While “The Big Short” investor Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P 500 hits record highs, I spent some time on a video call with investors and partners discussing the state of the markets and, of course, our model portfolios. Many charts popped up during the discussion. Probably too many….

A couple of years ago, I put on a pair trade for a “sophisticated” client. One side was the anchor – multi-strategy and income, built for ballast. The other was the satellite – more aggressive positions in AI and China, built for growth. The aggressive side hit a rough patch and suffered losses. That was…