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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.

The Ripple Effect: Reflecting on August 2023

There’s always something to fret about in the world of finance. Yet, more often than not, the market defies our worries and continues its ascent. We’ll remain vigilant and prepared for the worst while continuing to expect the best.

The Ripple Effect: Reflecting on August 2023

There’s always something to fret about in the world of finance. Yet, more often than not, the market defies our worries and continues its ascent. We’ll remain vigilant and prepared for the worst while continuing to expect the best.

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.

July HANDLS Market Recap: Equities Continue to Run

Equity categories that make up the Nasdaq Dorsey Wright Explore portion of HANDLS Indexes generally outperformed the fixed-income categories, with MLPs leading the way with a 6.4% return for the month.

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.

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