• OptionsDeltaOptionsDelta
      ·43 minutes ago

      Some Are Starting to Bottom-Fish, But Aggressive Buying Is Not Advised Before September

      The July FOMC confirmed no rate hike — that's good. The U.S. stock market really can't handle any more turbulence right now. It may seem "reasonable" that only South Korea and Japan are plummeting, but in reality, it's not reasonable at all. The 100,000-contract IGV weekly call position $IGV 20260731 88.0 CALL$ was closed before Tuesday's close. Although IGV continued to rise today, for weekly options with less than five days to expiration, the trading discipline is exactly that — open on the day, close on the same day or the next. The noteworthy point is that I initially thought this trade was betting on upside from MSFT and META earnings, and that after closing it would at least roll into a new position. But the block trad
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      ·07-29 23:54

      Meta Q2 Earnings Options Strategy: Block Trades Selling Calls Ahead of Earnings

      I. Fundamentals: Revenue and EPS Expected to Beat Consensus Q2 results are expected to beat consensus on both revenue and EPS, with additional upside to EPS driven by the cost-cutting effect of a 10% headcount reduction in May and a 49% month-over-month decline in job postings during Q2. AI integration + external compute sales are emerging as new growth drivers. Based on rumors that Meta may reach a compute leasing agreement with Anthropic, the market has priced in an additional $5 billion in AI compute revenue expectations by 2027. The bull case is well-rounded (stable advertising + AI monetization + cost reduction + reasonable valuation). However, like Microsoft and Google, Meta is one of the heaviest capex spenders among tech giants — with both AI infrastructure and Reality Labs burning
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      ·07-29 21:30

      Microsoft Q4 Earnings Options Strategy: Azure Growth vs. Capex Tug-of-War — Can It Break 420?

      I. Fundamentals: AI Execution Remains the Core Debate Microsoft reports Q4 FY26 results after the close on July 29. Market focus centers on three points: Azure growth following new capacity rollouts, the pressure of capital expenditures on margins and free cash flow, and M365 Copilot adoption rates along with broader AI monetization capability. Azure year-over-year growth is the key metric to monitor, with company guidance at 39–40%. FY26 Q4 capital expenditures (including leases) are expected to reach $42 billion, up 32% quarter-over-quarter and 74% year-over-year, compressing free cash flow from $25.5 billion last quarter to $14.4 billion. M365 Copilot added 5 million paid seats in FY26 Q3, bringing the total to 20 million, with AI annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $37 billion, up
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      ·07-29 02:21

      100,000 Doomsday Calls on Software—Could Microsoft Spring a Surprise!?

      The biggest difference between this week and last: negative sentiment toward memory chips is finally spreading widely. Last week was "buy the dip with full confidence"; but after CXMT's listing Monday, plus news of mass-produced Chinese DUV, fears of surging supply crushed an already fragile uptrend. For some names, a monthly pullback has turned into a quarterly one, and panic is fully setting in. Yet Tuesday's semiconductor crash didn't drag the broad market down—which, to me, isn't a good sign. Last week someone traded 70,000 contracts of the Aug 19 29 call$VIX 20260819 29.0 CALL$  . If the market won't correct even now, what is this VIX call betting on? Surely not a rate hike at Wednesday's FOMC?
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      ·07-28 23:01

      SK Hynix Earnings Options Strategy: Long-Term Narrative Strengthens, But Near-Term Sentiment Has Col

      I. Fundamentals: Long-Term Visibility Improves, Valuation Attractive SK Hynix is signing more amended long-term agreements with hyperscale data center customers, covering both DDR5 and NAND. Contract terms exceed five years, with approximately 60–70% of expected volume/pricing already locked in, significantly boosting future earnings visibility — this serves as micro-level confirmation of the large-capex-backed memory storage thesis. This earnings report is expected to deliver unprecedented operating profit exceeding 100 trillion won. Yet, with such strong expectations, the stock has still plunged dramatically, indicating that near-term market sentiment has completely broken down. II. Volatility Estimates and Scenarios Monday's pre-market reference price was 154.57, with implied movement o
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    • OptionsDeltaOptionsDelta
      ·07-28 02:19

