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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

John Pagliano links market narratives to corporate profits, policy incentives and business quality, offering a direct framework for stock selection.

John Pagliano treats market anxiety as a claim to test against profits, liquidity and corporate positioning. Speaking alone as the founder and money manager at investablewealth.com, he moves between economic policy and individual companies, building an investing case rather than…

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An AI bubble headline walks in; John Pagliano checks the profits before you panic-sell.

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  • AI bubble alarms checked against company profits, right down to Jabil's data center parts
  • a bullish case for U.S. industrial policy that takes national security seriously
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GOOGLE is still magnificent 250904

A valuation-first defense of Alphabet that treats AI panic as speculation rather than settled fact.

This episode builds a straightforward bullish case for Alphabet. It pushes back on AI certainty by treating a lot of the noise as speculation, then comes back to the parts that still matter: Google's search position, the large installed base, and an ad business that is still…

Small Cap Stocks beware unprofitable zombie companies 250915

A blunt case for staying selective when small caps and unprofitable names draw a crowd.

This episode makes a plain case for being selective with small cap stocks as rates move lower. John Pagliano walks through the small cap setup, points to the Russell 2000's size and risk profile, and pushes back on the habit of buying unprofitable companies just because the…

AI Apocalypse media narrative is foolishly CORRECT

A blunt market monologue that treats AI as a sorting event, not an ending.

John Pagliano opens with the Supreme Court's tariff ruling and the market's mostly expected reaction, then turns to AI as a disruption that exposes who can adjust and who cannot.

Sold DISNEY stock it’s plagued by bad management 250928

A blunt case for protecting gains when a winner starts to weaken.

The piece uses Disney as a way into a plain investing point: a winner can stop behaving like one, and the smart move may be to take the profit while the run still has life.

Boeing & Intel don’t fight INDUSTRIAL POLICY 260114

A blunt industrial policy argument that treats U.S. consumption as the real scoreboard.

John Pagliano treats industrial policy like a balance sheet, not a civics lesson. He links tariffs and limits on U.S. technology into one argument, then keeps bringing the focus back to where the money lands: the last buyer, the U.S.

AI bubble or secular growth in 2026? 251227

A market-first AI bubble case built on profits, cycle timing, and Jabil.

This episode takes the AI bubble debate from a market angle, keeping its focus on profits, business cycle timing, and where the money is actually landing.

AI bubble & Recession fear vs reality 3.9% GDP growth 251028

A scoreboard-first case that brushes aside recession fear and follows spending toward the upper end.

John Pagliano argues that the talk of an AI bubble bursting, or a recession arriving soon, is getting ahead of the numbers. He treats the moment like a scoreboard instead of a mood check: the stock market keeps climbing, U.S.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Don’t Fight the Trump FRIENDLY Federal Reserve 251208

    Host John Pagliano analyzes why the Federal Reserve's composition is shifting to become 'Trump-friendly' by 2026 due to staggered term expiries, arguing this will lead to pro-growth, accommodative monetary policy.

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  2. 2

    Global Panic: Mag7 on sale

    The host argues that current global panic presents a buying opportunity for the MAG-7 stocks, based on long-term confidence in the U.S.

    ·13m
  3. 3

    Will Regional Banks OUTPERFORM in 2026? 260116

    The host discusses holding investments in banking sector ETFs despite concerns about a proposed credit card interest cap and addresses listener questions about potential live Q&A sessions.

    ·17m
  4. 4

    LIVE Q&A: April Fool’s Day edition

    Host John Pagliano discusses market performance, portfolio management, and wealth preservation strategies with his son Joe.

    ·58m
  5. 5

    Venezuela Oil which stocks to buy? 260109

    John Pagliano discusses investment opportunities in oil stocks following Venezuela's crisis and analyzes Trump's new housing policies aimed at boosting economic liquidity and affordability.

    ·12m·1 clip
  6. 6

    Stocks Performing Well During Iran Crisis

    Host John Pagliano discusses the stock market's resilience amid geopolitical tensions with Iran, framing it as an investment opportunity.

