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Episode TimeStamps:
00:00 - Introduction and welcome to the Systematic Investor series
01:13 - Marat Molyboga's background and Efficient Capital's investment philosophy
05:29 - World Cup excitement, soccer stories, and thoughts beyond markets
11:36 - AI, market concentration, energy trends, and major macro headlines
15:16 - Trend following performance review and key market drivers in 2026
23:36 - Understanding crisis alpha and the role of managed futures in portfolios
33:24 - Diversification, portfolio construction, and avoiding investor mistakes
44:08 - Geopolitical risk research and its connection to inflation
53:01 - Why managed futures have historically benefited from geopolitical uncertainty
59:01 - Commodities, inflation shocks, and the mechanics behind crisis alpha
01:06:47 - The case for short term trend following and execution challenges
01:20:31 - Final thoughts and lessons for navigating an uncertain investment landscape
