How to capitalize on the Tesla volatility by creating a ‘synthetic dividend’
Tesla (TSLA) surged more than 20% post earnings as CEO Elon Musk delivered an encouraging forecast and revealed surging sales in his electric vehicle company. Shareholders enjoyed the biggest single-day pop in TSLA in over a decade, rising to a session high of $262.12. Massive volume of over 200 million shares ( three times average […]
Pairs trading explained and how to execute one with options
Pairs trading is a market-neutral trading strategy that involves simultaneously buying one asset, such as a stock, and selling another related asset. The idea is to take advantage of the relative price movements between two highly correlated assets, typically within the same sector or industry. These might be stocks, commodities, or even currencies. We will […]
How to bet against real estate using options as higher rates pressure housing market
The 10-year Treasury yield has been on an upward trend since September, now reaching its highest level since late July. As a key benchmark for long-term interest rates, including 30-year fixed mortgage rates, this rise in yields is exerting negative pressure on the real estate sector. With this in mind, I’m looking to capitalize on […]
Rally in Chinese stocks is showing some exhaustion. How to trade it from here with options
China’s stimulus package and easing monetary policy have added trillions in market value to stocks like PDD Holdings, Baidu, Futu Holdings, and Alibaba. However, stocks don’t usually climb in a straight line, and many of these names are showing signs of exhaustion after a significant rally. Alibaba (BABA) , for example, has surged 40% in […]
How to trade falling Tesla shares from here with lower risk using options
Tesla’s robotaxi event is now in the rearview mirror and investors seemingly wanted more. The movement in the patience-to-impatience investor pendulum for Elon Musk (and Tesla) has fully swung to impatience. I believe this initial negative reaction (down nearly 10%) is presenting a discount in Tesla (TSLA) shares and I want to use options to […]
This restaurant stock could be in for more tough times. How to trade it
I am going to explore an interesting trade set-up using three exponential moving averages to identify a restaurant stock that will continue to trend downward. I’ll review how I plan to capitalize on that move using options. Looking at the one-year daily chart of Olive Garden-parent Darden Restaurants (DRI) , you’ll notice the stock has […]
How to hedge the overall market with several critical events just around the corner
The upcoming month is a crucial time for the stock market, with a series of events that will make an impact. They come at a time when valuations are rich for equities. I’ll discuss a market hedge if things don’t work out perfectly for the bulls. Equity market valuation metrics are financial ratios and indicators […]
How to keep betting on a Meta breakout with protection in case of a pullback
Meta Platforms (META) is positioning itself as a leader in AI technology, not only with its recent open-source large language models (LLM) advancements but also by integrating AI into its existing suite of products. While companies like OpenAI have traditionally led in AI innovation, Meta’s LLaMA 2 models have gained significant attention, and they are […]
How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple – POLITICO
And finally in 2021, as the administration of Joe Biden and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly pushed to force low-tax jurisdictions such as Ireland to raise their rates closer to international norms in the mid-20s, the Irish held out until they won a commitment to cap that increase at 15 percent. That […]
Will gold outshine markets in 2024? Experts weigh in on how to adjust your portfolios
Gold and equities each have distinct characteristics, and the decision between the two is not about choosing one over the other but rather about strategically allocating to both to mitigate risk. Historically, both asset classes have delivered returns, but their performance cycles often vary, underscoring the importance of diversification for a balanced risk-return profile. Data […]