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How forced liquidation of Short Volatility ETNs (XIV) could cascade into a Stock Market Crash
If you’re anything like me, you might have been surprised at the 4% drop in the S&P 500 (SPY) and the DJIA today when you got home from work. However, that is nothing compared to the massive volatility spike that occurred in the CBOE VIX index. The VIX index is a formula based index that […]
Stock Market Crash is coming – Are you prepared?
The stock market reached an all-time high this week, with the S&P 500 index surpassing 2400 for the first time. There isn’t anything in particular about an all-time high that signals an impending stock market crash. Markets achieve new highs all the time. Instead, the relationship between the value and the price of the stock […]
Bond Bubble and the Coming 2nd Great Depression
The world is currently experiencing another bubble, but it’s not in stocks this time. A giant bond bubble is forming as the world watches without concern. The media sees the same signs that are available to everyone, yet they have not pointed out any of the problems that are going to arise. This bond bubble will […]
What is a stock?
Most people have heard of the stock market, but have you ever truly thought about what that means? Have you ever wondered: “What is a stock?” Today, we answer this important but often overlooked question. Definition: “What is a stock?” A stock is a partial ownership share of a company. What does this mean? The […]
