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Giorgio CaputoOctober 2026

September's key developments included resilient economic growth despite rising interest rates and oil prices, a widening divide between mega-cap technology shares and smaller companies, and continued oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Portfolio considerations examine how AI infrastructure investment is intensifying competition for capital, the relationship between economic growth and government debt, and whether moderating energy prices could limit the need for further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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Comparison

ComparisonWhole Life Insurance and Private Placement Life Insurance: An Objective Structural ComparisonAn objective side-by-side analysis of Whole Life Insurance and Private Placement Life Insurance, covering regulatory framework, cost structure, investment architecture, loan mechanics, liquidity, risk profile, and typical use cases.

Gideon Research Team2026

ComparisonWhole Life Insurance and Variable Universal Life Insurance: An Objective Structural ComparisonAn objective side-by-side analysis of Whole Life Insurance and Variable Universal Life Insurance, covering regulatory framework, cost structure, investment architecture, loan mechanics, liquidity, risk profile, and typical use cases.

Gideon Research Team2026

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Market Commentary

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Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsMarkets broadened beyond mega-cap technology shares this month, with the equal-weight S&P 500 outpacing the cap-weighted index and the Russell 2000 rising while the Nasdaq fell. Memory chipmakers helped semiconductors avoid the broader selloff even as oversupply concerns emerged. In his first meeting as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh scrapped forward guidance and delivered a hawkish dot plot, though the market reaction was tempered by comments from seasoned Fed officials. Portfolio considerations address a record wave of equity supply, well-anchored long-term inflation expectations, and the potential for inflation relief as oil prices retreat from a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Giorgio CaputoJuly 2026

Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsThree developments defined May 2026: (1) Memory Lapse -- Rampant AI compute demand created extreme memory shortages, with Micron Technology joining the $1 trillion club after a 19% single-day surge; High Bandwidth Memory is sold out past year-end and has become a primary bottleneck alongside TSM fab allocations and power infrastructure; (2) Strong Earnings, Stark Divide -- S&P 500 Q1 earnings grew nearly 29%, the best since Q4 2021, though the Mag 7 accounted for roughly 63% growth versus 17% for the remaining 493 companies; (3) Iran, Inflation, and Bonds -- April PCE came in at 3.8% headline and 3.3% core as Hormuz blockade energy costs seeped into broader measures; the ECB hiked, the BoJ raised inflation forecasts, and the 30-year Treasury yield surged above 5%. Portfolio considerations address a K-shaped consumer economy, Chapter 11 filings at a 10-year high, and rising spec-grade default projections.

Giorgio CaputoJune 2026

Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsThree developments defined April 2026: (1) Rise of the Machines -- The AI trade stormed back with the SOX Semiconductor index posting its second-best monthly performance on record, driven by long-term chip and cloud partnerships between Google, Intel, Broadcom, and Anthropic; (2) The Strait Remains Narrow -- Iran conflict talks in Islamabad failed twice, the US announced its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, WTI surged above $105 and Brent hit $114, with damage concentrated in oil, bonds, and insurance rather than equities; (3) Losing Energy -- The IMF cut 2026 global growth to 3.1% and raised inflation to 4.4%, with energy importers in Europe and Asia (net imports of roughly 2.5% of GDP) most exposed. Portfolio considerations address the failure of traditional hedges, with gold falling 1.1% and Treasury yields rising 8-10bps, and the Fed leadership transition as Kevin Warsh awaited confirmation with markets pricing in no rate cuts through year-end.

Giorgio CaputoMay 2026

Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsThree developments defined March 2026: (1) Operation Epic Fury — US/Israeli strikes on Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, stranding 200+ tankers and introducing a stagflationary supply shock into global markets; (2) AI Disruption — Oracle, Meta, Atlassian, and Block announced mass layoffs citing AI-driven restructuring, while Anthropic's leaked Mythos model rattled cybersecurity valuations; (3) Private Credit Stress — elevated fund redemptions tested quarterly liquidity limits, raising the risk of widening credit spreads. Portfolio considerations address a potential regime shift from disinflationary to stagflationary, and a watch on consumer resilience as the personal savings rate hits 4.5% and gas prices cross $4/gallon.

