Hedge Funds Turn Bearish While Retail Investors Keep Buying Stocks  A major indicator of potential downside risk in the stock market is when hedge funds begin shorting stocks while retail investors continue to pour money into equities. This is precisely the situation unfolding today. The distinction between smart money and dumb money has long ...

Is the VIX 65 Spike Real? Market Fear Versus Reality Examined  The official VIX calculation did indeed report a level of 65.73 on Monday at 8:34 am EST, a figure now being used by many to justify taking long positions in equities. The reasoning behind this is that a significant surge in volatility signaled panic, which has since subsided, thus...

Beware Misleading Market Narratives: Understanding Actual Returns  During periods of strong market growth, there's often a narrative that emerges suggesting that current circumstances are unique and that investors need not worry about potential downturns. A recent example of this comes from Fisher Investments, which argues that despite last ye...

Opportunities Abound in Dynamic Asset Markets  When considering the fundamental drivers of asset markets, it's clear that numerous opportunities exist. Unlike periods of stagnation, the current market environment is dynamic and filled with actionable possibilities.  Consider if, at the beginning of the year, you were told that despite set...