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TIP473: Using Volatility to Hedge Against Inflation W/ Nancy Davis

Sep 2, 2022

Nancy Davis, a renowned expert in volatility markets and portfolio construction, shares her insights on inflation hedging strategies. She discusses key indicators for determining inflation trends and how to leverage volatility markets effectively. Nancy explains the basics of bond convexity and explores innovative ETF products that outperform traditional methods like TIPS. The conversation also touches on the complexities of current fiscal policies and the implications of rising rates on investment strategies, emphasizing the need for diversification in uncertain economic times.

50:55

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Nancy Davis

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Inflation Insights and Fed Strategies

12min

Understanding Options and Market Volatility

2min

Navigating Inflation: The Paradox of Fiscal Policies

5min

Navigating Economic Uncertainty

13min

Navigating the Complexity of Volatility Markets

6min

Innovative Approaches to Inflation Hedging

16min

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

01:45 - Nancy’s predictions on the forward guidance from the most recent FED meeting in Jackson Hole, which was kicking off at the time of this recording.
05:59 - What Nancy watches to determine if inflation has peaked.
09:42 - Which indicators does Nancy pay the most attention to.
11:08 - How to use the volatility markets to hedge against inflation.
25:28 - The basics of bond convexity.
27:36 - Opportunities for when inflation and interest rates move towards parity.
And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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