Have Stock Markets Changed?

Have Stock Markets Changed? Same old, same old, it seems. September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Trading technology continues to make the trading of stocks easier, cheaper, and faster However, despite this and other financial...

Don’t Convert to Convertible Bonds

Don’t Convert to Convertible Bonds Equity exposure in disguise September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY Convertible bonds are typically viewed as debt rather than equity instruments However, these are highly correlated to...

The Trouble With Forecasting House Prices

The Trouble with Forecasting House Prices Complex and complicated, but the outlook is poor September 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY House price growth is based on supply & demand imbalances or speculation Residential property...

CTAs vs Global Macro Hedge Funds

CTAs vs Global Macro Hedge Funds Systematic versus Discretionary Masters of the Universe August 2023. Reading Time: 10 Minutes. Author: Nicolas Rabener. SUMMARY CTAs and global macro hedge funds offer attractive diversification benefits However, both are moderately...