Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed is the Publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, an award winning market research service that provides risk signals, high yield ideas, macro observations, and more. He is the author of five award-winning research papers on market anomalies and investing. Michael was an active contributor to MarketWatch for a number of years and has been interviewed on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, as well as the Wall Street Journal Live for his unique approach to interpreting market movements.

Michael earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree with a double major in Finance & Management at NYU Stern School of Business. Michael became a CFA Charterholder in 2008.

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Recent Articles

Small-Cap Stocks Are Surging. Here’s What That Means for Hedge Funds.

By Michael A. Gayed

After a year of underperformance, small-caps have made historic moves in recent weeks, driving hedge funds into a major deleveraging cycle.

The Yen Reverse Carry Trade Is Closer Than You Think

By Michael A. Gayed

The yen has been quietly surging. Could this be a precursor to the long-anticipated Japan reverse carry trade?

Small-Cap Stocks Are Advancing, But It’s Not Necessarily a Bullish Sign

By Michael A. Gayed

Small-cap stocks have started to outperform in a meaningful way. What that means long term depends on other indicators.

Whether It’s Trump or Harris, Investors Are All Screwed

By Michael A. Gayed

Investors have been focusing in on tech stocks as the presidential election closes in. The real spotlight should be on government spending.

We Are Long Overdue for a VIX Spike. Don’t Get Caught Unprepared.

By Michael A. Gayed

A sustained VIX spike above the 20 level would rock the stock market. Use the indicators popping up now to get prepared.

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