Mark R. Hake, CFA, is a financial analyst and entrepreneur. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) for 32 years and has owned his own investment management and investment research firms focused on value stocks, both in the U.S. and overseas
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Nvidia stock has been flat over the last 3 and 6 months, despite market turmoil. A large tranche of NVDA puts has traded at a 17.6% lower strike price. Investors love the 6.38% yield over the next 7 months....
The Kraft Heinz Company reported strong free cash flow for Q4 on Feb. 11, and the new CEO stopped KHC's separation into two public companies. It has led to huge, unusual KHC call options activity.
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A risk-averse investor can short out-of-the-money (OTM) PLTR put options as Palantir stock rises. This gives 3% one-month yields at 8% lower strikes. Also, buying in-the-money (ITM) calls using put income...
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McDonald's stock has benefited from higher analysts' price targets since its Feb. 11 earnings release. But the stock has been relatively flat. That makes it ideal for short-sellers of out-of-the-money...
CION Investment Corp, a BDC that pays out 90% of its interest income from loans it owns, pays a 10-cent monthly distribution. At $6.55 per share, CION stock now has an 18.3% annualized yield, attractive...
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Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) DPZ puts in one-month expiry periods works well here. Also, buying in-the-money (ITM) calls 6 months out, financed with OTM puts, is another great play.
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Marvell Technology provided a strong outlook for revenue and earnings after two acquisitions, despite lower cash flow. Bullish sentiment has led to an unusual options trading volume in out-of-the-money...
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The worst of the war-related market turmoil may be over. Setting a buy-in target for Nasdaq, Inc. stock may be worthwhile. One play is to short OTM NDAQ puts for one-month expiry. Another is to buy ITM...
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Defense stocks like RTX Corp, parent of Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney, look attractive to value buyers. Short sellers are selling out-of-the-money RTX puts and calls, as they have high premiums....
Covered calls at the $200 strike for Chevron stock, 5.3% higher, yields 2.1% in one month. Moreover, the 10% higher CVX call strike price yields 1.0% over one month. It may make sense for investors to...
