In this week’s investment research meeting, the team reviews various topics including Maison Capital’s quant fund and impressive sharp ratio, AI’s impact on various industries, particularly software and finance, the ongoing rotation out of growth and into defensives, commodities, rates, the dollar, and crypto.

JOE POCHODYNIAK

CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, MacNicol & Associates Asset Management

Joseph is a Senior Portfolio Manager at MacNicol & Associates focused on Real Estate, Private Equity, Hedge Funds and alternative asset class strategies. Joseph has over fifteen years of professional experience in asset management and private investment counseling.

KEN REID

CIM, Associate Portfolio Manager, MacNicol & Associates Asset Management

Ken is an Associate Portfolio Manager at MacNicol, specializing in North American mid- and large-cap equities. He is responsible for security selection and asset allocation on behalf of client portfolios, drawing on his prior experience as a Public Equity Research Associate at MAAM, where he developed a strong foundation in equity analysis and research.