Giorgio CaputoApril 2026

Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsGiorgio Caputo examines the latest shifts in equity and fixed income markets, Federal Reserve signaling, and what the current macro environment means for alternative allocations heading into Q2 2026.

Giorgio CaputoMarch 2026

Market CommentaryMonthly Market ObservationsA review of global risk appetite, credit spread movements, and the evolving rate picture, with particular focus on emerging market dislocations and where Gideon sees selective opportunity.

Giorgio CaputoFebruary 2026

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PPLI and Tax

PPLI and TaxHow to Invest in Hedge Funds and Pay No TaxesSeparate educational context on hedge funds, PPLI tax treatment, costs, and compliance limits. The archived Bloomberg feature is not reproduced or available here.

Bloomberg (via GSP)2019

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Tax Planning

Tax PlanningLife Insurance in a Changing Tax EnvironmentEducational context on life insurance tax treatment, policy funding, and ongoing compliance. The original July 2019 publication is unavailable for download.

Gideon Strategic PartnersJuly 2019

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Technology

TechnologyInnovation Insights: A CTO's PerspectiveGutwillig examines the global defense supercycle, a multi-year investment thesis spanning US and European public equity markets across a 7-15 year horizon. Four structural forces converge: Ukraine has exposed the gap between Western production capacity and sustained high-intensity peer warfare; NATO burden-sharing mandates have catalyzed the largest synchronized European rearmament since 1949; AI integration is reshaping intelligence, autonomous weapons, and precision munitions; and great-power competition has made defense spending politically durable across administrations. The report covers six critical investment areas -- air defense interceptor production, long-range precision strike, US supply chain reshoring, naval recapitalization, European air defense industrial creation, and autonomous systems -- with company-level analysis of US and European primes and non-traditional suppliers including Palantir and Anduril.

Glenn GutwilligMay 2026

TechnologyInnovation Insights: A CTO's PerspectiveGutwillig examines whether agentic AI and enterprise software are on a collision course — analyzing how LLM-powered coding agents are reshaping Build vs. Buy dynamics, SaaS valuations, and the future of platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Workday.

Glenn GutwilligMarch 2026

TechnologyInnovation Insights: A CTO's PerspectiveGlenn Gutwillig examines competitive moats, capital efficiency, and valuation discipline in technology investing, distinguishing durable advantages from AI narratives.

Glenn GutwilligNovember 2025

TechnologyInnovation Insights: A CTO's PerspectiveGlenn Gutwillig explains the semiconductor ecosystem behind AI: chip design, intellectual property, foundries, equipment suppliers, packaging, and downstream customers.

Glenn GutwilligOctober 2025

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From the Desk of Erik Oros

Earlier market perspectives from Erik Oros, CFA, CAIA.

10 editions

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, July 2021Oros surveys mid-year conditions in risk assets, addresses rising inflation expectations, and considers the durability of the post-pandemic recovery for alternative investment strategies.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIAJuly 2021

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, April 2021Reflections on the reopening trade, stimulus-driven consumer spending, and the tension between cyclical growth and long-duration assets as rates began their ascent.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIAApril 2021

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, March 2021Oros addresses the February bond sell-off, its ripple effects on growth equities, and how Gideon's clients remained well-positioned through portfolio diversification into uncorrelated alternatives.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIAMarch 2021

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, February 2021Erik Oros examines the February Treasury sell-off, growth-stock valuations, speculative excess, and the competing forces affecting the outlook for bond yields.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIAFebruary 2021

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, January 2021Erik Oros examines the GameStop short squeeze, brokerage liquidity pressures, speculative valuations, and the disconnect between earnings and equity prices.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIAJanuary 2021

Market CommentaryFrom the Desk of Erik Oros, December 2020Educational context for the December 2020 archive: portfolio resilience, liquidity planning, and diversification after a market shock. Original report unavailable.

Erik Oros, CFA, CAIADecember 2020