Brent Talks Dealer Positioning & 2022 Replay
From Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 23, 2025
In this short clip from Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 23, 2025, Samantha LaDuc, Brent Kochuba, and Hans Albrecht discuss the current trading range of the S&P 500, highlighting how dealer positioning and lack of real news are keeping markets volatile but range-bound.
They explain that volatility (VIX) remains high, similar to the environment of 2022, and warn that a true spike in volatility would likely require a credit market event.
They also point out that market dynamics have shifted from individual stock picking, as seen during the AI boom, back to broader, macro-driven moves.
Finally, Samantha emphasizes that credit spreads remain a key risk, suggesting markets are still vulnerable and not yet in a safe recovery phase.
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