Market Signals and Macro Analysis by Michael A. Gayed
Bitcoin failing as a store of value becomes clear after losing 50 percent, Michael A. Gayed notes
Michael A. Gayed questions the perception of Bitcoin as a store of value, especially in light of significant price declines. He asks whether people realized Bitcoin’s shortcomings before or ...
Michael A. Gayed: S&P 500 volume spikes 62 percent above June average amid calm VIX
Michael A. Gayed highlights an unusual surge in S&P 500 trading activity, noting that Thursday's volume reached 9.06 billion shares, which is 62 percent higher than the average for June. He ...
S&P 500 drops 1.25% and VIX jumps over 12%, Michael A. Gayed notes
Michael A. Gayed highlights a notable market move, observing that the S&P 500 index fell 1.25% while the VIX fear gauge surged by 12.37%. He characterizes the shift as more than routine ...
Michael A. Gayed: Live discussion on autocallable income strategies and CFP CE credits
Michael A. Gayed is hosting a live session today at 12 PM ET for a 60-minute conversation with Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, focused on autocallable income strategies, exploring their ...
SPY rises and VIX drops, Michael A. Gayed notes
Michael A. Gayed observes that market volatility has decreased as SPY gained and VIX fell sharply. He cautions that while the drop in VIX suggests investor calm, cheaper volatility does not mean ...
Michael A. Gayed: GraniteShares launches 2x ETFs for SpaceX trading
Michael A. Gayed highlights the launch of new GraniteShares exchange-traded funds allowing investors to take both 2x long and 2x short positions on SpaceX. The ETFs begin trading today, ...
Launching a transformative business for financial advisors, Michael A. Gayed reveals
Michael A. Gayed announced that after two decades in the financial services industry, he has built a business aimed at transforming the landscape for financial advisors and fund issuers. Gayed ...
Michael A. Gayed: Bitcoin holding compared to selling a kidney
Michael A. Gayed makes a striking comparison about holding Bitcoin, suggesting that it is an act so extreme that one might as well consider selling a kidney. He clarifies that his comments were ...
Most signals now risk-on for equities, Michael A. Gayed flags
Michael A. Gayed observes that three out of four key market signals are currently indicating a risk-on environment for this week, with only Treasury Rotation maintaining a defensive outlook. ...
Michael A. Gayed: Military strikes drive oil super spike in yen
Michael A. Gayed highlights the resumption of military strikes and their immediate impact on oil markets, particularly noting a significant spike in oil prices when measured in yen. He describes ...
Bitcoin margin call remark prompts reflection, Michael A. Gayed writes
Michael A. Gayed apologized after posting a comment about a potential margin call involving Saylor and Bitcoin. He reflected on his previous message and announced his intention to write an ...
Michael A. Gayed: Income investing webinar set for June 4
Michael A. Gayed announces a live continuing education credit webinar on income investing strategies. The event, scheduled for June 4 at 2 p.m. ET, will feature Jay Hatfield and cover investment ...
Three green lights and one yellow for market signals, Michael A. Gayed notes
Michael A. Gayed outlines weekly market signals, highlighting a risk-on environment across several key indicators. Three of the four tracked signals—Beta Rotation, Lumber/Gold ratio, and S&P ...
Michael A. Gayed: AI is changing financial services distribution strategies
Michael A. Gayed highlights the impact of AI-driven distribution on the way advisors and fund issuers approach acquiring their next dollar. He shares insights gained from deploying AI marketing ...
GraniteShares releases weekly distribution rates for ETFs, Michael A. Gayed confirms
Michael A. Gayed reports that GraniteShares has introduced new weekly distribution rates across 31 YieldBOOST ETFs, including COYY, TSYY, NVYY, XBTY, and AMYY. The record date is set for 5/29, ...
Michael A. Gayed: Manic call volumes and leverage reach historic highs
Michael A. Gayed highlights that call volume activity and leverage are at historic highs, suggesting a worsening situation. He points to intensified market activity driven by increased ...
Another VIX spike may be near, Michael A. Gayed warns
Michael A. Gayed signals the potential for another imminent spike in the VIX volatility index. He notes that he has maintained a risk-on stance over the past several ...
Michael A. Gayed: Lead-Lag Live features Hervé van Caloen on Venezuela and South America
Michael A. Gayed highlights a Lead-Lag Live discussion featuring Hervé van Caloen of Mercator Investment Management, with a focus on Venezuela and South America. The event suggests a broader ...
Global margin calls triggered by yen surge, Michael A. Gayed warns
Michael A. Gayed highlights risks arising from the surging yen, referencing the reverse carry trade and the possibility of a global margin call or credit event. The tweet underscores a heightened ...
Michael A. Gayed: Market signals show ongoing risk-on momentum
Michael A. Gayed highlights that all intermarket signals continue to point toward a risk-on environment for the second consecutive week. He references indicators such as beta, Treasury, lumber ...
Most bullish outlooks depend on yields and spreads moving together, Michael A. Gayed argues
Michael A. Gayed cautions that many optimistic market forecasts depend on both yields declining and credit spreads remaining tight. He points out that, historically, credit and rates do not see ...
