With almost half the year gone, more than 30 SPACs seeking to raise over $8 billion have been abandoned by sponsors without even alerting the SEC to their change of plans.

Retail investors and private funds alike have flocked leveraged and inverse funds amid market turmoil.

The two money managers alone will account for about $55 billion of switched assets when their conversions are complete.

Investment firms, not just investors, have to listen hard to strike the right balance amid market volatility.

Investors are focused on one thing right now: capital preservation.

Lately the precious metal is adding to portfolio volatility, moving with the broader markets instead of against them.