Equity Armor Investments, LLC

09/19/2025

Brian Stutland, chief investment officer at Equity Armor Investments, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss market outlooks.

09/18/2025

Market Navigator: What’s the best risk-reward set up right now? If the Fed is lowering rates, what are a couple plays in this environment? $PLTR $ORCL low $VIX

Brian Stutland, chief investment officer at Equity Armor Investments, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss market outlooks.

09/18/2025

🎥 Watch our founder Brian Stutland LIVE on CNBC today 2:30-2:45pm EST!
The Fed says we're not in a "riskless scenario" - so where's the opportunity?
Brian will break down why high inflation + high growth means it's time to own stocks and commodities, especially tech stocks that perform well when the Fed cuts rates.
Tune in to hear how Equity Armor is positioning for reward in today's market! 📈

09/15/2025

We're going live to trade $ORCL and talk about the Fed and hyperinflation! What clues is the $VIX giving us about the stock market this week?

Join the stream now:

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09/15/2025

🚨 Why This Week's Fed Decision Could Change Everything
I explain the coming "crack-up boom" using a simple analogy: musical chairs. But instead of fighting for seats, investors are scrambling for real assets as paper money loses value.
The Fed faces an impossible choice:
✗ Cut rates → Risk more inflation
✗ Keep rates high → Jobs disappear
With central banks worldwide in the same bind, we're seeing the gradual but relentless decline of cash's purchasing power.
This isn't about dramatic market crashes—it's about the slow grind that makes holding cash a losing game.
Read why smart investors are moving to hard assets:

Former VIX pit trader and portfolio manager Joe Tigay explains why Fed rate cuts could trigger a "crack-up boom" - the gradual flight from cash to hard assets as central banks worldwide devalue currencies. Learn why smart money is positioning for the slow erosion of purchasing power.

09/08/2025

After years trading VIX and SPX options on the floor, you develop a sixth sense for when markets are about to get ugly.

Right now? All my warning bells are going off.

Valuations are stretched thin, the economy is showing cracks, and inflation refuses to cooperate. The VIX might be calm, but that's often the most dangerous time.

But here's what's keeping me invested: While everyone's focused on quarterly reports and Fed meetings, one tech giant has quietly assembled the most comprehensive portfolio of breakthrough technologies I've ever seen.

We're talking AI, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, genetic research, and advanced robotics—all under one roof. This isn't just diversification, it's a systematic bet on the future of civilization.

The smart money isn't timing the market. They're staying invested while adding protection.

Want the full breakdown of these 3 scary risks and 5 game-changing technologies?

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What do you think—is now the time to be defensive or aggressive in your investing?

Former VIX trader reveals 3 scary market risks threatening investors—plus 5 breakthrough technologies controlled by one tech giant that could make these risks irrelevant.

08/25/2025

📈 Market Rollercoaster: Did You Miss the Dip? 🎢

Stocks are making a big comeback after Friday's losses, leaving many wondering if the market pullback they expected already happened! Volatility spiked quickly but has now settled back down. It's a fascinating time, and I'm here to help make sense of it.

We're seeing AI powerhouses like Palantir (PLTR), Tesla (TSLA), and Google (GOOGL) continue to make waves. PLTR's stellar earnings keep surprising, TSLA's pushing the future of automated AI beyond just cars, and GOOGL's innovating with data, driverless tech, and robotics. These companies are at the heart of a revolution!

But here's the kicker: even if some see this as a "melt-up," history shows bubbles rarely burst when the economy is strong. This puts the Fed in a tough spot – they're trying to keep growth going without letting inflation spiral. It's a delicate balance, and they've shown incredible skill navigating these tightropes since 2008.

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As a former options market maker and portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, I thrive in times like these. My goal is to help clients, advisors, and individuals navigate this complex landscape.

What are your thoughts on the market's next move? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Is the AI boom a bubble or just getting started? Explore the risks of high valuations and tokenized AI, alongside the Fed's tightrope walk to manage growth and inflation.

08/18/2025

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08/18/2025

Is the stock market having its "Lost" moment? 🤔📺
You know that feeling when a TV show you love starts to feel like it's running longer than it should? That's where I think we are with this bull market rally.
Don't get me wrong - we've gotten everything we've been hoping for:
✅ Federal Reserve signaling rate cuts
✅ Trade tensions cooling down
✅ Budget uncertainty clearing up
✅ Markets hitting record highs
But here's the thing that's been nagging at me: now that all the good news has arrived and been "priced in," what's going to keep this rally going?
We're at that tricky transition point where the market can't just run on promises anymore. Companies are going to need to show real growth, the economy needs to prove it can handle the transition, and these high valuations need to be backed up by actual performance.
The mixed economic signals we're seeing - soft job numbers, persistent inflation, corporate earnings that are "good but not great" - make me wonder if we're filling this market with a little too much hot air.
I wrote about this "wall of worry" we've been climbing and what I think comes next. It's not doom and gloom, but it is a reality check about what sustainable growth actually looks like.
What do you think? Are you feeling confident about current market levels, or does something feel a bit... stretched?
Read my full thoughts here:
https://hubs.ly/Q03D6l_K0

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08/04/2025

🚨 LIVE IN 5! 🚨
The Trading Zone Show is going live—come hang with us!
Tell your friends, tell your wives, tell your pets.
Let’s break down the markets and spot some trades. 🧠📉📈

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Joe and Brian are breaking down today’s biggest moves in the market—don’t miss out on Trading Zone!https://equityarmorinvestments.comhttps://www.miaxglobal.c...

08/04/2025

🌪️ The volatility storm arrived—just like I said it would. The VIX jumped from 15.5 to 21 after the jobs report dropped a shock to the system.

In my latest article, I break down what it all means:
➡️ What the jobs data really tells us
➡️ Why the story of Icarus matters more than ever in today’s markets
➡️ The warning signals coming from the bond market
➡️ And why I still believe in America’s long-term strength

This isn’t the end—just a reset. Volatility brings opportunity, if you’re ready.

📘 Read “After the Storm: Icarus, Interest Rates, and the Path Forward” here: [https://hubs.ly/Q03B5HDC0]

Let me know your thoughts—are you bracing for more volatility, or already looking for bargains?

VIX spiked from 15.5 to 21 as predicted. Portfolio manager Joe Tigay explores the Icarus lesson for navigating volatility and innovation timing.

07/28/2025

Is the market's current calm just an illusion? 🤔 As the S&P 500 and NASDAQ hit all-time highs and volatility seems to be taking a nap, it's making me, a former pit options market maker, think about how quickly markets forget chaos.

In my latest blog post, "The Calm Before the Storm: A Volatility Pro's Reflection on Markets at All-Time Highs," I dive into:

Why this extreme market complacency feels so familiar.

The surprising events of 2025 that didn't trigger market panic.

How history often rhymes, especially with the Fed and September rate cuts.

The critical difference between chasing the crowd and disciplined investing.

We might be on the edge of another "melt-up" phase fueled by easy money expectations... but what comes after?

Read my full reflections and share your thoughts in the comments! Do you think the calm will last, or is a storm brewing?

➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q03z2Pz30

Discover why markets at all-time highs with sleeping volatility signal a potential storm. A VIX pro's take on history rhyming, hidden risks, and why disciplined contrarianism wins.