Meme stock surge underlines market froth, mostly centred on retail investors
July 25, 2025Garrett DeSimone, Head Quant at OptionMetrics, was featured in a recent Reuters article analyzing the resurgence of meme stock trading and growing speculative behavior. He described the current equity market as showing clear signs of “risk-on” sentiment, with activity becoming ...
Read moreHong Kong’s IPO Surge: Predictions for Chinese Equity Dividends
July 17, 2025Capital is flooding into Hong Kong’s IPO market — but don’t expect the cash to flow back to shareholders anytime soon. Woodseer Global breaks down why China’s IPO boom could be bad news for dividend-focused investors. Read the Full Blog ...
Read moreGreen Dividends: How Europe’s Clean Energy Mandates Are Reshaping Utility Dividend Payouts
July 9, 2025Europe’s utility companies are navigating the balance between aggressive clean energy mandates and the need to maintain reliable dividend payouts. As part of the European Green Deal, utilities like Enel, Iberdrola, and Ørsted are heavily investing in renewable energy projects, ...
Read moreS&P 500 Record Fueled by Earnings Strength, Easing Tariff Fear
June 30, 2025The S&P 500 has reached a new all-time high, driven by robust corporate earnings and a decrease in tariff-related fears. Following a period of uncertainty due to trade policies, investors have regained confidence, propelling the market back to its record ...
Read moreOptionMetrics Exhibiting at Commodity Trading Week Americas
June 18, 2025We’re excited to be exhibiting at Commodity Trading Week Americas in Stamford, CT, June 17–18. In today’s dynamic commodities and futures markets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and shorter-dated trades, historical options data is essential for making informed decisions. Read the ...
Read moreHow Income Investors Can Use Options for Fun and Profit
May 22, 2025Stock options aren’t just for speculation; they can offer powerful insights into dividend safety. As Garrett DeSimone, Head Quant at OptionMetrics, puts it: “Investors don’t need to buy and sell options for them to be useful. Options can also tell ...
Read moreThis zero-day options craze could finally be coming to popular stocks like Nvidia and Tesla. Here’s what to know.
May 6, 2025Nasdaq has officially requested SEC approval to list zero-day options (0DTE) on top stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and more, with Monday and Wednesday expirations on the table. This expansion could be a major shift for options traders, especially individual ...
Read moreOptionMetrics Exhibiting at Commodity Trading Week in London
May 1, 2025We’re excited to be exhibiting at Commodity Trading Week Europe in London, May 7–8. In today’s fast-moving markets, shaped by inflation and global uncertainty, historical options data is more valuable than ever. As CEO David Hait, Ph.D., says: “Historical options ...
Read moreGold’s Bullish Sentiment Seen Easing as Record Rally Stumbles
April 29, 2025Gold has outperformed major asset classes this month, but shifts in options positioning suggest caution ahead. In a recent Bloomberg piece, Garrett DeSimone, head quant at OptionMetrics, notes that “from the options market perspective, upside and downside weights are pretty ...
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