As stocks resume their upward climb towards record highs following a brief April downturn, a sense of complacency is returning to options markets. This shift is evident in the decreasing prices of hedges designed to protect investors’ portfolios against potential market pullbacks or crashes. Rocky Fishman, founder of Asym 500,...
The Threat Posed by Surging Profit Margins to Stocks The upward trajectory of corporate profit margins, while currently advantageous, cannot be sustained indefinitely, potentially signaling trouble for the stock market. Recent data from S&P Dow Jones Indices reveals that the S&P 500’s operating profit margin for the first quarter of...
Challenges in Financing Tax Cuts: Who Bears the Burden? The traditional approach of funding tax cuts through debt may no longer be feasible. Over the past few decades, Congress has often opted for reducing tax rates, interrupted only by occasional tax hikes during periods of fiscal restraint. However, the landscape...
Challenging Misconceptions: Unraveling the Truth Behind the VIX’s Low Levels After a recent bout of stock-market turbulence, the subsequent dip in the Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), has prompted debates about its validity. Some attribute its decline to factors such as the rise of zero-days-to-expiry (ODTE)...
Key Information for Today’s U.S. Trading: Despite April’s 4.1% drop, May has seen a surprising 3% rise in the S&P 500. Investors are now focusing on the upcoming consumer prices data, particularly the CPI, which Goldman Sachs’ Vickie Chang highlights as crucial for market movements. Chang emphasizes the importance of...
Greetings, fellow traders! Today, on this Tuesday, May 7th, let’s delve into the fascinating world of autopilot trading systems. Whether you’re intrigued by the mechanics of automated trading or contemplating its integration into your strategy, you’ve come to the right place. Join me as we navigate the complexities of autopilot...
