Lance Roberts is Chief Investment Strategist at RIA Advisors and lead editor of the Real Investment Report. Over a 30-plus-year career spanning private banking, portfolio management, and venture capital, he has become a widely followed voice on markets through The Real Investment Show and regular appearances on major financial networks.
Current predictions
S&P 500: Lance is mildly bearish on the S&P 500 in the near term and short term (Aug–Oct 2026). (updated 2026-08-22)
2026-09-05 — Lance is bullish on the S&P 500 in the short term (Nov–Dec 2026). (source: With Buybacks Ending, A Market Correction Is Not Off The Table | Lance Roberts)
2026-08-22 — Lance is mildly bearish on the S&P 500 in the short term (Aug–Oct 2026). (source: Risk Of A 10% Market Correction Now Uncomfortably High | Lance Roberts)
2026-08-15 — Lance is mildly bearish on the S&P 500 in the near term. (source: Recent Market Breakout Running Out Of Steam? | Lance Roberts)
2026-08-15 — Lance is bearish on Intermediate Treasuries. (source: Recent Market Breakout Running Out Of Steam? | Lance Roberts)
2026-07-25 — Lance is bearish on the S&P 500 in the short term. (source: Cracks Starting To Show In The Market? | Lance Roberts)
2026-07-23 — Lance is bullish on the S&P 500. (source: 7-23-26 Why Strong Earnings Make a Market Crash Less Likely w/ @michaellebowitz Strong earnings remain the biggest reas…)