- Macroeconomics
Examining Liquidity Through the FED Balance Sheet
Changes in liquidity are one of the key factors influencing the market. Understanding the flow of funds within the financial system helps identify the underlying drivers of asset price movements. This article explains how to analyze liquidity by examining the balance sheet of the world’s largest liquidity creator—the U.S. Federal Reserve. By tracking changes in monetary policy operations and liquidity supply, we can assess their potential impact on financial markets. From assets to liabilities, the article breaks down key balance sheet components and then use critical indicators to evaluate current market liquidity conditions.
- Financials
A Basic Introduction to ETF
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an index fund that combines the characteristics of both funds and stocks: pooling money from multiple investors into one investment (fund) while being tradable on the secondary market (stocks). ETFs can be broadly categorized into security-based, leveraged and inverse, and commodity futures types. Due to their dual nature as both funds and stocks, ETFs also have their corresponding fees.
- Macroeconomics
What reports has the Federal Reserve released?
In addition to influencing interest rates through monetary policy, the Federal Reserve’s reports also frequently have a significant impact on the market. Common reports include the Federal Open Market Committee Statement, FOMC Meeting Minutes, Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), Beige Book, and the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS). There are also more frequently updated reports such as the Balance Sheet (H.4.1) and the Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks (H8). These reports provide diverse insights, allowing for market interpretation from various perspectives and revealing the real thoughts of scholars, experts, and Fed officials on the economy.
- Macroeconomics
Examining Liquidity Through the FED Balance Sheet
Changes in liquidity are one of the key factors influencing the market. Understanding the flow of funds within the financial system helps identify the underlying drivers of asset price movements. This article explains how to analyze liquidity by examining the balance sheet of the world’s largest liquidity creator—the U.S. Federal Reserve. By tracking changes in monetary policy operations and liquidity supply, we can assess their potential impact on financial markets. From assets to liabilities, the article breaks down key balance sheet components and then use critical indicators to evaluate current market liquidity conditions.
- Financials
A Basic Introduction to ETF
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an index fund that combines the characteristics of both funds and stocks: pooling money from multiple investors into one investment (fund) while being tradable on the secondary market (stocks). ETFs can be broadly categorized into security-based, leveraged and inverse, and commodity futures types. Due to their dual nature as both funds and stocks, ETFs also have their corresponding fees.
What Everyone’s Reading
- Industry
2025/7/8
Tesla Robotaxi Officially Begins Pilot Operation
Tesla officially launched its Robotaxi pilot program on June 22, 2025 (U.S. time). The service is accessed through a proprietary mobile app, allowing riders to request rides based on their needs while offering a more personalized in-car experience. The pilot received generally positive feedback, with praise for its smooth rides and ability to respond to ambulances and detect traffic violations in real time.Despite showcasing multiple technical strengths, there were still several incidents involving system glitches and operational errors. This article also compares Tesla’s Robotaxi with competitors such as Waymo and Zoox in terms of commercialization progress. Unlike other players, Tesla has built an end-to-end autonomous driving system with high scalability, which supports faster deployment and significantly lowers per-vehicle costs.
- Stock
2025/6/30
13F Report Revealed: What Are Institutional Investors Holding?
How to Read a 13F Report? This article offers a detailed breakdown of the different types of 13F filings and explains how investors can use the publicly available data to support their investment decisions. Key takeaways include tracking industry trends or popular stocks, monitoring changes in institutional AUM, and identifying which sectors are favored by different types of investors. Once investors have defined their own targets and preferences, leveraging 13F reports effectively can significantly improve their chances of success.
- News
2025/6/30
fiisual Biweekly Oil Report: Geopolitical Premium Fades; Oil Market to Gradually Return to Fundamentals
Over the past two weeks, market trading has centered around the Israel-Iran conflict. Initially, oil prices surged after Iran passed a bill to close the Strait of Hormuz. However, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations, the geopolitical risk premium quickly dissipated, leading to a sharp 15% drop in oil prices.
- News
2025/6/16
fiisual Biweekly Oil Report: China–U.S. Talks and Israel–Iran Conflict Push Oil Prices Sharply Higher
Over the past two weeks, oil prices have surged by approximately 17%, primarily driven by two major catalysts: the warming of China–U.S. trade negotiations and the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran. However, the EIA’s latest data showed a significant and unexpected build in refined product inventories, casting doubt on whether the U.S. driving season is truly boosting demand, and raising concerns for oil prices moving forward.
- Stock
2025/6/4
Introduction for UC Capital
UC Capital is the Taiwanese firm that purchased the commemorative ball marking Shohei Ohtani’s 50 homers and 50 steals in a single season. Headquartered in Taipei, it is a quantitative proprietary trading firm. By focusing on high-frequency proprietary trading of Taiwanese stocks, ETFs, and derivatives, the firm—operating as a single quant fund—has become one of the leading institutional players in Taiwan’s financial markets. This article provides a brief introduction to the company and its investment strategies, along with an overview of its corporate culture and its strong performance in recent years.
