| Dear Friend, It’s a great relief to see that in many US states, COVID-19 infections and deaths are in steep decline, and some governors have announced a cautious reopening of the economy. Still, we are not out of the danger zone yet. Nobody knows for certain what the long-term economic impact of the lockdown will look like... or how successful we’ll be in kickstarting the stalled US and global engine. Unfortunately, the proximity of the 2020 elections has created a partisan battle of conflicting data. It’s hard to figure out who to listen to and what to believe. That’s why my team and I here at Mauldin Economics decided we must hold our annual Strategic Investment Conference this year. And since we can’t meet in person, we will host the first-ever Virtual SIC. Now more than ever, you, gentle reader, depend on us to deliver the most sophisticated, reliable, need-to-know information... and we cannot and will not let you down. We contacted nearly 40 top-tier economists, asset managers, and political experts—including hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman and Equinox Gold Chairman Ross Beaty, China experts Michael Pettis and Jonathan Ward, and geopolitical experts Ian Bremmer and George Friedman—and asked them if they’d be willing to participate in our Virtual SIC 2020, livestreamed directly to you. I am proud to report that all of my friends accepted the challenge and have agreed to share with you their valuable insights and advice—in real time. You can see the full roster of our exceptional Virtual SIC 2020 faculty here (and we are still confirming additional speakers). Amazingly, this might be our most star-studded SIC ever... and our most important. Because, let’s face it, while many are focused on weathering the pandemic safely, there is another, equally massive crisis that will take much longer to resolve: the permanent damage done to the US and global economy. For investors, employees, business owners… the world may never be the same. Many will suffer dearly. Some, who take action now, may find themselves whole and positioned to prosper as this new reality unfolds. We want you to be in the second group. That’s why I’m inviting you to join us from May 11–21 for a multi-day discussion of life and investing in a post-COVID world. The best part: You’ll see more than 25 hours of professional presentations and virtual panels for a fraction of what “in person” SIC attendees would pay. And if you order your Virtual SIC 2020 Pass right now, you’ll save even more. Click here to see all the details. Your excited to meet this challenge analyst, 
John Mauldin
Co-Founder
Mauldin Economics | 