Citigroup’s Levkovich on N. Korea’s Impact on Investors

The video discusses the impact of North Korea on market trends, highlighting the strong performance of financials and the role of safe haven trades. It also covers technology trends and market dynamics, noting that earnings have been strong. The video critiques the VIX as a flawed fear gauge, emphasizing long-term protection costs.

What has been a significant factor influencing market trends in August?

• The performance of the technology sector

• Changes in oil prices

• North Korea-related events

• The rise of cryptocurrency

Which sector has shown strong performance recently, according to the discussion?

• Healthcare

• Energy

• Financials

• Consumer Goods

What is noted about the trends in the technology sector?

• They are unaffected by market changes

• They are declining

• They have overreached

• They have been stable and consistent

How have investors reacted to the market's upward trend?

• They have been overly optimistic

• They have ignored it

• They have been worried

• They have been complacent

Why is the VIX considered a flawed measure of market fear?

• It only provides a short-term view

• It is not widely used

• It is too expensive

• It is too complex to understand