2024 Third Quarter Review and Outlook

2024 Third Quarter Review and Outlook In the third quarter, the S&P 500 Index rose by 5.89%, bringing its year-to-date return to 22.08%. This growth was primarily driven by gains in the consumer discretionary, industrial, and utilities sectors. In a somewhat...

2024 First Half Review and Outlook

2024 First Half Review and Outlook In the first half of the year, the S&P 500 Index delivered a 15.64% return, fueled by significant gains in artificial intelligence and chip stocks, especially Nvidia. Large-cap domestic stocks have once again outperformed other...

Hedging Low-Cost Basis Stock Using Options

Hedging Low-Cost Basis Stock Using Options Using options for a low-cost basis concentrated position involves leveraging options to manage risk and potentially enhance returns. Writing a call option and buying a put option are two different strategies used in options...

Meet Our Summer Intern: Alexandrea Lee

Meet Our Summer Intern: Alexandrea Lee Please write a short biography about yourself: I’m Alexandrea Lee, an incoming sophomore at Northwestern University, majoring in Industrial Engineering and Economics. I hope to pursue a career in financial engineering, finance,...