ETF Edge Forget the Fed and focus on your own inflation protection 11/24/25
Nov 24, 2025
John Davi, Chief Investment Officer at Astoria Portfolio Advisors, shares insights on the new market cycle and the need for inflation-aware strategies. He advises diversifying away from mega-cap tech towards undervalued sectors like industrials. Sophia Massey, CEO of LionShare, highlights the explosive growth of ETFs and the decline of mutual funds, while cautioning against leveraged ETFs' complexities. Together, they explore the impact of a weaker dollar on emerging markets and predict exciting developments in the ETF space for 2026.
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New Market Cycle Beyond Fed Timing
- John Davi argues we are entering a new cycle as the Fed cuts rates and liquidity returns to markets.
- Market leadership is shifting away from expensive large-cap tech toward cheaper sectors and asset classes.
Use Levered ETFs With Caution
- Be cautious with levered ETFs and understand their daily-return mechanics and swap funding costs.
- Evaluate the true cost of leverage and suitability before using levered products for long-term exposure.
Protect Portfolios From Inflation
- Protect portfolios from inflation by owning asset classes and sectors that benefit from higher inflation.
- Consider gold, bitcoin, materials, energy, and other real assets as inflation hedges to preserve real returns.