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May

Stock markets around the world have been a sea of red.

How to keep a cool head in uncertain times

Financial advisers are feverishly reminding clients that market peaks and troughs are all part of the long game.

April

Investors piled into crypto after Donald Trump’s decisive election victory.

Bitcoin emerges from bear market as traders eye $US125,000

The cryptocurrency is starting to trade more like gold rather than riskier assets such as stocks, enhancing its appeal in times of financial stress, analysts say.

Retirees will have to trim their spending should the sharemarket fall into a bear market.

How a bear market will hit your wealth: From $200k to $3.8m

So far, the cost of Donald Trump’s presidency has been felt by bond and stock traders. But if pain persists, it could cost wealthy retirees $100 a week.

T-Corp’s Stewart Brentnall said valuations were “not to reflect the tactical value of an asset in particularly unusual market circumstances”, and instead what a reasonable buyer would pay.

Big investors wield private assets to cushion returns from wild market

The nation’s largest money managers, including the big superannuation funds, are using unlisted holdings to manage the fallout of volatile global equities.

March

Private credit wants to work alongisde the banking sector.

Private equity is taking a public market beating

Gyrations on listed equities have delivered a double blow for PE. But one billionaire investor sees change coming.

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August 2024

Bank stocks cauterise bleeding, analysts still stumped on valuations

Banks found a bottom on Tuesday, bouncing off steep losses. Despite the sell-off, analysts say they remain overvalued and earnings season will show why.

December 2023

Bulls are feeling good about the rally this year, while bears think the hard landing is still possible.

Why it might be time to strap in for a wild end to 2023 on markets

Shares have rallied hard in the past six weeks, but more big moves in the dog days of December aren’t out of the question.

June 2023

The VIX last week touched its lowest since January 2020: either a sign of rising optimism or complacency.

Fearless investors look through central bank angst

The Vix has fallen to its lowest level since late January 2020 – could it be a sign of irrational exuberance?

Vladimir Putin’s narrow escape might also be a narrow escape for markets.

Mad 24 hours in Russia a stark reminder for markets

Investors got lucky the attempted coup in Russia is over before it began, but it’s yet another reminder of how markets are ignoring risk. 

May 2023

Volatility strategies aim to capitalise on the price fluctuations and inherent uncertainty in financial markets.

How volatility can make you money

Rocky markets can throw up unique opportunities for nimble investors.

April 2023

Fans of risky assets ‘living in a parallel universe’

A world where interest rates remain high – and will potentially increase again – is bad for share prices.

March 2023

While some on the Street see the derivatives as reducing market volatility, others led by JPMorgan see them as a source of extreme turbulence.

JPMorgan spells out ‘Volmageddon’ risk on zero-day option craze

In a new study, a 5 per cent drop in the S&P 500 is seen snowballing another 20 per cent in the worst-case scenario.

February 2023

Exxon is flush with the capital to back big trading positions after posting a record $US59 billion in profit last year.

Exxon’s trading ambitions mean culture shift to more risk-taking

Exxon is also flush with the capital to back big trading positions after posting a record $US59 billion in profit last year.

October 2022

Markets are a cocktail of volatility and potential illiquidity.

Why the UK bond crisis could be just the start

The IMF is warning about potential liquidity risks in the world’s $64 trillion of managed funds. Like James Bond’s vodka martini, we have been shaken, we should be stirred.

May 2022

Keeping ahead of inflation is a key factor for long-term portfolios to maintain their real value.

Market uncertainty a good prompt to review your investment strategy

Selling can lock in losses, particularly if the money is not reinvested until the market has recovered and confidence returns.

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April 2022

Global investors will need to be more dynamic to capture both the long-term trend changes and the short-run mispricing between relative sectors.

Investment discipline does not mean inaction

The volatility that unnerves some can present significant opportunities for those who can be nimble and focused.

February 2022

Zerocap’s Head of Trading Toby Chapple and Chief investment Officer Jonathan de Wet, who say crypto volatility can be harnessed.

Old money targets new as fund offers profits from bitcoin volatility

The Smorgon family are among the backers of Zerocap’s smart beta fund, which has raised $20m of $100m needed to offer investors traditional products in crypto markets.

January 2022

Weakness in high multiple growth stocks and sectors reflects valuation concerns off the back of
rising interest rates.

Why Tribeca’s Jun Bei Liu is still bullish on equities

A solid earnings outlook together with reasonable valuations and an attractive dividend yield should see the market easily post double-digit gains.

November 2021

According to Options Clearing data compiled by Susquehanna, small-lot call premiums have surged in recent weeks, approaching the peak reached in January. 

Options craze rewriting rules of VIX, S&P 500 relationship

Investors are flocking to call options to chase gains in stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, resulting in a spike in upward volatility.

August 2021

Softer than expected manufacturing data from China and the US triggered a fall in the US 10-year bond yield and oil prices.

Markets signal economic expansion has passed peak growth

Weaker than expected manufacturing data from the world’s two largest economies has caused anxiety, leading investors to the safety of fixed income.

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