In this special episode of Stock Spotlight, Michael steps away from his usual stock deep dives to explore how alternatives can boost portfolio resilience — not for alpha, but for staying power.
He shares why traditional diversification failed in 2022, the role of risk-adjusted returns, and the liquid alternatives he now uses personally:
• Managed Futures ($DBMF, $KMLM, $CTA)
• Gold & Precious Metals ($GLDM, physical)
• Long/Short Equity ($BTAL)
• Why $CAOS didn’t make the cut
• Tax tips & portfolio construction
If you’re 100% stocks, this episode may change how you think about risk, compounding and staying invested when markets get rough.
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00:00 Opening - Confession & Context
00:45 Why Risk-Adjusted Returns Matter
02:21 The Problem With Traditional Portfolios
04:41 What Are Alternatives & Which Matter
05:31 Managed Futures – The All-Weather Engine
09:23 Precious Metals – The Portfolio Anchor
14:14 Long/Short Equity – The Low Volatility Play
16:21 Tail Risk Hedging – What Didn’t Make My Cut
19:19 The Tax Angle
22:35 Putting It All Together
23:51 Closing Statements
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Intro Music: Andrey Rossi – Seize the Day
Outro Music: Ra – Prospect
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Disclosure: The host of Stock Spotlight is not a licensed financial advisor. The information and opinions shared during the show are for entertainment purposes only.