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I’m Austin Wilson, CIMA®, Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Hixon Zuercher Capital Management! I’m passionate about researching markets, analyzing investments, and helping everyday investors stay confidently invested through every market cycle.

The Case for Active Management in a Concentrated Market

The Case for Active Management in a Concentrated Market

Topic Key Takeaways Market concentration is at a 60-year high. The 10 largest companies make up approximately 40% of the S&P 500, while three...

Why Marathon Petroleum Employees Retire So Well

Topic Key Takeaways Marathon Petroleum offers one of the strongest retirement benefit packages among large publicly traded companies, including a...
Are We in an AI Bubble in 2026? An Investor's Honest Take

Are We in an AI Bubble? An Investor’s Honest Take

Topic Key Takeways We are not in an AI bubble in 2026 Valuations in tech have compressed since January even as earnings growth has accelerated, with...
SpaceX Goes to The Moon

SpaceX IPO Goes To The Moon

The recent SpaceX Initial Public Offering (IPO) caught my attention.  Not because I suddenly decided I need to become a space analyst. I don’t.  ...

The Anatomy of Investment Benchmarks 

The S&P 500... The Dow Jones Industrial Average...   The Nasdaq...   The Russell 1000 Value...  You’ve heard of them. You probably follow them....
The Case for Copart - Case Study

The Case for Copart

Unlikely to make the front page of The Wall Street Journal, some of the best long‑term investments come from places few people are really paying...
Inspired Investing - No Artificial Intelligence

I Wrote This for You (Not Artificial Intelligence)

No, Artificial Intelligence DIDN'T write this blog.   I, Austin Wilson, wrote this for you.  Listen, I'm far from an AI prude. In fact, I use the...
Oil Shock, Inflation, & The Fed - Inspired Investing Blog

Oil Shock, Inflation, & The Fed

Over the past few weeks, oil markets have reminded investors just how quickly geopolitics can disrupt the global economy.   With roughly a third of...

Market Commentary: Iran Conflict & Market Movements

Our team at Hixon Zuercher has been closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East following the recent escalation involving...
Berkshire Without Buffett (Case Study) Inspiring Investing

Berkshire Without Buffett (Case Study)

Let’s talk about Berkshire Hathaway and a name that is instantly brought to mind: Warren Buffett.  The story is actually pretty remarkable when you...
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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog are solely those of Austin Wilson and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hixon Zuercher Capital Management. Hixon Zuercher Capital Management and its clients may hold positions in securities mentioned. Nothing in this blog constitutes investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Please consult your financial advisor to ensure any investment aligns with your objectives and risk tolerance. Indices are unmanaged and not directly investable. Any investment in securities, funds, or other financial instruments will involve costs and fees, including but not limited to fund expense ratios, management fees, and transaction costs. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to comply with the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or any other applicable securities laws. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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