Risk Parity Is Having A Strong Year
A look at high-yield derivative income ETFs and risk-parity funds exploring how options income leverage and multi-asset strategies aim to balance yield risk and long-term portfolio stability
CBTJ: A "Protected" Bitcoin ETF That Helps Limit Downside Risk
Enthusiasm for Bitcoin has faded in 2025 as price appreciation vanishes. After hitting a high of $123,900 on Oct. 7, Bitcoin slid into a sharp 32.2% drawdown and broke through the $100,000 support level. ETFs like CBTJ can help,
Big Shorts Portfolio Breakdown Identifying Major Market Topping Risks
An overview of an aggressive short-selling portfolio targeting overheated stocks and ETFs with clear topping patterns, especially in AI semiconductors, consumer cyclicals, and expensive names, while managing risk through strict stop loss discipline
The Great Depression: Elevator pitch
I recently recorded a podcast with Richard Hanania and wrote a post on my Great Depression book to introduce new readers to my views. I’ve authored three books on monetary economics including The Midas Paradox with more to discuss ahead.
Why The Stops Exist
Fed week reinforced the core trading lesson: stops are not failures but protection. Accepting risk means honoring exits waiting after losses and staying sidelined when conditions are poor until the market offers clear opportunity again
Mastercard Dividend Increase - Dec. 9
Since I opened my position in August 2019, the stock has delivered a total return of 84%.
Nonfarm Payroll Employment Estimates Through November
Change in implied benchmark revision since January 2025 and more.
