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Astaxanthin: How One Nutrient Can Support Your Brain, Heart, Vision, and Skin
“Eating the rainbow” is more than just a trend to get Instagram-worthy photos at every meal. Vibrant and bright foods contain various phytonutrients that help your body in a number of ways, often thanks to their antioxidant-like and anti-inflammatory properties. There are thousands of these phytonutrients out there, and we’re highlighting one in particular — astaxanthin. What is it? Hint: It might have you seeing red, so to speak. And in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced ahs-theh-zan-than.
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Trading Earnings With Ratio Spread
Ratio trading the earnings Everyone knows what a ratio trade is right? A ratio can be found in many shapes, forms and directions, the SO beloved Hedged Straddle is a ratio whereby a larger number of long positions are offset (in part) with short positions that are closer in time. Its a more sophisticated version of the humble sell 1 short ITM and buy 2 long ITM (whether with calls and puts) for zero cash outlay (or even a minor cash+ or cash -) except margin.
SteadyOptions 2023 - Year In Review
SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution. Check out the Performance page to see the full results. Please note that those results are based on real fills, not hypothetical performance, and exclude commissions, so your actual results will be lower, depending on the broker and number of trades.
7 Skills You Have To Master To Play In The Asset Management Space
This skill is about blending analytical prowess with a dash of intuition. Think of it as chess, but the pieces are stocks, bonds, and the occasional cryptocurrency. Via Pexels The Art Of Calm And Portfolio Diversification In asset management, not putting all your eggs in one basket isn’t just good advice; it’s a survival tactic. Diversification is your financial calm. It’s about balancing different asset types to mitigate risk.
10 Best Investments for 2024
Heading into the last few weeks of 2023, the S&P 500 seems likely to finish the year with a gain, although it's still below its December 2021 peak. Investors were understandably skittish in 2023, as equity markets rallied back from 2022 losses until August. After three months of declines, trading to the upside resumed in November and early December. Can that uptrend continue into the new year? According to a Dec. 4 blog post from J.P. Morgan, investors have reasons to be optimistic.
Call And Put Backspreads Options Strategies
SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution. In both cases a (usually near the money) option is sold and used to partially fund the purchase of two (or more) out of the money options.
Long Put Option Strategy
SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution. Introduction To The Long Put Strategy Options are used by investors to take advantage of a wide range of projections on the state of the market.
Long Call Option Strategy
SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution. Introduction Options can provide investors with an extremely versatile tool that can be used to bet on market direction or changes in volatility levels. Long options positions can be initiated with defined risk, and may present excellent profit potential.
What Is Delta Hedging?
Definition of Delta Hedging Delta hedging is a strategy in which an investor hedges the risk of a price fluctuation in an option by taking an offsetting position in the underlying security. That means that if the price of the option changes, the underlying asset will move in the opposite direction. The loss on the price of the option will be offset by the increase in the price of the underlying asset.
Diagonal Spread Options Strategy: The Ultimate Guide
Diagonal spreads are like vertical spreads in the sense that you want them to move in-the-money (ITM). A long diagonal spread is nothing more than a vertical spread with a longer-term long option. With this in mind, max profit can be more than the width of the diagonal spread, since the short option will expire prior to the long option.
7 Rules for Investing in Your 20s
When you're investing in your 20s, you should start as early as possible and keep it simple.Getty Images Young investors are in a better position to start investing earlier than any previous generation. Between the proliferation of low-cost investment products and accounts with no minimum investments, the barrier to entry has never been lower. With the luxury of time, you can afford to make a few mistakes, so long as you start early.
Why Bonds Make Sense for Your Portfolio Now
Bond valuations plummeted as the Federal Reserve lifted rates. But the prospects for higher yields have also improved for long-term investors.Getty Images The Federal Reserve's 11 hikes to the federal funds rate since March 2022 – from essentially zero to a current range of 5.25% to 5.5% – have tested investors' resilience. Core, U.S. investment-grade bonds declined by around 13% in 2022 and are only up about 1.6% year to date through the end of August, according to data from BlackRock.
10 of the Best-Performing 401(k) Funds
The number of mutual funds globally hit 138,000 in 2022, leaving investors swimming in a sea of options. Yet, a quick glance reveals that most of these funds don't warrant a second look. The conundrum often lies in discerning the value for the fees you pay. High fees can only be rationalized if a fund has consistently demonstrated an ability to outperform its benchmarks over the long haul. COMPARE OFFERS Account Minimum $0Fee $0 Low commission rates start at $0 for U.S. listed stocks & ETFs*.
