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

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<li>High street inflation could fall in 2024 and real interest rates stay high, but the <strong>gold price and BitCoin (BTC$) may still break higher</strong>
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<li>Gold has a 1.5-1.6 times sensitivity factor to the growth in Global Liquidity. BitCoin is a whopping 5 times this! It is<strong> 'exponential gold'</strong>
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<li>Global Liquidity looks set to double in size over the next decade driven by soaring World debts. Alongside, the US dollar has been eclipsed as the marginal World reserve asset</li>
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High street inflation could fall in 2024 and real interest rates stay high, but the gold price and BitCoin (BTC$) may still break higher

Gold has a 1.5-1.6 times sensitivity factor to the growth in Global Liquidity. BitCoin is a whopping 5 times this! It is 'exponential gold'

Global Liquidity looks set to double in size over the next decade driven by soaring World debts. Alongside, the US dollar has been eclipsed as the marginal World reserve asset


Global Liquidity On The Rise: Is This Gold’s (And BitCoin’s) Breakout Moment?

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>After an extraordinary run, SLV’s pullback appears orderly as implied volatility cools yet remains high by historical standards.</li>
<li>We examine how this bull market in Silver compares with previous bull market spanning 50 years.</li>
<li>We also look at market participation to identify what’s been driving the recent price action.</li>
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After an extraordinary run, SLV’s pullback appears orderly as implied volatility cools yet remains high by historical standards.
We examine how this bull market in Silver compares with previous bull market spanning 50 years.
We also look at market participation to identify what’s been driving the recent price action.


Silver: A Fifty-Year Perspective on Bull Markets and Sizing Up the Recent Correction

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.

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<li>Gold's outlook is strongly supported by a dovish Federal Reserve, structural de-dollarization trends, and increasing central bank demand for a strategic stagflation hedge.</li>
<li>The Nikkei 225's high is vulnerable to concentrated risk in the technology sector and geopolitical volatility, necessitating a tactical approach to portfolio protection.</li>
<li>Deep dive into a two-part portfolio-defensive structure, pairing a strategic long-term inflation asset with a short-term volatility hedge on a key equity index.</li>
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Gold's outlook is strongly supported by a dovish Federal Reserve, structural de-dollarization trends, and increasing central bank demand for a strategic stagflation hedge.
The Nikkei 225's high is vulnerable to concentrated risk in the technology sector and geopolitical volatility, necessitating a tactical approach to portfolio protection.
Deep dive into a two-part portfolio-defensive structure, pairing a strategic long-term inflation asset with a short-term volatility hedge on a key equity index.


A Global Portfolio Inflation-Stagflation Hedge: Gold and NK Index Volatility

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<li>Global monetary shifts and diversification from the U.S. dollar are creating a favorable environment for gold, supported by central bank activity and strong physical demand.</li>
<li>The market is showing signs of declining volatility after a recent price drop, suggesting an opportune moment for strategic options trading.</li>
<li>Careful consideration of resistance levels and downside risks is key to optimizing this particular market strategy.</li>
</ul>


Global monetary shifts and diversification from the U.S. dollar are creating a favorable environment for gold, supported by central bank activity and strong physical demand.
The market is showing signs of declining volatility after a recent price drop, suggesting an opportune moment for strategic options trading.
Careful consideration of resistance levels and downside risks is key to optimizing this particular market strategy.


COMEX Gold: Trading Gold’s Moment in the Options Market Spotlight

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Equity Bottom-Up

China Bluechemical Ltd H / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Sentiment has started to wobble in the AI mega cap trade</li>
<li>Risk is elevated as bearish divergences  and rolling tops abound</li>
<li>No top yet signalled in the major US indices -  so what to do in this environment </li>
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Sentiment has started to wobble in the AI mega cap trade
Risk is elevated as bearish divergences  and rolling tops abound
No top yet signalled in the major US indices -  so what to do in this environment 


Overview #40 – Trouble in Paradise: Cracks in the AI Trade

United States

SPDR Gold Shares is an investment fund incorporated in the USA.  The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust's expenses. The Trust holds gold and is expected from time to time to issue Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and to distribute gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets.

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Global Liquidity On The Rise: Is This Gold’s (And BitCoin’s) Breakout Moment?

Gold and BitCoin are monetary inflation hedges NOT high street inflation hedges. Rebounding Global Liquidity is fuelling a breakout of these...

Michael J. Howell

Silver: A Fifty-Year Perspective on Bull Markets and Sizing Up the Recent Correction

The powerful surge in the silver price on Friday, which propelled it to new multi-year highs, has drawn significant market attention to placing...

John Ley

A Global Portfolio Inflation-Stagflation Hedge: Gold and NK Index Volatility

Gold's outlook is reinforced by dovish Fed, de-dollarization trends, central bank demand. Nikkei vulnerability in tech sector risk and...

Jay Cameron

COMEX Gold: Trading Gold’s Moment in the Options Market Spotlight

FT article points out that China's gold purchases are expected to be perhaps 6x or 10x the declared amount, with precise totals elusive due to gov....

Jay Cameron

Overview #40 – Trouble in Paradise: Cracks in the AI Trade

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We look at the recent negative newsflow in the AI sector and potential...

Rikki Malik

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

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Global Liquidity On The Rise: Is This Gold’s (And BitCoin’s) Breakout Moment?

Gold and BitCoin are monetary inflation hedges NOT high street inflation hedges. Rebounding Global Liquidity is fuelling a breakout of these...

Michael J. Howell

Silver: A Fifty-Year Perspective on Bull Markets and Sizing Up the Recent Correction

The powerful surge in the silver price on Friday, which propelled it to new multi-year highs, has drawn significant market attention to placing...

John Ley

A Global Portfolio Inflation-Stagflation Hedge: Gold and NK Index Volatility

​Gold's outlook is reinforced by dovish Fed, de-dollarization trends, central bank demand. Nikkei vulnerability in tech sector risk and...

Jay Cameron

COMEX Gold: Trading Gold’s Moment in the Options Market Spotlight

FT article points out that China's gold purchases are expected to be perhaps 6x or 10x the declared amount, with precise totals elusive due to gov....

Jay Cameron

Overview #40 – Trouble in Paradise: Cracks in the AI Trade

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We look at the recent negative newsflow in the AI sector and potential...

Rikki Malik

Gold's outlook is reinforced by dovish Fed, de-dollarization trends, central bank demand. Nikkei vulnerability in tech sector risk and...