Zurich Closes $150m Cat Bond Covering U.S. Named Storms and Earthquakes
Zurich has re‑entered the catastrophe‑bond market by closing a $150 million issuance, Turicum Re Ltd. Series 2026‑1, that covers U.S. named storms and earthquakes. The bond, the first Rule 144A natural catastrophe bond Zurich has sponsored since 2012, uses a per‑occurrence indemnity trigger and was priced below the company’s guidance. Strong risk quality of Zurich’s property portfolio attracted investors and allowed the deal to hit its target capacity. The transaction reinforces Zurich’s diversified natural‑catastrophe reinsurance strategy and expands its ILS capacity.
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[RE-SEND] 4 Green Days This Week For SPX. Can It Close Up With 5? April 17 Plan
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A Devilish Question for Option Sellers: Which VRP Is Higher?
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How A Government Gold Price Reset Could Actually Work...
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💡Trade Idea for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A trader shares a systematic wheel trade idea for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, recommending the sale of a deep out‑of‑the‑money put near a recent support base. The put is positioned well below the current price to collect premium while limiting...
Understanding Market Volatility: What History Teaches Us About Turbulent Times
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Parlez-Vous Oil Trader?
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8x-Bagger Tail Risk Hedge *
Investors are riding a wave of optimism that "we are so back," but the author warns that market cycles often flip to "it’s so over," making tail‑risk hedges essential. The piece highlights that well‑structured hedges can generate outsized returns—up to...
S&P 500 Futures – Elliott Wave Perspective
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Gold & Silver Rally, As Market Digests Cryptic Trump 'Reset' Comment
Precious metals surged on Tuesday, with gold futures climbing $99 to $4,866 per ounce and silver up $3.92 to $79.59 per ounce. The rally coincided with a $7 drop in oil futures, which slipped to about $92 a barrel despite...
🎯Take Profit Alert HOOD. HUT, OKLO Cash Secured Puts
A trader announced the closure of three cash‑secured put positions on Robinhood (HOOD), Hut 8 Corp (HUT) and Oklo (OKLO) after capturing 76.67%, 94.19% and 78.24% of the premiums respectively. Each option moved deep in‑the‑money, making further upside limited while...
The Hidden Chain Connecting VIX to Your SPX Puts
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SynFutures Entropy – The Gas Problem That Kept Orderbooks Offchain
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Mastering Zero DTE with Altos Trading: Unveiling the Golden One Day Options Trade and Market Insights
Altos Trading unveiled a systematic "Golden One Day" options play that targets zero‑days‑to‑expiration (Zero DTE) contracts. The strategy combines high‑probability entry signals with tight risk controls, aiming to capture daily market volatility while limiting capital exposure. Altos provides members with...
Fed's Goolsbee: Oil Futures Show This Will Be a Short-Run Problem (Why He's Wrong)
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