Ed Butowsky
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3 Decades in Financial Advising for CEOs, Founders, and Professional Athletes. Full disclosure at https://www.ethosfg.com/
In this week’s Making Sense with Ed Butowsky, I want to give you a real snapshot of where things stand right now because the volatility we’ve been seeing is telling us something important. I’m breaking down where the opportunities are hiding, from a stock market that’s more expensive than most people realize to a corner of the market I’m actively buying for clients today that’s paying close to 20%. If you’ve been sitting on cash and wondering what to do with it, this one’s for you. The volatility is sending a signal, and this snapshot is what you need. Watch it now before it scrolls past you.
04/15/2026
When oil was trading near $112 a barrel, the fundamentals didn't justify it.
Last week on Real America's Voice, I shared what some in my industry have been discussing but haven't voiced publicly. What you're paying at the pump right now may have less to do with the Strait of Hormuz or supply issues than most headlines imply. There’s a strong argument that speculative trading is boosting price swings far beyond what supply and demand fundamentals would suggest, and everyday people are feeling this at the gas station.
I have watched similar dynamics play out before. Silver. Gold. Copper. Markets overshoot. Narratives take on a life of their own. This is a pattern worth understanding.
You deserve an honest look at what might really be driving current prices, not just the headlines.
If there’s one thing to watch closely this week, it’s this.
https://chapwoodinvestments.com/oil-chaos-at-the-strait-of-hormuz-could-make-prices-explode/
I want to highlight a part of this conversation that isn't getting much attention right now. Shipping may be partially reopening, but the ripple effects are still far from resolved.
This week on Wealth Transparency, Michelle Connell and Andrew Tang explore what these disruptions might mean for the broader economy.
Even as movement begins again, shipping rates and insurance costs remain elevated. There is still a backlog of demand for oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and even helium used in semiconductor production. That backlog doesn't clear overnight.
What this may mean is simple. Higher costs continue working their way through the system, which can influence prices across food, manufacturing, and more.
Tomorrow's full episode is where it all comes together. What you don’t know right now is worth paying attention to.
https://youtu.be/EzjVzaH-7fQ
04/09/2026
Money was not lost. What it could buy was.
Even when numbers stay the same, everyday expenses rise—rent, groceries, and healthcare. The same amount of money buys less over time.
Volatility shifts a portfolio's trajectory and diminishes purchasing power.
The CHIP Score measures both. It shows how value fluctuations impact your ability to cover real expenses. It highlights when a portfolio recovers in nominal terms but purchasing power has decreased, revealing the true measure of wealth.
Because the real question isn't the balance in your account, but whether it still supports the life you want.
https://chapwoodinvestments.com/resources/chip-score/
In this clip from Wealth Transparency, I sit down with Michelle Connell, Lex Nikpour, and Andrew Tang to talk through what we are seeing in the market right now.
With tensions rising globally, it’s unclear how long this period of volatility will last. Some view it as a short-term phenomenon, while others believe it will persist.
That uncertainty makes decision-making difficult, especially when it comes to investing during times like this.
The market feels unpredictable right now, and I want you to hear our discussion before making any decisions. Watch this teaser today and tune in tomorrow for the full episode to get the complete picture on oil, inflation, and investing. Don’t miss it.
https://youtu.be/hivsOZ7dh88
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