Management is an Investment Adviser Representative of Trek Financial, LLC., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com/disclosures/

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October 23, 20261 hr 3 min

What If We’re Still Early in the AI Boom?

October 23, 2026 - AI stocks have already delivered enormous gains. That doesn’t mean the best evidence points to a top. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor explain their reluctant bullish case: demand could have much further to run, and some of the companies supplying the buildout look surprisingly inexpensive if projected earnings materialize. Zach makes the case that widespread adoption of personal AI agents could require vastly more computing power than exists today. Chase explains how using agents in his own work has influenced his outlook—and why he sees a buildout chasing existing demand rather than simply hoping customers arrive. But their optimism comes with a distinction: growing demand doesn’t protect profit margins. They examine Nvidia, Micron and other potential opportunities while weighing competition, financing pressures and breakthroughs that could make today’s hardware less valuable. Plus, why they suspect forced selling helped drive this week’s turbulence, the disconnect between uranium prices and mining stocks, and how computing on phones and other devices could change the next phase of AI. Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 22, 202653 min

The AI Boom’s Next Bill Could Land on Shareholders

October 22, 2026 - The AI buildout can keep going while shareholders pay a growing price. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor examine Meta’s financing plans and the risk that issuing more stock to fund enormous spending commitments dilutes the investors already holding shares . The tension runs through a confusing market session: AI stocks and gold miners fall, Apple rallies, oil climbs and bond yields drop. Is this an economic warning, investors unwinding crowded trades, or a combination of both? Zach and Chase explain why they’re questioning the signals without declaring the AI investment cycle over. They also debate the opportunity and rising costs in gold miners, assess the market implications of renewed escalation with Iran, and discuss why getting one big call right doesn’t make any commentator worth following blindly—including themselves. Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 21, 202637 min

Would Tesla Shareholders Be Funding SpaceX?

October 21, 2026 - A Tesla–SpaceX combination could give investors a bigger growth story. But who would actually be funding it? Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor unpack the merger talk and question whether Tesla shareholders would be financing SpaceX’s capital demands while still paying a growth-stock valuation. They separate admiration for Elon Musk’s achievements from the price they’re willing to pay for his companies—and explain why rising revenue doesn’t automatically make an expensive stock a better investment. Chase also examines the upside and risk of renting AI computing capacity through short-term deals instead of locking customers into multiyear contracts. Later, Zach and Chase question whether stronger Gulf oil shipments represent a lasting recovery, explain why upcoming big-tech earnings matter for the broader market, and investigate an unexpected pocket of strength in hotel REITs. Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 20, 202630 min

Could Falling Oil Prices Unleash the Next AI Rally?

October 20, 2026 - The next catalyst for AI stocks might come from the oil market. Chase Taylor explains why an end to the Iran war—and the relief it could bring to energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs—could change the outlook for companies financing the AI buildout. Flying solo, Chase lays out why AI exposure could serve as a hedge for an energy-heavy portfolio, even after he questioned the trade at higher prices. He digs into both sides of CoreWeave: debt costs that threaten shareholder returns, and customer contracts, continued demand for computing power and potential support from Nvidia that complicate the bearish case. Plus, why weak housing activity hasn’t produced a nationwide collapse in home prices, and what a broader stock-market rally could mean for companies squeezed by expensive financing. Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 19, 20261 hr 1 min

AI Can Win. Your AI Stocks Can Still Lose.

October 19, 2026 - Believing AI will change the world is one thing. Knowing which stocks will reward investors is another. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor explain why they can be enthusiastic about the technology while questioning whether today’s AI infrastructure winners belong in a buy-and-hold portfolio. CoreWeave brings that tension into focus: strong demand for computing power can coexist with expensive borrowing and a fragile business model. Zach and Chase discuss why they favor trading parts of the AI buildout, what makes biotech a different long-term proposition, and the danger of buying the next Cisco while expecting the next Microsoft. They also debate billionaire stock gifts, corporate taxes and government spending before examining why longer-dated oil prices are putting more pressure on an Iran resolution. Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 16, 202647 min

They Cut Half Their VIX Hedge—Then VIX Spiked

October 16, 2026 - Zach and Chase unpack a market that seemed to ignore mounting risks—until volatility finally jumped. Zach makes a candid confession: they cut their VIX exposure in half the day before the surge. They discuss oil pushing toward $100, rates and options positioning, then look ahead to Big Tech earnings and the question hanging over the AI buildout: can the returns justify the enormous capital it requires? Schedule your free Know Your Risk Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 15, 20261 hr 3 min

AI Demand Is Booming. Why Are Token Prices Falling?

October 15, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the tension inside the AI boom: demand for compute is rising, but token prices are falling as the industry keeps investing in more capacity. They examine what that could mean for hyperscalers, leveraged neoclouds, and the economics of the buildout. They also discuss the bond market’s response to hot inflation data and the risks of shorter-term Treasury borrowing.

October 14, 202650 min

AI Tokens Are Getting Cheaper. Is That Good News?

October 14, 2026 — AI-token prices are falling even as volume grows. Is that evidence the technology is getting cheaper to use—or a warning for businesses carrying huge infrastructure costs? Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor weigh the pressure on AI economics against the possibility that, if demand and forecasts hold, the AI trade is still underpriced. They also discuss the hot CPI print, the bond market’s unexpected move, and war-related oil and shipping risks. Schedule your complimentary Know Your Risk Portfolio Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com.

October 14, 20261 hr 11 min

Rudy Havenstein: Trump Says Inflation Will Pay the Debt. Who Pays?

October 14, 2026 — President Trump says inflation can pay down the national debt. Rudy Havenstein calls inflation “a super regressive default,” arguing that it shifts the cost onto ordinary households while the wealthy are better positioned to benefit. Zach Abraham and Rudy discuss what official inflation measures miss, the Fed’s role in supporting asset prices, rising wealth inequality, and why Rudy sees “too big to fail” and “too big to jail” as connected problems. Schedule your complimentary Know Your Risk Portfolio Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

October 13, 202653 min

The Market Is Splitting in Two—and AI Is Driving the Divide

October 13, 2026 — The biggest technology stocks continue to dominate the market, while small caps, rate-sensitive businesses and parts of the real economy are telling a very different story. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor break down an increasingly divided market: the Magnificent Seven reaching another record while small caps lag, crowded positioning between the Nasdaq and Russell 2000, and why Chase says he’s becoming more bullish on parts of the AI trade after months of valuation concerns. They also debate the enormous spending behind the AI buildout, what investors may be overlooking in hyperscaler economics, whether chip earnings can continue justifying current prices, and why an economy increasingly divided between AI-linked businesses and rate-sensitive sectors may make the major indexes harder to read. Plus: energy risks, diesel prices, inflation, interest rates and what the bond market may be signaling next. Schedule your complimentary Know Your Risk Portfolio Review at KnowYourRiskRadio.com

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