Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst, Pennock Idea Hub

Cam Hui

Cam Hui has been professionally involved in the financial markets since 1985 in a variety of roles, both as a quantitative equity portfolio manager and as a sell-side analyst. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia in 1980 and obtained his CFA Charter in 1989.

Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst

Pennock Idea Hub

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Cross-Asset & Quantitative Research

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The recent disorderly risk-off episode can be attributed to the unwind of a series of trades that depend on a low-volatility and complacent environment.</li>
<li>Historically, such unwinds have resolved in volatility spikes and higher equity returns soon afterwards</li>
<li>The current environment is supportive of a quick market recovery, though the risk of a LTCM-style blowup could see a longer and more complex market bottom.</li>
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The recent disorderly risk-off episode can be attributed to the unwind of a series of trades that depend on a low-volatility and complacent environment.
Historically, such unwinds have resolved in volatility spikes and higher equity returns soon afterwards
The current environment is supportive of a quick market recovery, though the risk of a LTCM-style blowup could see a longer and more complex market bottom.


Assessing the Damage: It's Not Just the Carry Trade