Published author, wealth advisor and founder of Sidoxia Capital Management, Wade Slome, delivered an expertly curated presentation for members of AAII, exploring the turbulent financial landscape shaped by President Trump’s first 100 days in office.
Inauguration Day kick-started a wild ride for investors based on President Trump’s platform priorities of tariffs, immigration, deregulation, tax cuts, budget cuts (DOGE), and cryptocurrency legislation. Investors near and far have been impacted by the daily news doses on these topics, which have been fueled by clickbait headlines triggering alarm.
In his exclusive AAII presentation, Mr. Slome provided historical context on the financial markets, analyzed the market’s performance in 2025 to date, and offered a forward-looking perspective on what investors may expect in the coming months. With fears mounting over the possibility of a global trade war and recession triggered by tariff announcements, many investors are grappling with critical decisions: Is it time to lock in gains from the previous years, or should they embrace current volatility to invest at more attractive valuations?
Mr. Slome addressed these concerns head-on, outlining portfolio strategies tailored for various economic scenarios and highlighting sectors and stocks best positioned to benefit from recent and upcoming legislative changes. Mr. Slome also explored the powerful influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the key driver behind the initial surge in the so-called “Magnificent 7” technology stocks. As investor interest in AI continues to grow, questions remain: Is AI spending just a temporary wave of hype, or are we witnessing the dawn of a technological revolution? Mr. Slome discussed the companies most likely to benefit from the hundreds of billions of dollars being invested in AI and answered pressing questions about how investors should approach this transformative trend.
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