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SI268: Are Investors Wrongly Positioned for the New World Order? ft. Cem Karsan
Nov 4, 2023
Cem Karsan returns to discuss tail hedging and the possibility of a new bear market. They explore the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, the importance of thinking differently in asset allocation, and the volatility compression mechanism during the holiday season. The podcast also touches on trend following performance, the link between global conflicts and inflation, and the significance of specific dates in the market.
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- The introduction of futures and options on futures for the dispersion index at the CBOE RMC conference will provide broader market participation and liquidity in dispersion trading strategies.
- Historical context suggests that recent volatility levels are not the norm, and a return to higher levels is expected if interest rates and inflation remain higher.
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Dispersion index and new products
The CBOE RMC conference discussed the dispersion index and the future introduction of futures and options on futures for the index. This development allows for broader market participation and liquidity in dispersion trading strategies, addressing the current supply-demand imbalance. It is expected to impact market structure and facilitate the deployment of structured products and ETFs based on dispersion trading.
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