Michael Gayed

In this episode, Michael Gayed, who conducts interviews on Twitter Spaces, discusses the possibility of a global margin call, predicting volatility dynamics with the lead lag framework, the performance of defensive sectors, the expectation of a recession in 2023, the risks of leverage and zero-days to expiration trading, and the role of content generation and marketing in career success for investors.

Michael Gayed, a seasoned portfolio manager and macro expert, warns about the implications of Japan's rising interest rates on global markets. He explains the yen carry trade and its potential to trigger a sell-off. Gayed also links Japanese financial moves to U.S. equities like NVIDIA, suggesting a ripple effect on liquidity. He predicts a bright future for healthcare investments by 2025, driven by AI and deregulation. Plus, he discusses precious metals as safe havens amid market volatility, making for an engaging listen.

Christopher Vermeulen, founder of Technical Traders, dives into the macro landscape, highlighting bullish patterns in uranium and complexities in the oil market. Michael Gayed critiques traditional economic models while discovering opportunities in AI. Anthony Pompliano shares insights on Bitcoin’s risk management and central bank digital currencies. Ram Ahluwalia contrasts value and growth stocks, focusing on how recent rate cuts affect Baby Boomers' investments. Together, they offer a multifaceted view of current and future market dynamics.

In this conversation, Michael Gayed, a Portfolio Manager at Tidal Financial Group and Publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, shares his insights on how liquidity now overshadows traditional market fundamentals. He examines the Federal Reserve's controversial role and the surprising recovery of China's stock market, alongside its implications for global economics. Gayed discusses the limitations of standard economic indicators post-COVID, identifies bullish sectors like energy and healthcare, and evaluates the risks of recession amidst rising debt levels.

Michael Gayed, a portfolio manager at the Free Markets ETF and publisher of the Lead-Lag Report, delves into why banks are borrowing record amounts from the Fed, signaling potential market stress. He forecasts an imminent spike in market volatility due to excessive leverage and overconfidence. Despite these short-term risks, Gayed remains optimistic about long-term stock performance, highlighting the positive effects of deregulation. He also discusses the potential pitfalls of increasing liquidity and the implications of political events on market narratives.

Eric Basmajian, a business cycle expert, discusses how presidential elections impact economic trends. Joining him are Michael Gayed, who analyzes sector opportunities depending on political outcomes, and Chaim Siegel, offering insights on geopolitical influences. They explore how market sentiment and tariffs could affect companies in a Trump scenario. The trio emphasizes that economic cycles matter more than individual politicians, dissecting cumulative inflation's impact and the potential ramifications of shifting U.S. leadership on global markets.

Michael Gayed, Founder of The Lead-Lag Report, discusses the misconception of semiconductor market health due to ETFs weighted by specific giants. He emphasizes the importance of analyzing all stocks within a sector for a true picture. The conversation delves into the significance of industry selection over individual stock picking in today's market cycles and touches on market movements driven by for-profit entities.

Michael Gayed, portfolio manager at Tidal Financial Group and publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, discusses small caps, potential credit events, and the correlation between the VIX and credit spreads in this podcast.

Michael Gayed, Portfolio Manager at Tidal Financial Group and Publisher of the Lead-Lag Report, joins James Connor to unravel the mysteries behind the unexpected market positivity, explore signals from market movements, delve into the intricacies of the bond market, and analyze the potential economic downturn indicated by fluctuating oil prices. This insightful conversation provides perspective on market disconnects and contradictory indicators.

Michael Gayed, an expert who believes average retail investors are too complacent about the state of the markets and economy, discusses the cracks in consumer spending, potential opportunities in small caps and emerging markets stocks, the role of gold and bitcoin in diversification, opting in or out of the system, the 'winner's edge' in a crowded world, challenges and opportunities in investing in emerging markets, and investment potential in Brazil.