      Software Props Up Half the Market

      $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ A week of major pullback. SPY target remains the same as last week — looking at 710–720. Speaking of which, here's something interesting: software ETF saw a massive bullish (expiration-day) call order last Friday. This week's 88 call $IGV 20260731 88.0 CALL$ opened 100,000 contracts — that's $20 million spent on weekly options. And it actually rose on Monday. So can we chase IGV? Naturally, no. Currently, semiconductors and software are seesawing — the reason is that sentiment has temporarily shifted toward the software sector, which has richer cash flows. Notably, IGV's top holding is Microsoft. There is broad consensus that this week's earnings wil
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      ·07-27 21:31
      📊 Noteworthy Points Market Main Theme: Capex Concerns Have Not Yet Been Fully Priced In The AI narrative is still present, but the market has begun to question the monetization ability of massive capex, putting pressure on valuations. The widespread decline following last week's earnings reports from several tech giants suggests that the valuation-killing logic of "full expectations + capex concerns" has not yet run its course. Earnings from similar tech stocks this week (META, MSFT, AAPL, AMZN) are likely to remain under pressure, with the prevailing direction still leaning toward Sell Call. Watch Whether Post-Earnings Pullback Stocks Break Below Forecast Ranges Tesla, Google, and INTC have already dropped significantly after earnings (TSLA 380→313, GOOGL 352→320, INTC 105→92). If they fa
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      ·07-25

      SK Hynix Range-Bound Strategy: Annualized Yield Reaches 103%!

      $SK hynix(SKHY)$ In the current range-bound market, U.S.-listed SK Hynix has a key weapon that the Hong Kong-listed 7709 $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ lacks: options! The Hong Kong ticker can only trade the underlying stock for price differences, while U.S.-listed SKHY allows you to Sell Puts during high volatility, turning range-bound movement directly into cash flow. Indeed, we've seen many large Sell Put orders over the past two days. Why is now particularly suitable for Selling Puts? SK Hynix reports earnings on 7/29, and pre-earnings IV has been pushed very high, making premiums especially rich. In addition, while the memory sector may not rally much in the short term, its long
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    • OptionsDeltaOptionsDelta
      ·07-24

      Big Tech's Massive Capex Is the Floor Under Memory Stocks

      I haven't written an article in a long time, and choosing to pick up the pen today feels rather meaningful—Big Tech's valuations got collectively marked down on this day, because the nature of their business has changed, from asset-light to asset-heavy. Some may remember the HALO (heavy assets, low obsolescence) concept that Goldman Sachs championed in the first half of the year. As it turns out, HALO just means "hard to die"—it doesn't mean "won't fall." When Big Tech collectively goes HALO, the broad market falls, and when the market falls, all stocks get dragged down with it. But on Thursday, semiconductor stocks—especially memory chips—held up remarkably well, because memory is the party being paid: it absorbs the cash flow coming from the HALO names. So when other stocks get marked do
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·07-23

      Intel Q2 Earnings Preview: Options Betting on a Run to $110

      I. Fundamentals: Two Engines Determine Valuation The core focus of this earnings report is whether the two main threads — Server CPU and Foundry — can deliver a turning point. 1. Server CPU: The Core Engine for Earnings Growth Although declining PC sales pose a headwind, Intel is offsetting this with stronger CPU pricing power and AI demand. More critically, Agentic AI is expected to significantly boost server CPU demand, with the GPU/CPU ratio projected to drop from 2× to 1.1–1.4×. Leveraging the strong stickiness of x86 in the enterprise sector, Intel is well-positioned to become a key beneficiary of enterprise-grade Agentic AI. Server CPU revenue is projected to grow at a 28% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030. 2. Foundry Business: A Turning Point Has Emerged Front-end manu
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·07-22

      Tesla Q2 Earnings Playbook: Some Are Betting Tesla Won't Break 400

      I. Fundamentals: Strong Deliveries Come at the Cost of Profit and Cash Flow Tesla's overall Q2 deliveries beat expectations, and the full-year delivery guidance was raised. However, gross margins and EPS are expected to come under pressure and trend lower, while capex has breached $25 billion and free cash flow has turned negative. The market's real focus is no longer on car sales, but rather on the execution of Robotaxi rollouts and the production ramp of Optimus. Whether Tesla can build a moat in physical AI is the true make-or-break factor for this valuation. Key Data: Deliveries (raised): 2026 raised from 1.57M → 1.67M units; 2027 from 1.82M → 1.86M units. Capex: 2026 expected at $26.8B, with FCF loss of approximately $11.4B, in line with company guidance. Robotaxi: Launched in Miami o
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·07-21

