Leverage effect could bring seasonal Q1 stock market drawdown
The recent Q4 volatility patterns of the major U.S stock market Index, such as Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P500, Nasdaq100 and Russell 3000 could have been a forthcoming market signal of a volatility build-up going into Q1 2025, as among…
The Current State of Hedge Funds’ Leverage and Implications for Big Banks
Hedge funds, known for their aggressive and often highly speculative investment strategies, have leveraged their portfolios to extraordinary levels in recent years. Hedge fund leverage has surged to an unprecedented $28 trillion, marking a significant risk factor within the financial system.
S&P 500 POTENTIAL -15% SELL-OFF
SPX price/volume, Daily timescale chart, below the 200-day Exponential Moving Average, that means SPX in logarithmic function. Most important SPX 3963 Point of Control SELL-OFF Signal, with a potential Head&Shoulder candlestick pattern. S&P500 price/volume trendline with a -15% | -17.5%…