Oct 29, 2023
Derek Moore and ZEGA Financial CEO Jay Pestrichelli to discuss how despite the correction territory (markets down 10% from top), the VIX index hasn’t shown any real fear. So, what will it take to see capitulation in the markets? Thus far high yield spreads haven’t reflected too much worry. Then Derek is tired of...
Oct 22, 2023
Derek Moore is back with ZEGA Financial CEO Jay Pestrichelli to discuss whether Jay Powell or bond traders are in charge of interest rate policy? How option volatility changes around earnings announcements. Why the spread between the 30-year Mortgage Rate and 10-year treasuries is historically wide including MBS...
Oct 15, 2023
Derek Moore explains what it would take interest rate wise for bonds and TLT to get back to breakeven on price. A lot of misunderstanding is out there on buying bonds at the bottom and what that means. How bonds have different drivers than stocks. Plus, inflation is ticking back up and what that means for the Fed....
Oct 9, 2023
Derek Moore and Jay Pestrichelli, CEO of ZEGA Financial, observe the destruction in long term treasury bonds due to the reflation of the yield curve. How does the market do with higher rates? What does a flattening yield curve mean for the economy? Bond and Stock correlations mean bonds not protecting portfolios? The...
Oct 1, 2023
Derek Moore and Jay Pestrichelli, CEO of ZEGA Financial, look at how markets have done during past Government Shutdowns. The S&P 500 Index during, and 3 and 6 months later. Then they get in dept on why selling in-the-money puts is the same as selling covered calls on stock. What are cash covered puts? How US Treasuries...