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SI294: Lowering the Cost of being Long Commodities ft. Hari Krishnan

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May 4, 2024
Hari Krishnan discusses the challenges of investing in commodities, the concept of commodity super cycles, overcoming holding and storage difficulties, and the value of 'virtual storage' in trend following systems.
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INSIGHT

0DTE Options: A Brewing Risk

  • Zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options have become popular for selling, offering attractive returns since 2022.
  • Hari Krishnan expresses concern, noting limited historical data and potential market distortions as the strategy gains traction.
INSIGHT

Fed's Tightrope Walk

  • The Fed faces challenges balancing market hopes for rate cuts with persistent inflation.
  • Their data-driven approach is questioned, reminiscent of the "transitory" inflation narrative.
ANECDOTE

Cocoa's Parabolic Rise

  • Cocoa experienced a parabolic rise, attributed to speculators rather than trend followers.
  • Trend followers likely reduced exposure due to increased volatility, highlighting the importance of dynamic position sizing.
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