Competing head-to-head to outsmart others doing the same strategy is often a tough road. In trend following circles, giants like Man AHL, Winton, and Aspect dominate assets under management. This enables them to hire top PhDs, deploy better technology, test ideas rapidly, and outspend smaller players on sales and marketing. So how can a smaller […]

History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes. This is even more so the case this year, as Trump began his second term with similar but different disruptions to the markets. Rising stocks, normalizing inflation, and the AI boom took center stage. We discuss some of the key events below and try to anticipate where […]

Proper forest management requires clearing dead brush, protecting high-risk areas, and conducting controlled burns. As January 2026 approaches, marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires that destroyed over 16,000 structures, we examine the mistakes made and how those lessons apply to the financial markets. Much like forest fires, risk can be mitigated […]