Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist, Cameron Design

Jay Cameron

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist

Cameron Design

We specialize in financial products and volatility. Our strategies balance speed, data, and risk control to capture opportunities across global markets. Our research leverages AI and data analytics to continuously refine our algorithms and adapt to evolving market dynamics.

Equity Derivatives

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index / Equity Derivatives

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index

<ul>
<li>Amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, a strategic approach to volatility across key global indices is being considered, aiming to capitalize on anticipated market shifts.</li>
<li>The evolving political landscape in Japan, alongside a unique monetary policy trajectory, presents distinct volatility opportunities compared to volatility markets in the US and Europe.</li>
<li>Part I explores a multi-leg volatility strategy, designed to leverage specific market conditions. Part II is a deep dive into VIX, VNKY, VSTOXX trading.</li>
</ul>


Amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, a strategic approach to volatility across key global indices is being considered, aiming to capitalize on anticipated market shifts.
The evolving political landscape in Japan, alongside a unique monetary policy trajectory, presents distinct volatility opportunities compared to volatility markets in the US and Europe.
Part I explores a multi-leg volatility strategy, designed to leverage specific market conditions. Part II is a deep dive into VIX, VNKY, VSTOXX trading.


The Volatility Playbook: Japan Vs. Developed Markets

<ul>
<li>The bullish outlook for global equities is driven by the macro strength of Developed Markets, including US upside and Eurozone resilience, plus corporate governance reforms.</li>
<li>Central bank divergence, FX risks 2026+ may warrant a look at VIX and gold portfolio hedges.</li>
<li>KOSPI 200 led 2025 gains among our selection of indices, highlighting AI alpha from memory chips as another dimension to the global GPU rally.</li>
</ul>


The bullish outlook for global equities is driven by the macro strength of Developed Markets, including US upside and Eurozone resilience, plus corporate governance reforms.
Central bank divergence, FX risks 2026+ may warrant a look at VIX and gold portfolio hedges.
KOSPI 200 led 2025 gains among our selection of indices, highlighting AI alpha from memory chips as another dimension to the global GPU rally.


Global Markets: US Rates, Korean Alpha, and the AI Diversification Thesis

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chicago-board-options-exchange-volatility-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31501:1" rel="noopener">VIX INDEX</a> is currently OVERSOLD from a time perspective, but not yet from a price perspective: if it falls &lt;13, there is a high probability it will reverse up.</li>
<li>A spike in the VIX will correspond to a drawdown in equities, globally. The MRM model indicates a 1-2 weeks duration for the event, price targets between 16 and 18.</li>
<li>After the spike, the VIX could start to fall again, so this upcoming volatility spike should be a brief, short-lived event.</li>
</ul>


The VIX INDEX is currently OVERSOLD from a time perspective, but not yet from a price perspective: if it falls &lt;13, there is a high probability it will reverse up.
A spike in the VIX will correspond to a drawdown in equities, globally. The MRM model indicates a 1-2 weeks duration for the event, price targets between 16 and 18.
After the spike, the VIX could start to fall again, so this upcoming volatility spike should be a brief, short-lived event.


EQD | VIX Index WEEKLY Suggests Upcoming Increase in Volatility

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist, CrossBorder Capital

Michael J. Howell

Cross-Asset Liquidity Strategist

Implementing Research Using Alt Data & AI

CrossBorder Capital

CrossBorder Capital is a London-based independent investment advisory firm. Founded in 1996, it exploits a gap in the investment arena by focusing on Central bank liquidity. 

It specialises in the monitoring and analysis of global liquidity flows - an important determinant of asset prices, from currencies through to bonds, equities and real estate.

CrossBorder Capital implements its investment strategy and currently manages over US$ 350m.


Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>
 Global Liquidity cycle bottomed around October 2022 based on our calculations, immediately following the UK gilt crisis. That is no coincidence!</li>
<li>Central Banks are increasingly using their balance sheets to focus on financial stability. Expect more subtle forms of YCC in the future</li>
<li>QT (quantitative tightening) is effectively dead. Central Banks are becoming active collateral managers. Investors must closely watch the MOVE not the VIX</li>
</ul>



 Global Liquidity cycle bottomed around October 2022 based on our calculations, immediately following the UK gilt crisis. That is no coincidence!
Central Banks are increasingly using their balance sheets to focus on financial stability. Expect more subtle forms of YCC in the future
QT (quantitative tightening) is effectively dead. Central Banks are becoming active collateral managers. Investors must closely watch the MOVE not the VIX


A Sea Change in Global Liquidity: Why QT Is Dead?

