While China's stock market valuations might appear attractive to investors, a closer examination of the underlying factors suggests that now may not be the ideal time to dive in. Several key considerations, including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and market dynamics, paint a complex picture that warrants caution. (1) Foreign Funds & Old Monies’ Absence. One of the most significant indicators of a market's health is the inflow of institutional investment, particularly from established US funds. Currently, this crucial source of capital remains noticeably absent from Chinese markets. Based on HK’s SCMP on 11 Jan 2024, China saw $34 billion equities outflow, a show of weakened confidence even as other emerging markets saw notable inflows. (see above) Based on UK’s Financi
AI Narrative Overlays Election Trends! Will You Bet on New High Stocks?
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$Nvidia (NVDA)$On Monday, call option opening volumes for Nvidia significantly outpaced put volumes across the board.Ranked by open interest:The $150 calls expiring this week had 157,400 contracts outstanding, with 31,000 new openings on Monday.The $142 calls expiring this week had 130,000 contracts open, with 4,569 new openings.The $148 calls expiring this week had 113,800 contracts open, with 13,800 new openings.The $145 calls expiring this week had 71,700 contracts open, with 22,600 new openings.The $140 calls, now in-the-money, saw open interest decline to 59,200 contracts as 12,000 contracts were closed out - likely due to the ramp above $140 leaving sellers defensively closing.This dynamic has me considering selling $140 puts (
If You Were an Ordinary American, Whose Policies Would Be More Beneficial for You?
Due to the current close election race, both parties are adjusting their policies to attract moderate voters.On key issues like tax cuts, immigration, energy independence, and inflation, there is some consensus. In addition to the consensus, let’s look at their differences in the key issues.If you were ordinary Americans, whose policies are more beneficial for you?Tax Cuts:Harris: Proposes tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses; may raise taxes on the wealthy, emphasizing child and earned income tax credits.Trump: Advocates for broad tax cuts, extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, potentially lowering corporate tax to 15%.Inflation:Harris: Focuses on reducing living costs, particularly in housing and healthcare, but her housing policies may inadvertently raise inflation.Trump: A
$CNMC Goldmine(5TP.SI)$ 0.65 Target Price. CNMC Goldmine is principally engaged in the exploration and mining of gold and the processing of mined ores into gold ores at its flagship Kelantan-based Sokor project, and is projected to grow its gold production at 7% CAGR, from 31,206 ounces in FY15 to 38,738 ounces by FY18F. Additionally, the group has recently announced its proposed acquisition of a 51% stake in another Kelantan-based gold miner, Pulai Mining. Given their previous success in Sokor and similarities between the two in mineralisation and geological features, it's optimistic of a shorter time to production at the new project, of three years or under. While it have not assumed contributions from Pulai in our forecasts, the potenti
$SIA(C6L.SI)$ Buy a bit for Coffee.. Counting down to SIA 1H results Expecting SIA to announce 0.10-0.2 SGD as half year dividend. SIA group last 3 months carried a total of 9.6m passengers.. The GPLF is around the same as last quarter, but the cargo LF improved significantly for the last 3 months. This cargo LF will contribute a good amount into SIA results. Buy the dip and wait for the rewards.
$KEPPEL REIT(K71U.SI)$ Keppel Reit’s nine-month distributable income falls 1.9% to S$160.6 milliono n higher borrowing costs. When Keppel distributed Keppel REIT shares to its shareholders in 2023, I totally removed keppel REIT from my portfolio too. I will prefer data REITs for better capital gains opportunity. AI investments have flooded the markets. More and more companies are rushing into data centres business. Prefer REITs :$CapLand Ascendas REIT(A17U.SI)$ $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ $Mapletree Ind Tr(ME8U.SI)$
OKLO Stock Soars 175% in 22 Days, on the Back of Altman
Ryan_Z0528: +175% on $OKLO in 22 Days , The electricity value train:https://x.com/EricFlaningam/status/1848009956961685536 Investors are flocking to power-related stocks, and California-based advanced nuclear systems developer $Oklo Inc.(OKLO)$ has seen its stock price double, skyrocketing by 115% to a record high of $19.72, peaking at $20.64 and giving it a market cap of over $2.4 billion.Oklo went public in May through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) AltC Acquisition, experiencing volatile stock movements since then. The nuclear stock had fallen to a low of $5.35 on September 9 but has jumped over 200% in the past six weeks.Oklo is working on developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and plans to deliver its first rea
Selling covered call options (sell covered call) is a strategy adopted by many large funds. It can also be used by retail investors in the US stock market.You can get income while holding it. This strategy is very suitable for stocks that have long-term positions, but they have not moved but they are not in a bearish position recently or are in a bearish position recently. It can be a good strategy for mature investors to roll over when holding some targets for a long time. Income comparison Assume that investors hold 200 shares of Amazon from January 1 to December 17, 2021 If there is no operation during the holding period, the final total assets will be USD 675,484 If the covered call strategy is carried out, it will be operated once a week; if 100 shares are sold after the exercise, ano
