18.05.2021
The Spanish bull
The chart shows the 10 biggest Fair Value Gaps across Qi’s models of relative value pairs for global equity indices. Five of the top 10 show IBEX 35 as rich versus its peers.
On current patterns, Spanish equities look like the high beta play for European reflation. They outperform when inflation expectations rise, crude oil increases, the European yield curve steepens, credit spreads tighten & the Euro is soft.
But a fair amount of that good news is now priced making it a potentially attractive vehicle for those thinking the European re-opening trade is due a pause.
On current patterns, Spanish equities look like the high beta play for European reflation. They outperform when inflation expectations rise, crude oil increases, the European yield curve steepens, credit spreads tighten & the Euro is soft.
But a fair amount of that good news is now priced making it a potentially attractive vehicle for those thinking the European re-opening trade is due a pause.
Back-testing the significance of these valuations reveals these levels are comparatively rare. For example, selling IBEX vs. Stoxx 600 at a +1.4 sigma FVG (when in regime) since 2009 produces only 5 such trades. The hit rate is 80% for an average return of +1.9%.
The equivalent numbers for the IBEX 35 vs. CAC 40 (+1.5 sigma FVG entry level) is a 73% hit rate & +0.5% average return. Since 2009 there have been 11 such instances. Selling IBEX vs DAX at a +1.1 sigma FVG since 2009 produces 16 trades, a 81% hit rate & a +0.9% average return.
History suggests these RV pairs offer an efficient expression for anyone with a tactically bearish view on European equities.
The equivalent numbers for the IBEX 35 vs. CAC 40 (+1.5 sigma FVG entry level) is a 73% hit rate & +0.5% average return. Since 2009 there have been 11 such instances. Selling IBEX vs DAX at a +1.1 sigma FVG since 2009 produces 16 trades, a 81% hit rate & a +0.9% average return.
History suggests these RV pairs offer an efficient expression for anyone with a tactically bearish view on European equities.