      Google Q2 Earnings Preview: Expectations Maxed Out – 347 Is the Key Level

      I. Fundamentals: Shine Fading Slightly, but the Giant Is Still Doubling Down Google's AI product Gemini has seen its reputation and rankings slip somewhat this year, but that hasn't dampened the market's long-term optimism toward the company: Buffett has placed a heavy bet on it and publicly voiced his support in a CNBC interview. Google is set to report earnings after Wednesday's close (7/22), and the results will carry significant weight for the broader market. Investors will be laser-focused on two main threads: capital expenditure and cloud revenue. However, one thing to keep in mind: expectations may already be fully priced in. Without a surprise, the post-earnings stock reaction is likely to be loud but shallow – though spillover effects could still ripple through the semiconductor s
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·07-18

      Storage Sector Crash Explained: How Far Has the Short Sellers' Attack Gone?

      Part 1: Market Recap July 16: S&P 500 closed at 7,533.77, up only +0.46% month-to-date in July. But during the same period, Micron (MU) plunged 26% in July, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) crashed 17.21%. The root of this semiconductor crash lies in the Korean stock market — as of today, the KOSPI index has plunged 19.53% in July. Part 2: The Three Early Warning Signs of the Crash 1️⃣ Option Warning Signs (Smart Money Was Already Moving) June 18 | DRAM saw a large bearish trade: buying the 8/21 expiry 60 Put$DRAM 20260821 60.0 PUT$  , with 50,000 contracts traded, notional value $21.75 million, still open. Same day | MU also saw a large bearish trade: buying the 6/18 expiry 990 Put
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·01-27

      Tech Giants Earnings Week: AI & Storage in Focus, IV Crush Options Strategy Explained

      Major US tech companies reporting earnings this week include Tesla, Microsoft, META, AAPL, and storage giants STX, SNDK, and WDC. Earnings Focus Points: 🚀 Tesla's earnings focus has shifted from short-term financials to long-term tech breakthroughs. Key post-earnings price drivers will be: 1) Substantive progress on frontier tech like Robotaxi deployment without safety drivers; 2) The timeline for FSD to reach "eyes-off" unsupervised versions; 3) Whether 2026 delivery, gross margin, and free cash flow guidance are more pessimistic than market consensus, heightening concerns over near-term profitability and cash burn. 🚀 Microsoft's earnings focus is on whether Azure cloud growth can exceed expectations, the inflection point in Copilot adoption and its impact on Office ARPU, and if concerns
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      ·01-15

      From the TRIP.COM: A Practical Breakdown of Short Put Risk Management

      Hello everyone. Today, I'd like to use the Ctrip stock crash incident to discuss managing short put positions.What Happened:💡 Cause: On January 14th, based on China's Anti-Monopoly Law, the State Administration for Market Regulation formally launched an investigation into Ctrip for suspected abuse of market dominance.💡 Impact on Stock Price: Ctrip's US-listed stock (Ticker: TCOM) closed at $75.68 on January 13th and plummeted 17% to close at $62.78 on January 14th. Ctrip's Hong Kong-listed stock (Ticker: 09961) closed at HKD 569 on January 14th and fell sharply intraday, down 20% to HKD 452 on January 15th.💡 Impact on Business: Ctrip issued an announcement stating that all company operations are normal and that the investigation has not yet had a material impact on its business.Changes in
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·01-07

      1/7 Hot Tech Stock Options: Key Week for US Market Giants, Options Market Reveals Intense Bull-Bear

      $TSLA$Key News:Analyst New Street raised Tesla's target price to $600 (from $520), maintaining a Buy rating, expected to boost the stock price.Tesla stock fell 4.14% to $432.96, primarily due to BYD outselling Tesla in two major European markets (Germany) (BYD surged to 23,306 units, Tesla declined to 19,390 units), sparking market concerns.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is very high, indicating market expectation for sharp price swings. Sentiment is slightly bullish, but institutions have already bought large put options for hedging, increasing volatility risk.This Week (1/9): Expected to swing widely within $425 - $450.Next Week (1/16): The range may widen to $420 - $460.Key Support: $420 - $430. $430 is this week's key support; $420 is a dense defensive line for next w
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      ·01-07

