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Episode TimeStamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Systematic Investor Series
00:49 - Geopolitical tensions beneath the surface of markets
02:07 - Extreme bullish sentiment and record low cash levels
04:12 - Margin use, positioning, and why this setup is fragile
06:07 - Why the VIX fails as a true fear indicator
11:48 - Buffett’s concentration and risk management through quality
16:27 - Leverage, Sharpe ratios, and misunderstood diversification
21:02 - Trend following performance and late year positioning
23:48 - Positioning, reflexivity, and market microstructure
28:25 - Volatility traps and convexity before stress events
31:06 - Asymmetric opportunities in gold, FX, and bond volatility
37:17 - Populism, inequality, and long cycle market behavior
45:31 - Why 60/40 is a product of a falling rate era
54:47 - Key lessons from 2025 and structural market shifts
01:07:32 - Political cycles, midterms, and forward looking risks
