SI307: The Unpinning of Volatility & How to Prepare for What is Comming ft. Cem Karsan
Together with Cem Karsan we discuss how the volatility space is experiencing major dispersion at the moment and how you can prepare your portfolio for the unpinning of volatility which we are experiencing. We also address how the groundbreaking events that have happened in the U.S. election recently might change the outcome of the election and what impact this will have on the economy. We discuss the core principles and mechanisms behind market moves and how Fed plays a pivotal role in this and lastly Cem explains how flow in financial systems and markets work and what you can do as an investor to stay well prepared.
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Episode TimeStamps:
01:44 - What has been on our radar recently?
03:38 - A surprise question for Cem
06:26 - Industry performance update
08:59 - How are volatility strategies doing in general in 2024?
14:59 - Suggestions for which volatility indices to use
16:35 - Q1, Zach: How would someone use a systematic trading system to purchase and sell put options?
20:12 - Q2, Rick: With all the talk about USD and rates, does anyone have a view on how a possible unwind of the USD/Yen carry trade could impact markets? DO we know the size of this?
24:19 - Trump 2.0 - better, faster, stronger?
34:30 - An unfathomable situation
38:38 - The mechanisms behind market moves
47:14 - More conflict incoming?
50:37 - What causes stress in the financial systems?
