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.
Economic Insights

Volatility 411 – Market Movers

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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.
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.
Investment Strategy Insights

Amidst the Turmoil, Active Management and Hedged Equity Could Bolster Portfolio Performance

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2020 continues to throw curveballs at the world, and especially financial markets. The economy and the stock market have become decoupled. In this historic time, we have seen historic stimulus from the congress and the Fed, leaving behind news events and stories that would normally drive the market lower. China trade deal falling apart, historic unemployment levels, the VIX remaining elevated, and now widespread civil unrest. But we can’t deny that the market is going higher, so we need to adjust.
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