The Macro Specialist Designation (M²SD) from Francois Trahan is a study program designed to help financial professionals understand how macro trends impact equity markets and how to successfully implement macro techniques in their investment analysis. It is structured around three levels of study and can be completed in as little as 18 months. The goal of the M²SD is to better prepare investors for today’s rapidly changing markets by helping them gain the knowledge to invest under all sorts of possible macro backdrops.