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Earnings Forecasts and Stock Market Valuation: A Critical 2025 Outlook

In this week’s Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, Ed explores the year-end financial outlook and predictions for 2025, highlighting the importance of earnings in driving stock prices rather than political factors. ➡️ About Chapwood Investments ⬅️ Since it was formed in 2005, Chapwood Investments has helped countless high-net-worth clients bring clarity and understanding to their […]

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Ed Butowsky Explains the Financial Ripple of Tariffs and Trade Policies

In this week’s Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, Ed examines the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aimed at addressing international trade disparities and drug trafficking. These tariffs could raise consumer prices and manufacturing costs, driving inflation. ➡️ About Chapwood Investments ⬅️ Since it was formed in 2005, Chapwood Investments

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The Trump Effect: Is the Stock Market Truly Soaring?

In this week’s Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, Ed cautions against overconfidence in the stock market following Donald Trump’s election. He notes that current valuations are overpriced, and many earnings expectations are unrealistic. He advises focusing on income-generating investments and maintaining liquidity to manage potential risks. Ed predicts the market will remain steady rather than

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Beyond Politics: Assessing the True Value of the S&P 500 After Trump’s Win

In the most recent Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, Ed discusses the implications of Donald Trump’s election victory on the stock market, noting a significant increase in the S&P 500 index. However, Ed is cautions against excessive optimism, emphasizing that the stock market can be unforgiving to those who do not fully understand its dynamics.

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Catch 22

Ed Butowsky discusses the importance of evaluating financial advisors and investment portfolios through a specific question he has developed, referred to as the “Catch 22 Question.” This question is designed to assess the risk associated with an investment portfolio in relation to its expected rate of return. Ed emphasizes that if a financial advisor cannot

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