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August 4, 2026
by Mark Carlton, CFA®
Trademark Quarterly Commentary 2Q.2026
Investment Insights for Advisors
Ongoing market commentary and portfolio research from the team that manages the portfolios — designed to support the conversations you have with clients.
Market Perspective
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Portfolio Strategy
Longer-form research on portfolio construction — asset allocation, structure, and how we manage risk across stocks, bonds, and beyond.
Quarterly Perspective
A deeper review published each quarter — the events that mattered, the themes beneath them, and what we are watching next.
The Trademark Take
A weekly look at the charts our investment team is watching, and what they suggest for portfolio management.
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August 22, 2014
by Mark Carlton, CFA®
Our Market Perspective
August 1, 2014
by Mark Carlton, CFA®
Market Perspective & Fund Notes for 8/1/14
July 22, 2014
by Mark Carlton, CFA®
Quarterly Perspective for 2Q14
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