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Election 2020

Join top strategists from Citi and learn about investment implications as we count down to the 2020 Elections.
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More Trick Than Treat in October

October 2020

Globally, stocks tumbled in September as investors sought clarity from Washington and reassessed the path of COVID-19. In the United States, the S&P 500 fell by 3.9% in the month, but still closed the third quarter 8.5% higher.

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Washington Watch: The Nation Waits…

November 5, 2020

The nation is collectively holding its breath while we wait for the results of the U.S. presidential election. However, the stock market is less patient and has moved in advance of the results.

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webcast

November 5, 2020

What will the results of the U.S. election mean for financial markets, the economy, and your personal finances? Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Bill Rys, Managing Director of Federal Government Affairs, Citigroup, will offer their insights.

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Washington Watch: The Path to the Presidency

October 14, 2020

The path to the U.S. presidency is a long and arduous one. With the U.S. election on November 3rd quickly approaching, uncertainty remains elevated.

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Unanswered Questions

October 5, 2020

Investors face a great deal of uncertainty right now with the U.S. presidential election quickly approaching. While it is hard to feel assured about the outcome, fiscal stimulus may act as a vaccine that provides financial markets with antibodies to risk.

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Citi Advises Investors Not to Get ‘Emotional’ Ahead of the Election

September 29, 2020

Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy at Citi Personal Wealth Management, joined Cheddar to discuss why investors should care more about a stimulus deal than the next president.

Watch Video on Citi Advises Investors Not to Get ‘Emotional’ Ahead of the Election (8:35)

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Mid-Year Outlook 2022 Webcast with Shawn Snyder and Kris Bitterly

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Video: The Digital Revolution Has Far to Go

Digitalization equities have sold off along with many other secular growth themes in 2022. But we believe the long-term trend remains well intact and seek some exposure through certain alternative strategies.

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Video: The Rise of Asia: G2 Polarization Accelerated

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The Russia-Ukraine war has further underlined deep differences between the US and China. We believe their escalating strategic competition will create potential investment opportunities.

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Video: Where to Look for Portfolio Income

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Negative real interest rates remain a clear and present danger to the purchasing power of cash. We believe select income-seeking strategies can help defend against this threat.

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Taxes and Estate Planning

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Seasoned panelists answer commonly asked questions on taxes and estate planning.

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Video: Unstoppable Trends — The Rise of Asia

Video: Unstoppable Trends — The Rise of Asia

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We seek investment exposure to this unstoppable trend via 5G-related real estate and beneficiaries.

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Video: Digitization — Reshaping Real Estate

Video: Digitization — Reshaping Real Estate

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Video: Beat the Cash Thief

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How Will President Biden's Infrastructure and Build Back Better Acts Financially Impact You?

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  • Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management
  • Gil Hess, Senior Vice President, Divisional Advanced Wealth Planning Strategist, Citi Personal Wealth Management

Topics discussed include:

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  • Should investors be worried about inflation?
  • What asset classes might benefit?
  • How will potential tax changes affect planning and investing?
  • Should any actions be taken before year-end with someone's portfolio and estate?

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