Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager

Joe Tigay is Managing Partner at Equity Armor Investments, sub-advisor to a volatility-hedged equity strategy at Rational Funds. Joe began his career in finance as an options market maker with Stutland Equities LLC. in 2005, working on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and specializing in electronic market making. In 2008, Mr. Tigay became a member trader of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE). As a member trader, Joe was a very active market maker in both SPX and VIX options from 2008 to 2012. Discussing options, volatility, and market insight, Joe has appeared on Bloomberg, BNN, and has a regular segment on CBOE.tv. Joe graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Economics. He currently holds licenses for Series 3, 56, 65.
Market Trends & Outlook

Volatility 411 – Upside Moves In The Bear Market

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
With inflation easing to 7.1% in November and a Fed interest rate decision on deck, Joe Tigay of Equity Armor Investments provides updates on developments in the S&P500 and the VIX in this brief video.
Videos & Podcasts

Volatility 411 – Bear Market Rotation

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
As investors try to discern if the current market is a bear market rally or signaling the end of the bear market, Joe Tigay provides his analysis on this and other topics in this brief video on Catalyst Insights.
Economic Insights

Volatility 411 – Market Movers

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
With the final U.S. election results still being determined and plenty more to come this week, Joe Tigay of Equity Armor Investments provides a brief update on the developments in the S&P500, the VIX, and more in this video on Catalyst Insights.
Economic Insights

Volatility 411 – Market Movers

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
With the final U.S. election results still being determined and plenty more to come this week, Joe Tigay of Equity Armor Investments provides a brief update on the developments in the S&P500, the VIX, and more in this video on Catalyst Insights.
Videos & Podcasts

Oil, Inflation, Fed, and the Economy

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
Will this bear market end soon? Joe Tigay of Equity Armor and portfolio manager of a volatility-hedged equity strategy says there’s not many signs of it stopping just yet. Watch “Volatility 411” for his latest insights on oil prices, the Fed’s path forward, the chances of a recession, and more.
Videos & Podcasts

What is Moving the VIX?

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
With a deadline looming for congress, it will get worse before it gets better for the debt ceiling. Expect a rocky road.  The markets have seen this movie before and the closer to the deadline the higher the VIX.
Investment Strategy Insights

Volatility as an Asset Class

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
When it comes to investing, I attempt to be as realistic as possible. My life of following the markets began in the mid-90s when I saw the tremendous rise in prices associated with the tech boom, only to see subsequent crashes and recoveries. The lesson many have taken away from the market is that if I just buy and hold, I will be fine.
Case Studies

Using Long Volatility Exposure to Hedge a Portfolio

Joe Tigay, Portfolio Manager -
Investors need to understand that the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is not the same as VIX futures, and this has important implications when it comes to trying to hedge a portfolio with a long volatility approach. The VIX index itself is a fantastic indicator of 30-day implied volatility. VIX futures are simply the market’s best guess where the VIX index will be on settlement at that point in time.
1...6789Page 7 of 9

Stay in touch:

255,324FansLike
128,657FollowersFollow
97,058SubscribersSubscribe

Newsletter

Don't miss

Economic Insights

The Ripple Effect: How Smart Money Uses the VIX to Beat Market Panic

0
An options trader’s perspective on why the “fear index” is actually your portfolio’s best friend
Economic Insights

The Volatility Trader’s Reality Check: Markets Do What Markets Do

0
For those curious about how a volatility trader who also manages portfolios thinks, let me cut through the noise.
Economic Insights

Navigating Trade Winds: HANDLS Indexes Showcase Resiliency in May 2025

0
The HANDLS Indexes Monthly Income Report for May 2025 underscores notable recoveries across sectors, propelled by easing tariff and trade uncertainties.
Economic Insights

Navigating Multi-Factor Market Volatility: A Portfolio Manager’s Guide

0
Current market conditions present a complex web of interconnected risks that demand careful analysis and strategic positioning.
Economic Insights

Markets Gone Wild: April 2025 HANDLS Monthly Report

0
April 2025 delivered a dramatic episode in what has already been a year marked by heightened volatility.
spot_img

About us

Most recent

Most popular

Subscribe

© Catalyst Insights - 2024 - All rights reserved.