Listener Concerns: VT, VEQT and Factor Risk

Darius connects politics to markets, asking whether President Trump’s messaging on affordability is increasing the probability of a populist pivot and, ultimately, a shift toward Paradigm D. With inflation reaccelerating, real income slowing, and yields rising globally, the episode emphasizes why investors must stay systematic and focused on risk management rather than getting swept up in political narratives or factor-driven noise.