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The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing

Eric Crittenden & Jason Buck Explain Why Best Investors Follow the Trends | #533

May 10, 2024
Eric Crittenden, CIO of Standpoint Asset Management, and Jason Buck, CIO of Mutiny Funds, discuss trend-following sentiment and optimal diversifiers. They touch on the Herschel Walker trade, portfolio construction, diversification myths, away from 60/40 portfolios, interest abroad, Paul Mulvaney's success, and pairing trend following with factor investing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Successful wealth preservation involves transitioning from concentrated risk to broad diversification.
  • Preparation through diversification and risk management is more effective than predicting market outcomes.

Deep dives

Preparing for Wealth Growth and Preservation through Diversification

Maintaining wealth and ensuring its growth and preservation are key objectives for individuals, especially after a liquidity event like an entrepreneur's first sale. The strategy involves moving from concentrated risk to broad diversification, combining global stocks and bonds, trend following, and long volatility and tail risk strategies. The goal is to build a diversified portfolio with multiple return streams, aiming to protect wealth and navigate varying macroeconomic events.

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