Michael A. Gayed
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Pension Partners

Michael A. Gayed is chief investment strategist at Pension Partners, LLC., where he helps structure portfolios and develop strategies to maximize the amount of time and capital spent in potentially outperforming investments.

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Recent Articles

Utilities: Back to Hero, or Villain in Disguise?

Jul. 16, 2012, 11:50 am EDT – This may be a temporary period of strength or a final move before a breakdown. A downtrend could be quite telling about the second half for equities. More 

Broker-Dealer Stocks Suggesting a Summer Surprise?

Jun. 25, 2012, 9:52 am EDT – We may see an end to the panic trading that has sent financials diving relative to equities at unjustified levels. More 

Sovereign Debt Foreshadowing Bigger Rally?

Jun. 18, 2012, 10:47 am EDT – A situation similar to 2011's "fall melt-up" may be under way, which would mean further gains ahead for risk assets as healing in credit markets continues. More 

Utilities: From Hero to Villain?

Jun. 11, 2012, 9:48 am EDT – Utilities, which have performed quite strongly in the last two months, goes from being a sector to hide behind to being one to flee from. More 

Will the ‘Mini-Correction’ Turn Major?

Jun. 4, 2012, 10:18 am EDT – While the correction is likely not over, it also is likely not going to be deeper than it already has been. More 

Energy Nears (Relative) Support

May. 29, 2012, 9:54 am EDT – Better hold off on any decision, though, until Europe and the credit markets recover. More 

The New Cracks in Sovereign Debt

May. 21, 2012, 10:32 am EDT – European electoral changes have dramatically altered risk sentiment in global markets. More 

Utilities: From Hero to … Superhero?

May. 14, 2012, 11:23 am EDT – Utility stocks' strength has absolutely flared of late -- and there still might be some time to get yourself into position. More 

The Safest Way to Play Sovereign Debt

May. 7, 2012, 10:14 am EDT – The yield is beating Treasuries, and an ETF softens the risk. More 

A ‘Spring Switch’ Could Still Be in Store

Apr. 30, 2012, 10:59 am EDT – We are near the support line in the relationship of the Broker-Dealers ETF to the Dow. More