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2023-11-13

Day 5. Rising interest rates are bearish for everything, except for options!

HelloWe are aware that recently, US Treasury yields have been continuously rising, causing the prices of many financial assets to decline, such as stocks, bonds, funds, and non-US dollar exchange rates. However, the one asset class that is relatively less affected by this rise is options. In fact, to some extent, the increase in US Treasury yields has stimulated the increase in option prices. But why is this the case? What is the relationship between interest rates and option prices?To understand this logic, let's first take a look at what Rho is for options."Special commend: How to achieve an 8%* annualized yield on your Tiger Vault Fund?1. Understanding the Rho Value of OptionsRho value is a metric used to measure the
Day 5. Rising interest rates are bearish for everything, except for options!
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2023-11-06

Brian Feroldi: 9 Infographics Learn to Analyze a Cash Flow Statement Fast

How to analyze a Cash Flow Statement, FAST. Study these 9 infographics: 1: Cash Flow Statement OverviewImage2: Questions to askImage3: Cash Flow FormulasImage4: Yellow FlagsImage5: Income Statement vs Cash Flow StatementImage6: Balance Sheet vs Cash Flow StatementImage7: Net Income vs Free Cash FlowImage8: 9 Green FlagsImage9:4 Types of Cash FlowImageCredit to @brianferoldi.
Brian Feroldi: 9 Infographics Learn to Analyze a Cash Flow Statement Fast
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2023-12-18

Day60. Financial term | Swing trading

Swing trading is an investment strategy that involves buying and selling trading activities of stocks or other assets based on short-term price fluctuations within a relatively short period. The goal of swing trading is to capture short-term price movements and achieve quick profits.In simple terms, swing trading is a fast-paced investment strategy.This trading approach is typically suitable for investors who are skilled in analyzing market trends and technical indicators. They closely monitor the ups and downs of stock prices and make rapid buying and selling decisions.The key characteristic of swing trading is the relatively short holding period, usually ranging from a few days to several weeks or even shorter. This is different from long-term investment strategies, where investors focus
Day60. Financial term | Swing trading
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2023-11-17

US stock market opening time change? All-year trading hours explained!

Hello Tigers!With the arrival of November and the onset of daylight saving time, many Tigers in the Asia-Pacific region have noticed a change in the opening and closing times of the US stock market.Why is this happening?How does the trading time for US stocks change during daylight saving time and standard time? In this article, I will provide you with the answers!Ⅰ. What is Daylight Saving Time?Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a time system implemented in various regions, especially in Europe and America, to conserve energy.During the summer, when there is longer daylight, some countries that observe DST will adjust the time forward by one hour. This allows people to wake up and work an hour earlier, maximizing the use of daylight and saving energy on lighting.When winter standard time arriv
US stock market opening time change? All-year trading hours explained!
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2023-08-17

How to buy US treasuries? Bond ETFs!

As market volatility intensifies and the US dollar strengthens, US Treasury yields has reached its highest point since October, reaffirming the "higher for longer" sentiment following the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The year 2023 has posed challenges for US treasuries, with events like the debt ceiling and rate hikes impacting their performance. Amid these dynamics, investors are contemplating whether it's an opportune moment to consider bottoming out US treasuries. Notably, prominent investors hold divergent views on this matter.Bottom US Treasuries or not? Buffett, Musk and Ackman are dividedElon Musk, the CEO of $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ , believes that investors stand to gain considerably at the shorter end of the U
How to buy US treasuries? Bond ETFs!
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2023-04-17

Financial Terminology 100 | Taking investing tips one day at a time

Hello, tigers!Today, I will bring you a new knowledge learning module: Financial Terminology 100!In investing, the masters often emphasize the importance of learning financial knowledge. As Warren Buffett once said, "The best investment asset is your own wisdom."Learning financial terminology is like building your own treasure trove of financial vocabulary, allowing you to navigate the investment stage with ease, discern market trends, and seize investment opportunities.In Financial Terminology 100, I will compile the top 100 most frequent and important financial terms in the market for you to learn. These 100 financial terms will be divided into 5 sessions, with 20 terms presented in each session.Currently, in the first session of Financial Terminology, we have:Some of you may think that
Financial Terminology 100 | Taking investing tips one day at a time
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2023-12-14

Day58. Financial term | Private placement

Private placement, is a method of financing in which a company issues new shares to specific investors through a non-public offering. The primary purpose of private placement is to raise funds for the listed company.Unlike public offerings, private placements are not open to the general public and are conducted privately with selected investors.Private placements are typically used to meet the financing needs of the company or to introduce strategic investors. During the private placement process, the company sells new shares to specific investors, which may include large institutional investors, private equity funds, strategic investors, etc.The price of private placement shares is usually discounted compared to the market price to attract investors' participation.For investors, participa
Day58. Financial term | Private placement
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2023-12-01

Profit from the right moves, no losses for mistakes—grasp this strategy!

HelloWelcome to Tiger Academy - 「Options Advanced Strategy」episode 1.In this series, we will delve into several advanced options strategies to help you transition from a beginner investor to an options expert.In our previous articles, Tiger academy discovered a common pain point among options traders, especially those on the buy side. Despite the significant leverage, many found that nine out of ten trades resulted in losses. Is there a strategy that allows us to profit when we are right and avoid losses when we are wrong?Indeed, such a strategy exists, and today we will explore it — the Ratio Spread Strategy.1. What is the Ratio Spread Strategy?The Ratio Spread Strategy involves creating an options portfolio with a specific ratio of contracts. In our previous options strategy articles, we
Profit from the right moves, no losses for mistakes—grasp this strategy!
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2022-04-14

2 Minutes Learn to Read and Trade Earning Reports

Hi Tigers, It's that time of the year once again...Q1 2022 Earning Season! In order to quickly through the financial statements of the company, some indicators are important. These key indicators identify companies with good business & visible future growth outlooks by profitability, liquidity, valuation and leverage. Two Minutes to Read Finacial Reports The graph below teaches you to get key financial results in two minutes! Small hint here: When you read the financial report of a traditional&nb
2 Minutes Learn to Read and Trade Earning Reports
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2024-09-15

Fed rate cuts: Is a new dawn rising for small caps in the Russell 2000?

What is the Russell 2000 Index?The Russell 2000 Index, launched by FTSE Russell in 1972, features a selection of U.S. companies ranked from 1001 to 3000 by market capitalization. These small-cap companies may be lesser-known than their larger counterparts in the S&P 500, but they offer access to a wide range of industries—finance, healthcare, industrials, tech, consumer goods—and boast the potential for remarkable growth.Why Should You Care About the Russell 2000?The Russell 2000 isn’t just a list of small companies; it’s a window into the innovative, high-growth segment of the U.S. economy. These nimble, smaller businesses are often able to adapt quickly to changes in the market—especially during economic recoveries. While their total market cap is just a fraction of the S&P 500,
Fed rate cuts: Is a new dawn rising for small caps in the Russell 2000?

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