Retail investors and private funds alike have flocked leveraged and inverse funds amid market turmoil.

The two money managers alone will account for about $55 billion of switched assets when their conversions are complete.

Investment firms, not just investors, have to listen hard to strike the right balance amid market volatility.

Investors are focused on one thing right now: capital preservation.

Lately the precious metal is adding to portfolio volatility, moving with the broader markets instead of against them.

Jared Birchall, head of Musk's family office Excession, runs point for the capricious, controversial billionaire.