    ·15m
  7. 7

    Beyond inflation fear: Losses are limited & Gains are infinite 250814

    ·15m
  8. 8

    AI bubble or secular growth in 2026? 251227

    Hidden gem

    John Pagliano opens with holiday greetings and a family note, then moves straight into the AI bubble question.

    ·23m·1 clip
  9. 9

    Boeing & Intel don’t fight INDUSTRIAL POLICY 260114

    Hidden gem

    Industrial policy is the trade Pagliano wants investors watching in 2026.

    ·24m·1 clip
  10. 10

    Warren Buffett keeps selling APPLE: should you? 250821

    John Pagliano argues that Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway’s continued Apple selling reflects portfolio management, not necessarily a negative long-term view of Apple.

    ·21m·1 clip
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    Looking for stock market bargains? Nearly half S&P 500 is below 200 day moving average 251016

    Host John Pagliano addresses concerns about buying at a market top, arguing that with diversification and a long-term outlook, investors can still succeed.

    ·17m·1 clip
  12. 12

    Another 1 day PANIC on Wall Street 251013

    Host John Pagliano analyzes a recent one-day panic on Wall Street, discussing market resilience, high valuations, and his investment strategy of holding stocks while building cash reserves.

    ·19m·1 clip
  13. 13

    S&P 500 Correction hiding in plain sight: when to buy the dip? 251116

    Host John Pagliano discusses the S&P 500 being in a correction that is hidden by index distortions, analyzing market trends since June and underlying stock performance to advise on buying opportunities.

    ·10m
  14. 14

    AI Apocalypse media narrative is foolishly CORRECT

    Hidden gem

    Host John Pagliano argues that while the media's AI apocalypse narrative is correct, it's actually positive news about technological progress reducing costs and increasing prosperity.

    ·16m·1 clip
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    What’s going on with SILVER? 260130

    ·14m
  16. 16

    Stock Market SURGES: will Fed really cut interest rates? 250824

    Host John Pagliano analyzes the recent stock market surge driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts, arguing why such cuts may be limited, delayed, or ineffective.

    ·13m·1 clip
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    Sold DISNEY stock it’s plagued by bad management 250928

    Hidden gem

    Host John Pagliano explains his decision to sell his Disney stock, using it as a case study to teach listeners how to identify and profit from business cycles in blue-chip companies plagued by bad management.

    ·15m·1 clip
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    Small Cap Stocks beware unprofitable zombie companies 250915

    Hidden gem

    John Pagliano warns investors about the dangers of unprofitable 'zombie' companies within small cap stocks, revealing that 38% of Russell 2000 companies have never been profitable.

    ·18m·1 clip
  19. 19

    Stock Market Review- did you miss the dip AGAIN? 251203

    John Pagliano opens with a fast market review as the year winds down.

    ·18m
  20. 20

    Going to College? Don’t waste time or money 251212

    Host John Pagliano is joined by his son Joe to provide four practical strategies for approaching college as a wealth-building tool, not just an educational milestone.

    ·13m·1 clip
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    GOOGLE is still magnificent 250904

    Host John Pagliano makes a detailed investment case for Alphabet (Google), arguing against mainstream fears about AI competition and antitrust regulation.

    ·17m·1 clip
  22. 22

    AI bubble & Recession fear vs reality 3.9% GDP growth 251028

    John Pagliano argues that artificial-intelligence spending is real, improving productivity, and differs from the dot-com bubble because companies on both sides of the AI market are profitable.

    ·19m·1 clip
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    Grifter’s Guide to the Midterm Stock Market … trading the Trump PUMP & the Democrat DUMP 260104

    John Pagliano, host of the Wealth Studying Podcast and founder of investablewealth.com, argues that sound corporate earnings, GDP growth, and 2026 liquidity could support double-digit market returns.

    ·21m·1 clip
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    Iran War: don’t bet against the USA economy

    Host John Pagliano discusses the resilience of the U.S.

    Apr 13, 2026·6m