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What I learned from ON Semiconductor’s 10Q
ON Semiconductor is a profitable multinational company that makes sensors for industrial solutions and the automotive industry. I am interested because of the comparatively high implied volatility percentages in the stock’s out of the money options. I think it is important to read all the available public disclosures for the companies I might invest in.… Continue reading
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Selling Reverse Calendar Spreads
I am assuming you have a working knowledge of what a calendar spread is. If you don’t, that is OK. Here is a great article from Investopedia. Here is a podcast/YouTube that lays out some of the trading strategies around the calendar spread. I sold a reverse calendar spread for Tesla calls that are just… Continue reading
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Forest From The Trees
In my last post I speculated about selling puts in Upstart.(UPST) You can read that here. I concluded that despite all the headwinds and intrinsic problems with the company, the heavy short interest combined with the buyback program would bring enough buyers to the market in the event of a stock price dip that my… Continue reading
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Should I Sell Puts in Upstart?
Upstart (UPST) uses AI to help loan underwriters better assess borrowers and claims to approve more loans at lower rates. Continue reading
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Crazy Implied Volatility In Prothena
The options market can give hints at what traders are anticipating in the near and long term. One hint I like to look for is options that are expiring soon with high implied volatility. Implied volatility rises when traders are willing to pay a higher than expected price for a particular option contract. If someone… Continue reading
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Reasons Not To Invest in Disney
Disney listed 6 updates to their risk factors in their latest 10-Q. Companies are required to update the risk factors in a 10-Q when one of them materially changes in the operating quarter. This is not a complete list of risk factors, just a list of items that Disney felt needed updating based on the… Continue reading
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What Does Zillow’s Earnings Say About The Housing Market?
Zillow is the most visited real estate website in the United States. They show what houses are for sale, available for rent, and give estimates for what your home might be worth should you choose to sell it. They make money from realtor ads, tenant referrals, and mortgage origination. Essentially, Zillow’s profits rise and fall… Continue reading
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Corporate Governance at Newell Brands
Newell Brands, a global consumer goods company, is known for manufacturing high-quality and durable products. Despite its assertions of renewability and ecosystem regeneration, the author questions the actual recyclability of these products. The latest Newell Brands’ 10-Q document revealed more focus on operational optimization and cost reduction rather than clear environmental stewardship strategies. The author… Continue reading
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5 Things I learned from Meta’s 10-Q
Meta’s stock fell after they released their third quarter earnings. Most analysts agreed that the results were great. However, the guidance provided by management for the upcoming quarter drove the stock down. I wanted to see for myself, so I read the 10-Q. Below are some things I learned. Continue reading
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Don’t Buy SNAP Without Reading This
Snap began commercial operations in 2011 and has historically experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As of September 30, 2023, Snap has accumulated losses of $11.3 billion. They need a lot to break right and virtually nothing to go wrong if they are going to change that trend. Snap listed 41 different… Continue reading
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