Maurice and the entire Trained Market Money team are taking a pause from our usual market antics to honor President Jimmy Carter, who showed us that building wealth isn’t just about stock picks and market timing – it’s about building communities. While Maurice typically measures success in banana trajectories, President Carter measured it in hammers swung and homes built. Through Habitat for Humanity, he demonstrated that the greatest returns come from investing in human dignity.
Our Monkey Momentum Index may track market movements, but Carter’s legacy tracks something far more valuable – the momentum of human kindness. From championing clean energy (before it was cool enough to throw bananas at) to strengthening social safety nets, Carter showed us that true “growth potential” isn’t just about market caps – it’s about expanding the capacity for human compassion.
Maurice has arranged his bananas in the shape of a hammer today, and for once, he’s not using them to predict market movements. Instead, they’re a humble tribute to a man who taught us that the best investment strategy isn’t about timing the market – it’s about using your time to make markets work for everyone.
The Trained Market Money team suggests honoring Carter’s legacy by donating to Habitat for Humanity or your local housing initiatives. Even Maurice knows some investments can’t be measured in bananas or basis points.
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