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2026 at the Crossroads

Growth, Income, & the New Market Reality


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Robert Rapier
Utility Forecaster, Income Forecaster, Income Accelerator
JP
Jim Pearce
Personal Finance & Personal Finance Pro

 

What You’ll Learn in This Briefing

Markets are at a crossroads. Do you position defensively in utilities and income stocks that are finally outperforming? Or do you rotate into smaller growth names with better valuations before the crowd catches on? The answer might be: both.

1

Build the Fortress First

Secure your base with high-yield utilities and energy infrastructure. Cash flow is your primary defense in uncertain markets.

2

Target “Nano” Growth

Look beyond the mega-caps. Use GAARP (Growth At A Reasonable Price) to find the next generation of tech leaders at reasonable valuations.

3

Leverage Volatility

Don’t fear the swings. Use options (selling puts, buying LEAPS) to turn volatility into an income stream or entry point.

4

Stay Disciplined

Follow the signals, not the noise. Adhere to position sizing and stop-loss rules to preserve capital through corrections.

Two Complementary Approaches

Defensive Income Strategy

The Defensive Foundation

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  • High-quality utilities with strong rate-base growth
  • Energy infrastructure benefiting from AI power demand
  • Select high-yield equities with durable cash flow
  • Options-driven income through covered calls and cash-covered puts
  • Risk-adjusted positioning with 40-50% defensive allocation
  • The AI Infrastructure Boom: data centers need power
GAARP Growth Strategy

The Growth Engine

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  • GAARP methodology: Growth At A Reasonable Price
  • Rotation from mega-cap tech into smaller companies
  • Technical timing with RSI and MACD indicators
  • LEAPS options for amplified returns with managed risk
  • Stock replacement strategy: control positions with less capital
  • Two key drivers: SCOTUS tariff ruling and Fed rate cuts

2025 Strategy Performance Highlights

+73%
Top Performer
(NRG Energy)
Utility Forecaster
80%
Equity
Win Rate
GAARP Strategy
+46.2%
Average Options
ROI
Personal Finance Pro
2.3x
Leverage Effect
vs. Equity
Options Strategies

Put These Strategies to Work

Ready to implement what you learned? Choose the service that matches your investment style and goals.

Defensive Income

Utility Forecaster

RR
Robert Rapier
Chief Investment Strategist

Essential services investing: utilities, MLPs, telecom, REITs, and energy infrastructure. Focus on cash-flow discipline and risk-adjusted returns.

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Growth Strategy

Personal Finance

JP
Jim Pearce
Chief Investment Strategist

Growth and income portfolios driven by macro analysis. GAARP methodology to find undervalued growth before the crowd.

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Options Income

Rapier’s Income Accelerator

RR
Robert Rapier
Chief Investment Strategist

Generate “instant cash” through covered calls and cash-covered puts on dividend-paying stocks. The “Green Light” screening system.

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Advanced Options

Personal Finance Pro

JP
Jim Pearce
Chief Investment Strategist

LEAPS options and “Mayhem Trades” to amplify returns. Leverage the GAARP framework with sophisticated options strategies.

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High Yield

Income Forecaster

RR
Robert Rapier
Chief Investment Strategist

Target 7.5% portfolio yield with MLPs, REITs, and high-yield equities. Dual focus on securities and unconventional income sources.

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Platinum Income Alliance

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Full access to all of Robert’s strategies. Flexible mandate to capture high-potential outliers across all services.

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