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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | PivotalPath | - | - | IBB, RMZ, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | Alpha Generation, Equity Sector, Hedge Funds, Multi-Strategy, Performance, volatility | Volatility spiked to 65 early in August before reversing and finishing the month down 8.3%. The volatility impacted PivotalPath's Managed Futures and Global Macro Indices while stock picking strategies continued to show their worth during the choppy period. | View | |
| 2025 Q2 | Jul 8, 2025 | Mountain Vista Wealth Management | - | - | FBTC, IEMG, IVE, IVW, IWM, IYZ, QQQ, SPY, VXUS, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | diversification, Dollar, IPOs, Recovery, tariffs, volatility | Manager emphasizes that volatility is the price of admission for superior long-term returns, citing the April market decline and subsequent recovery. The VIX reached 60 during Liberation Day sell-off, the highest since March 2020. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | The Wolf of Harcourt Street | -0.6% | 11.2% | FBTC, IEMG, IVE, IVW, IWM, IYZ, QQQ, SPY, VXUS, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | diversification, Dollar, international, IPOs, tariffs, volatility | The manager emphasizes that volatility is the price of admission for superior long-term returns, citing the extreme market swings in April when the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropped 11% before recovering. Historical analysis shows strong returns following rapid market declines and near bear markets. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | Apr 5, 2024 | Brummer Multi-Strategy Fund | - | - | FBTC, IEMG, IVE, IVW, IWM, IYZ, QQQ, SPY, VXUS, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | diversification, Dollar, international, IPOs, technology, Trade Policy, volatility | The manager emphasizes that volatility is the price of admission for superior long-term returns, citing the April market decline and subsequent recovery. During extreme volatility periods like Liberation Day, investors should avoid converting temporary losses into permanent ones by selling. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Apr 10, 2025 | Skybound Wealth Management | - | - | FBTC, IEMG, IVE, IVW, IWM, IYZ, QQQ, SPY, VXUS, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | Capital markets, diversification, Dollar, Recovery, tariffs, Trade Policy, volatility | Market experienced extreme volatility in April with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropping 11% from March 31st to April 8th triggered by Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement. VIX reached approximately 60 intraday during the Liberation Day sell-off, the highest reading since March 2020. Despite the volatility, markets recovered strongly with V-shaped recovery patterns. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 9, 2026 | Mountain Vista Wealth Management | 0.0% | 0.0% | AGG, DBB, EMB, ETHA, FBTC, GLD, IVE, IVW, IWM, JNK, QQQ, SPY, TLT, USO, VXUS, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV | AI, Bitcoin, Economic Outlook, ETFs, Federal Reserve, gold, inflation, Market Commentary | A key question for 2026 is whether AI investments will translate into measurable productivity gains and margin expansion beyond the technology sector. The downside scenario involves a reassessment of AI and data center ROI which could trigger sharp corrections in high-flying growth stocks. Companies are investing in technology that allows them to make their existing workforce more productive, representing an AI-driven productivity boom. Inflation remains persistently above the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the fifth consecutive year, though showing signs of cooling on many fronts. Tariffs have pushed up goods prices, causing inflation to remain elevated. The psychological scars of 2021/22 inflation remain despite real wage growth trending up since Q3 2022. The FOMC delivered a 25 basis point rate cut to 3.50-3.75% range with significant division among policymakers. High interest rates and persistently high prices have pushed monthly payments up at a shocking rate relative to income growth. The Fed announced it would begin purchasing shorter-term Treasury securities to maintain ample reserves. Gold delivered exceptional gains consistently as investors sought assets tied to real scarcity and low correlation to financial assets. Persistent geopolitical risk, elevated fiscal deficits, and gradual erosion of confidence in fiat currencies supported sustained inflows. Central banks continued to be net buyers, with gold posting an extraordinary 63.7% annual return. Bitcoin exhibited far greater volatility and a different return profile than gold, experiencing powerful rallies earlier in the year but proving fragile as risk appetite faded. The sharp drawdown in Q4 highlighted Bitcoin's sensitivity to speculative positioning and leverage. Rather than behaving as a defensive hedge, Bitcoin traded more like a high-beta risk asset. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 9, 2026 | QuadCap Wealth Management | 0.0% | 0.0% | AGG, DIA, EEM, EFA, HYG, IWD, IWF, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, LQD, MUB, QQQ, SPY, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | AI, Economic Data, Fed policy, Government Shutdown, Market Leadership | Artificial intelligence remained a key investment theme in Q4, but the narrative matured as investors became more selective. The market shifted focus from headline growth to AI economics, questioning capital requirements for data centers and whether companies could maintain spending pace without pressuring cash flow. Companies involved in large-scale AI projects faced increased scrutiny, especially where spending plans outpaced near-term cash flow. