For years, summer has carried a reputation in the trading world. Lower volume, reduced volatility, and a slower-moving market that allows traders to ease off the throttle.
However, Scott Bauer believes this summer could be different.
His core argument is straightforward: The catalysts that drive market volatility have not taken a summer vacation, and neither should traders.
On Business First AM this week, Scott shared his outlook on summer trading conditions and why he believes traders should approach the coming months with the same level of preparation as any other time of year.
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Scott covers:
- Why the historical pattern of summer volatility cooling off may not hold this year
- Three forces he believes are capable of moving the market sharply at any moment
- The risk of waiting for volatility to rise before seeking portfolio protection
- Why periods of low volatility may actually represent an opportunity to act
- The approach he believes traders should consider now, before conditions change
