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25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 5 of 5

25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 5 of 5

FromAlpha Exchange


25 Sayings on Vol and Risk…Part 5 of 5

FromAlpha Exchange

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our final segment of 25 Sayings on Vol and Risk is upon us, and with it, 5 fresh pithy principles that I often turn to in trying to make sense of this chaotic sport we call markets. Along the way, in typing out these more than 20,000 words over the series, I’m probably out more than 50 dollars in espresso inspired drinks from Starbucks lead by the dirty chai latte and the caramel machiatto. But I’ve learned some stuff and had some fun and I hope you have as well.Sayings 21 through 25 are… “When I see a bubble forming, I rush in to buy.” (George Soros) “Vol is the only anti-fragile asset.” “When financial markets implode, convexity can be found lurking at the scene.” (Harley Bassman) “The correlation of vol and the vol of correlation are not your friend.” “Vol has memory, vol mean reverts.” Hope you Enjoy!
Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Alpha Exchange is a podcast series launched by Dean Curnutt to explore topics in financial markets, risk management and capital allocation in the alternatives industry. Our in depth discussions with highly established industry professionals seek to uncover the nuanced and complex interactions between economic, monetary, financial, regulatory and geopolitical sources of risk. We aim to learn from the perspective our guests can bring with respect to the history of financial and business cycles, promoting a better understanding among listeners as to how prior periods provide important context to present day dynamics. The “price of risk” is an important topic. Here we engage experts in their assessment of risk premium levels in the context of uncertainty. Is the level of compensation attractive? Because Central Banks have played so important a role in markets post crisis, our discussions sometimes aim to better understand the evolution of monetary policy and the degree to which the real and financial economy will be impacted. An especially important area of focus is on derivative products and how they interact with risk taking and carry dynamics. Our conversations seek to enlighten listeners, for example, as to the factors that promoted the February melt-down of the VIX complex. We do NOT ask our guests for their political opinions. We seek a better understanding of the market impact of regulatory change, election outcomes and events of geopolitical consequence. Our discussions cover markets from a macro perspective with an assessment of risk and opportunity across asset classes. Within equity markets, we may explore the relative attractiveness of sectors but will NOT discuss single stocks.