      1/7 Hong Kong Stock Hot Options Analysis: Alibaba HKD 144 is Key Support; SMIC Merger Spurs Bullish

      $09988$Important News:Zheshang Securities maintains a "Buy" rating on Alibaba-W (09988) with a target price of HKD 189.09, optimistic about the growth of its AI cloud platform business and potential for margin improvement.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is moderate, indicating market expectation for some price movement. Options trading volume suggests cautious, slightly bearish sentiment.This Week (1/9): Expected to fluctuate within HKD 137 - 154.Next Week (1/16): The range may widen to HKD 135 - 158.Key Support: HKD 144-145. HKD 144 is the recent monthly technical low; HKD 145 is a concentration area for put option (PUT) open interest.Key Resistance: HKD 150-154. HKD 150 is a dense resistance area for call option (CALL) open interest; HKD 154 is the upper bound of this we
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      ·2025-12-26

      12/26 Hot Tech Stock Options: NVIDIA, Apple Consolidating with Low Volatility; Micron Hits New High

      $TSLA$Key News:Tesla Model 3 is under investigation by U.S. regulators for emergency door defects, which could lead to recall risks and impact short-term stock price.FSD v14 system passes the physical Turing test, indicating progress in autonomous driving technology.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is at historically extreme lows, suggesting the market expects very stable price movement. Call option trading is active, indicating positive sentiment.This Week (12/26): Expected to trade within a mild range of $475 - $495.Next Week (1/2): The range may widen slightly to $480 - $500.Key Support: $480. This is a recent technical low and a key defensive line for short-term bulls.Key Resistance: $490 - $495. $490 is a concentration area for call option (CALL) open interest; $495 is
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      ·2025-12-24

      12/24 Hot Tech Stock Options: Can Tesla Hold Above $500? NVDA 175, MU 265 Support Put to the Test

      $TSLA$Key News:Analyst Canaccord Genuity raised Tesla's target price to $551 (from $482). FactSet survey shows average rating "Hold," average target $421.59.Stock up 28% since November lows, driven by CEO compensation plan reinstatement and autonomous driving progress.Options Analysis:Current IV is extremely high, indicating expectations for sharp price swings. Sentiment leans bullish, but institutions have hedged at key levels.This Week (Dec 26): Expected high-volatility range: $475–$500.Next Week (Jan 2): Range may expand to $470–$510.Key Support: $480–$485 – $480 is recent technical support; $485 is a massive Put OI zone, forming a key defense line.Key Resistance: $500 – a crucial psychological and historical high, with institutional sell call blocks creating strong resistance.Strategy
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      ·2025-12-19

      12/19 HK Stock Popular Options Analysis: HK Buyback Wave Continues - Tencent, Xiaomi Invest Billions

      $BABA-W(09988)$ Key News:Guosen Securities maintains a "Buy" rating on Alibaba, optimistic about the commercialization prospects of its AI large models in e-commerce, cloud services, and other sectors.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is at historical extremes (low), indicating expectations for very stable prices. Option volume suggests cautious sentiment with institutional hedging.This Week (Dec 19): Expected narrow range: HKD 142–148.Next Week (Dec 24): Range may expand slightly to HKD 140–150.Key Support: HKD 140–142 – HKD 140 is the maximum Put OI support; HKD 142 is the lower bound this week.Key Resistance: HKD 148–150 – HKD 148 is the upper limit this week; HKD 150 is next week's Call resistance.Strategy Idea: Sell Call Sprea
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    • OptionsDeltaOptionsDelta
      ·43 minutes ago

      Some Are Starting to Bottom-Fish, But Aggressive Buying Is Not Advised Before September

