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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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Episodes21

  • Yesterday · 48 min

    AI Is Making Money...Just Not Where You Think

    August 7, 2026 – AI is generating enormous amounts of revenue—but Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor argue investors may be confusing the money being made building AI with the money ultimately generated using it. They revisit the AI bull case, the...

  • Yesterday · 45 min

    The AI Bear Case Just Got Much Harder

    August 6, 2026 – Has the AI debate reached a turning point? Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor revisit one of their biggest investing themes after hearing a compelling counterargument from venture capitalist Gavin Baker. They discuss why the AI buildout...

  • Wednesday · 39 min

    The Biggest Investing Mistake Might Be Your Own Conviction

    August 5, 2026 – One of the most dangerous investing mistakes isn't believing someone else—it's believing yourself too much. Flying solo, Zach Abraham discusses why the best investors constantly challenge their own assumptions, revisits the AI...

  • Tuesday · 20 min

    The Headlines Changed. Reality Didn't.

    August 4, 2026 – Stocks pushed to fresh highs as investors embraced optimism around the Middle East, falling oil prices, and lower Treasury yields. But has anything fundamentally changed? Chase Taylor discusses why markets may be reacting more to...

  • Monday · 38 min

    This Might Be the Dumbest Market We've Ever Seen

    August 3, 2026 – Markets continue climbing even as long-term Treasury yields remain elevated, geopolitical risks persist, and investors pour even more money into the biggest AI winners. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss why the latest hyperscaler...

  • July 31 · 47 min

    The AI Bubble Has a Bigger Problem Than Valuations

    July 31, 2026 – Amazon's earnings, Apple's selloff, soaring Treasury yields, and AI spending continue to send conflicting signals across the market. So what's actually driving prices? Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss why hyperscaler valuations...

  • July 30 · 32 min

    Microsoft Just Changed the AI Math

    July 30, 2026 – Microsoft surged after earnings, Amazon rallied, Meta stumbled, and the market celebrated another wave of AI optimism. But beneath the headlines is a much bigger question. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor examine what Microsoft's results...

  • July 29 · 47 min

    The Bond Market Just Took Control

    July 29, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor break down the latest Federal Reserve meeting, why rising long-term Treasury yields may be doing the Fed's job for them, and what that means for investors. They discuss the implications of 5%+ long bonds,...

  • July 28 · 47 min

    What If AI Is Really a Real Estate Cycle?

    July 28, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor examine a different way to understand the AI boom: not simply as a technology cycle, but as a debt-financed real estate and infrastructure buildout. They discuss data centers, construction lags, rapidly...

  • July 27 · 22 min

    The Oil Market Just Flipped the Script

    July 27, 2026 – Chase Taylor flies solo to break down a dramatic reversal in oil prices following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. He explains why the market sold off despite major infrastructure damage, what to watch next, and why the...

  • July 24 · 31 min

    Why Doesn't This Market Care?

    July 24, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor break down another unusual week in the markets, discussing why investors continue to shrug off risks that historically would've mattered. They cover market breadth, AI, liquidity, earnings, bonds,...

  • July 23 · 47 min

    The Market Feels Tilted in the Wrong Direction

    July 23, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss why rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields, and escalating geopolitical risks are creating a market environment that feels increasingly tilted toward downside risk. They also break down Google,...

  • July 22 · 39 min

    The Market's Biggest Divergence Just Got Bigger

    July 22, 2026 - Stocks continue to push higher, but other markets aren't telling the same story. In this episode of Know Your Risk, Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss rising Treasury yields, climbing oil prices, AI-driven market leadership, Google...

  • July 21 · 26 min

    The Market Is Sending Mixed Signals… Should Investors Be Worried?

    July 21, 2026 - Stocks surged, AI continued to dominate headlines, and investors celebrated another strong day—but beneath the surface, the market may be telling a very different story. Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor explain why the simultaneous move...

  • July 20 · 51 min

    The Oil Market Still Isn't Panicking

    July 20, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss one of the biggest disconnects in today's markets: why oil prices remain remarkably calm despite escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. They also break down Tesla's earnings, why markets...

  • July 17 · 21 min

    What If Iran Doesn’t Stop When We Do?

    July 17, 2026 – Chase Taylor breaks down another rise in oil prices as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted and the risk of disruption spreads toward the Red Sea. The market appears to assume the United States can...

  • July 16 · 23 min

    The Risk Markets Refuse to Price

    July 16, 2026 - Markets are pricing the war as though the biggest energy risk is simply whether the Strait of Hormuz opens or closes. Chase Taylor argues that the more dangerous scenario may be lasting damage to refineries, pipelines, export...

  • July 15 · 32 min

    This Bubble Isn't Like the Others

    July 15, 2026 — Is today's market another dot-com bubble, or is something fundamentally different this time? Zach argues that while parts of the market are clearly overheated, many of the underlying businesses are real—and that distinction matters. He...

  • July 14 · 32 min

    What If a Recession Is the Answer?

    July 14, 2026 - A cooler inflation report gave markets another reason to celebrate—but does it actually solve the bigger problem? Zach and Chase dig into why lower inflation, rising oil prices, housing affordability, tariffs, and Federal Reserve...

  • July 13 · 43 min

    Oil Didn't Break the Market

    July 13, 2026 - When geopolitical tensions rise, investors instinctively expect one thing: higher oil prices and market turmoil. But markets don't always follow the obvious script. Zach and Chase break down why the latest Middle East developments...