Jack Forehand

Jack Forehand

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Partner at Validea; quantitative equity investing and strategy research.

War, Volatility Premium, and Oil Shock Stress Fed
SocialMar 22, 2026

War, Volatility Premium, and Oil Shock Stress Fed

Lots of unusual stuff going on in markets right now. A war that’s tough to price, a big vol premium with VIX still in the 20s, and an oil shock putting the Fed in a tough spot. @CultishCreative and I break it...

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Vol Premium Soars While VIX Stays Low
SocialMar 20, 2026

Vol Premium Soars While VIX Stays Low

Vol premium is near historic highs. But VIX is only 25. On the latest OPEX Effect on @excessreturnpod, @spotgamma explains what’s going on behind the scenes and what it could mean for the market. https://t.co/fKAHUZs21I

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Tech Gap, AI Disruption, and Defense Supercycle Insights
SocialMar 15, 2026

Tech Gap, AI Disruption, and Defense Supercycle Insights

We covered a lot of ground this week on @excessreturnpod with new interviews featuring Jim Paulsen, Vitaliy Katsenelson, and Joseph Shaposhnik. @CultishCreative and I highlight the best moments and break down the biggest lessons. https://t.co/Hklp9wx0tH • The growing gap between tech and the...

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Record Large‑Cap vs Small‑Cap Spread Signals Hidden Opportunities
SocialMar 5, 2026

Record Large‑Cap vs Small‑Cap Spread Signals Hidden Opportunities

“The spread between large-caps and small-caps is the widest we’ve ever seen.” Rob Arnott joins us on @excessreturnpod to discuss historic valuation gaps, AI expectations, investing in periods of conflict and why the biggest opportunities may be where investors aren’t looking....

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AI Capex Boom Outpaces Global GDP, Prompting US Shift
SocialMar 3, 2026

AI Capex Boom Outpaces Global GDP, Prompting US Shift

“There’s just not enough GDP to support all of them.” @dampedspring returns to @excessreturnpod to break down the funding test behind the AI Capex boom, how the Iran conflict is being priced, and why he’s shifted away from US assets. https://t.co/wooKnQeQKH

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Diversify Beyond 60/40 to Reduce Lifetime Consumption Risk
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Diversify Beyond 60/40 to Reduce Lifetime Consumption Risk

“Risk is the uncertainty of lifetime consumption.” We sit down with @cullenroche to discuss his new book Your Perfect Portfolio. We start with a basic 60/40 portfolio and then examine, step by step, the case for adding international, factors, gold, private assets,...

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