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【4.5%+】Yield climbing? Time for investing in US Treasuries

Hello, Tigers~The minutes from the January FOMC meeting indicate that the current policy interest rates have reached the peak of the current tightening cycle. According to current data, there is still no apparent trend of inflation rebounding. Influenced by this information, the yields on long-term US Treasuries have gradually risen to 4.5%.It must be emphasized that the rebound in US Treasury yields this time requires our attention, and the window for allocating long-term US Treasuries may have already appeared!Let me explain why investing in US Treasuries now is the best choice.I. Core Data for US TreasuriesWhen delving into US Treasury investment, it's essential to grasp three key pieces of data1.The 10-year US Treasury yieldThis refers to the expected yield from purchasing and holding
【4.5%+】Yield climbing? Time for investing in US Treasuries

Hang Seng Tech Index Surges by 20%, Is There Still Opportunity?

Hello Tigers,As of the close of March 12, 2024, the Hang Seng Tech Index has surged by over 20% since February 1st, entering what's technically considered a bull market. After this significant rise, the Hang Seng Tech Index, which has been relatively obscure for over a year, is back in everyone's focus.There's an old saying in the stock market: the most painful thing isn't losing money, but missing out.Faced with such a market, should one stubbornly jump in or continue to wait and watch? At the end of this text, I'll give you a simple and scientifically-backed answer. But before that, let me explain what the Hang Seng Tech Index is.1.What is the Hang Seng Tech Index?A. Composition of the Hang Seng Tech IndexAs of September 20, 2023, the Hang Seng Tech Index consists of 30 stocks, with a re
Hang Seng Tech Index Surges by 20%, Is There Still Opportunity?

Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing U.S. Treasury Bonds

Hi tigers~ In the financial realm, U.S. Treasury Bonds (USTs) are considered risk-free assets and serve as the benchmark for pricing all other financial assets. Currently, U.S. Treasury Bond yields are at a cyclical high,, making them still valuable for asset allocation. However, before investing in U.S. Treasury Bonds. It's essential to understand a few fundamental points: Bond prices and yields are inversely related. When purchasing U.S. Treasury Bonds. Individuals should pay attention to the yield rates. (As of March 5, 2024,) the yields for 3-6 month bonds are around 5.3%, 12-month bonds around 5.0%, and 20-year long-term bonds around 4.4%. Your decision should reflect your specific requirements. ( Tiger Trade app - Market - Wealth - U.S. Treasury Long-term bonds are more susceptible
Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing U.S. Treasury Bonds

Dividend Stocks: Earning While You Sleep

Who doesn't like the idea of earning money while they sleep? As the phase of interest rate hikes concludes, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds has dipped to around 4%. In 2024, interest rates are expected to trend downwards. Typically in such scenarios, dividend stocks offer higher yields than bonds to offset the additional risk associated with stock investments. Capital is likely to flow into high-dividend stocks, boosting their prices. Dennis Debusschere, president of 22V Research, forecasts: ' Expect [dividend growth stocks] to keep working as interest rates decline.*' So, what's the best strategy for picking top-performing dividend stocks?When picking dividend stocks, here's what you should keep an eye on:Look for Long-Term WinnersYou want companies that have been consistently do
Dividend Stocks: Earning While You Sleep

Earnings Season Simplified: 7 Key Strategies for Easy Navigation

Stock traders are enthusiastic about the financial reports every quarter. This period, lasting for several weeks, allows people to gain in-depth insights into the performance of major companies.Data of interest in the company's financial reports includes:Net incomeRevenueEarnings per shareOutlook for the remaining quarter and the entire fiscal yearDuring the earnings season, traders can track the dynamics of companies on their watchlists and the corresponding indices at any time. For example, Apple is one of the large companies included in the Nasdaq 100 index.Therefore, when the company records significant growth in its financial reports, traders are likely to have a positive outlook on the stock.Earnings Season Kicks Into High Gear With Magnificent 7 Reports | Seeking Alpha
Earnings Season Simplified: 7 Key Strategies for Easy Navigation

3.How to analyze the future trend of options?

HelloWelcome to Tiger Academy - 「Practical Operation with the App」episode 3.In this issue, Tiger Academy will guide everyone on how to analyze the future trend of options using the app.Our app primarily utilizes three indicators for options analysis: Call/Put ratio, Volatility curve, and Turnover ratio. These indicators aid in making investment decisions. To access these three indicators, users need to click on the "Options Analysis" button next to the options chain.How do we analyze these three indicators?1. Call/Put ratioLet's start with the first indicator, the Call/Put ratio. This indicator is used to analyze market sentiment. It is calculated by dividing the number of contracts for call options by the number of contracts for put options. If the ratio is greater than 1, it indicates th
3.How to analyze the future trend of options?

