Do you think such a “double dip” scenario will end up taking place?
Sergio Miguez Martin, CAIA, the author of the September CAIA Member Poll, has been a CAIA member since 2006. He is a Co-Chair of the Iberia Chapter.
Markets’ current focus on the possibility of a "double-dip" for the US economy is increasingly causing the main financial assets to behave erratically throughout this year.
Yes, the likelihood is significant (in excess of 40%) and financial assets will deteriorate further
33%
Yes, a double dip will take place but markets have already discounted a great deal of it
12%
No, a double dip will not happen but markets will probably go on discounting an event like that for quite some time
39%
No, current deceleration is normal after a first more explosive rebound in growth coming from a recessionary period
16%
Member Spotlight
Mark Siddoway, CAIA, is the Head of Client Relations at Grandeur Peak Global Advisors. In his new position, he interfaces with clients to make sure their needs are met and they are getting transparency into the process and portfolio.