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Publications & Perspectives
Interview with Oliver Renick, Host of Chicago: Future of Finance
Indianapolis-based Seth Hickle of Mindset Wealth Management talks about how their advisory business is kicking off with an options-heavy approach, using derivative strategies for 70% of their clients. He talks about the mistakes advisors use with options and how adjusts based on volatility. Watch Now →
Ankur Banerjee and Laura Matthews, Reuters News
MWM’s Seth Hickle notes earnings “didn’t fire on all cylinders,” underscoring heightened expectations in today’s market environment. Full Story →
Reuters News
Nasdaq’s two‑day slide highlights investor caution over AI valuations and policy risks. MWM’s Seth Hickle views the pullback as a healthy rotation, with money likely returning to tech after short‑term rebalancing.
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Jaspreet Kalra and Noel Randewich, Reuters News
Investors on edge as September reset exposes simmering US market risks · September 3, 2025
Davide Barbuscia and Lewis Krauskopf, Reuters News
Markets stumble as legal doubts over tariffs and surging Treasury yields reignite volatility. MWM’s Seth Hickle warns that bond vigilantes may react sharply if tariff funds are reversed, adding pressure to fiscal stability. Full Story →
Wall Street tech selloff deepens, European shares steady
Jaspreet Kalra & Noel Randewich,
Reuters News
Wall Street’s tech retreat deepens amid valuation concerns and political pressure on the sector. Mindset Wealth Management's Seth Hickle notes profit-taking after strong earnings, as investors brace for Fed signals at Jackson Hole.
Gregg Greenberg, InvestmentNews
Which side of the Fed's dual mandate worries advisors more: inflation or employment? · March 28, 2025
Gregg Greenberg, InvestmentNews
With recent data putting pressure on both inflation and jobs, the Fed faces a delicate balancing act. MWM’s Seth Hickle shares how client priorities are shifting as advisors debate which risk poses the greater threat.
US tech stock tumble highlights risk of market reliance on megacaps · January 28, 2025
Reuters News
A sharp drop in tech shares, led by Nvidia, exposes the market’s heavy dependence on megacap stocks. MWM’s Mark Vandygriff notes how emerging AI tools like DeepSeek are reshaping volatility risk and investor strategy. Full Story →
Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY
Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to rising debt and deficits. While the short-term market impact is minimal, experts warn that continued fiscal expansion could raise borrowing costs and limit future economic flexibility. Full Story →
Not All Advisors on Bitcoin Bandwagon, Despite Record Returns · November 14, 2024
Despite Bitcoin’s record highs and growing institutional adoption, many advisors remain cautious. MWM’s Seth Hickle says it lacks real-world utility, viewing it as a novelty rather than a core investment. Full Story →
Crypto Could Become a Standard Sleeve in Diversified Portfolios · 9/11/24
Wall Street Enjoys Blowout Earnings While Washington Takes the Blame · May 6, 2024​​
Gregg Greenberg, InvestmentNews
Wall Street continues to post strong earnings, reflecting solid corporate performance across key sectors. However, market volatility persists, with many experts attributing the turbulence not to financial excess or economic fundamentals, but to uncertainty surrounding Washington’s policies and political gridlock. Full Story →
Are Value Stocks Finally Taking the Baton from Growth? · April 22, 2024
Gregg Greenberg, InvestmentNews
Value stocks are beginning to outpace their high-flying growth counterparts, as rising interest rates put pressure on future earnings projections that typically favor growth-oriented companies. This rotation is sparking a lively debate among market analysts—some believe it signals a more permanent shift in investor sentiment, while others view it as a short-term reaction to macroeconomic conditions. Full Story →
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