As December 2025 came to a close, markets reflected a mixed performance across asset classes. World Stocks led the way, posting a +2.57% return for the month and solidifying their position as 2025’s top performer with an impressive +32.60% gain. Managed Futures finished strong with a +1.15% return in December, marking its fifth consecutive positive […]
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09
Jan
2026
Gold’s Been on a Tear. If You’re Going to Play in This Sandbox, Here’s What You Need to Know.
Gold has had a remarkable run in 2025, and that performance has spawned a fresh wave of articles proclaiming that gold has outperformed stocks over 20- and 30-year periods. The headlines are eye-catching, and the underlying data isn’t fabricated. But here’s the nuance that often gets buried: most of that outperformance is price-based. On a […]
05
Dec
2025
Markets Cool in November: Real Estate Takes the Lead
November 2025 saw modest movements across most asset classes, with U.S. Real Estate staging a notable comeback, gaining +2.37% after October’s decline. Despite the monthly gain, U.S. Real Estate remains up 5.75% for the year. Most asset classes posted small positive returns for the month. Bonds gained +0.60%, pushing their year-to-date return to 7.43%. Commodities […]
25
Nov
2025
Stranger Things Seasons as the 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis
With Season 5 of Stranger Things dropping soon, we thought a proper series review was in order. And being market nerds, naturally we’re rewatching the entire saga through the lens of the 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis, because what better way to understand interdimensional horror than through the lens of systemic financial contagion, failed risk models, […]
20
Nov
2025
Building a Commodity Trader Multi-Strat with Tom Holliday of HIP investment
In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Tom Holliday, founder and CIO of HIP Investments, for an in-depth conversation on reimagining multi-strategy investing in the commodity space. Tom shares insights from his distinguished career, from his early days at Refco to working with George Soros and launching both Titan Advisors and Hip Investments. Together, […]
13
Nov
2025
When the Gales of November Come Early: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and Modern Maritime Trade with Sal Mercogliano
Set sail with maritime historian Sal Mercogliano as we dive deep into the enduring mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a legendary ship lost on the Great Lakes 50 years ago this week. From chilling tales of mariners’ lives and the critical role of iron ore trade, to the evolving challenges facing commercial shipping, this episode […]
06
Nov
2025
Volatility’s Heartbeat, the AI Boom, and MJ’s Bulls with Equity Armor’s Brian Stutland
Join Jeff Malec and Brian Stutland, Portfolio Manager at Equity Armor Investments, as they dive deep into the complex world of market volatility, AI’s transformative potential, and strategic investing. Drawing from his extensive trading experience, Stutland offers unique insights into the VIX, option strategies, and navigating today’s dynamic market landscape. From the dot-com era to […]
05
Nov
2025
The ’96 Bulls: A Masterclass in Portfolio Construction
The 1996 Chicago Bulls didn’t just win an NBA championship—they dominated with a 72-10 record that stood as the league’s best for two decades. But beyond the highlight reels and championship parade, that legendary roster offers a surprisingly elegant framework for thinking about modern portfolio design. At a Lunch n Learn sponsored by RCM and […]
04
Nov
2025
Markets Start Q4 Strong: Stocks Lead October Gains
October 2025 kicked off the fourth quarter with solid momentum across most asset classes. U.S. Stocks advanced+2.38% and World Stocks rose+2.06%. These gains pushed year-to-date returns to impressive levels, with U.S. Stocks up +17.38% and World Stocks leading all assets at +29.01%. Managed Futures posted their third consecutive monthly gain, rising +1.47% as they continued […]
24
Oct
2025
Bringing Futures to Future Proof: Bitcoin’s Evolving Role in Portfolios
Insights from Future Proof Festival 2025 At this year’s Future Proof Festival, we partnered with CME Group to host a forward-looking conversation on Bitcoin and digital assets. Moderated by Giovanni Vicoso of CME Group, the panel brought together voices from across the investment landscape, including Ryan Rasmussen (Bitwise Asset Management), David Dziekanski (Quantify Funds), and […]
