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

Why This Correction May Be Short-Lived

By Michael A. Gayed

At worst, we're in a "mini-correction," and I'll tell you why.

Utilities: From Hero to Zero and Back Again?

By Michael A. Gayed

One of the best-performing sectors over the past decade has also been one of the most boring to watch on a day-to-day basis.

Energy’s Not Attractive Despite High Oil

By Michael A. Gayed

The financial sector is a better place to put your money right now.

Broker Stocks Signal Return of Retail Investor

By Michael A. Gayed

It's only a matter of time before the retail public starts to really believe that 2012 is a year of reflation.

Investors Like Hiked Insurance Premiums

By Michael A. Gayed

Policyholders are paying the price for low Treasury yields, but the newly raised premiums are likely to stick even if Treasury yields rebound.

Regional Banks Weaken Against Larger Financial Stocks

By Michael A. Gayed

While it might seem "safer" to invest in regional banks because of their insulation from Europe, bigger banks still look like the strongest way to ride the bull.

Could New BofA Fees Hurt Financials?

By Michael A. Gayed

Bank of America (BAC) reportedly is once again considering new fees. But it might be difficult to sour investors on the bullish financial sector.

Small-Cap Gold Miners Repeating 2010 Rally

By Michael A. Gayed

The Market Vector Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is up almost 20% so far in 2012, and with an environment similar to 2010, it could be poised to head higher.

Obama’s Dividend Tax: More Fuel for Cyclical Stocks?

By Michael A. Gayed

Any such move to hike taxes on dividends would likely make stocks with payouts less attractive compared to those that offer capital appreciation and growth.

Greece’s Bailout: More to Come?

By Michael A. Gayed

Even though Greece remains a mess, the EU can't stop now. That means it'll stay on the bailout road ahead, and that's not bad for stocks.

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