If price changes fall between up and down one standard deviation more often than 68.2% of the time then there may be an opportunity to systematically profit from the difference between what option prices are predicting and subsequent market activity
Wells Fargo (WFC) is not completely out of the penalty box, even as it has shown drastic operational improvements. The bank not only generated over $4 billion in profits last year, it also improved its efficiency ratio, making it less risky. But it’s still not enough.
The bank’s earnings are expected to be much lower in 2020 than they were in 2019. But that should be expected, considering the coronavirus-induced recession the nation is facing, coupled with business closures.
Equities continue to shrug off reports about rising coronavirus case counts as well as diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China following better than expected quarterly results and a fresh round of M&A activity.
The second quarter earnings season of 2020 is finally here. One way or another, the list of concerns the market has had regarding the devastation the coronavirus pandemic had on corporate profits will be realized.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 130 new ETFs listed in the US in the first half of 2020. While these new ETFs spanned multiple asset classes and strategies, the following three key trends stood out.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 130 new ETFs listed in the US in the first half of 2020. While these new ETFs spanned multiple asset classes and strategies, the following three key trends stood out.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 130 new ETFs listed in the US in the first half of 2020. While these new ETFs spanned multiple asset classes and strategies, the following three key trends stood out.