Merriam-Webster defines a debate as ‘a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides.’ A good debate is not an argument. Rather, it is a thoughtful process of insightful positioning that allows two sides of a concept to be explored on their merits. Sound a bit like a manager working to convince an investor that what they do makes sense for an investment portfolio
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The month of February was all about volatility. Within the first 6 trading days the SPX lost -8.60%, only to recoup 5.15% of the losses by month end. The record levels of short volatility positions in VIX related ETFs were forced to cover shorts as it spiked from an intra-day low of 12.50% on February 1st, to an intra-day high of 50.30% on February 6th, before closing at 19.85% on February 28th
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In January and February of 2018, Manole Capital conducted a financial services survey specifically targeting the thoughts and opinions of millennials. Over 175 individuals participated, with nearly 90% under the age of 24 years old. 65% were between the age of 19 and 24 and 23% were 18 or younger. In terms of demographics, 84% were from the United States and 12% were from Europe
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The following report is provided free each week by McAlinden Research Partners exclusively to members of Hedge Connection. Today’s issue cluster focuses on Trump’s Trade War and how it may be coming to tech
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Emerging markets have experienced their fair share of crises in recent history; from the mid 1980’s LDC defaults, the Mexican Tequila crisis, Asia, Russia, Argentina, Greece… and now Ukraine. During these events, capital outflows are fast, indiscriminate and continuous, asset prices collapse and value is ignored. Ukraine reached this point in 2015-2016 and during the past 2 years started a recovery process
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