Interesting analysis from Marcobond Financial lthat simulates the returns of a classic US 60/40 portfolio, but with additional assets incorporated in increments of 10% or 20% -- reducing the original proportions of US Stocks and Bonds accordingly.
Among the 11 additional assets they analyzed, only Bitcoin,Gold and ESG-focused equities have shown potential to enhance returns. Conversely, incorporating other assets such as European or emerging market equ...

Why did global markets tank the last few days?
It’s all about the Yen carry trade.
In short:
1. Asset management firms were borrowing Japanese yen for super cheap and investing the borrowed money in money markets or global stocks.
2. Japanese central bank rates have remained low for almost 20 years, and even negative for much of the last 10. So basically you borrow money for free, invest it for a 5%+ profit elsewhere and pocket the difference. Amazing
3. But last ...