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Using options to hedge against a tech decline as sector becomes overbought

CNBC: Investing

stock market's rally in recent years, propelled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor demand. stock market's rally in recent years, propelled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor demand.

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An options strategy that gives traders Nvidia upside while generating income as they wait

CNBC: Investing

When contemplating the sale of covered calls, an investor must answer two key questions: Is one's thesis regarding the anticipated price behavior neutral to mildly bullish, which is generally the ideal setup for covered call selling? If it is, what call provides a suitable balance of risk and reward? calls, 8.5% calls, 8.5%

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A bearish options trade on Apple as the tech giant struggles

CNBC: Investing

This has been coupled with poor relative strength to the S & P 500, suggesting a higher likelihood of a breakdown below $195, with a downside target near $170. Additionally, the lack of developer support for VisionPro further weakening AAPL's growth narrative. This entails: Buying the July 18 $195 put @ $5.70

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How to trade the S&P 500's march to record highs using options as volatility remains elevated

CNBC: Investing

I see an imminent retest of the S & P 500's all-time high as a market melt-up seems to be underway. I see an imminent retest of the S & P 500's all-time high as a market melt-up seems to be underway. Between April 9 and May 12, the VIX plummeted from a high of 57.96

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Best Stocks: How to trade 3 top names on the list reporting earnings this week

CNBC: Investing

Let's do some high-level stats on the overall list and then we'll dive in. Throughout Q2, EPS estimates for the S & P 500 have declined 4.2% It's fair to assume most of a stock's earnings outcome is priced in, but more often than not, the market will have some type of response to earnings.

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Tesla faces a series of technical and fundamental headwinds. This options trade maximizes returns

CNBC: Investing

With recent price action suggesting that investors are concerned, this presents an optimal opportunity to seek bearish exposure using options with limited risk heading into next week's earnings. Options trade To leverage TSLA's downside potential into earnings, I'm buying an Aug. 15 $300/$265 put vertical @ $9.97

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Best stocks: The 10 most exciting names of the summer and one more on the verge of a breakout

CNBC: Investing

It's not concentrated to any one or two sectors, it's all over the map. This is what you want to see in a bull market, of course, because it indicates a bull that's being driven by multiple forces and not a singular theme, like rates falling or AI spending.

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