Shah Gilani's Archive
Shah Gilani
Wall Street superstar and former hedge fund manager Shah Gilani is the Chief Investment Strategist of Manward Press and at the helm of the Manward Money Report newsletter and the Launch Investor and Alpha Money Flow trading services. He’s a sought-after market commentator and has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg TV. He’s also been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he’s had columns published in Forbes.
In 1982, he launched his first hedge fund from his seat on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He worked in the pit as a market maker when options on the S&P 100 Index first began trading… and was part of a handful of traders who laid the technical groundwork for what would eventually become the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). He also ran the futures and options division at the largest retail bank in Britain. Shah gained notoriety for calling the implosion of U.S. financial markets (all the way back in February 2008) AND the mega bull run that followed.
Now at the helm of Manward, Shah is focused tightly on one goal: To do his part to make subscribers wealthier, happier and more free.
Monday Takeaways: CAPE Ratio Screams Caution as Rally Continues
The Shiller PE just hit 40x – within striking distance of dot-com bubble levels. Here’s why I’m staying bullish but getting defensive.
Why “Irrational Exuberance” in This Market Isn’t Irrational at All
Critics see bubbles where smart money sees opportunity. Today’s market leaders generate mountains of cash, crush earnings estimates, and invest billions in AI infrastructure – a far cry from 1999’s dot-com fantasies.
Buy This, Not That: Time for the Small Cap Gold Rush?
Lower interest rates won’t fix a fundamental flaw with small caps… that they’re packed with unprofitable companies that get crushed when markets turn volatile. See where Shah is looking now instead.
Monday Takeaways: Pivotal Fed Week Tests Central Bank vs. Presidential Power
Fed fund futures show 100% certainty of a 25 basis point cut Wednesday, but Trump wants 50. With labor markets softening and the S&P 500 testing channel support, this Fed meeting could determine the next market move.
When Your “Safe” ETF Strategy Becomes a Liability
Two reader questions reveal the hidden dangers in ETF investing: momentum strategies that amplify crashes and authorized participants who abandon ship when you need them most.
Buy This, Not That: The Zero-Commission Pioneer vs. the Established Giant
Robinhood just earned its spot in the S&P 500. But does that make it a better buy than Charles Schwab? The numbers might shock you…
Monday Takeaways: Panic Sellers Just Gifted You AI’s Leader at Fire Sale Prices
This recent rollover has spooked the market, but at 8% of the S&P, any dip toward $150 is a gift. Here’s why the pullback sets up the next leg higher.
A Powerful Asset Class Bigger Than the Stock Market
U.S. exchanges now host more ETFs than individual stocks, creating market mechanics that work beautifully – until they don’t. When “authorized participants” step back, the “passive bid” becomes a passive bleed.
Buy This, Not That: The “Better” Way to Own Gold at All-Time Highs
Gold just made a new all-time high. But if you want to own it, there are two popular ETFs to choose from. Only one gives you the better deal…
The Death of Free-Market Capitalism: How Washington Turned the U.S. Into China
From Intel’s $11 billion government investment to MP Materials’ Defense Department partnership, America is adopting China’s playbook of state-controlled capitalism – and taxpayers are footing the bill.