7 Best Energy Dividend Stocks to Buy
Oil prices have eased a bit, but companies in the sector are up about 18% over the past year, edging out the S&P 500's 16% gain, as oil prices have been on the rise amid supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia.(Getty Images) For energy investors, share price gains on the back of higher oil prices aren't the only way to make money. Many energy companies also provide a dividend.
7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
You can throw a dart in the stock market and find a dividend stock, but like most things in finance, the challenge is finding the signal in the noise. With options ranging from utility companies to volatile mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs), to oil pipeline partnerships, choosing the right dividend stocks is the difference between sleeping well with consistent 10% returns and regretting ever trying to invest for yourself.
7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs
In a climate marked by rising interest rates, swelling inflation and slowing economic growth, many investors are questioning their portfolio allocations. Heightened market volatility and steep growth stock valuations are consequently making dividend stocks, often seen as beacons of stability, a much more attractive option. Companies paying high dividends typically hail from mature industries and have more established business models that can support dividend payments even in economic slowdowns.
Gamma Scalping Options Trading Strategy
By re-centering their positions, traders can benefit from the inherent profit associated with being long gamma and continuously re-hedging their delta exposure. The primary purpose of gamma scalping is to offset the effects of daily decreasing theta, which represents the cost associated with maintaining a long options position. As the value of theta consistently depreciates daily, traders buy and sell shares of the underlying stock to minimize any negative impact.
Should You Buy VinFast Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto Ltd. (ticker: VFS) had one of the strongest market debuts for an automaker in history in August. The stock exploded on the scene, rising more than 800% at its peak, driven by speculative fervor following a long dry stint for electric vehicle initial public offerings, or IPOs. Yet, the stock's momentum has cooled down, settling around $16 after peaking at $93. Even with this decline, VinFast's market cap still hovers around $40 billion.
Should You Buy VinFast Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
VinFast stock exploded on the scene, rising more than 800% at its peak, driven by speculative fervor following a long dry stint for electric vehicle initial public offerings.(Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto Ltd. (ticker: VFS) had one of the strongest market debuts for an automaker in history in August.
6 Best Car Stocks for 2023
The auto industry typically isn't the first place most investors look for the next best stock. The industry's cyclical and capital-intensive nature doesn't lend itself to stratospheric stock returns. Even Warren Buffett voiced reservations at this year's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) annual meeting on the challenges of investing in the sector, particularly with electric vehicles, telling shareholders that the auto industry is "too tough...
6 Best Car Stocks for 2023
The auto industry typically isn't the first place most investors look for the next best stock. The industry's cyclical and capital-intensive nature doesn't lend itself to stratospheric stock returns. Even Warren Buffett voiced reservations at this year's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) annual meeting on the challenges of investing in the sector, particularly with electric vehicles, telling shareholders that the auto industry is "too tough...
6 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2023
An underappreciated edge individual investors possess? The agility to delve into small-cap stocks without influencing market dynamics – an impossible feat for the largest and brightest funds on Wall Street. Traditional financial wisdom, however, champions mega-caps as the path to stock market returns. A deeper dive reveals that small caps can match their mega-cap counterparts when it comes to stability.
6 of the Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now
In the wake of gold's surge to $2,000 in 2020, Wall Street braced for an extended bull market in gold. The Federal Reserve's unprecedented money printing and the highest inflation since the 1980s sent investors flocking to gold. Yet, the anticipated rally never came. Gold has failed to meaningfully breach $2,000. But inflation has been stubborn despite high rates. For each day that continues, an upside breakout in gold becomes more likely.
Why New Traders Struggle: 3 Key Concepts New Traders Never Grasp
SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution. In a word, trading is really hard. Markets are extremely competitive. The smartest people in the world flock to financial markets looking to get rich. There are massive hedge funds set up solely to harness the talent of said smart people.
Long Call Vs. Short Put
The most obvious way to demonstrate this is showing you a payoff profile (the possible path of your P&L for the trade at different underlying prices): Long Call: Short Put: There are immediate differences. You buy a long call when you think the market will go up a lot. You're optimistic and willing to risk some cash in the hopes of making a multiple of that. You sell a put when you think the market won't go down a lot. You're confident that the market won't go down.
