Andrew Beer returns to the show for a fascinating conversation, where we question the role of Bonds in today's environment, and review both current and historic performance, and what it takes to change investors minds about replacing bonds with managed futures. We also discuss why long-term timeframes might be better for most investors within Trend Following and why stock-picking are becoming less relevant due to shifts in the S&P500 structure. Lastly, we touch on the ETF space and how the investment industry is slow at adapting to change, whether democracy is on its last legs and much more. ----- EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder Tool ----- Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website. IT’s TRUE ? – most CIO’s read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here. And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here. Learn more about the Trend Barometer here. Send your questions to [email protected] And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast. Follow Andrew on Twitter. Episode TimeStamps: 01:53 - A dark time 04:24 - Industry performance update 10:57 - Should we replace bonds with managed futures? (or vice versa) 21:59 - What does it take to change investors minds? 33:26 - No one can erase 2022, and that is important 35:01 - A misleading narrative in the managed futures space 38:30 - Long or short term - who performed the best? 43:39 - Are stocks becoming less relevant? 53:22 - An update on the ETF space 56:25 - An existential crisis within equity hedge funds 58:55 - Capitalism and the political discourse 01:03:58 - Is democracy on its last legs? 01:06:32 - Thanks for listening Copyright © 2023 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved ---- PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment...