Kimberly Rios, CFA, CMT, Portfolio Manager

Kimberly Rios joined Catalyst Capital Advisors as a Portfolio Manager in 2014. She is currently a Portfolio Manager of an options-based commodity fund at Catalyst Funds. She carries the Series 3 license, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation, the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, and is a member of the National Futures Association. Ms. Rios has degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Arizona.

How Price May React to Oil’s Record Low Rig Count

Oil is a volatile commodity, and one need look no further than the movements in the first few months of 2020 as proof. The price of crude oil (WTI) started the year above $60, and infamously dipped to below -$37 in April.

Portfolio Manager Discusses Oil Market Pricing and Volatility

It’s no secret that equity markets have seen their share of market volatility and price declines over the past few weeks, but upheaval in the oil markets have been more severe by comparison.

Portfolio Manager Discusses Oil Market Pricing and Volatility

It’s no secret that equity markets have seen their share of market volatility and price declines over the past few weeks, but upheaval in the oil markets have been more severe by comparison.

Trading Commodity Volatility – A Woman’s Perspective

In this podcast, Kimberly Rios, a Commodity Portfolio Manager at Catalyst Funds recently sat down with Jeff Malec, Managing Director and Partner from RCM Alternatives to give a woman’s perspective on trading volatility.

Oil Spread Trading – There’s More Than Just 150% Volatility to Consider

This has been a historical week for financial markets in many aspects. For the purposes of this blog, I will focus on the oil markets, which have been devastated by rapid price declines and anemic demand.

Is the Oil Rally about to Stall?

There has been a lot of news to absorb so far this month: .Tthe OPEC+ meeting is over,; the trade deal news is out; and oil is still edging higher..!

Is the Oil Rally about to Stall?

There has been a lot of news to absorb so far this month: .Tthe OPEC+ meeting is over,; the trade deal news is out; and oil is still edging higher..!

What’s Moving Oil Prices?

A Podcast with Phil Flynn and Kimberly Rios discussing EIA’s Reporting Discrepancies and the New International Maritime Rules for Shipping Oil

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