Huge Volatility to Define 2026: What’s Working & What’s Not?

When volatility rises, most investors look for a story to make them feel certain. That’s understandable, but it’s also where people get trapped. The market is forward-looking, and when the pace of change accelerates, the narrative can lag badly.

So the strategy is to simplify: focus on the weekly trend, respect where the money is flowing now, and adjust weightings accordingly. Fundamentals still matter for the longer term, but timing and risk management matter more when markets are repricing quickly.

This week I explain why the speed of change (especially across tech and AI-related themes) is driving sharp rotations, why fundamentals can lag at pivotal points, and the simple strategy that tends to work best in markets like this.

For the full experience, watch the YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ithmyLlCvR4

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Key themes covered:

  • Why markets can “jump at shadows” in fast-changing conditions
  • The danger of trying to pick bottoms
  • Why index moves can look modest while individual stocks are extremely volatile
  • How I assess what’s working vs what’s not (money flows first)
  • Where I’m focused now, and how I’m adjusting weightings

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