Highway traffic is sobering. It’s only when you slam to a complete stop that you realize you were just driving 65 mph protected only by a painted line everyone agrees not to cross. The economy operates in a similar manner. Stay within the lines, smooth sailing. Cross the lines, things can get ugly.

Long/short equity strategies represent a sophisticated, risk-respecting approach to equity market exposure. In an era of heightened uncertainty, these strategies aim to reduce portfolio volatility and drawdowns without sacrificing return potential.

Momentum fuels powerful trends, but eventually, a new force emerges to challenge it: mean reversion. Understanding how to navigate between these two market dynamics can transform volatility into a strategic opportunity to protect capital and capture returns.