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

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

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.

Consumer Spending is Mean Reverting Back to Long-Term Trend

When consumers were locked in their homes and shopping online, savings rates and goods spending went parabolic. When things go parabolic, they should be expected to mean revert to the long-term trend over time. That’s exactly what has happened with Retail Sales and the components within this $7 trillion per year component of GDP.

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