The 'Smart Money' Is Getting Nervous Hedge funds are bracing for a downturn... Last month, their net sales of stocks hit the fastest pace since April 2025's tariff tantrum. And just this week, their short positions in U.S. exchange-traded funds and indexes soared to the highest level since September 2022. Taking a short position means the hedge funds are betting that prices will fall from here. Their most shorted sector recently has been financials, which Goldman Sachs noted they're targeting "aggressively." There are two main reasons for this... First, the war in Iran is sending oil prices soaring. Higher oil prices drive inflation, which in turn hurts the economy, raises borrowing costs, and increases the risk of defaults. All of that is especially bad for financial stocks. Second, there are growing worries about private-credit bankruptcies. According to credit-ratings agency Moody's, U.S. banks had loaned $300 billion to private-credit providers as of last June. If these loans go bad, banks could be forced to eat the losses... and the shock waves would ripple through the financial system. Clearly, the "smart money" is getting antsy. Hedge funds don't short the market for the fun of it – they do it because they legitimately believe a downturn could be on the horizon. And they're not alone in thinking that... My friend and colleague Marc Chaikin says a bear market is looming. Marc spent more than 50 years on Wall Street. He has lived and traded through countless booms, busts, manias, market panics – everything. He also correctly predicted the bear market crashes of 2020 and 2022. Now, he's warning that a bear market of "epic proportions" may be headed our way. Importantly, Marc says this next bear market could be devastating for individual investors. Everyday folks like you could suffer double the losses of the S&P 500 Index. However, with Marc's help, you could see 100% returns on your entire portfolio in the coming weeks... even if markets remain volatile. On Wednesday, March 25, Marc is hosting an online event where he'll discuss the impending bear market, how exactly you can protect and grow your wealth through any market swing, and his investment strategy for the rest of this year. As a bonus, you'll get two free recommendations just for tuning in. The event is free to attend, but you must claim your spot in advance. Click here for all the details. Here's to our health, wealth, and a great retirement, Dr. David Eifrig and the Health & Wealth Bulletin Research Team
March 21, 2026
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Reader question of the week... Q: Is there a big difference between oatmeal and whole grain or oat-based cereal? That's my way to start the day. Thanks for the advice, Doc. – J.K. A: Thanks for writing in, J.K. Oatmeal is a healthier choice than cereal – as long as you're reaching for the right type... Last week, I wrote about the types of oatmeal you should eat if you want to be healthy. Oatmeal can help reduce your cholesterol, control blood sugar, and bust visceral belly fat. But I'm not talking about instant oatmeal that's full of sugar and flavorings. Instead, you should be eating less processed oatmeal, like steel-cut oats. They have a good balance of nutrients without added sugar. For example, a serving of steel-cut Quaker oats gives you 4 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and just 1 gram of natural sugar. Compare that with one of the most popular cereals in America, Honey Nut Cheerios. It has just 3 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, and a whopping 12 grams of added sugar. Even "healthy" cereals like Kellogg's All-Bran are still loaded with added sugars. Most cereal is a high-glycemic food. That means your body digests it quickly and causes a blood-sugar spike. Steel-cut oats, on the other hand, are digested slowly and promote stable blood-sugar levels. And they're just oats, without lots of other ingredients that your body often doesn't need. Even the healthiest breakfast cereals are more heavily processed than steel-cut oats. So do what I do when I have a craving for cereal... Sub it out for steel-cut oatmeal loaded with fruit, like blueberries. That way, you'll know exactly what you're eating, and you'll get the nutritional benefits in a natural way. And if oatmeal really isn't scratching that itch, treat cereal as an occasional snack, not a meal. Keep sending your questions, comments, and suggestions our way. We read every e-mail... feedback@healthandwealthbulletin.com.  | The Only Investing Goal That Matters If you understand the past, you can profit in the future... |  | You Have Four Minutes to Save Yourself You're more likely to die from choking on food than from an airplane crash... |  | Know When to Take Profits on a Fast Mover Any stock that shoots up quickly has the potential to come crashing down in no time at all... |  | 'Botox' for Your Brain This daily medication has a whole host of health benefits – and it's available in the produce aisle of your grocery store... |  | Don't Sell the Bear's Skin Today There's one popular theory for how "bear market" got its name... |
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