$First Republic Bank

**Using Options Trading to Manage Underperforming Stocks: A Strategic Approach** Investing in the stock market is inherently risky, and sometimes, despite our best research and intentions, we end up holding stocks that don't perform as expected. When faced with such a scenario, there are strategies within options trading that can help mitigate losses or even turn a disappointing situation into a profitable one. In this article, we'll explore how to use options trading, specifically cash-secured puts and covered calls, to manage underperforming stocks. **Understanding the Basics** Before diving into the strategies, let's clarify what we mean by options trading. Options are contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) an underlyin

**Navigating the Turbulent Waters of 'Dead Stocks': A Strategic Approach for Investors** In the ever-fluctuating world of the stock market, certain stocks occasionally fall into the category of 'dead stocks.' These are shares of companies that have experienced significant declines from their peak values and show little signs of immediate recovery. Among these, companies like Skillz, Fulgent Genetics, Lemonade, NIO, and Riot Blockchain have caught the attention of investors looking for potential turnaround stories or salvage opportunities. **Skillz Inc. (SKLZ)**²²: Once a promising player in the mobile gaming platform space, Skillz has seen its market cap shrink considerably. Despite a recent jury award in a patent infringement trial and a share repurchase program, the company's financials

Vinfast and beyond meat[Cry]

With a share price lower than 10 cents, $Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.(FFIE)$   had received a warning from the Nasdaq that if Faraday Future fails to maintain a minimum bid price requirement of $1 by 25 June, its securities may be subject to delisting. With a turnaround strategy to achieve profitability and defend shareholder values that seems to be empty talk with no convincing plans, I'm highly doubtful that its stock price would rocket in the next 2 months to comply with Nasdaq's listing rules, so I believe that it will just be a matter of time before the company will be delisted. $Rivian Automotive, Inc.(RIVN)$  is no

Im surprised nobody has mentioned Pfizer, thats been my worst performer for some time. Its not a bad stock really. It did insanely well during the pandemic. Perhaps thats why Wall Street hates it, cup half empty people. The stock is viewed as a poor performer rather than a stock that had a major windfall and is now just business as usual. I wouldn’t wish another global pandemic on anyone, but maybe thats the only thing that will save Pfizer :(-

$Amtech(ASYS)$ good go... 

With a share price about 10 cents, $Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.(FFIE)$  is cheaper than a penny stock and susceptible to wild swings in its share price every trading day, as opportunists try to take advantage of the price fluctuations for quick bucks. The company has until 25 June 2024 to execute reverse stock splits to bump up the stock price to meet Nasdaq Stock Market LLC's requirement to maintain a minimum bid price requirement of $1, failing which, its securities will be subject to delisting. Despite rumors of some white knight coming to the rescue that had led to a spectacular recovery of the stock last week, with deteriorating fundamentals and worsening order book, the stock has lost its appe

🌟🌟🌟Will $Top Glove(BVA.SI)$ ever recover from its past glory as one of the hottest stocks in the Singapore Stocks Exchange?  Will I be a Bagholder of Top Glove Forever? Due to the Covid Pandemic in 2019 and 2020 there was high demand for gloves amid a global glove shortage.  As the pandemic subsided the entire glove industry including Top Glove was left with excess production. I am still holding on to Top Glove all this while and hoping for a rebound.  It is due to loss aversion bias as we feel our losses more than our gains.  However there are valuable lessons to be learnt as a Bagholder for me.  1.  When the markets are feeling exuberantlh bullish, it is important to exercise caution.  FOMO or Fear of M

$Alibaba(BABA)$  yes

many factors contribute to $iShares Global Clean Energy ETF(ICLN)$ underperformance eg high interest rates. one factor stood out... ICLN focuses on a relatively narrow range of companies within the clean energy sector. If a specific sub-sector within clean energy underperforms, it can have a larger impact on the overall ICLN ETF performance compared to a more diversified clean energy investment strategy. Cut my loss & ran away awhile back. lesson learnt - research before investing

Mine is Paypal. Sold a put in 2021 and never cut loss. Bagholding at $210 average price. Selling calls on it to reduce cost but it will take a long time. Good thing is it is on an uptrend now hope it continues. Lesson to all is to have a stop loss target and be disciplined to cut loss!

I don't hold bags unless l think l am going in at the bottom for a stock that is going to be a bagger like SEA at $35 in recent months. If a trade don't go your way, just cut the loss and take the hit. No point holding on for some miracle to happen. That is why l prefer to trade options rather than shares though l do both. The timeline is very useful to ensure you face the reality of a loss head on be it a 100% loss.

I thinks keppel dc Reits will take very long to recovers. I remember in 2020 many people tells me to buy buy buy! Good stock and data centre! at that times it price at more then 2x of nav... how can stock of the building be 2x of the values of actual building??? Now interest rate will be high for long, powell already say. keppel dc reits also got some tenant problem. dividend drop, more people scare. not good stock to me. $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$  

$Shopify Inc(SHOP)$  $Sea Ltd(SE)$  they already changded the developing strategy, from rapidly expanding and increasing share changing to normal increasing company.

$svb financial is stuck with me. Bought it but now can not trade it at all

$Intel(INTC)$ has been my pain for sometime already. I cannot believe whatever the CEO Pat Gelsinger says now. How to judge this company?

**Bag Holding Nio Stock: Navigating Challenges and Uncertainties** **Introduction: The Plight of Bag Holding** 🛍️ Bag holding, a term coined in the world of investing, refers to the predicament of holding onto a stock that has experienced significant declines in value, with little hope of recovery in sight. Nio, once touted as a promising player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, has encountered its fair share of challenges, leaving investors grappling with the decision to hold or sell their shares. **Nio's Struggles and Investor Disillusionment** 📉 Nio's journey has been fraught with hurdles, including multiple quarters of negative earnings attributed to poor cost management practices. Despite initial optimism surrounding the company's potential to rival industry giants like Tesla, Ni

In my case, it is $First Reit(AW9U.SI)$. I bought it at almost ATH and now it is trading at 0.25 cents. I ever thought of averaging it down but i was thinking if it is worth the effort. [Thinking] Anyway, i will think about it after i have achieved my 2024 SG Dividend KPI. Past few days, i realised i had applied a wrong strategy. [Facepalm][Cry][Gosh][OMG]. Its not too late i realised it now as i still have 9months to achieve my target. [LOL][Happy][Chuckle]