Navigating Market Volatility Like a Pro with Kris Sidial I June 12, 2024

In this episode, 42 Macro's Darius Dale and Kris Sidial of Ambrus Group discuss the growing prevalence of short volatility trades and their implications for market dynamics. Kris highlights the overcrowding in short vol positions, driven by structured products, yield-seeking strategies, and hedge fund AUM growth, and emphasizes the potential for these trades to unwind within the next 12 months. They also explore the evolving volatility landscape, including the impact of dealer activity, behavioral market dynamics, and the challenges of tail risk hedging, stressing the importance of process-driven strategies over prediction for effective risk management.

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