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Death cross, trade wars, and Taiwan
On April 14, 2025, a significant technical milestone occurred in the S&P 500 Index: the 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day...

Ken Philips
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The Trump effect, When technical signals collide with political volatility.
In the lexicon of technical analysis, few indicators attract more attention than the golden cross and the death cross. These signals,...

Ken Philips
Apr 124 min read
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Unveiling the Market's Volatility: A Closer Look at Precision Strategies
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted financial markets like never before, creating an extraordinary playground for volatility-focused...

Ken Philips
Jan 12 min read
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Article: Predicting VXX Using Advanced Machine Learning Models
Introduction Predicting financial market indices like the VXX (an ETN that tracks short-term VIX futures) is a challenging task, given...

Ken Philips
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven?
The idea of Bitcoin as a safe haven asset has sparked endless debates among investors, analysts, and crypto enthusiasts alike....

Ken Philips
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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How a Hybrid Options Strategy Capitalized on Mid-February 2020 Volatility
Introduction In early 2020, the financial markets faced a seismic shift. The COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting economies worldwide,...

Ken Philips
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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A Comparative Analysis of Recovery Patterns: 2020 vs. 2022
The market recoveries following VIX (Volatility Index) spikes in 2020 and 2022 were strikingly different, driven by a unique set of...

Ken Philips
Nov 30, 20246 min read
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The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) as a Leading Indicator for the S&P 500
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), which tracks the performance of leading semiconductor companies, has long been regarded as a...

Ken Philips
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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The Relationship Between Indices and Market Crashes: Validating a Thesis
Introduction Understanding market dynamics before, during, and after a crash is crucial for navigating financial markets effectively. A...

Ken Philips
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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