Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager

Eric serves as a Portfolio Manager and a member of the Investment Committee at Accuvest Global Advisors, sub-advisor to a consumer-oriented strategy at Rational Funds. As a member of the Investment Committee, his responsibilities include research, investment analysis, technical analysis, macroeconomic commentary, and portfolio strategy & implementation. Eric is a frequent writer about the power of the consumer spending theme and global consumption trends. He is a brand consultant and leads the Alpha Brands Consumer Spending Index committee. He holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

5 Minutes, 3 Topics, Consumer Focused.

Key Summary: • Chart of the Week: The market is not as expensive as the media describes it. • Brand update #1: Live Nation – robust demand continues & the stock is on sale. • Brand update #2: Uber – strong trends and the shift to profitability continues.

A Five-Minute Consumer Trends Update

if the S&P 500 Index has generated an annualized return of roughly 8-10% over the long-term, leading companies serving important industries should, in theory, generate 300bps+ more over long periods of time. Understanding this and investing for it offers investors a long-term edge.

Why Don’t Investors Want to Buy Stocks on Sale?

In every aspect of our lives, when we see bargains in merchandise we love, we buy more. As consumers, we get excited to capture a sale, but as investors, we run from sales. Flip this narrative around and we become great investors.

A Consumer Health Update

The longer the prices of everything we consumer regularly, stays elevated; the more discerning consumers will be regarding spending.

A Consumer Health Update

The longer the prices of everything we consumer regularly, stays elevated; the more discerning consumers will be regarding spending.

Earnings updates from 3 Mega Brands Serving Important Mega Trends.

Leading companies serving large end-markets will tend to outperform over time. On the rare occasions when they struggle, that’s usually a time to be adding to those companies.

Tracking the Brands & Trends Younger Generations Love Offers Great Insights for Investors

Younger consumers create long-term trends. The brands they love are a key focus for our team.

There’s an Estimated $57 trillion in Household Spending Each Year

Does a $57 trillion theme warrant dedication in an investment portfolio? Absolutely.

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