Insights

September 2024 Market Recap

The S&P 500® Index returned 5.89% in the third quarter with returns of 1.22%, 2.43%, and 2.14% in July, August, and September, respectively. In the ...
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Volatility & The Fed

Investors following along this year witnessed higher average levels of volatility compared to the post-crisis quantitative easing era. However, until August, it was a relatively ...
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August 2024 Market Recap

The S&P 500® Index returned 2.43% during August. As if a dream, or nightmare, August’s unexpected equity market decline drove volatility to crisis-era levels and ...
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A Sudden Jump in Volatility

Volatility Briefing – August 2024 The culmination of international trade concerns, rough earnings reports from technology-related companies, and a disappointing U.S. jobs figure that resurrected ...
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Half Full

Investors familiar with options-based strategies may also be familiar with the Cboe® S&P 500® BuyWriteSM Index (the BXMSM), which represents a covered call writing approach...
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