7 Best Thematic ETFs to Buy
ETFs can cater to niche strategies, exposing investors to specific investing themes or approaches.(Getty Images) Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are a staple for most investors, providing a simple way to invest in broad stock or bond market indexes, but ETFs can be far more than a passive investment tool. They can cater to niche strategies, exposing investors to specific investing themes or approaches.
12 Tips For Building Long-Term Wealth
According to a 2022 survey, you need around $2.2 million to be considered wealthy and approximately $774,000 net worth to be economically comfortable. While it is undeniable that the earlier you start the better, the second-best moment is right now. With that said, here are twelve tips for building long-term wealth. Have financial goals Image Credit Your financial goals may be short, mid, or long-term.
Uranium Stocks, ETFs and Other Ways to Invest in the Nuclear Fuel
In late January, Canadian uranium miner Denison Mines Corp. (ticker: DNN) and its joint venture partner, French nuclear fuels company Orano, announced that they will restart a uranium mine that has been idled since 2008. Sixteen years ago, declining uranium prices meant the economics of the mine didn't make sense. Now, with uranium prices having roughly doubled over the past year, they do.
Microsoft and Activision Merger: More Regulatory Roulette
→ EV is Powering The Future (From Mining Stock Resources) Thu., June 15, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points The FTC ordered a court block on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. With the key deal termination date looming, the UK's CMA and the US FTC remain major roadblocks. The deal's 14% spread is attractive, but is the risk worth the reward? 5 stocks we like better than Microsoft Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT just hit another snafu in its proposed acquisition of Activision-Blizzard NASDAQ: ATVI.
Can Chegg's AI Pivot Save It From Disruption?
On Monday, Chegg NYSE: CHGG announced that it is laying off 4% of its workforce and parlaying the cost savings into executing its AI strategy. Chegg has been one of the headline "AI losers," or companies that see their business model under threat due to the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. The effort is part of a company-wide reorganization to adapt to the breakthroughs seen in the AI space.
Silicon Motion: The Market's Best Merger Arbitrage Opportunity
The merger arbitrage opportunity in Silicon Motion NASDAQ: SIMO is likely the most attractive in the stock market, offering a 32% spread for a deal that could close before the end of the year. The US-based communications semiconductor firm MaxLinear NASDAQ: MXL offered to buy Taiwan-based Silicon Motion for $3.8 billion in a combined cash/stock deal in May 2022. Silicon Motion is being acquired for about $104.50 per share between the cash and stock consideration.
Supermicro Computer: Can This AI Winner Continue Its Run? Original
Get Super Micro Computer alerts: Supermicro Computer NASDAQ: SMCI is an excellent way to play the artificial intelligence revolution. Rather than betting on the companies creating AI models and products, SMCI is like selling picks and shovels in a gold rush. Supermicro sells servers and storage systems for data centers and large enterprises.
Beyond the Vision Pro: 3 Augmented Reality Small Caps to Watch Original
→ Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should Know (From Edge On The Street) Fri., June 9, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Apple's launch of the Vision Pro headset fuels investor excitement for VR/AR. Companies like the Glimpse Group, Vuzix, and Kopin emerge as potential pure plays on VR and AR. Who is best positioned to benefit from VR/AR growth? 5 stocks we like better than Kopin Apple's reveal of the Vision Pro headset has rekindled investor excitement for virtual and augmented reality.
MSG Sports: How To Buy the Knicks and Rangers for 50% Off
Madison Square Garden Sports NYSE: MSGS owns both the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, two crown jewels of their respective leagues. MSG Sports is unique because it's one of two pure plays on major US sports teams, with the only other being the Atlanta Braves NYSE: BATRA. The soaring values of professional sports teams soaring over the last several years haven't been accurately represented in MSG Sports' stock price.
Homebuilding Stocks Defying Cooling Housing Market: Time to Sell?
Despite rising mortgage rates and a slightly cooling housing market, homebuilding stocks like Lennar NYSE: LEN and KB Homes NYSE: KBH are ripping higher and outperforming the S&P 500. The sector was buoyed by positive earnings results from the likes of Redfin NASDAQ: RDFN, Toll Brothers NYSE: TOL, and D.R. Horton NYSE: DHI, as well as benefiting from modest improvements in housing market conditions in the spring.
Will MicroVision Maintain Its Momentum After the Short Squeeze? Original
Over the last five weeks, MicroVision NASDAQ: MVIS stock is up almost 300%, marching in an almost straight line upwards, with only two red days since the rally started. The stock has become the subject of a short squeeze; social media hype and the company's past involvements in augmented reality (AR) boosted it after Apple's Vision Pro AR headset product reveal. There's no doubting the stock's significant momentum, but does the stock have additional upside once the short squeeze ends?
