Investors should be cautious for the next 8 weeks, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner and head of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, why investors should remain cautious from September until election day, what to expect from Friday's jobs report, impact on the Fed's inflation fight, rate path outlook, and more.

[RobBarnes-jkzr]

What's the best entry point into the financial market right now?

[JudyFerre]

I believe investors should always consider putting their cash to work, especially in 2024, as we anticipate more market diversification. I'm planning to invest around $650, 000 of my savings in stocks this year, with the goal of achieving significant returns and potentially reaching millions in 2025 or 2026.

[dawsondanny]

This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause

[VeronicaOlivers]

Well, I’ve been sitting on $32k in my emergency fund for a while now, trying to figure out when to pull the trigger and start investing... And now Tom Lee says to be cautious for the next 8 weeks?! Seriously? Guess I’ll just keep staring at my savings, waiting for some magical 'perfect moment.'

[Kanthorc]

Investing has been rather rewarding to me and I've learned that getting a good roi is very much attainable if you know your way around it.

[allisonbutlerj]

Biggest lesson i've learnt in 2024 in the stock market is that nobody knows what is going to happen next, so practice some humility and follow a strategy with a long term edge.

[TeresaLiam-zo]

I enjoy investing in closed-end funds that offer monthly dividends. The key strategy is to hold these investments long-term while reinvesting the monthly dividends and purchasing additional shares whenever possible. This approach is convenient because closed-end funds are traded on the stock market like regular stocks. Following this strategy could build a portfolio that generates between $50, 000 to $70, 000 in dividend income.

[McClelland-ib]

Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 14k in last month 2024

[BenMaclung]

Recently bought some recommended stocks and now they are just penny stocks. There seems to be more negative portfolios in the last 3rd half of 2024 with markets tumbling, soaring inflation, and banks going out of business. My concern is how can the rapid interest-rate hike be of favor to a value investor, or is it better avoiding stocks for a while?

[zubairadamu]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.., .

[auboisdaline]

AI stocks are poised to dominate in 2024. I favor NVIDIA for its strong long-term growth potential and its support of other AI companies. Someone I know gained over 200% with NVIDIA, but I'm also open to considering the other recommendations you've provided.

[Muller-od]

What happened to small caps rallying 40%? I listened to your advice and honestly I really don't know where my portfolio is headed. I need strategies to 3x my gains.

[jameswood]

I feel investors should be focusing on under-the-radar stocks, and considering the current rollercoaster nature of the stock market, Because 35% of my $270k portfolio comprises of plummeting stocks which were once revered and i don't know where to go here out of devastation.

[StephanieCosty-rc]

During a bear market, the headlines will focus on negative news, whether it's declining economic growth, geopolitical upheaval, cultural and legal turmoil, or some combination of all three. I listened to a podcast of someone that grew his reserve from $120k to almost $460k during this Red season, can you share tips on how to make such aggressive proceeds in short periods?

[StalinGrabovsky]

I just sold a property in Portland and I'm thinking to put the cash in stocks, I know everyone is saying it’s ripe enough, but Is this a good time to buy stocks? How long until a full recovery? How are other people in the same market raking in over $200k gains with months, I'm really just confused at this point.

[elbarca]

Tom Lee said small cap will go up 50% by the end of summer. CNBC should do some fact checks with Tom Lee.

[HettieClausenTl]

I sold an apartment in Springfield and made about $250K. I was frustrated when I only earned $171 in interest from a regular savings account. After doing some research, I was advised to invest in stocks. Are these stocks a good point to start from?

[Jamesjerome]

We Are in Unchartered Financial Waters! every day we encounter challenges that have become the new standard. Although we previously perceived it as a crisis, we now acknowledge it as the new normal and must adapt accordingly. Given the current economic difficulties that the country is experiencing in 2024, how can we enhance our earnings during this period of adjustment? I cannot let my $680, 000 savings vanish after putting in so much effort to accumulate them.

[AlexanderAlvarez-fo]

With the US, NATO & The Russian Federation tension escalating, one fears for their future. Also the trade wars between China Electric vehicles and EU farm produce is becoming worrying and by standers like us practically do not know what to do or how to navigate the stocck market. Can I get an advice on any stocks that I can acquire to diversify my reserve across multiple markets while creating a comprehensive portfolio allocation that balances my concerns of risk aversion and returns that meet yearly inflation.

[DavidLucas-sorr]

I recently sold some of my long-term positions and am now sitting on around $250k; do you think Nvidia is a decent buy right now, or have I missed out on a critical buying period? Any solid stock recommendations on fantastic performing stocks would be greatly appreciated.