Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay on the Market’s Early Week Rebound and October’s Jobs Report

Volatility is down to start the week as the market is rebounding. Look for the market to move on the Jobs number on Friday. Watch OIL as a sign for global growth and the risks of escalation in war.

 

 

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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.

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