Time To Buy Uranium? Cameco Is The Top Pick
→ Nevada Desert more Valuable than Wall Street or Silicon Valley? (From Edge On The Street) Wed., June 7, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Cameco, a leading uranium stock, nears a key resistance level amidst renewed interest in nuclear energy. The uranium bull market shows signs of resuming, with catalysts including national nuclear programs and legislation supporting nuclear power. Cameco emerges as the obvious play on nuclear power growth.
Is Frontline's 20% Dividend Too Good To Be True?
→ Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on Lithium (From Edge On The Street) Tue., June 6, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Crude oil tanker firm Frontline declared a $0.70 dividend following its earnings report on May 31, cut from $0.77. Dividends in the tanker industry are far more volatile than ordinary industries. Playing the dividend game in the tanker industry is tricky and requires betting on next quarter's cash flow.
Time To Buy Regional Banks? Insider Buying Says Yes
→ Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on Lithium (From Edge On The Street) Tue., June 6, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Insider buying in regional banks reached its highest level since the pandemic in May. The banking sector is stabilizing and looks to have avoided further catastrophe. Cullen Frost Bankers and Dime Community Bank are two potential plays for the recovery, both with significant insider buying.
OPEC Meeting: Is Saudi Arabia Trying to Squeeze the Oil Market?
→ AI is Unstoppable. Now Is The Time! (From Edge On The Street) Mon., June 5, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Saudi Arabia is cutting its oil production by 1 million barrels per day, or 10%, for July, possibly continuing monthly. The Saudis were the sole OPEC member to cut production, suggesting dissent among the OPEC ranks. The cuts are part of an effort on the part of the Saudis to push oil prices up.
Will Nvidia Be the Lifeline Intel Desperately Needs?
Nvidia Co. NASDAQ: NVDA CEO Jensen Huang sparked market whispers this week, hinting at enlisting Intel Co. NASDAQ: INTC to produce chips. Huang told reporters that Nvidia is "open to manufacturing with Intel" and that the company "received test chip results of their next generation process, and the results look good." Intensifying rumors, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s comments back in January about adding a new Intel Foundry Services customer can now be viewed in a new light.
Retirement Strategies for Senior Citizens to Grow and Protect Their Wealth
All Activity Home Trading Blog Retirement Strategies for Senior Citizens to Grow and Protect Their Wealth SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution.
Can Presto Automation Bring AI to the Drive-Thru? Original
Get Presto Automation alerts: Marc Andreessen said, "Software is eating the world," which seems doubly true with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. AI's latest victim is the fast food drive-thru. The fast food industry has a labor problem. It has trouble recruiting, retaining and satisfying its workers, not including rising wages and unionization. One way to make workers happier is to allow them to skip working at the drive-thru.
The Options Wheel Strategy: Wheel Trade Explained
All Activity Home Trading Blog The Options Wheel Strategy: Wheel Trade Explained SteadyOptions is an options trading forum where you can find solutions from top options traders. Join Us! We’ve all been there… researching options strategies and unable to find the answers we’re looking for. SteadyOptions has your solution.
C3.AI's Lukewarm Earnings: Failing to Cash in on AI Boom?
→ The $193 Billion US-China War You Don't Know About (From Edge On The Street) Thu., June 1, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points C3.ai has been one of the most popular stocks to play the AI theme The company reported lackluster earnings results Wednesday, failing to show significant growth Will the market sour on C3.ai in lieu of other AI stocks?
Palantir: The "Sleeper" Play on the AI Revolution
→ Is Graphite the New Lithium?
Can Tesla's Supercharger Become the Industry Norm? Ford Says Yes
→ Is Graphite the New Lithium? (From Edge On The Street) Tue., May 30, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Tesla and Ford inked a deal to give Ford EV owners access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers.
AI Chip Stock Showdown: The Biggest Winners and Losers
→ New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities? (From Edge On The Street) Tue., May 30, 2023 | Pat Crawley Key Points Nvidia is the clear frontrunner. It dominates the GPU market and the majority of AI development is already done on Nvidia chips Taiwan Semiconductor is a safer option, as it'll be a part of the AI revolution no matter who wins Intel has the potential to be left in the dust by its peers.
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