ReSolve Riffs returns with a deep dive into the world of alternative assets, featuring Mike Philbrick—CEO of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, and Rodrigo Gordillo, President of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, both of whom are recognized voices in asset management and diversification. In this engaging episode, Mike and Rodrigo explore a broad range of topics, including gold’s structural fundamentals, bitcoin’s emerging role, portfolio diversification techniques, behavioral biases, and the macro trends shaping global investment strategies.

Topics Discussed

• Structural fundamentals and the historical role of gold as a monetary asset
• Institutional shifts and the public adoption phase in gold investing
• Comparative analysis of gold versus bitcoin in today’s market
• Portfolio diversification through equal risk contribution and return stacking
• Behavioral influences and challenges in market timing and allocation
• The impact of central banks, emerging markets, and global macro trends on gold demand
• Leveraged products, futures, and the risks associated with volatility drag
• Strategic portfolio construction using non-correlated assets for enhanced returns

In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo sits down with Rafael Ortega, a distinguished Spanish investor and Senior Investment Fund Manager at Andbank Wealth Management. Known for pioneering innovative portfolio solutions in Spain—from the classic permanent portfolio to advanced return stacking and off-road strategies—Rafael discusses a wide range of topics including diversification, structural risk balancing, leveraging, regulatory hurdles, and the future of portable alpha in today’s dynamic markets.

Topics Discussed

• Rafael Ortega’s journey from engineering to a transformative investment philosophy
• The evolution of the permanent portfolio strategy into a modern diversified approach
• Structural diversification and risk balancing using all-weather return stacking
• Customizing portfolio volatility through post-diversification leverage
• Overcoming operational and regulatory hurdles in Europe’s investment landscape
• The integration of trend following, carry, and other non-traditional diversifiers
• Communicating advanced diversification concepts to retail investors
• The future outlook for portable alpha and return stacking in an evolving regulatory framework

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ReSolve Riffs returns with Julian Brigden, the president and founder of MI2 Partners, who joins the conversation as a seasoned market strategist and global macro expert. In this episode, Julian and his co-hosts Adam Butler and Richard Laterman dissect a broad range of topics—from U.S. exceptionalism and dollar dynamics to treasury market vulnerabilities and the complex interplay of global capital flows. The discussion navigates themes such as fiscal deficits, policy shifts, asset rotations, and geopolitical recalibrations that are reshaping the global financial landscape.

Topics Discussed

• U.S. exceptionalism and the reflexive cycle of capital inflows, hyper-financialization, and current account imbalances

• Policy triggers and market cycles driven by the Trump administration’s tariff measures and shifting economic narratives

• Dollar performance and its impact on global purchasing power, equity valuations, and hedging dynamics

• Structural challenges in the U.S. Treasury market, fiscal dominance, and the looming implications of elevated deficits

• Global capital flows and the divergence in behavior between sovereign investors and private market participants

• Comparative dynamics across asset classes, including equity market rotations, emerging market opportunities, and the role of commodities

• Geopolitical recalibrations driven by U.S. retrenchment from European defense commitments and the evolving Middle Eastern investments

• Divergent monetary policy challenges in key economies, especially Japan’s yield curve control and the risks of fiscal dominance

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• How RGBM seeks to provide diversification that can help clients stay invested, even when traditional assets are performing well.
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• How to use RGBM as an overlay to your strategic portfolio for capital efficiency.

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In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Rodrigo Gordillo is joined by Riccardo Gambineri, President at Crown Global Life Insurance Group, and Frank Seneco, President at Seneco Global Advisors. The discussion delves into sophisticated wealth planning solutions with a focus on private placement life insurance, comparing U.S., U.K., and offshore products while addressing topics such as asset protection, tax deferral, and strategic estate planning.

Topics Discussed

• Differences in Private Placement Life Insurance across Jurisdictions and Regulatory Frameworks

• Investment Flexibility and Portfolio Diversification within PPLI Structures

• Regulatory Compliance and Jurisdictional Challenges in Domestic and Offshore Markets

• Mechanics of Policy Borrowing, Interest Rates, and Accessing Cash Value

• Asset Protection and Creditor Shielding Advantages of Offshore Policies

• Transparent Cost Structures and the Value Proposition of PPLI versus U.K. Bonds

• Tax Implications, Deferral Mechanisms, and Estate Planning Strategies

• Integrating Comprehensive Family Governance and Customized Advisory Solutions

In this discussion, Adam Butler, CIO of ReSolve Asset Management Global, a seasoned expert in multi‑asset carry strategies, walks through his latest research comparing two implementations of a carry strategy. He explains the fundamentals of carry in diverse asset classes and explores a wide range of topics including carry fundamentals, market liquidity, simulation analysis, historical cycles, and portfolio strategy, all while putting recent market performance into a broader cyclical context.

Topics Discussed

• Carry strategy fundamentals and the yield dynamics across various asset classes

• Comparison between a small, highly liquid 26‑market universe and an extended universe of up to 80 markets

• Detailed statistical analysis using historical simulations and probability cones

• Examination of recent performance divergences between liquid and broader market universes

• The influential role of soft commodities and other non‑liquid market segments on carry returns

• Historical patterns of divergence and subsequent reversion in carry strategy performance

• Implications for long‑term investment strategies and tactical portfolio management

In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Adam Butler is joined by two special guests from Takahē Capital – founder, CEO, and chief bottle washer Moritz Seibert, and head of quantitative research, Moritz Heiden. They offer an in‐depth look into systematic trading within managed futures, exploring topics such as commodity markets, trend following, risk management, portfolio construction, and the challenges posed by investor and ESG dynamics.

Topics Discussed

• The emergence of Takahē Capital from restrictive ESG mandates and its unconventional origins

• The core trend following strategy, outlier trading, and the “high octane” approach

• Rigorous risk management techniques centered on fixed risk unit sizing and drawdown control

• Diversification across conventional and peripheral commodity markets

• Position sizing dynamics through multiple independent trading systems

• Portfolio construction methods and the management of correlated markets

• The balance between simplicity and complexity in systematic trading models

• The impact of investor demands and ESG standards on volatility, capital efficiency, and returns

This in‐depth live Q&A features guests Corey Hoffstein, Chief Investment Officer of Newfound Research, and Adam Butler, CIO of ReSolve Global, alongside host Rodrigo Gordillo, President and Portfolio Manager of ReSolve Global. In this episode, the panel unpacks the current macro market shifts and their impact on managed futures strategies, discussing topics such as policy shocks, systematic trend and carry models, volatility, and historical market precedents.

Topics Discussed

• Global Macro Market Dynamics and Policy Shifts affecting asset classes across Europe, the U.S., and beyond

• The Cumulative Impact on Managed Futures and Systematic Strategies that span multiple asset classes

• Multi-Asset Carry Strategy Fundamentals, including yield extraction and financing differentials

• Trend Following Strategies under Volatile and Reversal Conditions in rapidly shifting markets

• Risk Adjustments and Portfolio Rebalancing Mechanisms as systematic models react to sudden market changes

• Historical Precedents: Lessons from events like the 1994 bond massacre and subsequent policy shocks

• The Interplay between Policy Announcements and Systematic Strategy Performance amid geopolitical surprises

• Advisory Perspectives and Long-Term Risk Management for communicating drawdowns and premiums to clients