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Michael A. Gayed is a portfolio manager and author of five award-winning research papers on market anomalies and investing. He has a BS with a double major in finance and management from NYU Stern School of Business and is a CFA charterholder. Mr. Gayed is the publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, focused on helping investors outperform in all market conditions. It offers a tactical, data-driven approach to investing to achieve long-term success even in the face of uncertainty. With increasing market volatility, it's essential to understand risk-on/risk-off signals, seize high-yield opportunities, and leverage award-winning research to maximize returns.
Michael's Articles
Several of the single-stock, covered call ETFs launched this year have become household names, but broader strategies have also garnered a lot of interest. Among the more interesting launches recently is the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (TLTW), notes Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.
Michael Gayed
BONDS
I like to assess the performance of the most important sectors and asset classes relative to each other. That helps me interpret what underlying market dynamics may be signaling about the future direction of risk-taking by investors. Here is what three sector ETFs are saying, highlights Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.
Michael Gayed
TELECOM
The “Trump Trade” from a 30,000-foot view appears to be over for the time being, but some of the sectors and asset classes likely to be direct policy beneficiaries are still doing well. Meanwhile, the yen is still the currency to watch, notes Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.
Michael Gayed
FOREX
You may have already heard, but there’s a presidential election this week. Leaving the politics aside, I want to take a look at how the financial markets might react to this. The 2024 election could end up being the closest one since Bush/Gore in 2000. That has implications for short-term volatility and what sectors and themes could perform better in the longer-term, explains Michael Gayed, editor of The Lead-Lag Report.
Michael Gayed
POLITICS
Michael's Videos
It's a new year, but investors still face many of the same old problems. A Federal Reserve that's hiking interest rates. An economy that's weakening. And a market that doesn't know which way to turn. Join Michael Gayed, portfolio manager at Toroso Investments, and Mike Larson, editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, for this lively discussion on what's coming next—and how you can capitalize.
Michael Gayed
MARKETS
30:28
Michael A. Gayed authored five award-winning papers from 2014 to 2020, and also won the 2015 Founders Award for his paper documenting how lumber and gold can be used as signals for managing investment portfolios. This eye-opening paper focuses on the predictive power of two seemingly unrelated commodities, which provide important information on the economic cycle and risk-seeking behavior in various assets. His work has important implications for both asset allocators and active managers.
Michael Gayed
STOCKS
33:44
Keeping a balanced portfolio of 60% equity, 40% fixed income has been one of the investing world's most tried-and-true strategies for managing risk. But in this era of high volatility, ultra-low yields, and longer life spans, investors are looking for better, non-correlated returns. Enter alternative ETFs, which can enhance risk-adjusted returns and provide liquidity, without the high fees. This panel will examine the choices available to today's investors, along with tips for incorporating them into a traditional portfolio.
Michael Gayed
ETFs
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