Analyst Profile

Zain Vawda

Market Analyst

Education:

CIMA - Certificate in Management Accounting Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) In Compliance and Risk Management, Milpark Business School Courses: Corporate Finance Institute - Introduction to Capital Markets, Portfolio Management Fundamentals, Equity Market Fundamentals, Derivative Fundamentals and Fixed Income Fundamentals

Time in MarketPulse:

1 year, 7 months

Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst.

He has spent the last 3 years in an analyst role honing his skills across various financial domains, including technical analysis, economic data interpretation, price action strategies, and analyzing the geopolitical impacts on global markets. Currently, Zain is advancing in obtaining his Capital Markets & Security Analyst (CMSA) designation through the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), where he has completed modules in fixed income fundamentals, portfolio management fundamentals, equity market fundamentals, introduction to capital markets, and derivative fundamentals.

He is also a regular guest on radio and television programs in South Africa, providing insight into global markets and the economy. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of a financial markets course approved by BankSeta (Banking Sector Education and Training Authority) at NQF level 6 in South Africa.

Recently published by Zain Vawda

WTI Rangebound: How Stalled Peace Talks & OPEC Strategy Will Shape the Oil Market
WTI's rangebound struggle is analyzed, fueled by renewed geopolitical risk from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and stalled peace talks, which are balancing out high stockpiles and OPEC strategy. The article discusses Thursday's 1% price climb to $59.70, suggests the downside is favored in the forward outlook, and includes technical analysis on WTI.
by Zain Vawda
Santa Claus Rally Strategy: How to Trade the S&P 500's Most Reliable Seasonal Pattern
Explore the Santa Claus Rally (SCR), a reliable 7-day pattern where the S&P 500 averages a 1.3% gain. Learn how the SCR forecasts the next year's market performance (the 'Grinch Effect') and why traders target small-cap stocks (Russell 2000) for maximum short-term profits. Includes a look at election-year seasonality and the potential test of S&P 500 7000.
by Zain Vawda
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