42. Bubbles, Tariffs & General Chaos | From The Trenches with James Boyle

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ (that’s Alphabet, NVIDIA, Amazon and the rest of the tech giants) currently make up over a third of the entire S&P 500. This is a problem for long-term investors because – as we saw when Chinese GPT DeepSeek got released in January – billions can be wiped off their valuation overnight. Are they overvalued as it is?  To discuss this and all the market movers from the start of 2025, Richard Taylor and James Boyle are back in the trenches. They talk about the importance of diversification: ‘if you want to grow it, diversify. If you’re out to make money and you’re willing to lose it all, concentrate”, says Richard.  James shares insights on the current market volatility and what it means for your retirement planning. Plus, as always, how to ensure you stay tax compliant as an expat in the US.  We're the Brits in America is affiliated with Plan First Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Plan First Wealth. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Plan First Wealth does not provide any tax and/or legal advice and strongly recommends that listeners seek their own advice in these areas.