When cryptocurrency came about in 2009 with the launch of Bitcoin the world had no idea what was coming. Today cryptocurrencies are playing an ever-increasing role in everything from the decisions governments make around the world to how financial institutions...

We are living in both an interesting and volatile world where commodities/stocks explode higher one day then totally tank the next, and this post is focused on the rise and fall of gold prices based on a wide variety of factors. First and foremost, it’s important to...

The world is an interesting place that changes rapidly and after reflecting on the past year we felt obligated to drop a few insights for 2026 that will be covered in future posts throughout the year. In particular, how family offices will operate in 2026 ranging from...

It is always valuable to look at the past to provide a rough index of the future, however there are times in life where certain things couldn’t have been anticipated yet become very exciting over time – like Miami now becoming a hub for hedge funds, family offices and...

Over time we have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from family offices to hedge funds, though we haven’t dug into the global commodities markets much, including how Chicago is a magical city that’s not only known for being windy but also creating a...

The world is a very interesting place ranging from the most beautiful beaches to destinations with iconic architecture like Dubai that are not only known for extreme opulence and luxury but also more recently chocolate – a trend nobody could have ever imagined. At the...

Going back in time when certain pioneers like the Rothschilds, Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, Rockefeller and others transformed the world in many ways while also paving the way for opportunities in the future not only from an investment perspective, but also when it comes...

The world is full of unknowns and the past few years have been a wild ride for hedge funds, family offices and a variety of other financial institutions, yet what is the driving force? This blog post touches on that. First and foremost, the best strategies for hedge...

The financial markets can at times be characterized by the presence of animal spirits and the recent parabolic price move in gold fits this order with speculators and hedgers in the commodities markets being the purest representation of the last frontier of American...

Whether you are a sovereign wealth fund managing trillions or a family office/hedge fund with billions in assets under management, navigating market extremes is a necessity for effectively managing risk and identifying the most favorable risk-adjusted opportunities in...