Weekly roundup: Tesla's surge & cross-asset strategies
It was a week of narrow fluctuations for markets, with $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ staying within a tight range, moving less than 1% in either direction for five consecutive days. This subdued price action reflected a sense of caution, with $CBOE Volatility S&P 500 Index (.VIX.US)$ remaining above 20, signaling elevated market uncertainty. By the end of the week, $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ saw a slight decline of 0.2%, while $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ dropped 0.47%. $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$, however, managed to post a small gain of 0.12%.
$Apple (AAPL.US)$’s plan to introduce AI-powered search options on Safari poses a significant challenge to $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$, potentially undermining its $20 billion annual mobile ad revenue, which contributed to a $150 billion loss in $Alphabet-C (GOOG.US)$’s market cap. Meanwhile, Trump’s limited trade deal with the UK, which reduces tariffs on steel and cars while opening U.S. markets to UK ethanol and machinery, has boosted certain sectors, though it stops short of major structural changes. On the economic front, the Fed held interest rates steady amid concerns over slowing growth and persistent inflation, acknowledging the rising risk of stagflation.
As usual, let's dive into some of the standout contributions from our community last week.
🚗 Tesla Focus
@Mai Hiam la Bro's insight on $Tesla (TSLA.US)$’s surge - on May 9th, $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ surged to $307 before closing at $298, driven by institutional maneuvers involving aggressive call option purchases. With 5.24 million contracts traded and a gamma squeeze pushing the stock upward, institutions likely orchestrated the move to capitalize on price increases, followed by strategic profit-taking. Read more>>
@Xzibit had a light trading day but still managed to secure profits while juggling his day-to-day activities. In just 15 minutes—while having breakfast and later chilling at a water park—he made quick trades on $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ and $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$. Read more>>
💼 Cross-Asset Investment Strategies
@OngHakhowzer took positions in $Strategy (MSTR.US)$, $ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (TQQQ.US)$, and $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, with particular focus on trade deals, the China-US trade talks, and Bitcoin's resurgence. His $Strategy (MSTR.US)$ call yielded a solid $27,150 profit. Read more>>
@Yui JG leveraged the rise in Bitcoin to take profits from $Strategy (MSTR.US)$, capitalizing on the correlation between Bitcoin’s price movements and $Strategy (MSTR.US)$’s performance. His strategic $Strategy (MSTR.US)$ call brought in a solid $10,280 profit, reflecting his keen ability to track the crypto market’s impact on traditional assets. Read more>>
@to_the_milkyway seized an opportunity in $SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US)$, making a 378.57% profit on a call. This trade highlights the potential of using commodities like gold to diversify across asset classes, capitalizing on volatility and broader market trends. Read more>>
📄 Earnings Reports & Trades
@pootpoot took advantage of high implied volatility around $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ earnings, selling puts before the announcement to offset the calls she bought afterward. Read more>>
@股海无边 made impressive profits from $SoFi Technologies (SOFI.US)$ and $SoundHound AI (SOUN.US)$ calls, benefiting from institutional buying pressure. Read more>>
@Pantheons made an astonishing $10,000 in 30 minutes through $Boeing (BA.US)$ and $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ options trades. Read more>>
@101825933(Kim) celebrated a huge 809.72% profit on a $Hims & Hers Health (HIMS.US)$ call. Read more>>
@105306916 also shared his success with $Hims & Hers Health (HIMS.US)$ calls, reporting a 553.79% profit. Read more>>
@The Warlock capitalized on $Netflix (NFLX.US)$’s decline with a well-timed put, earning $1,507.50 in profit. Read more>>
@Crimson 777 made a 264.11% profit from a $Disney (DIS.US)$ call, showing his confidence in the stock's movement and his ability to capitalize on bullish trends. Read more>>
📓 Trading diaries
@Xzibit shares her experience with consistency being the key to success in options trading. She took a position in $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$ calls early in the day and sold during the breakout, though not at the day’s high. Shortly after selling, the contracts skyrocketed, and then quickly dropped, but she was still able to secure a good selling price. Additionally, her $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ put from the previous day netted her a decent profit, despite waiting a bit too long to sell. Read more>>
@The Warlock had a successful trade with $Palantir (PLTR.US)$, scoring a solid profit of $1,212.5 on a put. Read more>>
@Prophet26 documents her journey with a starting capital of $232, which grew to $1,811 on Day 3. Unfortunately, Day 4 brought a loss after she made a series of speculative guesses on earnings reports.Read more>>
@约翰の理财库 took profits from his positions in $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ and $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ puts, earning $392 and $1,093 respectively. He’s now looking ahead to trades in $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ and $Marvell Technology (MRVL.US)$, continuing to move strategically with his trades. Read more>>
@By Law Siao Hai 小海 capitalized on the 200MA trading signal, making $319 with a $ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF (SQQQ.US)$ call. Read more>>
@Max The Water Blower explored the potential of overnight options, with a 146.15% profit on his $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ call. Read more>>
@Boyd Invests reflected on a day trade with $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ options, capturing a gain on a 0DTE put. Read more>>
@旺旺养老金 continues to focus on consistent daily profits, holding a position in $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ while also making intraday trades on $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ options. Read more>>
@网名别太长像我这样ok achieved an impressive 288.46% profit with a $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ call, marking her best performance of the day. Read more>>
@roadtoff locked in a solid 76.4% profit on a $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ put, demonstrating a successful short play in a volatile environment. Read more>>
@Dizmo celebrated a 233.33% profit on a $MicroAlgo (MLGO.US)$ put, marking a standout trade for the day. Read more>>
As we close out last week's market movements, next week’s focus turns to crucial data releases and earnings reports that could steer the market.
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ZnWC : Last week's market movements are dominated by uncertainty brought about by Trump's tariff policy. The US Fed refused to cut the rate and further escalated the uncertainty.
The uncertainty is not permanent. I foresee the tariff policy will bring both positive and negative consequences. There are many strategies to react to the uncertainty.
I prefer to take a long position. As long as the fundamentals of the company have not changed, the stock value will recover eventually. The question is do we have the risk appetite to wait for the recovery.
Just take Tesla as an example. We should be aware that some media has been negatively biased against Tesla due to political reasons. It is important to have a balanced view as the fundamentals of the company have not changed. The value of the stock cannot be just based on the P/E value and/or as a car making company. You may want to watch the YT to learn the true value of Tesla stock:
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Jackosen : finally some positive news about us and china trade wars..this week should be green
CNNT : I've learned this week that for stocks that are too expensive and I can't afford to buy and then sell covered calls with, i can actually trade their options, esp. as a stock is having good momentum, and the earning report is coming up. I wish I knew this earlier.
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MoshDawg : this week I'm reviewing US-China plays like BABA
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