We’ve written before about how options positions in the SPY ETF drove price action on a quiet summer Friday afternoon. A recent trade in options on a fixed-income ETF bears watching, as it may influence the price of the ETF in the coming weeks. The ETF in question is LQD, the $56 billion portfolio of Read more about Options Watch: Fixed Income ETF Edition[…]
Occasionally, we can get a glimpse into exactly what is driving market prices over a particular period of time. This can be instructive for understanding certain market dynamics and how they might relate to future price moves. For the afternoon of July 24th, 2020 we believe we have a clear explanation for the price moves Read more about Options: Driving the S&P[…]
Originally published at Palladiem Current Investment Strategy and Themes COVID‐caused collapse in March leads to massive upswing in the 2nd quarter across the capital markets. Two tiered economic recovery reflected in two tiered equity returns Portfolios should be positioned for quality and innovation. The Markets in Review: June 2020 June capital market returns were positive Read more about Market Update – June 2020[…]
originally published by Palladiem Whether is was the hope that lockdown would end soon and restart the economy, or the liquidity the Federal Reserve provided to Wall Street to save asset prices, the capital markets advanced again in May. The S&P 500 rose 4.76% after the 12.82% gain in April. The index value has risen Read more about Market Update – May 2020[…]
originally published by Palladiem Markets rallied, but the economic fundamentals will be the worst investors ever experienced. Portfolios should reflect economic transition, but avoid low quality and high leverage. A Mid‐Quarter Review of the Markets The two key dates for investors in 2020 are February 19th and March 23rd. The February date is the S&P Read more about Market Update – April 2020[…]
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