To The Moon

I was originally going to analyze $Netflix(NFLX)$ earnings report, but after reviewing the option chain, I couldn't find any meaningful insights. Option trading volume is not at yearly lows, but it's close to the bottom, with almost no institutional activity on the large order side. Based on historical volatility, there should have been some straddle trading, but there wasn't any. The only two large orders that looked like earnings bets were outright purchases of put options: $NFLX 20240510 520.0 PUT$  and $NFLX 20241220 380.0 PUT$ . Meanwhile, all the fundamental analysis articles about Netflix were bullish, in

U.S. March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed persistent inflationary pressures, and U.S. stocks opened lower and trended lower on Wednesday (April 10). The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell more than 1.6%, the worst performer. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield closed at 4.559% on Wednesday, the highest closing level since November last year and the biggest single-day gain since September 2022. Investors are maintaining a cautiously optimistic attitude toward the overall stock market, remaining relatively optimistic about technology and growth stocks but more cautious about cyclical stocks such as banks. Markets are expected to maintain a range-bound trading pattern in the short term.SPY option composite trading data showed a slightly bullish bias, but a large number of put options w

The first quarter of 2024 proved to be a rewarding experience in my stock investment journey. Here's a breakdown of my portfolio's performance: Singapore Stocks: OCBC Bank (SG: 039): This local banking giant delivered an impressive 11% gain, solidifying my long-term investment thesis. Singapore banks are known for their strong dividends, and OCBC is no exception. ST Engineering (SG: 63): While ST Engineering saw a more modest 4% gain, the company's role in various sectors and potential for future growth make it a valuable holding. US Stocks: Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM): This data storage and information management company surprised me with a phenomenal 34% increase. This strong performance reinforces my belief in the growing importance of data security and management. TSMC (NYSE: TSM): The g