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We’re Shifting Cash to Asia and Robotics, Here’s Why

Let’s not sugarcoat it: This week is a masterclass in economic contradiction.
China is posting massive growth. The U.S. is fumbling deals under the name of tariffs. And the market? Still riding the chaos.

In this week’s update, we cut through the noise:

  • Which macro moves from China could juice Asia-Pacific gains
  • Why we’re cashing out 150% wins and pivoting into robotics
  • And which 8%+ dividend plays made our top 10 list this week

Let’s get into it.

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Economic News

1️⃣ China’s Growth Is (Allegedly) Insane

If the data is to be believed, China’s GDP grew 1.1% from Q1 and 5.2% YOY. Retail sales up 4.8%, manufacturing up 7.4%, industrial production up 6.8%.
That’s wild. Especially when the U.S. is crawling along.

How?

China’s Communist Party is running hardcore stimulus—both monetary (low rates discouraging saving) and fiscal (subsidies for autos, appliances, and more).
But here’s the kicker: businesses are hoarding cash, which may limit this stimulus effect long term.

Why should you care?

Because we believe the Asia-Pacific region is the next major growth zone. If you caught our recent podcast episode, you’d know we’re moving capital that direction. 

Listen here to see more macrotrends.

2️⃣ Tariffs: Still Dumb, Still Costing You Money

This week’s trade headline? A “win” that’s more like a deal with zero leverage.

  • Indonesia (ID) agrees to a 19% tariff on goods imported into the U.S.
  • The U.S. agrees to 0% tariffs on goods exported to Indonesia.

Oh, and they promised to buy $15B in U.S. energy, $4.5B in agriculture, and 50 jet planes.

…which they likely would’ve bought anyway.

So Americans pay 19% more, Indonesia pays nothing extra, and the administration pats itself on the back.

👉 This is not how tariffs are supposed to work.
👉 This will keep inflation elevated.
👉 And this should be part of your investing calculus.

Top 10 IINvestments Going Ex-Dividend Next Week

This is a juicy one. We’ve got:

  • DNP (utility CEF yielding ~8%) – top of the list, and that’s rare.
  • IAE (Asia-Pacific CEF) – exactly the region we’re watching closely.
  • PEO (Energy + natural resources CEF) – strong inflation hedge.

You also get a strong spread across:

  • BDCs (SCM)
  • Mortgage REITs (AGNC, EFC)
  • Bank (BMO)
  • Oil (EPD, OKE, PAA)

We currently hold: DNP, AGNC, EPD
Previously held: PAA, EFC, SCM

Portfolio Updates

1️⃣ We Took Profits—Big Ones

  • Sold $500 of SBSW (up 150%)
  • Sold $500 of NLR (up 40%)

Why now?

Because we’re cycling that capital into the next high-conviction move. Keep reading.

2️⃣ New Growth Bet: CGNX

We’ve officially added Cognex Corp (CGNX) to our growth portfolio.

Here’s why it matters:

  • They build the “eyes” of AI-powered robotics—machine vision systems that allow automation and robotics to actually see and interpret objects.
  • As AI expands into logistics, manufacturing, and more, machine vision is the critical unlock.

We already hold:

  • ASTS (up 143%)
  • PLTR (up 612%)
  • RXRX (up 10%)
  • SBSW (150%)
  • SOFI (up 208%)
  • STM (up 35%)

CGNX is our next long-term conviction play.

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