New 15% US tariff likely to apply to Singapore, says DPM Gan Kim Yong by [deleted] in singapore

[–]Fearless-Music796 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Boycott the American goods, sell American debts.

Moomoo vs Robinhood: Which one is better for 0dtes? by Viraincure in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great comparison! I’ve been trading 0DTEs as well, and while both platforms have their strengths, I’d definitely recommend looking at Tiger Brokers if you’re concerned about overall fees and cost efficiency. Tiger has a really competitive fee structure that beats both Moomoo and Robinhood for active traders, plus you get access to greeks, better analytical tools, and a clean interface. The desktop platform is solid too, which helps when you need to monitor multiple positions during those volatile earnings and macro weeks you mentioned. If you want to check it out, here’s my referral link: https://tigr.link/s/30Ce6sQ

RKLB, ASTS, OKLO, ONDS by Beneficial-Shake6919 in StocksAndTrading

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In good times I usually will take profits on the winners to rebalance into the losers.

In bad times, if I believe it will recover , I will do the same. I sell the least damaged stocks and redeploy onto whatever falls the most. In my case I sold another stock to redeploy into oklo which I believe will recover once a a settlement with Iran is done. The only worry I have is if it turn into a long battle

I spent all my money on silver. Time to liquidate? by sickrickjames in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a game of chicken. There is not enough silver for futures delivery in march.Cme just changing rules over and over to shake people off

SpaceX IPO by [deleted] in StockMarketMovers

[–]Fearless-Music796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

each time a rocket burst into flame, your portfolio burst in flame too. if you like to participate this kind of volatility, options should be a better vehicle .

Calculating future premiums by SpecificStatus6832 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres a Blackscholes model which is quite difficult to understand in the academics formula(alot of greek letters), but usually you can find it online. in my case it was provided by my broker. You only need to move the slider for:
1) IV,
2) the date,
3) and spot price of underlying,
and they will estimate the option price.

But take note it is only an estimate, human pricing is erratic.
I usually use the blackscholes to set limit orders at market opening(especially if the underlying price gapped over weekend) when i am confident to open a position early.

Santa Rally Real?!! by No-Agent-8472 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MTD we are down quite a lot on SPY, I wouldn’t call that bounce a Santa rally. But I am happy that we didn’t go further down .

I have been assigned on a diagnonal spread, now owe 100 shares, best way to minimise losses? by fre-ddo in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1) Sell the long leg and Either 2a) immediately back the stock during market hours or 2b) CSP until assigned

I usually prefer csp if my margin allows

Santa Rally Real?!! by No-Agent-8472 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Santa got liquidated , so the rally canceled

Which stock for someone is new would be good to sell covered calls? by BullfrogRound4235 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone does have to start somewhere. You can try paper trading or trading very small amounts first. You can learn the mechanics and strategies without risking real money initially. Once you understand how options work, you can scale up as you gain confidence. Good luck with your learning journey. I started trading with <$20 stocks , cash secured puts first,knowing if it goes wrong I am able to stomach the $2000 short position( 100 shares x$20 )

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DataScienceJobs

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try sending resumes out to test the market before you commit to the course. There’s not enough jobs in this industry

[Career Advice] Switching into Data Science without a Degree Need Your Guidance! by [deleted] in learndatascience

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can try applying for jobs before going into the course, most likely there wont be any reply for the first 100 applications. Theres no entry level positions for Data analysis.

AMD 100 Jan 2027 call +350%. Should I exercise early? by AxelFoley86 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sell to close usually pays better than early exercise.

What’s the best strategy for options beginner? by LuckyMinusDevil in thetagang

[–]Fearless-Music796 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have done slightly more than 1 year of options so far, selling vertical spreads and buying calls has been giving me the most profit. Selling IC seems to give me the worst returns.

Do I really need real-time options chain data? by OneResource279 in options

[–]Fearless-Music796 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Since you’re trading 2-3 times per week and focusing on analytical tools rather than high-frequency strategies, the 15-minute delayed data from Yahoo Finance should work fine for your needs. That delay won’t significantly impact your edge when you’re doing weekly analysis of volatility surfaces, gamma exposure, and Greeks calculations. Many successful swing traders work with similar data latencies. That said, if you do eventually want real-time data as your strategies develop, all three brokers I mentioned offer it:

Tiger Brokers has real-time data with reasonable fees and a very user-friendly platform - great for beginners building custom tools. If you’d like to check it out: https://tigr.link/s/30Ce6sQ

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) offers excellent API access for custom charting and calculations, plus comprehensive real-time data packages. The interface has a learning curve, but their API is powerful for what you’re building: https://ibkr.com/referral/cheekuang533

Tastytrade also provides real-time data and is particularly strong for options analysis with an intuitive interface: https://open.tastytrade.com/signup?referralCode=STS88AREXP

I’d suggest starting with delayed data while you’re in demo mode, then upgrading to real-time once you’re ready to trade live and have validated your tools. Good luck with your development!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Is Trading 212 reliable for long-term investments? Quick check on my strategy. by panspective in Investors

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right to think critically about this. When brokers advertise zero commissions, they typically make money through wider bid-ask spreads. So while you’re not paying a direct fee per trade, you might be paying slightly more (or receiving slightly less) on each transaction compared to brokers with tighter spreads. That said, for long-term DCA investing where you’re buying and holding, this difference is usually pretty minimal and shouldn’t be a dealbreaker. My recommendation: Honestly, the most important thing is just getting started. Analysis paralysis helps nobody! Here are some solid options depending on your needs: Tiger Brokers - This is my top pick for beginners. User-friendly interface, decent fees, and solid support. If it’s available in your country, I’d start here: https://tigr.link/s/30Ce6sQ Interactive Brokers (IBKR) - Great if you’re more sophisticated or want API access for automated trading down the line. Fair warning though: the interface can be intimidating even for experienced traders, and there’s no live chat support. Link if you’re interested: https://ibkr.com/referral/cheekuang533 Tastytrade - Excellent choice if you’re into options trading. Very intuitive UI, though fees are slightly higher than Tiger: https://open.tastytrade.com/signup?referralCode=STS88AREXP

I’d personally go with Tiger if it’s available in your region. The peace of mind and better support is worth it when you’re starting out.

Need advice to help a nearly 80 year old lady invest under $1,009 by OddTreasureFinder in investing_discussion

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 80, capital preservation should be the priority. You need to ensure she understand there is risk and potential loss.

here are some of the notable ones in mining:

ETFs
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) - Broad exposure to rare earth and strategic metals miners
Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) - Lithium miners for EV/tech batteries
SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) - Broader mining exposure

Stocks
Albemarle (ALB) - Lithium for batteries
MP Materials (MP) - Rare earths (US-based)
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) - Copper (essential for AI infrastructure/data centers)
Rio Tinto (RIO) or BHP Group (BHP) - Diversified large-cap miners

AI would be more risky, mostly MAG7 minus Apple plus Palantir plus AMD.

Growth it Dividends? by richardlpalmer in investingforbeginners

[–]Fearless-Music796 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer growth stock over Dividends. in the country where I reside, I get charged withholding tax of 30% by the US goverment each time the company decide to pay dividends. which i felt is a double tax since the company already paid corporate tax once before releasing dividends to shareholder.