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Copper is no longer just a commodity — it’s a strategic bottleneck.

In this episode, we break down why we believe the world is entering a multi-decade copper supercycle, driven by electrification, AI infrastructure, and chronic supply constraints. We connect copper to the real economics of AI, unpack what Palantir’s earnings signal about the market’s “show-me” phase, explain Microsoft’s strong print but weak stock reaction, and discuss why we remain bullish on gold despite recent volatility and how it’s strengthened core portfolios.

This is a conversation about structural forces, duration risk, and portfolio construction in a changing macro regime.

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In this episode of MLD Money Matters, Chad Larson is joined by David Szybunka, Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Canoe Financial, for a timely deep dive into what may be one of the most misunderstood and mispriced structural themes in global markets: energy. The conversation explores the accelerating power-demand supercycle driven by AI and data centers, the valuation disconnect between fundamentals and public market sentiment, the impact of industry consolidation and capital discipline, and the stark contrast between public and private market positioning. Together, they outline why energy is evolving from a legacy sector into a strategic growth and profitability opportunity and how investors should think about positioning for the decade ahead.

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In this episode, Chad breaks down the year that re-centered markets around fundamentals, discipline, and real-world constraints. From gold’s breakout to the resurgence of international equities, from energy’s structural super-cycle to the fragile underpinnings of private credit, this episode delivers a comprehensive and practical guide for investors heading into 2026.

Key Topics Discussed:
• What truly drove returns in 2025
• Gold’s renewed bull market and the role of central banks
• Why energy remains one of the most asymmetric opportunities of the decade
• The re-emergence of Germany and Japan as global equity leaders
• Strategic opportunities in defense, utilities, and infrastructure
• What went wrong in private markets and how to avoid structural pitfalls
• MLD’s people, process, and philosophy for long-term compounding
• Our disciplined, diversified 2026 positioning playbook

Whether you’re an investor, advisor, or market enthusiast, this episode will sharpen your understanding of the global landscape and help you position with conviction for the year ahead.