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by -0.50% in Q4 but signaled a pause, emphasizing future cuts will depend on incoming data. Officials appeared divided between those warning policy remains too restrictive and others cautioning against cutting too soon and reigniting inflation. The shutdown data fog made Fed policy a source of near-term uncertainty and market volatility. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 6, 2026 | PivotalPath | 0.0% | 0.0% | AGG, AVGO, CWB, HYG, IBB, LQD, ORCL, XBI, XLE, XLF, XLK, XLU, XLV, XLY | AI, Crowding, Fed policy, Hedge Funds, liquidity, Long/Short, Macro, Multi-Strat | AI remained the loudest theme but tone shifted from breakthrough to balance sheet. The market's new habit of asking show me the cash flow reinforced that AI isn't being abandoned but is being priced more realistically. AI infrastructure remained the sturdier expression across equity and credit books. Fed announced short-term Treasury bill purchases as technical measure to maintain ample reserves. This mix of policy easing and practical focus on liquidity helped explain December's feel of being supportive when conditions were orderly, jittery when they weren't. Funding markets can suddenly drive the agenda. Fed cut rates by 25bps on December 10 while describing growth as moderate and inflation as still somewhat elevated. Markets took message as cut now, likely pause soon. The opportunity set was less about calling one Fed meeting and more about trading the path via rates and FX. Healthcare and biotech took a breather after strong run, falling back over December. Managers believe this pause reflects digestion rather than dramatic change of heart. Biotech remained a stock-picker's market where one good dataset can massively move the needle. Momentum fell 1.91% over the month with quick switches between stick with winners and take the money and run. Many quant teams operated with shorter lookbacks, smaller position sizes, and tighter crowding guardrails because Momentum has become too popular for its own good. Utilities fell 5.79% as market rotated away from defensives, though structural story didn't disappear. Managers continued to blend core yield exposure with targeted bets on transmission upgrades, renewables rollout, and data-center power demand seeking mix of income and growth. | View | |
| 2025 Q4 | Jan 6, 2026 | Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors | 0.0% | 0.0% | AGG, DIA, EEM, EFA, HYG, IWD, IWF, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, LQD, MUB, QQQ, SPY, XLB, XLC, XLE, XLF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY | AI, Economy, Fed policy, interest rates, Markets, outlook, technology, volatility | Artificial intelligence remained a key investment theme in Q4, but the narrative matured as investors became more selective. The market shifted focus from broad enthusiasm to companies demonstrating pricing power and a path to profitability rather than growth at any cost. Questions emerged about capital requirements for data centers and whether companies could maintain aggressive capex spending without pressuring cash flow. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50% in Q4 but signaled a pause, hinting it could cut less than the market expects in 2026. Fed officials appeared divided with some warning policy remains too restrictive while others caution cutting too soon could reignite inflation. The government shutdown delayed key economic data, making Fed policy a source of near-term uncertainty and market volatility. | View |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Seeking Alpha | Financial Serenity | The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF | Other | - | Bull | NYSEARCA | — | View Pitch |
| Manager Name | Fund Name | Fund AUM | Invested Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares Owned | Shares Bought / Sold During Quarter | % Bought / Sold During Quarter | % of Shares Outstanding Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Tudor Jones | Tudor Investment Corp | $53.4B | $1.2M | 0.00% | 7,900 | -32,100 | -80.25% | 0.0039% |
| Steven Halverson | Private Capital Management | $1.0B | $535,576 | 0.05% | 3,460 | -74 | -2.09% | 0.0017% |
| Steven A. Cohen | Point72 Asset Management | $86.8B | $16.6M | 0.02% | 106,964 | +103,952 | +3451.26% | 0.0532% |
| Dmitry Balyasny | Balyasny Asset Management | $76.6B | $3.3M | 0.00% | 21,444 | -21,568 | -50.14% | 0.0107% |
| Israel Englander | Millennium Management LLC | $233.2B | $87.2M | 0.04% | 563,000 | -764,300 | -57.58% | 0.2800% |
| Stephen Selver | Bramshill Investments | $1.8B | $2.7M | 0.15% | 17,500 | +17,500 | +100.00% | 0.0087% |
| Cliff Asness | AQR Capital Management | $190.6B | $3.2M | 0.00% | 20,803 | +4,736 | +29.48% | 0.0103% |
| Charles Mawer | Mawer Investment Management | $17.9B | $1.7M | 0.01% | 10,855 | +10,855 | +100.00% | 0.0054% |
| Mario Gabelli | GAMCO Investors | $10.4B | $804,960 | 0.01% | 5,200 | -770 | -12.90% | 0.0026% |
| $25.6B | $256.6M | 1.00% | 1,657,495 | +1,657,495 | +100.00% | 0.8243% | ||
| Rich Handler | Jefferies | $19.3B | $1.8M | 0.01% | 11,924 | +10,260 | +616.59% | 0.0059% |
| Richard Kayne & John Anderson | Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management | $37.3B | $20,122 | 0.00% | 130 | +0 | +0.00% | 0.0001% |