Category Archives: Technical Analysis

Ten-Year US Treasuries: A Possible Regime Shift

Ten-Year US Treasuries: A Possible Regime Shift Executive View The sharp September advance in the 10-year US Treasury yield—from approximately 4.7% to 5.3%—may represent more than a short-term repricing. The technical backdrop remains consistent with an upward bias in long-term yields, while persistent fiscal deficits, heavy sovereign issuance, and higher global funding needs may reinforce […]

ADM – Archer Daniels Midland follow up: Upside target met

Archer Daniels Midland – Follow up: Upside Target met The formation of a double top in Archer Daniels Midland (symbol: ADM) was identified in an earlier blog. The double top was confirmed by a break of the neckline which enabled calculation of a downside target as outlined earlier. Prices subsequently rebounded from this level to […]

Applying technical analysis to capture variance risk premium

What is Variance Risk Premium Variance risk premium (VRP) is defined as the difference between Implied volatility and historic volatility measured over a defined period in the past. Capturing this risk premium can be done through options overwriting (selling calls or call spreads) or under writing (selling puts or put spreads). Implied volatility usually exceeds […]