Derivatives

Do You Really Want To Be Out?
That was a comment made several times last week with respect to the markets stellar first quarter performance. “The S&P…
That was a comment made several times last week with…
Remember Trading Options?
Despite all the global headlines, the SPX has remained trading in an extremely tight range. Close to close the index…
Despite all the global headlines, the SPX has remained trading…
Violent Moves
In late December we argued that investors running for protection and buying options as a portfolio hedge would be proven…
In late December we argued that investors running for protection…
Dull Markets Killing Volatility – Time for the Contrarian Trade?
The implosion in volatilities and other risk indicators continue. Some of the moves lower have actually been bigger than the…
The implosion in volatilities and other risk indicators continue. Some…
Volatility is Dead – Long Live Volatility
During the Christmas equity rout the VIX climbed above the 35 level. Since then the move lower has been rather…
During the Christmas equity rout the VIX climbed above the…
Long Live Volatility…or?
While most Hedge(d) funds lost money last year, it was a great comeback for the long volatility hedge funds. The…
While most Hedge(d) funds lost money last year, it was…
Fed’s Disconnection Headache
Powell saved the world, at least on Friday, but below point from Manoj Hemrajani makes a valid point worth considering.…
Powell saved the world, at least on Friday, but below…
Non Consensus Trump
Below is the best non-consensus view on Trump we have read over past days. Via City Financial. * Day 1…
Below is the best non-consensus view on Trump we have…
High Yield Credit Capitulation?
Credit has been hit hard and is one of the most affected assets during this last turmoil. We have been…
Credit has been hit hard and is one of the…
Gold – Shines and Protects
The biggest theme this autumn continues to be crowded trades blowing up. Latest exit becoming somewhat narrow for the crowd,…
The biggest theme this autumn continues to be crowded trades…
What if?
Last week we pointed out the recent collapse in TRADPAUS index. The index is showing us how only 22% of…
Last week we pointed out the recent collapse in TRADPAUS…
Volatility at World’s End
Still holding pole position when it comes to making volatility presentations cool, presented in 2012 by Christopher Cole of Artemis…
Still holding pole position when it comes to making volatility…
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