9/2/25 DIY Investing & Why Swing Trading Isn't Long-Term Wealth

Think you can outsmart the market? Many DIY investors fall into the same traps: chasing hype, trying to time the market, concentrating in one hot sector, or lacking patience. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down five of the biggest mistakes DIY investors make — and why they can derail your financial future. They'll also explore swing trading vs. long-term investing: * How short-term trading chases quick wins with high risk. * Why long-term investing builds wealth through discipline, diversification, and compounding. * The bottom-line difference: Are you surfing market waves or planting financial trees? If you want to avoid costly missteps and grow wealth the smart way, this discussion is for you. SEG-1a: Employment Expectations & Revision Repercussions SEG-1b: Market Correction Could Rapidly Unwind Risky Positions SEG-2a: Graduation parties & Food Trucks SEG-2b: DIY Investing - Meme Markets SEG-2c: The FOMO Factor & Following the Herd SEG-2d: First Time Investing Mistakes - Bitcoin, Palantir, & Amazon SEG-2e: When the Herd is Right AND Wrong SEG-2f: You Cannot Time the Market SEG-2g: The Goal of Investing SEG-2h: Don't Be Afraid to Sell SEG-2i: Portfolio Management & Taxes SEG-2j: Investing is About Patience Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisors, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MJOE0l7L9Q -------- Register for our next RIA Dynamic Learning Series event, "Savvy Medicare Planning," September 18, 2025: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/savvy-medicare-planning-what-baby-boomers-need-to-know-about-medicare/ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #BullishTrend #NegativeDivergence #MarketCorrection #PortfolioAllocation #20DMA #50DMA #100DMA #200DMA #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing #InvestingMistakes #DIYInvestor #SwingTrading #LongTermInvesting #WealthBuilding #Investing #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing