📊 April 2026 — Macro Backdrop
The environment has shifted meaningfully. War in Iran, surging oil prices, and rising inflation are putting pressure on the economy and consumers. This "sticky inflation" stagflation risk changes how we should think about portfolio construction — this month's picks deliberately diversify away from tech/semiconductor concentration into defensives, financials, and payments.
🛒 April 2026 — Buy This Month
Complete the 6-position equal weight portfolio. VOO 25% core, each individual pick 15%.
Azure cloud resilience and AI platform. Highest conviction — recurring enterprise revenue is recession-proof.
Nuclear energy AI infrastructure play. Down 28% from highs — brilliant entry point into the nuclear renaissance.
Stability compounder that balances NVDA volatility. Phenomenal free cash flow — a steady 15-year hold.
Already own — no action needed. Hold with conviction. Global commerce toll road with zero credit risk.
Ranked Picks — April 2026
Buy top 3–4 each month. Rank 1 = highest conviction.
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