Markets, media and distribution. Perspectives from Lead-Lag.
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Research and financial media
The Lead-Lag Report
Independent macro commentary and intermarket research from Michael A. Gayed, CFA. Visit the publication for articles and subscription options.
Lead-Lag Live
Podcasts and live conversations with fund managers, market analysts and other financial professionals, hosted by Michael A. Gayed, CFA. Listen to the episode archive.
Advisor Brief
Financial-services briefings for advisors. Contact our team about receiving the brief and exploring the advisor network.
@leadlagreport on X
Market commentary and updates from Michael A. Gayed on the @leadlagreport account.
Free Markets Report
A publication covering deregulation, rule changes and their potential implications for businesses and markets.
Media appearances
Guest appearances on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg’s At The Money podcast, plus quotations in The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. See the linked examples on the About page.
Financial advisor marketing and fund distribution insights.
Browse the Advisor Brief and Asset Gathering Brief alongside articles on advisor targeting, AI-assisted marketing, fund distribution and practical tools.
The Lead-Lag Asset Gathering Brief – October 7, 2026
The Lead-Lag Asset Gathering Brief - October 7, 2026
Read the article →The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief – October 7, 2026
The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief - October 7, 2026
Read the article →The Asset Gathering Brief — October 6, 2026
Daily ETF industry and asset gathering brief from Lead-Lag Media.
Read the article →The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief — October 6, 2026
Daily subscriber brief from The Lead-Lag Report.
Read the article →The Asset Gathering Brief — October 5, 2026
Daily ETF industry and asset gathering brief from Lead-Lag Media.
Read the article →The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief — October 5, 2026
Daily subscriber brief from The Lead-Lag Report.
Read the article →Asset Gathering Brief — October 2, 2026
ETF industry brief: what moved markets this week
Read the article →Lead-Lag Advisor Brief — October 2, 2026
S&P at 7,666, VIX at 16.02 | The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief
Read the article →Asset Gathering Brief — October 1, 2026
ETF industry brief: what moved markets this week
Read the article →Lead-Lag Advisor Brief — October 1, 2026
S&P at 7,652, VIX at 16.53 | The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief
Read the article →Asset Gathering Brief — September 30, 2026 — ETF industry brief: what moved ma
ETF industry brief: what moved markets this week
Read the article →Lead-Lag Advisor Brief — September 30, 2026
S&P at 7,671, VIX at 16.06 | The Lead-Lag Advisor Brief
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