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Market Recap 1-05-2016

[edmc id= 3872]Download here the Market brief[/edmc] USA Earnings season is over and in the tech sector we observed important market reactions: the most notable one was AAPL 10% depreciation caused by its disappointing results. The hedge fund manager Karl Icahn expressed a bearish view on US stocks for the Read more…

By BSIC, 10 years1 May 2016 ago
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Market Recap 25/04/2015

US US equities climbed to new heights as the week drew to a close with the Nasdaq Composite surpassing its previous peak of 5048.62 points from the year 2000 that marked the height of the dot-com era. The tech-heavy index advanced 3.2% over the last 5 days to close Friday’s Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years25 April 2015 ago
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Market Recap 18/04/2015

This week the market division wrote about US, UK and EU, with a particular focus on what is happening in Greece. US The market mover this week in US was the inflation figure – consumer prices fell 0.1% in March with respect to last year, but the core measure of Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years18 April 2015 ago
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FTSE100 Time to sell

The FTSE100 index has recently touched its all time high. Is this peak justified? Most likely not, in our opinion. There are both long term and short-term reasons to expect the most important UK index to decline in the near future.     Long Term: global economic growth and interest Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years18 April 2015 ago
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MARKET RECAP 15/03/2015

U.S. U.S. equities experienced a negative performance during the past week. Stocks suffered sharp losses also on Friday and the main indexes registered a decline for a third week in a row, finishing what has turned out to be a turbulent five-day trading stretch. The Dow Jones industrial average fell Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years14 March 2015 ago
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INDEX ADDICTED

On the 4th of March 2015, the FTSE Group published the FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly review that announced the entrance of Hikma Pharmaceuticals (HIK) into the FTSE 100 index and the exit of Tullow Oil (TLW) that will thus join the FTSE 250 index. Additional amendments regard the FTSE Read more…

By BSIC, 12 years8 March 2015 ago

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From Norway’s currency interventions and the art o From Norway’s currency interventions and the art of optimal trade execution to KKR’s landmark Alliance Boots buyout, China’s AI infrastructure bottlenecks and the future of pharmaceutical dealmaking - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

Discover our latest insights and read the full articles at bsic.it (link in bio).

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This week, our General Discussion explored the mat This week, our General Discussion explored the mathematics of bet sizing, focusing on the Kelly Criterion and its implications for investment decisions. From the difference between expected wealth and compounded growth to the dangers of excessive leverage, we examined why theoretically optimal strategies can still lead to substantial losses. Through simulations, historical US equity market data and the Grossman-Zhou framework, we discussed how fractional Kelly and dynamic position sizing can help investors balance growth with capital preservation.

Swipe through the carousel to explore the key formulas, graphs and empirical findings discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Bet Sizing: From the Kelly Criterion to Drawdown Control, on bsic.it (link in bio).

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One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Disc One of BSIC’s distinctive activities, General Discussions (GDs) bring our research to life. During our weekly meetings, members present and explain the articles they have written, creating an opportunity for the entire club to ask questions, challenge assumptions, exchange perspectives and deepen their understanding of financial markets.

This week, we explored the High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) industry, a critical component of the AI revolution. As demand for AI computing accelerates, memory manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented growth and supply constraints. But could today’s shortages become tomorrow’s oversupply? Our discussion examined the evolving balance between memory capacity and bandwidth, the implications of changing AI workloads, and the potential consequences for industry leaders such as SK hynix.

Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights, graphs and investment scenarios discussed during our latest GD.

Read the full article, Understanding the HBM Industry, on bsic.it (link in bio)

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From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven tra From the future of US Treasuries and AI-driven trading strategies to UBS’s battle with Swiss regulators, Nike’s struggles and Germany’s shift from cars to defence - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping global markets and corporate finance.

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A record recruitment season for BSIC. We are prou A record recruitment season for BSIC.

We are proud to welcome an exceptional group of new members to BSIC and look forward to seeing their contributions to the Club in the semesters ahead.

Thank you to everyone who applied and took part in our recruitment process, and congratulations to all our new joiners!

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From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrast From bet sizing and optimal hedging to the infrastructure and financing behind the AI boom - this week’s BSIC Weekly explores the forces reshaping markets and corporate finance, from HBM and hyperscaler capex to private equity’s growing use of insurance capital.

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From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading mo From Mexico’s yield curve and AI-driven trading models to sponsor reputation, rising yields and Europe’s race for powered land - this week’s BSIC Weekly is out.

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Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY! If you’ Last call! BSIC applications close TODAY!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your final chance. Submit your application by 11:59 AM and take the first step towards becoming part of BSIC.

Applications close at 12:00 PM.

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