The billion dollar question is whether the volatility gets evaporated so quickly die to all the players in this trade, or if there are so many players in this space because the volatility is getting evaporated so quickly.
Category: Markets
03
Apr
2017
Asset Class Scoreboard Q1
For now, it looks like investors are trying to cash in on the “hot market.” Just as long they can stomach the volatility that goes along with those kind of markets.
27
Mar
2017
The First Market Test in the Trump Presidency?
The Healthcare bill was pulled the bill due to lack of support from majority controlled party – and we dare say we’re seeing some market volatility.
23
Mar
2017
The Alternative Callan Periodic Table of Investment Returns
Our main issues are: it doesn’t include Managed Futures and the periodic table/quilt doesn’t show the magnitude of the moves all that well
16
Mar
2017
Billionaire Investor, Millionaire Mistakes
If you’re looking for a case study of what a horrible idea it is to invest based on what billionaires invest in, look no further than Bill Ackman (head of Pershing Square Hedge Fund) and his disastrous Valeant trade. This week, Ackman finally got rid of his remaining Valeant shares, totaling roughly $4 Billion in […]
09
Mar
2017
Winds of Change, Cocoa Collapsing
Chances are, you don’t think about eating chocolate based on the price you paid at a Walgreens, but the recent change in the price of cocoa beans can’t be ignored.
28
Feb
2017
Don’t Call it a Comeback – Part II
That’s why you invest in a process, not a track record. For now, it’s worth acknowledging and recognizing that drawdowns can end. That investors can be rewarded for investing in drawdowns, and that managers can pivot and improve without abandoning their roots and core beliefs about markets.
27
Feb
2017
Back To Backwardation for Crude?
One quick look at the Crude oil market over the past five years – it’s easy to see the development of a $8-dollar range that’s made it tough for most energy traders (here’s the exception) to find returns. We mentioned in our recent 2017 Outlook that the Oil market is poised for a breakout either […]
16
Feb
2017
Rickety Rationale for Commodity Investing
More than a few are likely to be confused and/or upset when and if commodity prices go on a tear higher and their absolute return program doesn’t keep pace.
13
Feb
2017
How Will Trump Affect the Global Macro / Managed Futures World?
Today, we published our 2017 Managed Futures/Global Macro Outlook, and there’s one rather ‘in the news’ figure we couldn’t help but analyze given his penchant for market moving tweets and what not.
Yes, It seems leaders in the industry are thinking Trump could very well, “Make Discretionary Marco Great Again.” The thought process is Managed Futures and Global Macro styles should expect….
