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Should the Global Consumer Spending Theme be a Sector Allocation or the Core of Every Portfolio?

One of the most asked questions in my meetings with clients is whether an allocation to the global consumer should be viewed as a...

Building Client Portfolios via Brand Recognition and Dedication to Important Spending Categories

I was recently moderating an Advisor branch lunch presentation and a “light bulb” went on for the group of 25 Financial Advisors in attendance. In fact, it was such an “ah-ha” moment for them that a few came up to me after the presentation and asked if I would put the presentation in written format so they could use it with clients. Accordingly, please enjoy this week’s blog post.

Building Client Portfolios via Brand Recognition and Dedication to Important Spending Categories

I was recently moderating an Advisor branch lunch presentation and a “light bulb” went on for the group of 25 Financial Advisors in attendance. In fact, it was such an “ah-ha” moment for them that a few came up to me after the presentation and asked if I would put the presentation in written format so they could use it with clients. Accordingly, please enjoy this week’s blog post.

Thematic Investor Provides Consumer Economic Update and Sector Opportunities

The financial health of consumers and households is a very important variable driving the U.S. economy. As a thematic investor, I am anchored to...

Thematic Investor Provides Consumer Economic Update and Sector Opportunities

The financial health of consumers and households is a very important variable driving the U.S. economy. As a thematic investor, I am anchored to...

Holiday Shopping Performance Wrap-Up and Brands 200 Index Outlook for 2020

In order to track an important theme, global lifetime spending, one needs a dedicated universe of the leading companies or brands that are serving...

What Should We Expect for Equities Heading into 2020 and the Next Decade?

As we enter a new decade, I thought it was important to look at some unbiased data that might help connect the dots to where we are now, where we might be headed for 2020 and what the next decade might look like.

What Should We Expect for Equities Heading into 2020 and the Next Decade?

As we enter a new decade, I thought it was important to look at some unbiased data that might help connect the dots to where we are now, where we might be headed for 2020 and what the next decade might look like.

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