The Low-Conviction Dip-Buy

Over the last few weeks, we've been pointing to the growing leverage in the derivative markets exacerbating volatility.

In our last report, we also outlined how we're anticipating this to unwind in the coming weeks. This continues to be the key theme for the first quarter.

Additionally, a variety of metrics suggest the market is strongly in oversold conditions, offering a favorable level for long-term investors to add to spot positions.

Meanwhile, derivatives and macro conditions present a headwind for speculative dip-buyers.