China – All About Speculation
The Chinese yuan went from hated to loved rather quickly. The move lower (Yuan getting stronger) has been accelerating as…
The Chinese yuan went from hated to loved rather quickly.…
Brexit: Opportunities and Risks. What Companies to Focus on In case of Brexit
Potential hard exit from the European Union looms. Teresa May faced another blow to her Brexit plan as Conservative members…
Potential hard exit from the European Union looms. Teresa May…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Rape Allegations Gain Additional Fuel – Could this Force Listed Juventus Dump the Player and the Stock to Drop?
We wrote last year how global soccer start Cristiano Ronaldo was accused of rape in the US. The soccer star…
We wrote last year how global soccer start Cristiano Ronaldo…
Model Hedge Funds Crushed (again)
The below chart is nothing new to our readers. It shows the SPX (orange) and the CTA index (white). The…
The below chart is nothing new to our readers. It…
Love Put Options at lows and Hate Put Options at Highs?
Just a gentle reminder, the theme of the crowd chasing moves too late, from 2018, continues. Elevated volatility accompanied with…
Just a gentle reminder, the theme of the crowd chasing…
Apple: iPhone Prices have gone to The Moon as Sales Stale. Is Price Decreases the Only Option?
We have previously written about how iPhones sales have stalled. Today it is reported that Apple is cutting iPhone production…
We have previously written about how iPhones sales have stalled.…
Gamma is King – watch the JPY
In late December we saw the VIX explode to 35. VIX at 35 is basically “pricing” 2.2% daily moves in…
In late December we saw the VIX explode to 35.…
Brexit Decision Tree
The never-ending Brexit saga continues. Looking at the below chart brings memories from complex options valuations books, but it is…
The never-ending Brexit saga continues. Looking at the below chart…
Mueller Needs to Study Art. Could Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi hold the Key to the Investigation?
In 2017 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince MBS bought Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi painting for a record setting $450m. The…
In 2017 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince MBS bought Leonardo Da…
Keep it Simple
Apple is according to us, still the most important stock for the overall sentiment. The crowded long stock has bounced…
Apple is according to us, still the most important stock…
PG&E: Potential Bankruptcy Hitting Plenty of Hedge Funds
The California Utility company PG&E (PCG US) dropped over 20% on Monday as it was reported that it is exploring…
The California Utility company PG&E (PCG US) dropped over 20%…
Credit and VIX Continue “Imploding”
Credit has come off from recent “panic” levels. European iTraxx main index is currently trading below the 75 level for…
Credit has come off from recent “panic” levels. European iTraxx…