02
Aug
Week 31: Fed Holds, Microsoft Surges, Markets Recover
A volatile week of central bank signals, hawkish bond moves and swinging tech earnings resolved in a positive weekly close and three of four portfolios beat the S&P 500. →
Manuel Nuber
26
Jul
Week 30: Tech Earnings Disappoint, Oil Surges: Markets Sell Off Again
Alphabet and Tesla missed the mark, Brent briefly crossed $100, and equity markets fell for a second consecutive week: yet the combined portfolio ended the week virtually flat. →
18
Jul
Week 29: Earnings Season Lifts Off & Tech Stumbles
A quieter macro backdrop gave way to late-week selling in technology — but strong earnings from banks and a resilient vol structure kept three portfolios close to the index while one stood apart. →
11
Jul
Week 28: Geopolitics Rattle Markets - Vol Holds, Portfolios Deliver
Iran tensions, a hawkish Fed and surging oil prices kept traders on edge: yet equities ended the week higher and all four Rivativ portfolios outperformed the S&P 500. →
08
Jul
Week 27: Vol Compresses as Markets Bounce Back
A week of falling volatility and flattening term structures rewarded systematic positioning — but tactical gamma trades faced headwinds. →
15
Jun
Week 25: Volatility Normalises
A week of falling volatility and flattening term structures rewarded systematic positioning — but tactical gamma trades faced headwinds. →
09
Jun
Week 24: Volatility Wakes Up
A stronger-than-expected US jobs report ended nine consecutive weeks of S&P 500 gains — and tested every strategy in our model portfolio. →
01
Jun
Week 23: Markets hold steady, volatility retreats
A shortened week, record highs, and a VIX that finally blinked. Here's what happened and how our model portfolios responded. →