John H. Crawford, III

John H. Crawford, III

John Crawford, III is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Crawford Investment Counsel. John founded the firm in 1980. In addition to serving on the Equity Investment Team and the Bond Policy Committee, John is responsible for assessing trends and relative value among asset classes and establishing the firm’s overall outlook on the economy and markets. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. Crawford spent ten years with Lionel D. Edie & Co., a New York based investment counseling firm.

Posts by John H. Crawford, III
Update: The Corporate Juggernaut Powers On
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Update: The Corporate Juggernaut Powers On

Here we introduce a different reason behind the continuing ability of corporate America to increase its share of the overall economic pie.

May 01, 2026 5 min read
The Discipline Dividend
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The Discipline Dividend

So much of what we do from an investment standpoint occurs around the concepts of discipline and dividends.

September 15, 2025 3 min read
When Will the Fed Move?
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When Will the Fed Move?

There is great anticipation among investors as to when they will resume downward moves.

August 22, 2025 4 min read
The U.S. Remains a City on a Hill
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The U.S. Remains a City on a Hill

U.S. exceptionalism, whether thought of in its broader original context, or the more restrictive financial and economic context, is essential to the future well being of our country.

May 29, 2025 5 min read
The Tariffs Saga: Twists & Turns
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The Tariffs Saga: Twists & Turns

Our best hope is that in the coming days and weeks some clarification of these issues will emerge, and of course, we will be monitoring all this closely.

April 21, 2025 6 min read
Investing for All Seasons
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Investing for All Seasons

Since the advent of common stocks, there has been an ongoing search for the perfect way to invest.

October 30, 2024 4 min read
Quality Comes Into Favor as the Fed Pivots
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Quality Comes Into Favor as the Fed Pivots

With some emerging concerns about a softening economy, quality is being emphasized to a greater extent, and since this is the predominant characteristic of our portfolios, this has been reflected in the returns.

September 16, 2024 3 min read
Seeing Isn't Believing
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Seeing Isn't Believing

Despite recent economic success, the average consumer either doesn’t see it, or sees it but doesn’t believe it.

May 02, 2024 4 min read
GDP: The Economy Surprises Again
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GDP: The Economy Surprises Again

For now, we celebrate the outstanding performance of GDP. The future is not risk free, but for now, the present is pretty good.

February 12, 2024 4 min read
The Corporate Juggernaut: Losing Steam?
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The Corporate Juggernaut: Losing Steam?

It is safe to say that worker power in this country has been on the decline for decades. Can the recent spate of labor victories in strikes be seen as a turning point in this trend?

December 12, 2023 5 min read
It All Started with a Can of Beans
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It All Started with a Can of Beans

Here is a story of how an investor got his start and how it led to a love of investing that lasted a lifetime.

September 21, 2023 5 min read
A Soft Landing Coming?
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A Soft Landing Coming?

A recent shift in expectations is now granting a larger possibility that a soft landing can occur.

August 10, 2023 4 min read
 

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