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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 19 MIN

Rotation vs Concentration: Michael Germano on Cyclicals, Commodities, and the AI Risk Trade

from The Pain Trade Podcast · host Michael A. Gayed, CFA

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Michael Germano, Founder and Wealth Manager at Key Sage Wealth, to discuss whether markets are entering a major rotation after years of mega-cap tech dominance. From signs of mean reversion and passive-driven distortions to the case for a commodity supercycle and a weakening U.S. dollar, Germano explains why investors may want to rethink concentration risk and reassess exposure to AI-driven valuations. In this episode: – Why mega-cap tech may be “long in the tooth” – How passive flows have created market inefficiencies – The case for a structural commodity supercycle – What a weaker dollar means for portfolios – How wealthy investors compound capital using lending strategies Lead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise. #MarketRotation #Commodities #AI #AssetAllocation #WealthManagement Support the show

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In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Michael Germano, Founder and Wealth Manager at Key Sage Wealth, to discuss whether markets are entering a major rotation after years of mega-cap tech dominance. From signs of mean reversion and passive-driven distortions to the case for a commodity supercycle and a weakening U.S. dollar, Germano explains why investors may want to rethink concentration risk and reassess exposure to AI-driven valuations. In this episode: – Why mega-cap tech may ...

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