🎯 Market's Game of Thrones: Big Tech Defectors & The VIX Plot Twist

Don Kaufman here. 

And let's dive into what's been shaking the markets this week, shall we?

Here's what I cover in tonight’s video:

🎯Sectors Defecting: You've got sectors defecting to the downside like never before. Energy, financials, utilities, materials, industrials, healthcare – they're all taking a hit. Why are key sectors like Energy and Financials hemorrhaging value while the S&P remains seemingly unfazed?

🎯Anemic Volume: The S&P and individual stocks are trading on volumes so light, it's like they're barely there. Microsoft, Apple, Amazon – all showing signs of anemic trading. 

Discover why the lack of trading volume might signal a silent storm brewing in the equity markets.

🎯Options Market Sizzle: Meanwhile, the options market? It's catching fire with volumes soaring above average. 

Uncover the hidden force behind the market's upward momentum – it's not what you think!

🎯Skew at All-Time Highs: The skew – that's the distortion in option pricing – is at its peak. Puts are being bought like they're going out of style. 

What does an all-time high skew mean for your portfolio? The answer might surprise you.

🎯Hedging Activity: There's a lot of hedging going on, folks. Traders are betting both ways, and the VIX is moving, signaling increased volatility. 

Learn how to navigate through the turbulence of heavy hedging activity with strategies that keep your portfolio safe.

Now, here's the kicker… despite all these signs, the market is still hitting all-time highs. 

But with such light volume and sectors defecting, are we at a tipping point?

Click here to watch my full take. 

To your success,

Don Kaufman