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.

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

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

Powerful Demographic Trends Can Drive Secular Portfolio Performance

Roughly 4 billion Millennials and Gen-Z globally offer massive tailwinds to certain brands.

Powerful Demographic Trends Can Drive Secular Portfolio Performance

Roughly 4 billion Millennials and Gen-Z globally offer massive tailwinds to certain brands.

What the Largest, Smartest Investors See Going Forward

I’ve always believed watching what the smartest investors in the world are doing, offers the average HNW investor a wonderful advantage. The largest alternative asset managers, including the private equity and private credit firms, have an information advantage over the typical individual investor.

What the Largest, Smartest Investors See Going Forward

I’ve always believed watching what the smartest investors in the world are doing, offers the average HNW investor a wonderful advantage. The largest alternative asset managers, including the private equity and private credit firms, have an information advantage over the typical individual investor.

In the Real World, We Love When Great Merchandise Goes on Sale. In the Investment World, Sales Can Offer Money-Making Opportunities.

We know intuitively, buying great merchandise on sale is something consumers love. Ironically, in the investment business, when great stocks go on sale, investors tend to freeze or sell. That’s a mistake.

Consumer Spending on “Selective Indulgences” Remains Strong

Aggregate spending is a bit above the long-term trend, so we expect the spending dynamic to change as consumers continue to make important choices. As personal income goes positive as inflation cools over time, positive spending and saving dynamics will emerge.

Consumer Spending on “Selective Indulgences” Remains Strong

Aggregate spending is a bit above the long-term trend, so we expect the spending dynamic to change as consumers continue to make important choices. As personal income goes positive as inflation cools over time, positive spending and saving dynamics will emerge.

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