Signal Du Jour - Short Vol in EWY
4999.89 — That's likely the last time we won't see the SP500 surpassing 5000. Yet, the market remains eerily calm. It's a nerve-wracking quietude,
Signal du Jour - FXI Sharpe ratio 1.58 Win rate 76%
The anticipation of Chinese New Year and the start of the year of the Dragon in 2024 offers a unique lens through which to view the Chinese economy. The significance
Signal du Jour - Short vol in XRT
Another week is on the horizon, and all eyes are on the SP500's next symbolic milestone - will we breach Mach 5 this week? Even though Sharpe Two
Signal du Jour - Sharpe Ratio 1.85 Win Rate 72%
Yesterday's equity market faced some turbulence as Fed Chair Jerome Powell quashed hopes for a March rate cut. Interestingly, the VIX remained relatively unfazed. That's alright,
Signal Du Jour - Long/Short volatility in the tech space
This week is set to be a big one in terms of earnings, with heavyweights like MSFT, AAPL, and AMZN on the roster. Their announcements have the potential to significantly
Signal du Jour - Short vol DBA
It’s been a tricky month for those selling volatility. Opportunities were there, but in this persistently low-volatility environment, our indicators have been lighting up more frequently for long trades.
Signal du Jour - Long Vol IEF
The first week packed with catalysts is about to unfold, and market momentum is decidedly positive. Investors are adjusting their portfolios in anticipation of a soft landing; after a year
Signal du Jour - Long Vol EWX
Yesterday, we proposed a short volatility trade in EWH. We were banking on expensive straddle prices and a stretched variance risk premium. Adding that Chinese New Year is just around
Signal du Jour - Sharpe ratio 1.91 Win Rate 89%
While the US equity markets are soaring, their counterparts in Asia have faced a tougher start to the year. As highlighted in yesterday's Forward Note, Chinese stocks have