MARKETS TODAY May 23rd, 2023 (Vica Partners) On Monday, US Markets finished mixed, S&P 500 +0.02%, DOW -0.42% and the Nasdaq +0.50%. The Russell 2k outperformed +1.22% as SPDR S&P Banking ETF (KRE) was up 3.19%. 7 of 11 of the S&P 500 sectors higher: Communication Services +1.17% outperformed/ Consumer Staples -1.47% lagged. Treasury Yields, … Read more
A Golden Cross is a basic technical indicator used in financial markets, particularly in the analysis of stock prices. It is formed when a shorter-term moving average crosses above a longer-term moving average, signaling a potential bullish trend reversal or continuation. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how a Golden Cross is formed and interpreted: Moving … Read more
MARKETS TODAY May 19th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Yesterday US Markets finished broadly higher, S&P 500 +1.19%, DOW +1.24% and the Nasdaq +1.28%. 7 of 11 of the S&P 500 sectors higher, Information Technology +2.06% outperformed/ Real Estate -0.68% lagged. On the upside, Greed Index, Treasury Yields and USD Index gain. In economic news, data was … Read more
MARKETS TODAY May 18th, 2023 (Vica Partners) Yesterday US Markets finished higher, S&P 500 +1.19%, DOW +1.24% and the Nasdaq +1.28%. 8 of 11 of the S&P 500 sectors higher, Energy +1.63% and Industrials +1.58% outperform/ Utilities -0.54% lags. Russel 2000 +2.21%. Treasury Yields. USD Index, Oil and Bitcoin gain. In economic news, Housing Starts/building … Read more
investors often make the mistake of assuming that a strong company trend will continue indefinitely. This phenomenon is known as “extrapolation bias” or “recency bias.” It refers to the tendency of individuals to assume that current trends and patterns will persist into the future. Investors may become overly optimistic when a company experiences a period … Read more
The opposite of “extrapolation bias” or “recency bias” is known as “mean reversion” or “regression to the mean.” Mean reversion suggests that extreme or outlier data points are likely to return to the average or historical norm over time. Instead of assuming that current trends will continue indefinitely, mean reversion recognizes that exceptional performance, whether … Read more
Quants, or quantitative analysts, can provide valuable insights and teach everyday investors a variety of concepts and strategies. Here are some key lessons that quants can offer to everyday investors: Risk Management: Quants understand the importance of managing risk effectively. They can teach investors how to assess and control risks in their investment portfolios, such … Read more
Firstly what is a good 5 year CAGR for an industry? A good CAGR for an industry is 8% to 12% for large companies, while for high-risk companies, a good CAGR is between 15% to 25%. CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate, a ratio to extrapolate a constant rate of return over several years. The … Read more
A key indices analysis refers to the examination of various financial indices that are commonly used to measure the performance and trends of financial markets or specific sectors within the markets. Analyzing key indices over different time frames, such as one month and six months, can provide insights into short-term and medium-term market movements. However, … Read more