Global Consumer Brand Owners

Own branded-product manufacturers and restaurant franchisors whose trademarks, distribution networks and repeat purchases underpin their businesses, rather than another retailer-led consumer basket. PepsiCo, McDonald's and Nike have retreated while Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble have held up, creating an opportunity to combine brand recovery with steadier demand. The central risk is that weaker consumer spending and promotional competition delay the recovery despite enduring brand strength. Launch basket (equal weight): PEP, MCD, NKE, KO, PG, MDLZ, YUM, HSY Rules: 1. No inverse, leveraged or volatility ETFs. 2. Only names tradable at the enrolled brokers (Moomoo): no OTC listings, no dead tickers, nothing on the refused list.