Investing in Nuclear Power: A Personal Perspective
As someone deeply concerned with the future of energy and the fight against climate change, I have been increasingly drawn to the potential of nuclear power. Recent trends in the market and advancements in technology have convinced me that investing in this sector is not only financially viable but also essential for a sustainable future. The Current Landscape of Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy currently accounts for about 10% of global electricity generation and over 50% of the United States' carbon-free electricity. The reliability and efficiency of nuclear power make it a crucial part of our energy mix, particularly as the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels. Despite the historical concerns surrounding nuclear energy—chiefly safety and waste management—the reality is that adv
Option Movers | Nvidia's $140 Put Shows High Trading Volume; Grab Sees Bullish Sentiment
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed lower on Monday (Oct. 21), retreating from Friday's record high closes and six straight weekly gains as Treasury yields rose and investors wary of high valuations awaited earnings from major companies.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 37,722,576 contracts was traded on Monday.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $Nvidia(NVDA)$; $Tesla(TSLA)$; $Apple(AAPL)$; $Amazon(AMZN)$; $SoFi Technologies(SOFI)$; $AMD(AMD)$; $Super Micro Computer(SMCI)
$Phunware, Inc.(PHUN)$ The Phunware Inc. stock price gained 24.22% on the last trading day (Monday, 21st Oct 2024), rising from $6.77 to $8.41. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 29.25% from a day low at $6.53 to a day high of $8.44. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 124.27% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 7 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $55.07 million. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 8.05% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a pri
Navigating the Low Points: ASML Poised for Takeoff
Recently, $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ investors faced disappointing news. The chip manufacturing giant reported third-quarter results that fell short of expectations and lowered its sales forecast for 2025. Following the announcement, the stock plummeted 16% on the first day and another 6% the next.This shockwave was so intense that it dragged the entire chip industry down, putting pressure even on leaders like $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ . As a frontrunner in the semiconductor sector, ASML has seen some slowdown in demand for its lithography machines, and investors interpreted this as a sign of trouble across the board.A Buying Opportunity?However, with the historical volatility in order bookings, savvy investors mi
Hello everyone! Today i want to share some macro analysis with you!1.On Monday, spot gold retreated sharply after hitting a record high due to rising U.S. bond yields and a stronger U.S. dollar, offsetting the uncertainty brought about by the U.S. presidential election and the war in the Middle East to support it. $Gold - main 2412(GCmain)$ Spot gold touched a record high of $2,740.58 per ounce in the early New York session on Monday. But then gold prices fell sharply, the lowest gold prices in the New York session once fell to 2714.13 U.S. dollars / ounce. But the overall trend of gold will also rise! $Goldmoney Inc.(XAUMF)$ Follow me to learn more about analysis!!
How Can You Outperform Stock Returns in This Bull Market?
Last year, $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ soared by a massive 239%, and this year it’s already up 190% YTD. But the real question is: How can you outperform the stock’s returns in such a bull market?💡 Want to know the secret behind those mind-blowing gains? Let’s dive in!🎉 Huge shoutout to @Fizzles for locking in an incredible 229.22% profit on NVDA calls!🎉 And a big congrats to @Changjieming for bagging a $1,499.24 gain on NVDA calls!👉 Got a winning strategy of your own? Share your golden trading tips in the comments below! 👇So, why is there such a big difference in cost price for the same NVDA calls?If you look at the chart on the left, you'll noti
🟩 Dive into Keppel DC REIT's latest financial performance with Iggy from The Investing Iguana! In this video, we break down the key highlights from Keppel DC REIT's Q3 2024 update, including their impressive 6.1% DPU increase and strong portfolio occupancy of 97.6%. Discover how this data center REIT is capitalizing on the booming digital transformation trend and learn about their strategic moves in the Asia Pacific and European markets. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this analysis will give you valuable insights into one of Singapore's top-performing REITs. Don't miss out on understanding the potential of data center investments in your portfolio! $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ 🔔 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifica
Possible Trades to Put in Your Watchlist: $X and $AMZN
As someone who’s always scanning for technical setups and key price action, both $U.S. Steel(X)$ and $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ have caught my attention recently. Each stock is showing some interesting chart patterns that could lead to strong moves in the near future. Here’s what I’m seeing in both names and why they’re worth adding to your watchlist. $X: United States Steel Corporation — Ascending Triangle Setup X Daily Chart United States Steel ($X) has been forming a classic ascending triangle pattern, which is typically a bullish formation. An ascending triangle occurs when the stock forms a series of higher lows while facing resistance at a horizontal price level. In this case, $X has been respecting an upper r