Gold: GLD
We live in a world where inflation is the name of the game. Prices rise year in and year out. This does not happen by accident. The Fed states that…
Close TLT Trade
On April 10, 2023, we suggested people get bearish long government bonds by purchasing a long-dated put option on TLT, the ETF that tracks government bonds with maturities longer than…
American Express: AXP
The finance sector is one of the most, if not the most, bifurcated sectors in the stock market. Either you have it, or you don't. Either you are JPMorgan or…
Tech is Looking Toppy: XLK
The technology sector of the stock market has been the best place to invest since the Great Financial Crisis. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe…
Close Apple Trade: APPL
We thought the company took an inappropriate left-hand turn when Apple introduced its Virtual Reality headset. At the same time, it looked like the company's stock hit its head on…
Berkshire Hathaway: BRK/B
The last time we talked about Berkshire Hathaway (June 28), it traded at $334 a share. We thought that was cheap, so we suggested options enthusiasts sell a put spread…
Close a Few Trades
Several trades have reached their objective before expiration. As a result, we think it is time to close them out. This article is for paid members - please login or…
Bank of New York Mellon: BK
Today, we return to one of our favorite banks, Bank of New York Mellon. We have an affinity for this stock because fund managers use their services for securities safekeeping.…
NVIDIA: NVDA
NVIDIA reported Q2 earnings on Wednesday, August 23, after the close of trading. The results were impressive and exciting, or so it seemed. This article is for paid members -…
Moderna Update: MRNA
On July 31, we discussed Moderna, one of the two big C-19 vaccine manufacturers. We discussed two situations: earnings and the longer-term trend. This article is for paid members -…