Oil Volatility Impacts Stock Market

Veteran investor Lance Roberts analyzes the recent stock market losses and shift to a "sell-the-rip" environment.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:35am

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The S&P 500 has extended its losing streak to three consecutive weeks, the first such run in roughly a year. Veteran investor Lance Roberts, a partner at RIA Advisors in Houston, Texas, analyzes the impact of oil market volatility on the broader stock market and why he is shifting to a "sell-the-rip" environment.

Why it matters

Oil price fluctuations can have a significant impact on the overall stock market, as oil is a key input cost for many businesses and can affect consumer spending. Roberts' analysis provides insights into how investors should navigate the current market environment.

The details

Roberts, who has over 25 years of experience in the investing world, notes that he has "been there and done that" in various roles from private banking and investment management to private and venture capital. As a managing partner of RIA Pro, a weekly subscriber-based newsletter, Roberts covers economic, political, and market topics as they relate to individual and professional investors.

  • The S&P 500 has extended its losing streak to three consecutive weeks, the first such run in roughly a year.

The players

Lance Roberts

A partner at RIA Advisors in Houston, Texas, with over 25 years of experience in the investing world, including roles in private banking, investment management, private and venture capital. He is a managing partner of RIA Pro, a weekly subscriber-based newsletter.

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What they’re saying

“After having been in the investing world for more than 25 years from private banking and investment management to private and venture capital; I have pretty much "been there and done that" at one point or another.”

— Lance Roberts, Partner, RIA Advisors (seekingalpha.com)

The takeaway

Roberts' analysis highlights the significant impact that oil market volatility can have on the broader stock market, and his shift to a "sell-the-rip" environment provides valuable insights for investors navigating the current market conditions.