Examining 2022 To Date; And Looking Ahead

My current view of securities discussed in my Seeking Alpha articles from earlier in 2022 are presented. Such securities include BLOK, CLAR, BITQ, AJX, AJXA, GECC and EPV.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2022

With 'Bear' In Mind: Shorting European Equities Via EPV

The ProShares UltraShort FTSE Europe ETF (EPV) is structured to provide investors twice the inverse of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. The FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index has performed poorly in 2022 and, as a result, EPV has been a huge winner year-to-date.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2022

An ETF to Hedge Against an Economic Fallout in Europe

As the energy crisis in Europe intensifies and threatens to derail the region's economy, traders can turn to a bearish or inverse exchange traded fund strategy to hedge against further weakness in the Eurozone markets. Russia's Gazprom warned its customers in Europe that it cannot guarantee gas supplies due to “extraordinary” circumstances, Reuters reported.

ETF Trends • Jul 18, 2022

An Alternative ETF Strategy to Hedge Against Weakness in Europe

As the European market outlook dims, traders can turn to a bearish exchange traded fund strategy to bet on further pain in this region of the world. European equities slipped to a more than one-year low on Thursday after slowing Eurozone business activity fueled growth concerns, and German shares were especially hit hard after the [.

ETF Trends • Jun 23, 2022

A Bearish ETF to Hedge Against Recession Risks in Europe

Some are warning of a greater risk to Europe's economy. Investors who are similarly concerned can turn to a bearish or short exchange traded fund strategy to hedge further risks in the European markets.

ETF Trends • Jun 3, 2022

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/06/2022

Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Mar 9, 2022

Rates Spark: The Long Way Up

Higher rates are ongoing, but we wouldn't blame it on the, very moderate in our view, central bank tone. Improving economic data after the Covid 19-induced soft patch is a more credible, and durable, driver for higher rates.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2021

Inflationary Pressures Build As Shortages Cause Prices To Soar In Czech Republic

Inflation accelerates alongside expectations of further interest rate hikes by central bank. Stockpiling efforts and greater global demand push input costs up at a significant pace.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2021

Eurozone's Summer Growth Spurt And The Risks From The Delta Variant

The Eurozone's economy as measured by GDP expanded by 2% q/q in the second quarter, significantly faster than expected, indeed faster than the economies of the US and China. The most important driver of the Flash Composite PMI for July was the Flash Eurozone Services PMI Activity Index, which registered the strongest rise in 15 years.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2021

The Resilience Of Private Balance Sheets In Europe During COVID-19

One of the positive surprises about last year's recession is how little damage it inflicted on average household and corporate balance sheets in Europe. European household balance sheets also improved in aggregate in 2020, despite higher unemployment and shorter working hours. People stayed home more and spent less, while policy measures supported their income.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2021