All Weather Investing Strategies

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All Weather Investing Strategies

Eric Crittenden is here to share his all weather investing strategies! No matter what the situation is, you should be prepared to invest your money wisely. Eric shares insights on blending equities, bonds, and systematic global macro strategies like trend-following to navigate volatile markets, emphasizing the importance of managing downside risk and incorporating uncorrelated assets. We also reflect on macroeconomic trends, and compare today’s inflationary pressures to the 1970s, expressing skepticism about inflation being fully contained and stressing the value of systematic investing over reliance on media narratives or short-term predictions. Today we discuss... 

  • Eric Crittenden, CIO at Standpoint Asset Management, specializes in "all-weather investing," combining hedge fund styles and traditional assets for stable returns in all market conditions.
  • Eric's career began after transitioning from meteorology and public health studies to finance, spurred by a fascination with dynamic systems and risk management.
  • He highlights the importance of managing downside risk and diversification, especially during challenging periods like the stagflation of the 1970s.
  • Crittenden cautions against high-fee hedge fund structures, advocating for in-house, low-cost implementation of trend-following strategies.
  • Gold, short-term fixed income, and systematic macro strategies are recommended for navigating inflationary and stagflationary periods.
  • Rather than relying on narratives, Crittenden employs a systematic, data-focused method to identify global trends using daily updates from international futures exchanges.
  • Current economic conditions are compared to historical eras like the 1970s, the Great Depression, and early 2000s, predicting major challenges in the next 10–15 years.
  • Inflation could resurface due to supply chain disruptions, reindustrialization, or unexpected events rather than monetary policy alone.
  • Decoupling from China and reindustrialization in North America are significant but costly, long-term efforts requiring high capital expenditure.
  • Predicting economic shifts remains challenging as market shocks often come from unforeseen factors.
  • Reindustrialization and reshoring initiatives face efficiency and scale challenges, particularly when transitioning manufacturing from China to smaller nations like Mexico or Vietnam.
  • The U.S. benefits from unparalleled geographic advantages, which foster economic resilience and attract global talent.
  • Technological shifts like AI and crypto are reminiscent of the early internet, with a mix of revolutionary potential and speculative overreach.
  • Governments may challenge crypto through taxation or legal constraints, highlighting the importance of considering geopolitical risks in such investments.
  • Long-term capital stewardship prioritizes sustainable growth, stability, and client trust over speculative gains or first-mover risks.


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Today's Guest: Eric Crittenden

Eric Crittenden, Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager: Eric has over 20 years of experience designing and managing investment strategies, with an expertise in systematic investing for mutual funds and hedge funds. Eric plays an active role in the firm’s research, portfolio management, product innovation, business strategy, and client facing activities.

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