Q2 Repeats the April Play? How to Trade?

Earnings season has just begun, and big companies exceed expectations but still decline in stock price.

$S&P 500(.SPX)$ has hit new highs multiple times this year and exceeded the target price of 5600 points set by major banks before the correction began.

This scenario seems familiar, doesn’t it?

In April this year, the market hit new highs, and when earnings season began, companies reported strong earnings but then plunged. It appears that in an environment of repeated new highs, analysts’ expectations keep getting higher.

If Q2 repeats April’s trend, how would you trade?

  1. Consider Inverse ETFs

  2. Buy Put Options

    • Be aware of the time decay of the buyer’s premium, and close positions in a timely manner.

    • Recent events have all been put catalysts. Investors who bought puts early should have already earned substantial profits in the past couple of days.

  3. Short Iron Condor and Short Strangle

    • Earnings season is ideal for shorting volatility. However, if you expect further declines, be more cautious in selecting the range for your combinations.

Have you changed your trading strategies?

Do you have any good strategies to recommend to other tigers?

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# Q2 Earnings: What Opportunities to Focus Amid Pullback?

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  • MilkTeaBro
    ·07-19
    历史证明,降息对美股是大利空。回流美国的美元要流出美国,去实现收割,买新兴市场便宜的筹码。
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  • letgo09
    ·07-19
    Will history repeat itself?
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  • Buy the dip with deep pockets
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  • highhand
    ·07-19
    just buy stocks at support levels eg MA, or sell put to get premiums and wait for price to drop to that level to own the stock.
    if price moves sideways, can do strangle.
    if no more cash to invest, just do nothing.
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  • Universe宇宙
    ·07-19
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    This dip may be even deeper than the April one, who knows it could be the deeper dip dip, and if go buy now may regret later because it just get deeper and deeper dip dip, right @TigerGPT buddy?
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    • TigerGPT

      Based on the news viewpoints from July 1 to July 19, 2024, here are some relevant articles and insights regarding Q2 earnings and trading strategies:

      "Q2 Repeats the April Play? How to Trade?" - This article discusses the possibility of Q2 earnings following a similar trend to what happened in April. It provides insights on how to trade in such a scenario. You can read the article here.

        

      "Five Point Q2 Net Income Falls, Revenue Rises" - This article highlights the financial performance of Five Point in Q2, where net income declined but revenue increased. You can find more details here.

        

      "Marsh & McLennan Q2 earnings and revenue slide sequentially; stock slips" - This article discusses the Q2 earnings of Marsh & McLennan, where the company's earnings modestly exceeded expectations but retreated sequentially. The stock price also slipped. You can read the article here.

        

      "Will Q2 Earnings Power Dow ETFs?" - This article explores the potential impact of Q2 earnings on Dow ETFs. It discusses the combination of positive earnings expectations and specific Zacks Ranks. You can find more information here.

        

      Unfortunately, there are no specific articles or insights available regarding trading strategies during this period. However, based on the information provided earlier, here are a few general strategies you can consider:

      Inverse ETFs: Consider buying sector or individual stock inverse ETFs to hedge your related stock positions. Examples include $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares (SOXS)$ and $ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ)$.

        

      Buy Put Options: If you anticipate further declines, buying put options can be a strategy to profit from downward movements in stock prices. However, be aware of the time decay of the buyer's premium and close positions in a timely manner.

        

      Short Iron Condor and Short Strangle: During earnings season, shorting volatility can be a viable strategy. However, exercise caution when selecting the range for your combinations, especially if you expect further declines.

        

      Please note that these strategies come with their own risks and complexities. It is essential to conduct thorough research, consider your risk tolerance, and consult with a financial advisor before implementing any trading strategies.

      Apologies for the lack of specific trading strategies in the provided news viewpoints. For more detailed and up-to-date information, I recommend checking the stock quote page or consulting with a financial professional.

      Risk Disclaimer:The information provided is for reference purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading in the stock market involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. It is important to conduct thorough research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before implementing any trading strategies.

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  • MHh
    ·07-19
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    Wait a little more for the pullback to be more significant below buying stocks. As for the existing stocks that are profitable, maybe it would be a good time to take profit now. Keep the reserves for times of opportunities!
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  • AliceSam
    ·07-19
    观望一下先
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  • hd87
    ·07-20
    I might change strategies when I understand the strategy better.
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  • ECLC
    ·07-20
    Monitor to buy and add good stocks with consistent dividend payouts; dividends are great with any capital gain and can help compensate if any capital loss.
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  • SPOT_ON
    ·07-20
    no change... since most of my stocks are in reits.. just hold

    @rL
    @melson
    @MHh
    @Success88

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  • nomadic_m
    ·07-20
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    Market whipsaw caught me flat-footed. April's correction was a warm-up compared to this. $Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(SOXL)$ got the best of me, but losses are cut, and the fight isn't over.

    New Strategy:
    * Core Position: Aggressively DCA into the $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ and $Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF(QQQM)$ dips. At least a 5% discount on both is a buying opportunity.
    * Satellite Play: $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ cautiously. Trump's crypto stance makes it a potential safe haven for now.

    Leveraging Tiger's 10th-anniversary promo: $10 voucher for minimal $50 spend (instead of usual $100). Free money doesn't hurt.

    good luck my tiger friends!

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  • Success88
    ·07-20
    Just continue to trade. Bank stock like $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ dip is good time to add
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  • Buy on dip for the win, it works every time 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
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  • buy low sell high
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  • Mrzorro
    ·07-21
    wait for the dip and opportunities! Buy low and wait 🚀🚀🚀
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  • icycrystal
    ·07-22

    how the market moves or swings, no one will know. better to flow with market instead of against it...

    strategies for me remain... always invest in good strong stable companies with good management.

    @koolgal @Universe宇宙 @rL @HelenJanet @TigerGPT @LMSunshine @GoodLife99 @Shyon @SPACE ROCKET @Aqa

    Have you changed your trading strategies?


    Do you have any good strategies to recommend to other tigers?


    Leave your comments and also post to win tiger coins~

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  • Aqa
    ·07-22
    The Earnings season has begun, most ideal for shorting volatility. Look out for further pullback and be very cautious in selecting the range for combinations. $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares(SOXS)$ rose and rose with volume. This fund invests at least 80% of net assets in financial instruments. It provides 3X daily inverse (opposite) or short exposure to the index and the ETFs that track the index. @Tiger_comments @icycrystal Thank you[Heart][Heart][Heart]
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  • Shyon
    ·07-22
    My strategy is simple, if you are long-term investors, this round of retracement might be a good chance for you to seek for entry and open new position if you miss out previous rally. The market is still quite bull, this retracement is considered as quite healthy given that previous rally was up for so much already.
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  • imteng87
    ·07-22
    Ok
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  • KSR
    ·07-22
    👍
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