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.
- James Eyers and Lucas Baird
December 2023
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
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.
- James Thomson
June 2023
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?
- Timothy Moore
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
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.
- Updated
- James Thomson
May 2023
- Opinion
- Opinion
How volatility can make you money
Rocky markets can throw up unique opportunities for nimble investors.
- James Wright
April 2023
- Opinion
- Opinion
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.
- Christopher Joye
March 2023
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.
- Lu Wang
February 2023
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.
- Devika Krishna Kumar and Kevin Crowley
October 2022
- Analysis
- Bonds
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.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
May 2022
- Opinion
- Investing
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.
- Michael Hutton
April 2022
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
- Exclusive
- Cryptocurrencies
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.
- Jessica Sier
January 2022
- Opinion
- Investing
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.
- Jun Bei Liu
November 2021
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.
- Lu Wang
August 2021
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.
- Updated
- Alex Gluyas
April 2021
Wall Street’s fear measure near 14-month low
The VIX closed at its lowest since mid-February 2020, which either is a sign of investors’ bullishness or complacency.
- Timothy Moore
February 2021
Why Kerr Neilson is watching cryptocurrencies
In all things Reddit versus Wall Street and cryptocurrencies, the billionaire investor and Platinum founder is keeping an open mind.
- Vesna Poljak
January 2021
- Opinion
- Wall Street
The game is far from over
GameStop is a harbinger of an unpredictable year ahead. Those viewing the world through traditional lenses should pay heed.
- Grant Wilson
October 2020
Pandemic-busting JPMorgan duo like to keep their options open
This macro fund got through the market's COVID-19 ructions unscathed. Now, they’re buying tech stocks, whose future earnings are much more valuable in a lower interest rate world.
- Hans van Leeuwen
September 2020
Research tests computer-driven crash theory
Automated high frequency trading fell during and after the COVID-19 crash, according to new research, suggesting it was not the reason the crash was the steepest on record.
- Luke Housego