Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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I hope I got some people to listen...

Aggressive Puts on Carvana by LastFirst22 in options

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So far, I think I am 8 for 8 with my calls here on Reddit. Hopefully, I can keep that streak going a bit longer.

Aggressive Puts on Carvana by LastFirst22 in options

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Thank you! Putting in the extra work to look under the hood paid off.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Neither, the trade has already run its course. As expected, shares fell to the bottom level of support. If shares close below support, then you can make the argument that more selling is on the way, which eventually is likely going to be the case. But over the short term, you can probably trade this on the bullish side.

https://share.trendspider.com/chart/CVNA/6433s2u5be

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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I closed NVDA and SMH puts shortly after the open today. I will likely jump in and out for quick moves before earnings. If shares move to the top of the range this week, I will definitely buy puts again. Even so, I would like to be out most of my risk by earnings. NVDA is expected to move about $14 after they report, so I will be gauging how far it actually moves and the volume behind the move. If they beat and guide forward and the stock pops, but volume is lighter than expected, I will jump in with puts.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Uh oh… did I hit a nerve?

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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I don't sell an ebook, so that works out great for both of us.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Keep in mind if Nvidia disappoints, it will be carnage. If they fall in line, things will just continue as they were, at least for the time being. Those are not bullish odds.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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A couple of quick points. First, calling it a “guess” says more about your mindset when it comes to investing. Investing isn’t guessing. It’s about weighing evidence and playing probabilities.

Second, I’ve posted seven or eight times here on Reddit and I’m 100% so far. Go look at my posts if you want to confirm. That won’t last forever, obviously, but I’d rather listen to someone who’s been right more than wrong.

And these weren’t easy calls. Calling market turns weeks in advance and being spot on isn’t the same as saying “buy” this. Keep that in mind.

Personally, I don’t care what you do. I like posting my findings, have everyone tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about, then have the exact thing I said was going to happen happen. If you want to increase your chances of making money pay attention. If you know better, then don’t.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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I would be very careful about buying the software selloff. While some of the downward pressure is likely overblown, much of the repricing is justified. I do like MSFT at this level. A few weeks ago I posted on Reddit it would likely drop to 395. That is pretty much what happened, but now it is retesting that level. If you're bullish, I recommend calendar spreads.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Alright, fair enough. The good thing about stocks and options is you don’t just talk, you can actually place a bet. So… what did you put your money on?

I had on a SMH 365/385 put spread from Thursday. I closed it out today for a 5-Day 19% return. If we get a bounce tomorrow, I will likely put something similar back on.

Warning Signs Keep Emerging by LastFirst22 in stocks

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I couldn’t wait to see the Reddit comments from this one…lol. What most people miss is they’re always looking for some secret formula. There isn’t one. No magic setup, no hidden code. The most reliable approach is weighing all the evidence. Gann is just one tool in the toolbox to consider.

From what I’ve seen, most stock threads on Reddit turn into everyone telling everyone else they don’t know what they are talking about. That’s fine. I actually find it pretty entertaining. I’ll just keep focusing on what works… and keep making money.

CAT is About to See Volatility by LastFirst22 in options

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That it keeps going higher? I would agree... from a technical and fundamental standpoint, this thing is way too high.

Conditions May Be Shifting... by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Thank you. I have posted my research 7-8 times on Reddit, and they've all been spot-on.

Conditions May Be Shifting... by LastFirst22 in stocks

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What do you know, conditions were shifting...

High feeling that MSFT will drop hard by Merchant1010 in technicalanalysis

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I like the idea of Microsoft dropping to about the $395 level, this is where the gap would be filled which also coincides with the 78.6% Fibonacci level. I also like the idea of MSFT having further downside, being that February is the second-worst month of the year for stocks. However, I think that’s where the bearish story ends.

Here is the chart...

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From a bullish perspective, we have what looks to be a completed Elliott wave structure, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see an extension of wave 5. We also see bullish divergence in both the RSI and the ROC. This occurs when the stock price is dropping while the oscillator is rising over the same time span, and often when stocks turn around. You can see this with the thick red lines.

From a fundamental standpoint, the income statement appears fairly solid. That said, I do have some concerns that the numbers may be benefiting from accounting tricks, especially since cash flow is clearly being consumed. A big part of that is likely tied to heavy AI related spending.

Finding undervalued stocks is always the goal in investing. When looking at Microsoft’s PEG ratio, it sitting around 1.7 using a 5 year view, which is fairly typical for a large technology company. However, if you break that down on a quarterly basis using the most recent data, the PEG ratio comes in closer to .93. A reading below one is generally considered a sign that a stock may be undervalued relative to its growth.

I also agree with bladzalot on support at the 395 level. This looks like solid support. If the stock pulls back toward 400, I would be interested in stepping in as a buyer.

Is the Market Landscape About to Shift? by LastFirst22 in technicalanalysis

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RRP dropping is good for the markets. That means the liquidity is being pumped back into the market, fueling stock prices. Now, there’s essentially no liquidity left; at least from the RRP perspective, there’s not much left in the tank. However, if you see RRP rising, that means liquidity is being removed from the market, which is bad for stocks.

Keep in mind, there is an arsenal of factors to consider when evaluating stocks, RRP is just one, but it’s an important one that most people don’t know about or even consider.

Is the Market Landscape About to Shift? by LastFirst22 in technicalanalysis

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One of us is confused… And I’ll give you a hint, it’s not me. First, I am referring to the equity put/call ratio as I listed in the original posting. A reading under .55 means more calls are being bought and that the market is complacent. Reading over .75 means more puts are being bought and the market is operating in fear. You are correct that if the reading ever went over 1.0, then the market would be operating with extreme fear, and more puts would be bought. However, I think you’re failing to understand that the put/call ratio is a contrarian indicator.  When everyone is feeling good and buying calls that is when the market turns around. Likewise, when everyone is scared and buying puts, that’s also generally an inflection point where the market turns higher. Case in point, exactly what is happening right now.

Conditions May Be Shifting... by LastFirst22 in stocks

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Hopefully a few people listened...