Welcome to this special edition of our three-minute trend talk for Tuesday, May 9th 2023. I’m Mark Scheffler CEO and founder of Appleton Group. There’s a topic that’s likely to be in the headlines a lot over the coming weeks and months and that the issue of the U.S. debt ceiling. Our spending has grown [...]
We've been saying for 20 years that it would be great to get back to a more normal and balanced market environment and away from the ultra low interest rates that were necessary following the attacks of 9/11 and the Great Recession of 2008. So the silver lining of this inflationary period is that [...]
As fiduciaries, it’s our obligation to present both scenarios objectively and without bias. And as fellow investors and participants in a western-style free market economy, we certainly would prefer an optimistic case for the markets in 2023. Who wouldn’t? But of course that’s not up to us; that chapter is the most desirable, but [...]
I want to take a moment to offer my thoughts not so much on where we are with the economy and the markets but rather where I think we’re headed as we round out a very challenging 2022 and look forward to 2023 and beyond. But let me start by saying that I believe [...]
To see just how unpredictable this year’s market has been, we only need to look at the unusual declines in inflation-protected treasuries (TIPS). The idea is that when inflation is high, the interest rates on these bonds are reset at a higher rate to compensate for any inflation that exists in the economy. But [...]
Whether you’ve been a client of ours for years or are just starting out, we’ve created this “Beginner’s Guide to Flexible Strategies” to help you better understand how they work, how they’re intentionally different from buy & hold strategies, and how they can best fit into your overall investment portfolio. We’ll also cover their [...]
It's been a good month for the markets, but the economy is still struggling under the weight of a strong dollar and 20-year delays in U.S. energy policy reform. Mark Scheffler, AIF®, hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND® recommendations for the positions used in all Appleton Group [...]
Markets have recently turned nicely higher, but it might not be for the reason you think. Mark Scheffler, AIF®, hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND® recommendations for the positions used in all Appleton Group managed portfolios, global investment trends, and more (select 1080p HD for best resolution, [...]
Mark Scheffler, AIF®, hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND® recommendations for the positions used in all Appleton Group managed portfolios, global investment trends, and more (select 1080p HD for best resolution, 720p HD for slower connections).
Mark Scheffler, AIF®, hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND® recommendations for the positions used in all Appleton Group managed portfolios, global investment trends, and more (select 1080p HD for best resolution, 720p HD for slower connections).
