Equity Armor Investments
Market commentary, volatility insights, and media appearances.
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Key Economic and Geopolitical Events: Week of April 21, 2025 As markets navigate heightened volatility in April 2025, this week brings critical economic and geopolitical …
Read full article →Market at the Crossroads: Dollar Weakness and Technical Breaks Signal Potential Volatility Ahead The stock market has found itself at a critical juncture, with technical …
Read full article →Why Market Volatility Will Remain High in 2025 The financial markets are sounding alarm bells, demanding an effective market volatility investment strategy for 2025. Majo…
Read full article →March Market Insights: Navigating Market Swings and Spotting Opportunities Can you believe it’s already March? Time flies, and the stock market’s been throwing some crazy…
Read full article →The stock market often operates in paradoxes, and the current environment is no exception. As we approach the new administration, the market finds itself in an intriguing…
Read full article →Building a Winning Portfolio for Trump’s Second Term As speculation grows about a potential second Trump presidency, investors brace for a major shift in the markets. Ene…
Read full article →Gold or Bitcoin: Navigating the Post-Election Market Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Battle of the Hedges Both gold and bitcoin are often seen as hedges against inflation. This means…
Read full article →Navigating Market Volatility: What the VIX Signals for Investors After the Election We all know the VIX , the fear index, by now, but here’s a quick refresher. The VIX is…
Read full article →Oil Shocks and Their Impact on the Stock Market: A Historical Overview Oil shocks throughout history, whether caused by geopolitical conflicts or disruptions in productio…
Read full article →Navigating the Rate Cut: A Guide for Advisors Introduction The ongoing Federal Reserve cycle has sparked intense debate regarding its resemblance to the 2007 and 1998 fin…
Read full article →Fed Rate Cut Looms: What to Expect The Fed is about to make a historic move This week, the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time since the COVID-19 p…
Read full article →The Jobs Report: A Crucial Crossroad for Market Performance As we approach the upcoming jobs report scheduled for this Friday, the stock market is bracing itself for a de…
Read full article →The Looming Impact of Nvidia's Earnings on Market Sentiment As Nvidia's earnings report approaches, all eyes are on its potential impact. The semiconductor powerhouse has…
Read full article →Today's episode of Trade Talks with Jill Malandrino delved deep into the current state of the market and offered valuable insights for investors. From the recent volatili…
Read full article →I will be talking about semiconductors Leaders and Laggers. Plus an options trade idea on TSM. Make sure you tune in and dont forget to share it with the world.…
Read full article →The Week Ahead: Jackson Hole and Nvidia Earnings As we head into a new week, the financial markets are gearing up for two significant events: the Jackson Hole symposium a…
Read full article →Beyond the 60/40: A Market Maker's Guide to Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns In my years as a VIX market maker and financial advisor, I've witnessed firsthand the limitatio…
Read full article →Market on Thin Ice The market hangs in the balance. It’s a high-wire act, both technically and fundamentally. After touching record highs, recession fears creep in. The S…
Read full article →Market Rallies on Chip Stocks, But Caution Remains On today’s episode of The Trading Zone , Brian Stutland and I delved deep into the market’s recent volatility. While he…
Read full article →Keeping Emotions at Bay: Prioritizing Client Needs in Volatile Times As financial advisors, we've all witnessed the emotional rollercoaster investors can experience, part…
Read full article →Small Cap Catch-Up: Market Reset? Make sure to catch me every week on the Trading Zone where we take a deep look at markets, portfolio management, and volatility. First t…
Read full article →Tesla Delays Robotaxi Unveiling by Two Months This morning, Tesla announced a two-month delay for the unveiling of its Robotaxi. Originally slated for August 8, the new r…
Read full article →Don't Let Election Jitters Spook Your Portfolio: Why Volatility Control is Key Buckle up, investors! The market just delivered another wild ride, with tech giants getting…
Read full article →The Fed's Flexible Approach to Interest Rates Today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate, shedding light on the current economic outlook and t…
Read full article →The S&P 500 is soaring, but is it riding a unicycle? Investors are getting nervous that a small group of stocks, the "Magnificent Seven," are leading the charge, leaving …
Read full article →Understanding the 2/10 Yield Curve: What It Means for the Economy and Markets America celebrated Independence Day with a bang in the stock market this week, as we witness…
Read full article →Happy Fourth of July and happy birthday to America! Today, let's take a moment to shine a spotlight on an American financial hero who often goes unnoticed. While Alexande…
Read full article →Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? Exploring Alternative Asset Allocation For a long time, the 60/40 portfolio was the cornerstone of financial planning for advisors. This simp…
Read full article →This week on the Trading Zone, we explore the complexities of volatility as we approach the upcoming presidential election and also the massive rebalancing in the tech ce…
Read full article →This week on the Trading Zone , we dive into the fascinating "ripple effect" playing out in the market. The Dow Transports, a key indicator of economic health, has lagged…
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