The Tactical Edge Podcast with Raj Bhuyan returns with a timely discussion on one of the most important — and misunderstood — elements of successful investing: proactive risk management. In this episode, Raj explores why “lane switching” in volatile markets may be the key to long-term success, and why so many investors — and even major institutions — still fail to do it effectively.

Drawing from decades of market data, behavioral studies, and historical analogs, Raj explains how Tactical Wealth Management’s dynamic risk budgeting approach works to reduce chaos and disorder in portfolios. From market cycles and investor psychology to trend analysis and valuation extremes, this episode shows why adaptability and context matter more than ever in an era of structural change.

Through stories that span from Benjamin Graham’s wisdom to Isaac Newton’s investment downfall, and from the 1970s Nifty Fifty crash to today’s AI-driven markets, Raj makes a powerful case for replacing passive complacency with proactive, quantitative discipline.

Topics Covered:
Lane switching: proactive risk management in volatile markets
Dynamic risk budgeting and variability in portfolio exposure
Why investor behavior — not intelligence — drives underperformance
Historical parallels: 1970s inflation, the Nifty Fifty, and modern market concentration
The myth of “missing the best days” and what the data really show
How trend analysis, volatility mapping, and relational signals reveal market inflection points
Why the next cycle may be the most challenging in a generation
Building portfolios that can adapt, not just diversify

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult your advisor for guidance specific to your situation.