Technical Analysis -- Episode 20: Bearish engulfing

Source: Tiger Trade appThe Bearish Engulfing is a technical pattern that occurs when the current bullish candlestick (upward candle) is completely engulfed or "eaten" by the preceding bearish candlestick (downward candle).The Bearish Engulfing may suggest a shift in market sentiment towards bearishness and indicate a potential price decline.The characteristics of Bearish Engulfing are as follows:Uptrend: Bearish Engulfing typically appears during an uptrend, indicating a potential signal for price reversal.First Candlestick: The first candlestick is a larger body representing bullish strength.Second Candlestick: The second candlestick is a larger body that fully engulfs or covers the body of the first candlestick.Reversal Signal: The appearance of Bearish Engulfing is considered a signal o
Technical Analysis -- Episode 20: Bearish engulfing

Lesson 4. FCN Practical Trading -Guide on How to Buy and Sell

HelloIn the previous three lessons, we learned the basic principles of FCN and how to estimate its returns. Now, how should we actually go about obtaining quotes and executing trades? Today, we will guide you through the practical steps using the Tiger Brokers app.Firstly, open the market interface for FCN.1. How to Navigate the FCN Interface?On the app's market interface, swipe left at the top to find "Notes" and click to enter. Now, you are directly on the recommended page for FCN. Let's take the example of the popular product from the recommended products. Combining the basic knowledge from the previous three lessons, apart from the term and minimum investment, the parameters for this product are as follows:Source: Tiger Trade platform for illustrative purposes only. It should not be tr
Lesson 4. FCN Practical Trading -Guide on How to Buy and Sell

Lesson 3. Risk and return of FCN

Hello!In the previous lesson, we discussed the differences and advantages of FCN compared to other financial products. Now, after purchasing FCN products, what are some risks you might face, and how can you calculate returns?In this lesson, we'll use real-world examples to demonstrate.1. Factors Affecting FCN ReturnsThe returns of FCN primarily consist of the agreed-upon coupon interest. Therefore, we need to examine the factors influencing the level of interest rates. Generally, the greater the risk associated with the underlying asset FCN is linked to, the higher the coupon interest rate. For example:1.Underlying Asset's Volatility:The higher the volatility, the more likely Exercise and knock-out events are to occur. If knocked out, FCN terminates, and subsequent high coupon interest can
Lesson 3. Risk and return of FCN

Lesson 2.Unlocking the Investment Potential of FCN

Hello!In the previous lesson, we introduced the basic concepts and advantages of Fixed Coupon Notes (FCN). We believe everyone now has a preliminary understanding of FCN products. In this lesson, we will explore how FCN is linked to stocks and the differences between FCN and other similar financial products.As mentioned earlier, FCN can be linked to a single stock, a design that is relatively simple and straightforward. However, compared to linking to an index, the volatility of a single stock is higher, making it more prone to triggering knock-in and knock-out, posing greater risks. On the other hand, while linking to an index can mitigate this drawback, it introduces systematic risk (all constituent stocks experiencing significant gains or losses).If FCN is linked to multiple stocks thro
Lesson 2.Unlocking the Investment Potential of FCN

Lesson 1. Introduction to FCN (Fixed coupon notes)

Hello, friend!Welcome to the 《FCN Investment Course》,This course is divided into four sections. In the first section, we will provide an introduction to the basic concepts of FCN, helping you understand its fundamental principles and advantages.The second section will compare FCN with other financial products, giving you a clearer understanding of the suitability of each type of financial product.The third section will use case studies to calculate the risks and returns of FCN, providing you with a clearer understanding of the product's risk and return, and facilitating a transition from entry-level to advanced knowledge.In the fourth section, we mainly teach you how to trade FCN products on Tiger APP.Let's start with the basic concepts of FCN.1.What is FCN?The exact nature of Fixed coupon
Lesson 1. Introduction to FCN (Fixed coupon notes)

2. How to value options?

HelloWelcome to Tiger Academy - 「Practical Operation with the App」episode 2.According to feedback from many friends before, there are times when the direction of buying options is correct, but the returns are low, and sometimes even losses are incurred.What Tiger Academy wants to tell everyone is that sometimes the direction of options' rise and fall may not necessarily align with the rise and fall of stocks. Taking buying call options as an example, if the stock price rises but the call option price still falls, there are basically two reasons. First, the delta and gamma gains are smaller than the time value decay brought by theta. For example, for call options on the Nasdaq 100 ETF expiring on January 12, 2024, even though the underlying price rose by 0.12% on the day, the call option pr
2. How to value options?

