Happy Independence Day
As the US Citizens celebrate their liberation from the crown of England, it is useful to recall a bit of history and remind ourselves how we got here. One way to…
An Income Strategy with Viacom (VIAB)
Income strategies using options are very popular. The most common strategy is the buy-write where the investor buys a stock (hopefully one that pays a dividend) and sells a call (usually…
Close Pepsi (PEP) Trade
On 24-April-2019, we suggested investors and traders take a bullish position in Pepsi, the drink and snack company. We liked the stock on both a technical and fundamental / valuation…
Tech Founders Predict the Next Wave of Startup Growth
Today’s tech founders have unique insights into the evolving arena of innovation and are keenly aware of why some companies succeed more than others. Many have worked with multiple startups…
It’s No Bitcoin: Facebook’s Libra Currency Is Tied to Government Currencies
Facebook has decided that they what to bring out their own cryptocurrency. A review of the details suggests to us that it is simply another fiat payment system. It is…
Will Biotech (XBI) Come to Life?
The political season is heating up and this means the health care system is in the political crosshairs of the establishment. So one should not be surprised that health care…
The Crypto Rollercoaster Rides Again
It is no secret we are bullish Cryptos for the long-term. People all over the world are looking for an alternative to their local currencies whose value is inflated away…
Adjust Ford (F) & PPL Corp (PPL) Trades
One of the strategies investors can follow is to buy high dividend, value stocks that grow revenues at a pace similar to nominal GDP. To enhance that dividend yield, the…
Bull Trap or Hesitation Before the Next Leg Higher
Investors are quite confused and rightfully so. The media whipped everyone into a frenzy because of a trade dust-up described as a war. Then the market ripped higher. This article…
Close the Apple (AAPL) Trade
On 1-June-2019, we suggested investors buy a risk reversal as a way of taking a bullish position in Apple Inc. We, of course, were bullish at the time and thought the…