      The July FOMC confirmed no rate hike — that's good. The U.S. stock market really can't handle any more turbulence right now. It may seem "reasonable" that only South Korea and Japan are plummeting, but in reality, it's not reasonable at all. The 100,000-contract IGV weekly call position $IGV 20260731 88.0 CALL$ was closed before Tuesday's close. Although IGV continued to rise today, for weekly options with less than five days to expiration, the trading discipline is exactly that — open on the day, close on the same day or the next. The noteworthy point is that I initially thought this trade was betting on upside from MSFT and META earnings, and that after closing it would at least roll into a new position. But the block trad
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      ·07-29 23:54

      Meta Q2 Earnings Options Strategy: Block Trades Selling Calls Ahead of Earnings

      I. Fundamentals: Revenue and EPS Expected to Beat Consensus Q2 results are expected to beat consensus on both revenue and EPS, with additional upside to EPS driven by the cost-cutting effect of a 10% headcount reduction in May and a 49% month-over-month decline in job postings during Q2. AI integration + external compute sales are emerging as new growth drivers. Based on rumors that Meta may reach a compute leasing agreement with Anthropic, the market has priced in an additional $5 billion in AI compute revenue expectations by 2027. The bull case is well-rounded (stable advertising + AI monetization + cost reduction + reasonable valuation). However, like Microsoft and Google, Meta is one of the heaviest capex spenders among tech giants — with both AI infrastructure and Reality Labs burning
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      ·07-29 21:30

      Microsoft Q4 Earnings Options Strategy: Azure Growth vs. Capex Tug-of-War — Can It Break 420?

      I. Fundamentals: AI Execution Remains the Core Debate Microsoft reports Q4 FY26 results after the close on July 29. Market focus centers on three points: Azure growth following new capacity rollouts, the pressure of capital expenditures on margins and free cash flow, and M365 Copilot adoption rates along with broader AI monetization capability. Azure year-over-year growth is the key metric to monitor, with company guidance at 39–40%. FY26 Q4 capital expenditures (including leases) are expected to reach $42 billion, up 32% quarter-over-quarter and 74% year-over-year, compressing free cash flow from $25.5 billion last quarter to $14.4 billion. M365 Copilot added 5 million paid seats in FY26 Q3, bringing the total to 20 million, with AI annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $37 billion, up
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      ·07-28 23:01

      SK Hynix Earnings Options Strategy: Long-Term Narrative Strengthens, But Near-Term Sentiment Has Col

      I. Fundamentals: Long-Term Visibility Improves, Valuation Attractive SK Hynix is signing more amended long-term agreements with hyperscale data center customers, covering both DDR5 and NAND. Contract terms exceed five years, with approximately 60–70% of expected volume/pricing already locked in, significantly boosting future earnings visibility — this serves as micro-level confirmation of the large-capex-backed memory storage thesis. This earnings report is expected to deliver unprecedented operating profit exceeding 100 trillion won. Yet, with such strong expectations, the stock has still plunged dramatically, indicating that near-term market sentiment has completely broken down. II. Volatility Estimates and Scenarios Monday's pre-market reference price was 154.57, with implied movement o
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      ·07-29 02:21

      100,000 Doomsday Calls on Software—Could Microsoft Spring a Surprise!?

      The biggest difference between this week and last: negative sentiment toward memory chips is finally spreading widely. Last week was "buy the dip with full confidence"; but after CXMT's listing Monday, plus news of mass-produced Chinese DUV, fears of surging supply crushed an already fragile uptrend. For some names, a monthly pullback has turned into a quarterly one, and panic is fully setting in. Yet Tuesday's semiconductor crash didn't drag the broad market down—which, to me, isn't a good sign. Last week someone traded 70,000 contracts of the Aug 19 29 call$VIX 20260819 29.0 CALL$  . If the market won't correct even now, what is this VIX call betting on? Surely not a rate hike at Wednesday's FOMC?
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      ·07-28 02:19

