The Beginning of the End

Where We begin, (Our first Blog!)

For decades, financial advisors and institutions have echoed the same playbook — the traditional 40/60 portfolio. Forty percent equities, sixty percent bonds. Stability, income, and growth. But as we enter a new era of global finance, this once-sacred formula is beginning to unravel.

Parking capital in bonds and T-bills is no longer the “safe” choice it once was — particularly for the everyday U.S. investor. We are standing at the edge of a transformation: the U.S. dollar is gradually losing its absolute reserve status and finding a new equilibrium in the world economy.

This does not mean the dollar is finished. Far from it. It means it is evolving — reshaping its role amid shifting alliances, debt burdens, and emerging technologies. For decades, the dollar’s dominance allowed the U.S. government to project influence over global markets and politics. Now, other nations are waking up to that reality — and they are adjusting accordingly.

What does that mean for us? It means uncertainty, yes. But more importantly, it means opportunity. The world is changing faster than most realize, and with that change comes the chance to identify new, asymmetric investments that can thrive in this transition.

At NextEdge Strategies, we don’t give financial advice — we ask the deeper questions. We explore the trends shaping the next decade of wealth creation and challenge conventional thinking.

As part of this exploration, I’ll be launching a small experimental fund — not for investors, but as a learning journey. I’ll share insights, wins, and losses openly along the way. Because there’s only one true path to success: to try. And then try again, and again, and again.

This is just the beginning. I invite you to follow along as we navigate this changing world together — where the end of the old system just might mark the beginning of something greater.

About the Author

Written by Macey Hollenshead
Founder of NextEdge Strategies

Macey Hollenshead is the founder of NextEdge Strategies, a forward-thinking consulting and research firm focused on the intersection of macroeconomics, digital assets, and modern portfolio strategy. The firm works with individuals and organizations to explore new investment frameworks, challenge legacy financial models, and navigate the transition to a rapidly changing global economy.

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