S&P 500: Stock Returns, Defense And 'Long-Term Investing'

Nearly half the S&P 500 stocks are down since the start of 2022, says Sungarden. He says investors need to learn more about playing investment defense. Since start of the pandemic, returns are lower than many realize, he says. Sungarden says 62% of the 492 stocks he analyzed have returned under 5% per year.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0415-0419)?

VIX Option Volumes Jumps To Highest Since Feb 2018

Implied volatilities jumped sharply across asset classes last week as US yields surged on the back of higher CPI inflation and Middle East tensions. VIX option volumes hit a 6-year high on Friday as VVIX surged over 13 pts to 103% on back of near record-setting VIX options activity.

SVOL: I Am Pleased With The New Holdings (Upgrade)

Simplify Volatility Premium ETF aims to generate income by selling futures on the CBOE Volatility Index. The fund has made significant changes to its holdings to reduce exposure to the aggregate bond index and increase investments in high yield credit, T-Bills, and new-issue mortgages. I am pleased with the changes to the fund and believe the new holdings will be a boon for SVOL. The Simplify Vol volatility premium fund has outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0408-0412)?

Volatility soars, with VIX jumping to the highest level of 2024

Volatility soars, with VIX jumping to the highest level of 2024 Apr. 12, 2024. The S&P VIX Index (VIX) traded at 18.62 in mid-afternoon action on Friday. On Friday afternoon, the VIX was up 22.3% to its highest level since October 31, 2023.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0401-0405)?

Gold Volatility Surges Higher On Upside Call Demand

Implied volatilities fell across asset classes last week in a holiday-shortened week, with the notable exception of gold. GLD 1M implied vol jumped over 2 pts to 13.4% as gold prices surged to a new all-time high. The extreme bullishness in gold reflects optimism over inflation and Fed policy.

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7 Key Calls: long US Industrials, long US and Europe HY credit, & More - SG

Societe Generale published seven key calls for asset allocation in its Multi Asset Portfolio report. Long Japan equities, the most undervalued G10 currency, and focus on geopolitics are among the key calls. Long US Industrials, long US and Europe HY credit, & More - SG.

Rates Volatility Nears 1-Year Low Ahead Of FOMC

Implied volatilities fell across most asset classes last week as CPI inflation came in stronger than expected. The probability of a June rate cut fell from 65% to 51%, with the market now expecting less than 3 rate cuts this year. Interest rate volatility led the decline, with implied vol for both HYG and LQD hitting a 1-year low.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0311-0315)?

Are Option Income Funds Suppressing Volatility?

equity volatility has fallen significantly over the past year, with the VIX index declining from an average of 26 in 2022 to just 17 in 2023. The decline in volatility has been historic and surprising. The rise in popularity of "derivative income" funds that sell covered calls and puts for income is to blame.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0304-0308)?

Market volatility is on the rise as the VIX hits highest level in more than a week

Market volatility is on the rise as the VIX hits highest level in more than a week. The S&P VIX Index (VIX) has now moved up to 15.10, the highest level the index has traded at since February 21. The move up in market volatility has been fueled by the market selloff.

Weekly Report: what happened at VIXM last week (0226-0301)?

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VIX Hits 3-Month High: Market Turns To Stocks Braving 'Last Mile In The Inflation Battle'

The CBOE VIX Volatility Index, the Wall Street fear gauge, spiked 28% on Tuesday to its highest level since Nov. 1. The surprise inflation reading sent U.S. Equity markets plunging on Tuesday. Small caps and growth stocks are out and utilities and energy stocks are back in.