      Software Props Up Half the Market

      $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ A week of major pullback. SPY target remains the same as last week — looking at 710–720. Speaking of which, here's something interesting: software ETF saw a massive bullish (expiration-day) call order last Friday. This week's 88 call $IGV 20260731 88.0 CALL$ opened 100,000 contracts — that's $20 million spent on weekly options. And it actually rose on Monday. So can we chase IGV? Naturally, no. Currently, semiconductors and software are seesawing — the reason is that sentiment has temporarily shifted toward the software sector, which has richer cash flows. Notably, IGV's top holding is Microsoft. There is broad consensus that this week's earnings wil
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      ·07-27 21:31
      📊 Noteworthy Points Market Main Theme: Capex Concerns Have Not Yet Been Fully Priced In The AI narrative is still present, but the market has begun to question the monetization ability of massive capex, putting pressure on valuations. The widespread decline following last week's earnings reports from several tech giants suggests that the valuation-killing logic of "full expectations + capex concerns" has not yet run its course. Earnings from similar tech stocks this week (META, MSFT, AAPL, AMZN) are likely to remain under pressure, with the prevailing direction still leaning toward Sell Call. Watch Whether Post-Earnings Pullback Stocks Break Below Forecast Ranges Tesla, Google, and INTC have already dropped significantly after earnings (TSLA 380→313, GOOGL 352→320, INTC 105→92). If they fa
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      ·07-25

      SK Hynix Range-Bound Strategy: Annualized Yield Reaches 103%!

      $SK hynix(SKHY)$ In the current range-bound market, U.S.-listed SK Hynix has a key weapon that the Hong Kong-listed 7709 $CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product(07709)$ lacks: options! The Hong Kong ticker can only trade the underlying stock for price differences, while U.S.-listed SKHY allows you to Sell Puts during high volatility, turning range-bound movement directly into cash flow. Indeed, we've seen many large Sell Put orders over the past two days. Why is now particularly suitable for Selling Puts? SK Hynix reports earnings on 7/29, and pre-earnings IV has been pushed very high, making premiums especially rich. In addition, while the memory sector may not rally much in the short term, its long
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    • OptionsDeltaOptionsDelta
      ·07-24

      Big Tech's Massive Capex Is the Floor Under Memory Stocks

      I haven't written an article in a long time, and choosing to pick up the pen today feels rather meaningful—Big Tech's valuations got collectively marked down on this day, because the nature of their business has changed, from asset-light to asset-heavy. Some may remember the HALO (heavy assets, low obsolescence) concept that Goldman Sachs championed in the first half of the year. As it turns out, HALO just means "hard to die"—it doesn't mean "won't fall." When Big Tech collectively goes HALO, the broad market falls, and when the market falls, all stocks get dragged down with it. But on Thursday, semiconductor stocks—especially memory chips—held up remarkably well, because memory is the party being paid: it absorbs the cash flow coming from the HALO names. So when other stocks get marked do
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    • OptionsBBOptionsBB
      ·07-23

      Intel Q2 Earnings Preview: Options Betting on a Run to $110

      I. Fundamentals: Two Engines Determine Valuation The core focus of this earnings report is whether the two main threads — Server CPU and Foundry — can deliver a turning point. 1. Server CPU: The Core Engine for Earnings Growth Although declining PC sales pose a headwind, Intel is offsetting this with stronger CPU pricing power and AI demand. More critically, Agentic AI is expected to significantly boost server CPU demand, with the GPU/CPU ratio projected to drop from 2× to 1.1–1.4×. Leveraging the strong stickiness of x86 in the enterprise sector, Intel is well-positioned to become a key beneficiary of enterprise-grade Agentic AI. Server CPU revenue is projected to grow at a 28% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030. 2. Foundry Business: A Turning Point Has Emerged Front-end manu
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      ·07-18

      Storage Sector Crash Explained: How Far Has the Short Sellers' Attack Gone?

      Part 1: Market Recap July 16: S&P 500 closed at 7,533.77, up only +0.46% month-to-date in July. But during the same period, Micron (MU) plunged 26% in July, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) crashed 17.21%. The root of this semiconductor crash lies in the Korean stock market — as of today, the KOSPI index has plunged 19.53% in July. Part 2: The Three Early Warning Signs of the Crash 1️⃣ Option Warning Signs (Smart Money Was Already Moving) June 18 | DRAM saw a large bearish trade: buying the 8/21 expiry 60 Put$DRAM 20260821 60.0 PUT$  , with 50,000 contracts traded, notional value $21.75 million, still open. Same day | MU also saw a large bearish trade: buying the 6/18 expiry 990 Put
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      ·07-22

