Equities

Black Swan Events Impacting the Stock Market

Black Swan Events Impacting the Stock Market over the 100 Years Black Swan events, a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his 2007 book "The Black Swan," are extremely rare and unpredictable incidents with severe and widespread consequences. These events often surprise and significantly impact global financial markets, including the stock market. The following [...]

By |2023-08-29T14:21:29-04:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Equities, Market History|

Understanding Skewness

Understanding Skewness Everyone wants to be a winner. For investors, being on the winning side of the trades means the ability to pick the right stocks that can generate above-average returns over time. However, this is often an elusive goal for most investors, given the inherent skewness in financial markets, making it extremely difficult to [...]

By |2023-08-29T15:58:58-04:00January 2nd, 2024|Categories: Equities, Market Analysis 101|

A Deep Dive into the Dow Jones’ Historic Drop on October 19, 1987

The Dow Jones' Historic Drop on October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987, a day that will forever be remembered as "Black Monday," was a moment of unparalleled panic and chaos in global financial markets. In a single trading day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced the largest one-day percentage drop in its history, plummeting [...]

By |2023-08-16T11:17:10-04:00October 19th, 2023|Categories: Equities, Market History|

The Origins and Evolution of the Dow Jones Industrial Average

The first publication of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), also known as "The Dow," was on May 26, 1896. The DJIA is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 30 large, publicly owned companies trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. Over the years, it has become one [...]

By |2023-05-08T13:03:22-04:00May 26th, 2023|Categories: Equities, Market History|

The Buttonwood Agreement: The Birth of Wall Street

The Buttonwood Agreement: The Birth of Wall Street In the bustling metropolis of New York City, the heart of finance beats strong within the walls of Wall Street. A symbol of wealth, power, and ambition, Wall Street has become synonymous with finance. However, the storied history of this powerful institution can be traced back to [...]

By |2023-04-27T16:23:43-04:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: Equities, Market History|

Spoofing Techniques for Trading Future Markets

In a recent blog post, I discussed the Flash Crash of 2010 and briefly touched on Spoofing. However, after receiving interest from a client, I realized that a more in-depth exploration of Spoofing was necessary. Therefore, this blog post will provide a thorough explanation of Spoofing. Spoofing Techniques for Trading Future Markets Spoofing is a [...]

By |2023-04-26T17:15:28-04:00May 9th, 2023|Categories: Client Question, Equities|

The Flash Crash Meltdown

The Flash Crash Meltdown In May 2010, the stock market experienced an infamous event known as the Flash Crash, which resulted in a sudden and dramatic loss of billions of dollars within minutes. Navinder Singh Sarao, a futures trader in London, played a central role in this disaster. Sarao ultimately admitted to attempting to manipulate [...]

By |2023-04-26T13:15:48-04:00May 6th, 2023|Categories: Equities, Market History|
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