FOUNDER · PORTFOLIO MANAGER · CHIEF STRATEGIST


Mike Caffey

Mike Caffey is the Founder, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Strategist of the Tactical Advantage ETF (FDAT). The fund is actively managed and built to help investors move through market cycles with discipline and confidence.

Mike brings 29 years of experience in the investment industry. He has managed through multiple full market cycles and has built his approach around a simple belief. Managing risk well is the foundation of long-term investment success.

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Years in Investment Management

29.

Major Market Cycles Navigated

7+

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

CPWA®

Chartered Market Technician Level III

CMT III

WHY BUILD FDAT

The Problem
FDAT Was Built to Solve

Over nearly three decades, Mike has seen what large market declines do — not just to portfolios, but to the investors behind them. The fear that follows a significant loss often leads to decisions that cause more long-term damage than the decline itself.

FDAT was built to address both sides of that problem: the structural impact of drawdowns on capital, and the behavioral impact on investor decision-making. The strategy emphasizes tactical allocation and proactive risk management with a single objective — helping investors stay on course through full market cycles.

— INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
  • 01
    Capital preservation is foundational to compounding.
  • 02
    Volatility must be managed, not ignored.
  • 03
    Behavioral risk is as significant as market risk.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS

Built on Decades of Experience

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and an MBA. He is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and has completed Level III of the Chartered Market Technician® (CMT®) program, reflecting his integration of wealth strategy and technical market analysis in portfolio construction.


  • A U.S. Army veteran, Mike brings discipline, strategic thinking, and resilience to investment management. FDAT prioritizes preparation, adaptability, and execution across changing market conditions.

BS

Bachelor of Science

Economics

BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration

Finance

MBA

Master of Business Administration

Graduate Degree

Learn More About the Strategy

Explore how FDAT's disciplined approach to risk management is designed to help investors pursue long-term growth through full market cycles.