Another ATH! - 04/15/26

Another ATH! - 04/15/26

From TraderMerlin by Merlin Rothfeld

April 15, 2026 · 58 min · Season 7 · Episode 1307

About this episode

The episode discusses the factors driving the market to new all-time highs amidst geopolitical tensions and investor sentiment.

The market just won't quit. Despite everything—war headlines, volatility, uncertainty—equities are pushing to new all-time highs, fueled by one powerful belief: The Iran conflict may be coming to an end. And right now, that narrative is driving everything. Recent market action shows investors piling back into risk assets as optimism builds around a potential resolution, pushing major indexes like the S&P 500 to fresh records. But here's the real question: Is this justified optimism… or dangerous complacency? In today's episode, we break down: The big movers driving markets higher Why investors are suddenly so bullish How geopolitics is shaping price action in real time I'll also walk you through changes to my portfolio, including mistakes made along the way—because that's where the real lessons are. No filters. No hindsight excuses. Because when markets hit new highs, that's when discipline matters most—not least. Listen now: 👉 Another ATH! Inside the episode: Why markets are hitting all-time highs The role of Iran war expectations in fueling the rally Key stocks and sectors leading the charge My portfolio updates—wins, losses, and lessons What traders should watch next This…

People in this episode

Host: Merlin Rothfeld

Topics covered

  • market highs
  • geopolitics
  • investor sentiment
  • portfolio management
  • risk assets

Keywords

  • all-time highs
  • market rally
  • bull market
  • Iran war
  • trading
  • portfolio updates
  • market sentiment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: S&P 500

Places: Iran

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