Volatility vs. Volatility of Volatility: Conceptual and Practical DifferencesVolatility and volatility of volatility are highly correlated and share many similar characteristics. However, there are subtle but…Nov 3Nov 3
Modeling Gold for Prediction and Portfolio HedgingGold prices have risen sharply in recent months, prompting renewed debate over whether the market has reached its peak. In this post, we…Oct 27Oct 27
Effectiveness of Covered Call Strategy in Developed and Emerging MarketsCovered call strategies are often promoted as an income-generation tool for investors seeking steady returns with reduced risk. But how…Oct 20Oct 20
Identifying and Characterizing Market Regimes Across Asset ClassesIdentifying market regimes is essential for understanding how risk, return, and volatility evolve across financial assets. In this post, we…Oct 13Oct 13
The Role of Data in Financial Modeling and Risk ManagementMuch emphasis has been placed on developing accurate and robust financial models, whether for pricing, trading, or risk management…Oct 6Oct 6
Volatility Risk Premium Across Different Asset ClassesThe volatility risk premium has been studied extensively in the equity space, but less so in other asset classes. In this post, we are…Sep 29Sep 29
When Trading Systems Break Down: Causes of Decay and Stop CriteriaA key challenge in system development is that trading performance often deteriorates after going live. In this post, we look at why this…Sep 22Sep 22
Volatility Targeting Across Asset Pricing Factors and Industry PortfoliosPosition sizing is an important aspect of portfolio management, as it directly influences both risk and return. While investors can choose…Sep 15Sep 15
Tail Risk Hedging Using Option Signals and Bond ETFsTail risk hedging plays a critical role in portfolio management. I discussed this topic in a previous article. In this post, I continue the…Sep 9Sep 9
Stochastic Volatility Models for Capturing ETF Dynamics and Option Term StructuresThe standard Black-Scholes-Merton model is valuable in both theory and practice. However, in certain situations, more advanced models are…Sep 2Sep 2