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

<ul>
<li>
Context: Friday’s sell-off occurred after the Hong Kong market closed, but several Hong Kong–listed companies were caught up in the rout through their U.S.-listed ADRs.</li>
<li>This Insight details the impact on 15 prominent Hang Seng Index constituents — including Alibaba, Tencent, and HSBC. Implied volatility in U.S.-traded options on these ADRs moved sharply in response.</li>
<li>
Why Read: Understand what to expect when the Hong Kong market reopens after the weekend — both in terms of price performance and implied volatility.</li>
</ul>



Context: Friday’s sell-off occurred after the Hong Kong market closed, but several Hong Kong–listed companies were caught up in the rout through their U.S.-listed ADRs.
This Insight details the impact on 15 prominent Hang Seng Index constituents — including Alibaba, Tencent, and HSBC. Implied volatility in U.S.-traded options on these ADRs moved sharply in response.

Why Read: Understand what to expect when the Hong Kong market reopens after the weekend — both in terms of price performance and implied volatility.


Alibaba Drops 8%: What Friday’s U.S. Sell-Off Means for Hong Kong Stocks

United States

The VIX Index is a financial benchmark designed to be an up-to-the-minute market estimate of the expected volatility of the S&P 500® Index, and is calculated by using the midpoint of real-time S&P 500 Index (SPX) option bid/ask quotes.

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX INDEX)

Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX INDEX)

The Volatility Playbook: Japan Vs. Developed Markets

A global vol trading approach amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, with a focus on long vol opportunities in...

Jay Cameron

Global Markets: US Rates, Korean Alpha, and the AI Diversification Thesis

Equities bullish due to strong Developed Markets, corporate governance reforms, and GPU upside in Asia and US/AI Memory alpha in Korea. CB...

Jay Cameron

EQD | VIX Index WEEKLY Suggests Upcoming Increase in Volatility

Sunday Reading: the VIX Index WEEKLY is becoming OVERSOLD, if it goes near 10 there is a high chance it will spike up, and equity volatility could...

Nico Rosti

A Sea Change in Global Liquidity: Why QT Is Dead?

September 2022 UK gilts crisis has proved a major wake up call for Central Bankers. It marked a major turning point in the Global Liquidity cycle....

Michael J. Howell

Alibaba Drops 8%: What Friday’s U.S. Sell-Off Means for Hong Kong Stocks

Friday’s sell-off hit China ADRs and pushed implied volatility higher, but not all stocks were affected equally. This Insight details the price...

Gaudenz Schneider

The Volatility Playbook: Japan Vs. Developed Markets

​A global vol trading approach amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, with a focus on long vol opportunities in...

Jay Cameron

Global Markets: US Rates, Korean Alpha, and the AI Diversification Thesis

Equities bullish due to strong Developed Markets, corporate governance reforms, and GPU upside in Asia and US/AI Memory alpha in Korea. CB...

Jay Cameron

EQD | VIX Index WEEKLY Suggests Upcoming Increase in Volatility

Sunday Reading: the VIX Index WEEKLY is becoming OVERSOLD, if it goes near 10 there is a high chance it will spike up, and equity volatility could...

Nico Rosti

A Sea Change in Global Liquidity: Why QT Is Dead?

September 2022 UK gilts crisis has proved a major wake up call for Central Bankers. It marked a major turning point in the Global Liquidity cycle....

Michael J. Howell

Alibaba Drops 8%: What Friday’s U.S. Sell-Off Means for Hong Kong Stocks

Friday’s sell-off hit China ADRs and pushed implied volatility higher, but not all stocks were affected equally. This Insight details the price...

Gaudenz Schneider

A global vol trading approach amidst US-China tariff uncertainties and divergent central bank policies, with a focus on long vol opportunities in...