Volatility
View From The North Country
Even though it is entering its sixth year, the Industrial Metals play is not over. It seems to be entering its third and last act, an act that could run for at least another 18 months.
Energy Sector: Why We Are Growing Increasingly Cautious
Select Industries Portfolio has only miniscule exposure to Energy sector (0.6% of equity assets). This month’s “Of Special Interes”t presents the rationale for underweighting Energy stocks.
Market Volatility And The Presidential Cycle...Surprisingly Lower
This month, at the request of a client, we examined stock market performance volatility in the periods leading up to past Presidential elections.
Revisiting The VIX
While we still believe there are problems with the VIX as a sell signal, our study did reveal some validity in the 1997 to date period.
Volatility Update…..Both Indexes Show Lower Volatility In 2003
Volatility continues to fade in the S&P but remains volatile on a historical basis.
Volatility Update…..Both Indexes Show Lower Volatility In 2003
In 2003, the NASDAQ has not been as volatile as in recent years, but is still more volatile than the S&P 500.
Volatility Update…..NASDAQ Still More Volatile Than The S&P 500
In 2003, the NASDAQ has not been as volatile as in recent years, but is still more volatile than the S&P 500.
Volatility Update…..NASDAQ Still More Volatile Than The S&P 500
In 2003, the NASDAQ has not been as volatile as in recent years, but is still more volatile than the S&P 500.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility On Par With NASDAQ Volatility In 2003
In terms of High Volatility days in April, the NASDAQ was less volatile than the S&P 500. They are about on par so far YTD.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility Still High, But Coming Down
In Q1, the instances of High Volatility in the S&P 500 was at the fifth highest level dating back to 1900.
Volatility Update…..High S&P Volatility Continues In Early 2003
Volatility in the S&P was unusually high in 2002. And now in early 2003, it appears the S&P 500 is continuing to be extremely volatile.
Volatility Update
S&P 500 volatility running strong in January while the NASDAQ is still high but down from peaks.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility Highest Since 1938
Volatility in the S&P came down in November and December, but for the entire year the S&P 500 was unusually volatile.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility Highest Since 1938
YTD instances of High Volatility (50%) is still well above the 2000-2001 levels. It is, in fact, the highest volatility reading since 1938, and the fifth highest since 1900.
Volatility Update…..Both S&P 500 And NASDAQ Very Volatile
October's reading the most volatile in the S&P 500 since 1938 and fifth highest over the entire history of this work.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility Remains Very High In September
The S&P 500's September reading is the most volatile since 1938 and fifth highest over the entire history of this work.
Volatility Update…..S&P Volatility Soars In August
YTD S&P 500's volatility is the highest level recorded since 1938, and ranks as the sixth highest reading dating back to 1900.
Volatility Update…..A Wild Ride In July
S&P 500 High Volatility reading of 73% for the month is in line above the all time annual highs recorded in 1931-1933.
Volatility Update…..Seems To Be On The Rise Of Late
Volatility is still running at a pace significantly less than in 2000 and 2001, but the recent acceleration is troubling.
Volatility Update…..May Was A Wild Month
Instances of High Volatility in May were unusually high for the S&P 500.
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