Technical Analysis -- Episode 19: Bullish harami

Source: Tiger Trade appThe Bullish Harami is a technical pattern that appears on price charts of stocks or other financial markets as a larger bearish candlestick (downward candle) surrounded or "pregnant" with a smaller bullish candlestick (upward candle).The Bullish Harami suggests that a downtrend may be coming to an end, and there might be a chance for a reversal and upward movement in prices.The technical characteristics of the Bullish Harami are as follows:Downtrend: The Bullish Harami often appears after a downtrend, indicating that the downtrend may be approaching its end.First Candlestick: The first candle is a longer bearish candle, representing selling pressure.Second Candlestick: The second candle is a shorter bullish candle that is located within the body of the first candle,
Technical Analysis -- Episode 19: Bullish harami

Day70. Financial term | Combination options

Combination options are an advanced option trading strategy that involves combining multiple option contracts to construct a portfolio with specific risk and return objectives. This strategy can be used for risk hedging, increasing returns, or seeking investment opportunities under specific market conditions.In simple terms, combination options involve strategically combining option contracts to achieve investment goals in various market scenarios.Common combination options strategies typically include:Protective Put: Investors simultaneously hold stocks and a corresponding quantity of put options to protect their stock investment from price declines.Covered Call: Investors hold stocks while selling call options, primarily to reduce the risk for stockholders and generate additional premium
Day70. Financial term | Combination options

1. How to find options strategies that suit what we want .

Hello!Welcome to Tiger Academy - 「Practical Operation with the App」episode 1.In this session, Tiger Academy will guide you on how to better utilize the Tiger trade app for implementing option trading strategies.While many of us understand the basic principles of options and have gained knowledge of various option strategies and their applicable scenarios, we often encounter practical challenges during actual trading. Some of these challenges include:1.Not knowing how to adjust parameters on the options chain market interface.2.Being unsure of how to filter out option strategies that match personal preferences.3.Not knowing whether the valuation of options in hand is too high or too low.4.Not knowing how to analyze the future trends of the options in hand.Today, we will address the first tw
1. How to find options strategies that suit what we want .

Day69. Financial term | ESG

ESG investment is an investment approach that incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance factors into investment decisions. It emphasizes focusing on a company's social responsibility, environmental protection, and governance efficiency while seeking profitability, aiming to achieve sustainable long-term investment returns.The fundamental principle of ESG investment is the belief that excellent environmental and social practices, along with strong corporate governance, can enhance a company's value and performance, reduce risks, and promote sustainable economic growth.By investing in companies that perform well in ESG factors, investors can encourage these companies to improve their business practices while also generating more robust investment returns for themselves.For example:C
Day69. Financial term | ESG

2023 Tiger Academy review--investment journey, we are continuing!

HelloTime flies, and in the blink of an eye, this marks the third year that Tiger Academy has spent with all of you.In the 1305 days since we posted our first article in May 2021, we've consistently published 270 articles and developed over 20 systematic courses. A rough estimate indicates we've covered nearly 300 investment topics, with the total word count expected to surpass 300,000 words.Have you mastered all the systematic investment knowledge from Tiger Academy? If not, remember to review it. Everyone just needs to open the Tiger trade app, click on 'Community,' and then select 'Academy' to enter our course learning interface.What did we gain in 2023?Despite the ups and downs in the investment market, it has been a joyous year for friends investing in US stocks. The US stock market p
2023 Tiger Academy review--investment journey, we are continuing!

Day68. Financial term | Brokerages

Brokerages play a crucial role in the financial markets, acting as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, facilitating trading and investments for investors. Brokerages can be individuals or companies that offer buying and selling of financial assets as a service to clients, earning commissions or transaction fees in return.Simply put, brokerages are intermediary institutions in the financial markets that provide buying and selling services for financial assets to investors and earn commissions from these transactions.The main responsibilities of brokerages include providing market information, executing trade orders, and offering investment advice to clients. They typically offer investors a trading platform, allowing them to trade on stock exchanges or other financial markets. These
Day68. Financial term | Brokerages
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2023-12-29

5. What strategy can make option buyers not afraid of time decay risk?

HelloWelcome to Tiger Academy - 「Options Advanced Strategy」episode 5.We know that options buyers have high leverage and limited losses, especially when engaging in end-of-the-world options. It allows for limited losses to potentially yield returns several dozen or even hundreds of times the investment. However, whether you are an options novice or an experienced investor, you are aware of the saying in options trading: "Time is the friend of the seller, the enemy of the buyer." We discussed this in a previous article: Day4. Why are options losing money when the stock price remains unchanged? Therefore, despite the potential for substantial gains, being an options buyer comes wi
5. What strategy can make option buyers not afraid of time decay risk?
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2023-12-28

【Investment Tips】Episode 1: Investment turns knowledge into profit

Hello Tigers~I'm bringing you a new column: Investment Tips.This new column will help you find the most powerful and experienced players in the Tiger community, inviting them to sort out and summarize their investment insights and experiences for Tigers.These experts have emerged as outstanding performers from real trading competitions and are by no means "theoretical." I will reveal their investment "secrets" one by one for everyone to learn and reference.In the first issue, I will introduce the team of " @谋定后动 (Bill)" to you. Among hundreds of teams in the real trading competition, they consistently enter the top 10 every month, demonstrating their strength!Bill based in Singapore, a senior IT professional currently serving as an exe
【Investment Tips】Episode 1: Investment turns knowledge into profit

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