On the Margin: The Economy is in Goldilocks | Ram Ahluwalia

In this episode, Ram Ahluwalia joins the show to discuss his macro view of markets, why he thinks we’re in goldilocks, and his thought process for asset allocation. We also delve into NVIDIA and AI, factor investing, and the role of risk-adjusted returns. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:56) Ram & Lumida Wealth
(02:32) Macro Overview
(05:54) 50 Bps Cut Was a Mistake
(07:19) Economic Goldilocks
(11:27) Fed Mandate
(12:33) Cutting Cycle Path
(14:32) The Neutral Rate & Animal Spirits
(17:05) Election Impact on Markets
(18:55) Advertisements
(20:11) Asset Allocation Strategies
(25:27) NVIDIA & AI
(28:55) Factor Investing
(33:09) Mathematical Model Shortfalls
(35:53) Risk-Adjusted Returns
(39:24) Digital Asset Framework
(45:40) Market Outlook

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Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.