Ken Philips4 days ago2 min readHow a Hybrid Options Strategy Capitalized on Mid-February 2020 VolatilityIntroduction In early 2020, the financial markets faced a seismic shift. The COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting economies worldwide,...
Ken Philips7 days ago6 min readA Comparative Analysis of Recovery Patterns: 2020 vs. 2022The market recoveries following VIX (Volatility Index) spikes in 2020 and 2022 were strikingly different, driven by a unique set of...
Ken PhilipsNov 292 min readThe 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 PhilipsNov 243 min readThe Relationship Between Indices and Market Crashes: Validating a ThesisIntroduction Understanding market dynamics before, during, and after a crash is crucial for navigating financial markets effectively. A...