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One of the most talked-about IPOs of 2026 isn't a tech company or an AI play — it's Enhanced Group Inc. (NYSE: ENHA), the company behind the Enhanced Games, a sports competition that openly permits performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. The inaugural event just took place on May 24 in Las Vegas. The stock has been a wild ride. Here's the full investor breakdown. What Is Enhanced Group? Enhanced Group is a sports entertainment and performance products company b

The AI boom is the defining investment theme of this decade. Nvidia's earnings continue to shatter expectations, hyperscaler capex commitments keep climbing, and the infrastructure buildout shows no signs of slowing. But as with every transformational technology cycle, the opportunity is nuanced — not every AI stock is a buy at any price, and the biggest winners from here may not be the names everyone already owns. Here's how to think about investing in AI tech stocks right n

Inflation is back. After a brief period where it seemed like the battle was won, April CPI printed at its highest level since 2023 and PPI surged to its largest gain since 2022. Markets have responded by completely repricing the Fed outlook — from multiple rate cuts to a potential rate hike before year-end. This edition explains what's driving the comeback, what it means for your portfolio, and how to adjust. What's Driving Inflation Higher Again Three forces are pushing infl

The US-Iran conflict has become the dominant macro theme of the past several weeks, driving oil to multi-year highs and complicating the Federal Reserve's policy calculus. For investors, geopolitical risk is one of the hardest variables to model — but there are frameworks for navigating it without making emotional, reactionary decisions. This edition breaks it down. Why Geopolitical Risk Is Different From Economic Risk Economic risks — recessions, rate changes, earnings slowd

The US-Iran conflict has sent oil prices surging to multi-year highs, reigniting the energy sector as one of the most compelling areas of the market. For investors who understand how to navigate energy stocks, geopolitical disruptions like this create real opportunities — but also real risks. Here's how to think about it.

Kevin Warsh has been named the new Federal Reserve Chairman, succeeding Jerome Powell. For investors, a change at the top of the world's most powerful central bank is never a trivial event. Warsh brings a distinctly different philosophy to the role — and understanding what that means for monetary policy, interest rates, and your portfolio is essential right now.

A well-maintained watchlist is one of the most valuable tools an investor can have. It's not a list of stocks you want to buy today — it's a curated database of businesses you understand well, priced below levels where you'd be comfortable owning them. When markets sell off and the headlines are terrible, your watchlist tells you exactly where to deploy capital while everyone else is paralyzed by fear. Here's how to build one properly. The Purpose of a Watchlist A watchlist s

Summer is approaching and with it comes a seasonal shift in market dynamics that every investor should be aware of. Lower trading volumes, a traditional slowdown in deal activity, and the famous "sell in May" narrative create a unique environment. Here's how to think about your portfolio positioning heading into the summer months of 2026. What Summer Markets Actually Look Like Summer markets are characterized by lower institutional participation as portfolio managers take vac

Cryptocurrency has gone from fringe experiment to legitimate asset class discussion in less than a decade. Whether you own crypto, are considering it, or simply want to understand it as an investor, here is a clear-eyed look at what it is, how it works, and how to think about it in the context of a serious investment portfolio.

Return on invested capital — ROIC — is the single best metric for identifying truly great businesses. More than revenue growth, more than earnings per share, more than any headline number, ROIC reveals whether a company is actually creating value for its shareholders or just consuming capital to generate the appearance of growth. Here's how to use it.

Technical analysis gets a bad reputation in some investing circles — dismissed as chart-reading or tea-leaf interpretation. But used correctly, it isn't a replacement for fundamental analysis. It's a tool for timing and risk management that even the most fundamental investors can benefit from understanding. Here's a practical introduction to what actually works.

We're now two weeks into May and the macro landscape has shifted materially from where we were just three weeks ago. The trade truce has reset sentiment, earnings season is wrapping up with broadly constructive results, and the Fed is navigating a complex backdrop. Here's Peakfolio's mid-May market read and what it means for your portfolio heading into the back half of the month. The Sentiment Reset The AAII Sentiment Survey and other investor sentiment indicators have shifte

Last week's US-China 90-day trade truce sent markets surging in their best weekly performance in months. But the real question isn't what already happened — it's what comes next, and how to position for it intelligently. This edition breaks down the opportunities the truce has created and how Peakfolio members should be thinking about them. What the Truce Actually Changes The 90-day truce reduces tariff rates on both sides substantially while negotiations continue. This doesn

Most investors focus almost entirely on picking individual stocks. Far fewer spend time thinking about how those stocks fit together into a coherent portfolio. Portfolio construction — the deliberate process of combining positions to achieve a target return profile with appropriate risk — is what separates wealth builders from stock pickers. Here's a practical framework for building one.

A stock screener is one of the most powerful tools an investor can use — yet most people either don't use one or use it without a clear framework. Done right, screening cuts through thousands of stocks to surface a short list of candidates that meet your specific investment criteria. Here's how to build a screening process that actually works.

Macro investing — taking investment positions based on broad economic trends rather than individual company analysis — is one of the most powerful frameworks available to investors who want to stay ahead of major market moves. Understanding macro dynamics won't just make you a better investor; it will help you understand why markets move the way they do, even when the news seems disconnected from price action.

April is ending on a constructive note after a brutal few weeks. As we flip the calendar to May, this edition lays out what investors should be watching, what risks remain on the table, and how to think about portfolio positioning heading into what could be a pivotal month for markets. Where We Stand Coming Out of April April 2026 will be remembered as one of the more volatile months in recent market history. The month opened with a severe tariff-driven selloff that sent majo

Markets rallied hard last week on signs of trade dialogue between the US and its major trading partners. Before you get too excited — or too skeptical — this edition breaks down what a potential trade deal actually means for markets, what to watch for, and how to position intelligently regardless of the outcome. What Markets Are Actually Pricing In Last week's rally reflected a reduction in the worst-case scenario — not a resolution of the trade dispute. Markets moved from pr

Top-down sector analysis is one of the most powerful tools available to investors who want to position their portfolios ahead of macroeconomic shifts. Rather than starting with individual stocks, it starts with the big picture — the economy, interest rates, and the business cycle — then works down to identify which sectors are best positioned to benefit. Here's how to do it.

Growth vs value is one of the oldest debates in investing — and one of the most misunderstood. In reality, the best investors don't rigidly choose one camp. They understand what each approach offers, when each tends to outperform, and how to blend the best elements of both into a coherent investment philosophy.