      Tesla Q2 Earnings Playbook: Some Are Betting Tesla Won't Break 400

      I. Fundamentals: Strong Deliveries Come at the Cost of Profit and Cash Flow Tesla's overall Q2 deliveries beat expectations, and the full-year delivery guidance was raised. However, gross margins and EPS are expected to come under pressure and trend lower, while capex has breached $25 billion and free cash flow has turned negative. The market's real focus is no longer on car sales, but rather on the execution of Robotaxi rollouts and the production ramp of Optimus. Whether Tesla can build a moat in physical AI is the true make-or-break factor for this valuation. Key Data: Deliveries (raised): 2026 raised from 1.57M → 1.67M units; 2027 from 1.82M → 1.86M units. Capex: 2026 expected at $26.8B, with FCF loss of approximately $11.4B, in line with company guidance. Robotaxi: Launched in Miami o
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      ·07-21

      Google Q2 Earnings Preview: Expectations Maxed Out – 347 Is the Key Level

      I. Fundamentals: Shine Fading Slightly, but the Giant Is Still Doubling Down Google's AI product Gemini has seen its reputation and rankings slip somewhat this year, but that hasn't dampened the market's long-term optimism toward the company: Buffett has placed a heavy bet on it and publicly voiced his support in a CNBC interview. Google is set to report earnings after Wednesday's close (7/22), and the results will carry significant weight for the broader market. Investors will be laser-focused on two main threads: capital expenditure and cloud revenue. However, one thing to keep in mind: expectations may already be fully priced in. Without a surprise, the post-earnings stock reaction is likely to be loud but shallow – though spillover effects could still ripple through the semiconductor s
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      Google Q2 Earnings Preview: Expectations Maxed Out – 347 Is the Key Level
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      ·01-27

      Tech Giants Earnings Week: AI & Storage in Focus, IV Crush Options Strategy Explained

      Major US tech companies reporting earnings this week include Tesla, Microsoft, META, AAPL, and storage giants STX, SNDK, and WDC. Earnings Focus Points: 🚀 Tesla's earnings focus has shifted from short-term financials to long-term tech breakthroughs. Key post-earnings price drivers will be: 1) Substantive progress on frontier tech like Robotaxi deployment without safety drivers; 2) The timeline for FSD to reach "eyes-off" unsupervised versions; 3) Whether 2026 delivery, gross margin, and free cash flow guidance are more pessimistic than market consensus, heightening concerns over near-term profitability and cash burn. 🚀 Microsoft's earnings focus is on whether Azure cloud growth can exceed expectations, the inflection point in Copilot adoption and its impact on Office ARPU, and if concerns
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      ·01-15

      From the TRIP.COM: A Practical Breakdown of Short Put Risk Management

      Hello everyone. Today, I'd like to use the Ctrip stock crash incident to discuss managing short put positions.What Happened:💡 Cause: On January 14th, based on China's Anti-Monopoly Law, the State Administration for Market Regulation formally launched an investigation into Ctrip for suspected abuse of market dominance.💡 Impact on Stock Price: Ctrip's US-listed stock (Ticker: TCOM) closed at $75.68 on January 13th and plummeted 17% to close at $62.78 on January 14th. Ctrip's Hong Kong-listed stock (Ticker: 09961) closed at HKD 569 on January 14th and fell sharply intraday, down 20% to HKD 452 on January 15th.💡 Impact on Business: Ctrip issued an announcement stating that all company operations are normal and that the investigation has not yet had a material impact on its business.Changes in
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      From the TRIP.COM: A Practical Breakdown of Short Put Risk Management
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      ·2025-12-24

      12/24 Hot Tech Stock Options: Can Tesla Hold Above $500? NVDA 175, MU 265 Support Put to the Test

      $TSLA$Key News:Analyst Canaccord Genuity raised Tesla's target price to $551 (from $482). FactSet survey shows average rating "Hold," average target $421.59.Stock up 28% since November lows, driven by CEO compensation plan reinstatement and autonomous driving progress.Options Analysis:Current IV is extremely high, indicating expectations for sharp price swings. Sentiment leans bullish, but institutions have hedged at key levels.This Week (Dec 26): Expected high-volatility range: $475–$500.Next Week (Jan 2): Range may expand to $470–$510.Key Support: $480–$485 – $480 is recent technical support; $485 is a massive Put OI zone, forming a key defense line.Key Resistance: $500 – a crucial psychological and historical high, with institutional sell call blocks creating strong resistance.Strategy
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      12/24 Hot Tech Stock Options: Can Tesla Hold Above $500? NVDA 175, MU 265 Support Put to the Test
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      ·01-07

