In this episode, Simon and Dan go deep into the growing signs that point to a potential market top. From narrow market leadership and the return of meme stocks to rising margin debt, IPO activity, and elevated valuations — they cover it all. They also dive into speculative trading trends, the resurgence of paid stock promotions, and why retail investors might be piling in at the wrong time. While not a doomsday episode, this is a grounded look at the data and sentiment driving markets in 2025.Plus: A warning about shady paid promotions Insights on the Buffett Indicator, insider selling, and S&P 500 concentration Why sticking to a consistent investing strategy is more important than ever Sectors and stocks that may offer contrarian opportunities Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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