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In Quant We Trust - EQD+ Weekly
Apr 18, 2025
Trend followers have had a bumpy ride this year. Quant hedge funds were hit by market volatility caused by Trump’s on-again-off-again tariff policies. While the immediate impact has been painful, some believe that such macro disruptions could ultimately set the stage for more favorable trading conditions down the road.
Continue readingOptionMetrics Readies Gamma Model To Track Intraday Vol
Apr 17, 2025
OptionMetrics, a New York-based data and research firm specializing in volatility, options pricing, futures data and forecasting, is developing a new gamma inventory model.
Continue readingCTAs Reposition As Market Conditions Signal Trend Revival
Apr 17, 2025
Commodity trading advisors have faced mixed results amid recent market volatility, but signs of a rebound are prompting firms to reposition for improving conditions.
Continue readingEx-Itau PM To Lead U.S. Vol Strategies At Brazil Hedge Fund Manager
Apr 16, 2025
A former volatility portfolio manager at Itau Asset Management in São Paulo has joined Absolute Investimentos in a similar role.
Continue readingU.K. Pensions Choose Equity Derivatives To Drive Returns, Boost Liquidity
Apr 15, 2025
U.K. pension funds are choosing equity derivatives strategies to generate returns and manage downside risk.
Continue readingNeuberger Berman’s Index, ETF Options Strategy Profits From Recent Vol
Apr 15, 2025
USD481 billion Neuberger Berman has developed strategies using index and exchange traded fund options to profit from market fluctuations across the S&P 500, MSCI Emerging Markets and MSCI EAFE.
Continue readingJupiter’s Equity Market Neutral Fund All In On Asia For Alpha
Apr 14, 2025
Jupiter’s global long-short equity strategy is betting on Asia. The systematic equities team has raised the region’s allocation to its maximum limit of 34%, describing it as a source of alpha in today’s global markets.
Continue readingHot N Cold - EQD+ Weekly
Apr 11, 2025
We were warned that this year’s markets would test our agility, and this week proved it. We saw drops that are pretty similar to late 2008 or the infamous Black Monday of 1987. Aviva’s Patrick Bartholet said this isn’t your typical volatility blowup, it’s more of a beta story.
Continue readingLiquidity Challenges Call For Stronger Risk Management
Apr 11, 2025
Liquidity was strained during the recent selloff, exposing vulnerabilities across global markets. Aviva’s Patrick Bartholet said liquidity gaps highlight the need for robust risk management strategies.
Continue readingCboe Expands Market Intelligence In Asia As Derivatives Appetite Grows
Apr 11, 2025
Cboe is expanding its market intelligence capabilities in Asia to meet growing derivatives demand.
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