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29 Aug 2025

Chinese stocks on track for the largest monthly inflow from Hedge Funds in history

Source: Barchart

29 Aug 2025

The share of 0DTE (zero days to expiry) options volume on the Nasdaq index has climbed to nearly 80%.

For S&P 500 options, the 0DTE share has surpassed 60%. 0DTE market share has doubled in just 3 years. Source: Global Markets Investors, BofA

26 Aug 2025

The 69% decline in the $VIX over the last 20 weeks is the biggest volatility crash in history.

Source: Charlie Bilello

26 Aug 2025

"Buy the Dip" Trading Strategy is having its best return in more than 30 years

Source: Barchart

26 Aug 2025

Have analysts become too bullish on the S&P 500 ???

Source: Markets & Mayhem

26 Aug 2025

Based on futures market positioning, hedge funds and asset managers have been missing the rally

Source: Trend labs

25 Aug 2025

This is BCA's "Chart Of The Week": Has momentum turned in equities?

Two momentum signals: 1) Value vs. Growth just flipped positive for the first time since mid-2024. 2) Small vs. Large has been rising since late 2024. BCA team noted this rare alignment has historically fueled multi-quarter cyclical outperformance. Source: BCA

25 Aug 2025

This is a composite of stocks that trade on the world's most important stock exchange.

After consolidating for about 10 months, the NYSE Composite Index just closed at the highest levels ever. Source: J-C Parets

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