Ben Bowler

Ben Bowler, Global Head of Equity Derivatives Research at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, dives deep into market volatility and fragility. He compares recent S&P volatility events to past crises like the GFC and Covid, highlighting today's added complexities. Ben discusses the surge in fragility among U.S. single stocks, emphasizing electronic liquidity withdrawal during stress. He also examines historical innovation's role in creating asset price bubbles and the need for a long-term investor perspective amidst these dynamics.