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Benjamin D. Connard

Benjamin D. Connard
Benjamin D. Connard, CFA®, is a Principal, Director, and Portfolio Manager at Carnegie Investment Counsel, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized portfolio management and investment strategies tailored to their financial goals. Ben also plays a key role in overseeing the firm’s equity and fixed-income strategies, providing leadership and direction for Carnegie’s overall investment approach.

Recent Posts

Uncertainty Drives an Irrelevant Quarter

Posted by Benjamin D. Connard on May 15, 2025 11:00:00 AM

“Uncertainty” is the new buzzword. The term has been used repeatedly during earnings calls throughout the past month as company executives described the current state of the operating environment. This uncertainty is driven by the Trump Administration’s fluctuating tariff policy.

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Topics: Market

Volatility vs Long-Term Trends

Posted by Benjamin D. Connard on May 1, 2025 11:58:44 AM

Volatility vs Long-Term Trends

Volatility in the market has spiked during the last month, coinciding with the Trump Administration’s tariff rollout. The rollout has been accompanied by shifting levels in the tariff, uncertainty when and where they will be implemented, and an escalating trade war with China. Equities have reacted negatively leading to headlines indicating how far the indexes have fallen off the peak.

The resulting chart can be a little unsettling.

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Topics: Investing

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