      1/7 Hot Tech Stock Options: Key Week for US Market Giants, Options Market Reveals Intense Bull-Bear

      $TSLA$Key News:Analyst New Street raised Tesla's target price to $600 (from $520), maintaining a Buy rating, expected to boost the stock price.Tesla stock fell 4.14% to $432.96, primarily due to BYD outselling Tesla in two major European markets (Germany) (BYD surged to 23,306 units, Tesla declined to 19,390 units), sparking market concerns.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is very high, indicating market expectation for sharp price swings. Sentiment is slightly bullish, but institutions have already bought large put options for hedging, increasing volatility risk.This Week (1/9): Expected to swing widely within $425 - $450.Next Week (1/16): The range may widen to $420 - $460.Key Support: $420 - $430. $430 is this week's key support; $420 is a dense defensive line for next w
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      1/7 Hot Tech Stock Options: Key Week for US Market Giants, Options Market Reveals Intense Bull-Bear
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      ·01-07

      1/7 Hong Kong Stock Hot Options Analysis: Alibaba HKD 144 is Key Support; SMIC Merger Spurs Bullish

      $09988$Important News:Zheshang Securities maintains a "Buy" rating on Alibaba-W (09988) with a target price of HKD 189.09, optimistic about the growth of its AI cloud platform business and potential for margin improvement.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is moderate, indicating market expectation for some price movement. Options trading volume suggests cautious, slightly bearish sentiment.This Week (1/9): Expected to fluctuate within HKD 137 - 154.Next Week (1/16): The range may widen to HKD 135 - 158.Key Support: HKD 144-145. HKD 144 is the recent monthly technical low; HKD 145 is a concentration area for put option (PUT) open interest.Key Resistance: HKD 150-154. HKD 150 is a dense resistance area for call option (CALL) open interest; HKD 154 is the upper bound of this we
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      1/7 Hong Kong Stock Hot Options Analysis: Alibaba HKD 144 is Key Support; SMIC Merger Spurs Bullish
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      ·2025-12-17

      12/17 Sell Put Strategies Amid Diverging IV: Tesla Extremely High, Apple Extremely Low

      $TSLA$Key News:Tesla began Robotaxi testing without safety drivers in Austin, Texas, pushing the stock up 3.56% to $475.31 on Monday, a near one-year high.Mizuho raised its price target from $475 to $530, maintaining an Outperform rating.China approved L3 autonomous driving trials, creating synergy with Tesla's self-driving progress.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is extremely high, indicating expectations for sharp price swings. Overall sentiment is bullish, but there is pressure at key levels.This Week (Dec 19): Expected high-volatility range: $460–520.Next Week (Dec 26): Range may expand to $450–530.Key Support: $460 – substantial Put OI provides important downside support.Key Resistance: $500 – not only heavy Call OI but also institutional selling blocks create strong
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      12/17 Sell Put Strategies Amid Diverging IV: Tesla Extremely High, Apple Extremely Low
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      ·2025-12-19

      12/19 HK Stock Popular Options Analysis: HK Buyback Wave Continues - Tencent, Xiaomi Invest Billions

      $BABA-W(09988)$ Key News:Guosen Securities maintains a "Buy" rating on Alibaba, optimistic about the commercialization prospects of its AI large models in e-commerce, cloud services, and other sectors.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is at historical extremes (low), indicating expectations for very stable prices. Option volume suggests cautious sentiment with institutional hedging.This Week (Dec 19): Expected narrow range: HKD 142–148.Next Week (Dec 24): Range may expand slightly to HKD 140–150.Key Support: HKD 140–142 – HKD 140 is the maximum Put OI support; HKD 142 is the lower bound this week.Key Resistance: HKD 148–150 – HKD 148 is the upper limit this week; HKD 150 is next week's Call resistance.Strategy Idea: Sell Call Sprea
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      12/19 HK Stock Popular Options Analysis: HK Buyback Wave Continues - Tencent, Xiaomi Invest Billions