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

Broker-Dealer Stocks Suggesting a Summer Surprise?

By Michael A. Gayed

We may see an end to the panic trading that has sent financials diving relative to equities at unjustified levels.

Sovereign Debt Foreshadowing Bigger Rally?

By Michael A. Gayed

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.

Utilities: From Hero to Villain?

By Michael A. Gayed

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.

Will the ‘Mini-Correction’ Turn Major?

By Michael A. Gayed

While the correction is likely not over, it also is likely not going to be deeper than it already has been.

Energy Nears (Relative) Support

By Michael A. Gayed

Better hold off on any decision, though, until Europe and the credit markets recover.

The New Cracks in Sovereign Debt

By Michael A. Gayed

European electoral changes have dramatically altered risk sentiment in global markets.

Utilities: From Hero to … Superhero?

By Michael A. Gayed

Utility stocks' strength has absolutely flared of late -- and there still might be some time to get yourself into position.

The Safest Way to Play Sovereign Debt

By Michael A. Gayed

The yield is beating Treasuries, and an ETF softens the risk.

A ‘Spring Switch’ Could Still Be in Store

By Michael A. Gayed

We are near the support line in the relationship of the Broker-Dealers ETF to the Dow.

Why Biotech Investing Is So Hard

By Michael A. Gayed

It spikes wildly when gaining, plunges quickly when falling -- and normal strategies don't apply.

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