I opened $VZ 20241129 43.5 CALL$ ,I initiated a poor man covered call on Verizon (VZ) to capitalize on its promising growth, particularly from its 5G network expansion and the potential acquisition of Frontier Communications. With Verizon's stock price at $42.60, I bought a call option at a $37 strike for long-term upside and sold a short-term call at $43.5 to generate immediate income. The strategy allows for limited risk while positioning for Verizon's growth.
I opened $VZ 20250417 37.0 CALL$ ,I initiated a poor man’s covered call on Verizon (NYSE:VZ), leveraging its robust 5G network and potential fiber expansion through the Frontier Communications deal. Despite short-term debt concerns, Verizon’s reliable service and growth prospects make it an attractive play, especially with improving market conditions and potential interest rate declines.
I opened $Apple(AAPL)$ ,I made an additional investment in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), driven by its innovative launch of Apple Intelligence, positioning it for long-term growth in AI. While near-term demand appears muted, UBS’s $236 price target highlights potential, reinforcing my confidence in Apple’s resilient ecosystem and future prospects.
I opened $Microsoft(MSFT)$ ,I increased my investment in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) due to its strong AI positioning. Jefferies analyst Brent Thill reiterated it as a Top AI Pick with a $550 price target, highlighting Microsoft’s GenAI integration across applications and infrastructure, driving innovation across M365, Azure, and beyond.
I opened $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ ,I increased my investment in NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) due to its robust revenue guidance of $37.5 billion, signaling 70% YoY growth. With Blackwell production ramping next quarter and AI enterprise revenues set to double, NVIDIA's strong demand and leadership in AI position it for exceptional long-term growth.
I opened $Alphabet(GOOG)$ ,I increased my investment in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), confident in its long-term prospects despite near-term antitrust concerns. While DOJ remedies pose challenges, Google’s innovation and market dominance position it for resilience, with JPMorgan maintaining an Overweight rating and a $212 price target.
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