PANW - MyMI Option PlaysWe purchased CALLS for PANW going into yesterday's morning session around the $144 Price Levels as we noticed that PANW broke out of it's Longer-Term Downward Channel. After further analysis, we acknowledge the potential for $165-$168 while showing the potential momentum of breaking through the Expected Resistance around the $152-$153.
We expect to hold this as long as the stock continues to hold the current Blue Trend and for risk management, we would close out our trade and take those profits to purchase our long-term hold in the stock as it is still 28% off of it's $213.63 ATH and some headroom to move forward to the upside.
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LUMN Protective Options StrategyLouisiana-based Lumen Technologies Inc (Quantum Fiber and CenturyLink) is one of the largest communications companies internationally. Its business segment offers cloud, IT, co-location, data and content delivery, IP, VPN, security, and other computer application services. Lumen also provides fiber optic infrastructure, data hosting and Ethernet as well as broadband, voice and private line or direct circuit services. At the end of 2021, the company had ~4.5 million broadband subscribers.
With major stocks gaining momentum during earnings week and some optimism over next week's Fed announcement, maybe it's time to look at the technology sector again and an telecommunications/internet service provider may prove more stable than semiconductors. Technically minded investors might also see a double bottom and consolidation into a falling wedge, though that last candle might cause some hesitation.
Here's a hedged options strategy that could make a fixed 8% yield (21% annualized) unless LUMN falls more than 23% to below $4.02. Further downside protection: LUMN can fall up to 27% (to below $3.81) as of 6/16/23 before you lose any of your investment.
Buy 1 $3 put
Sell 2 $4 puts
Exp 6/16/23
Capital Requirement: $464
GM Long Options StrategyHeritage brands are making a comeback, as if they ever really went away. General Motors makes Buicks, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, GMCs as well as vehicles under the Holden, Baojun, and Wuling brands. Known for being reliable, they are a go-to for automotive-dependent businesses such as daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies, and governments. Even though Detroit-based GM is more than a century old (founded in 1908), their newest offerings include safety and security services, automatic crash response, roadside/crisis/emergency assistance, navigation, remote control applications. They are also developing self-driving technology, and a highly anticipated electric pickup truck. Other areas of business are vehicle financing (through GM Financial) and subscription services in their app ecosystem. They also re-instated dividend payouts last year, adding to investor interest.
Technically, it has a couple of indicators going for it: a bullish flag, double bottom, some previous consolidation into a falling wedge. But that gap down... a good dip or a harbinger? And how to navigate this choppy stock market?
This protective options strategy makes up to 18% (12% annualized) and allows GM stock price to fall up to 22% (to below $27.98) before you start to lose any money.
Buy 1 $35 call
Sell 1 $40 call
Sell 1 $28 put
All expiring 6/21/24
Capital required: $2798
SWK protective options strategyEveryone has some trusty item made by Stanley Black & Decker in their home, whether it's a power tool, lawn product, kitchen appliance, storage, etc. Its customers also include professional end users of its equipment for repairs, construction, lawncare, automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas pipelines, aerospace engineering and many other industries. It seems to be a broad, sprawling and necessary business. SWK is expected to report earnings in February, and is known to be a "safer" dividend stock. Technically minded investors might also see the falling wedge and double bottom as good signs.
On the other hand, this market and news cycle are still volatile week to week. Yesterday's optimistic stock market rally is today's fear of recession and debt ceilings. This investing strategy is a simpler way to boost gains and shield from losses, making up to 11% (11% annualized too) on $SWK options while also allowing room for a price drop of up to 23% before you lose any money.
Buy 1 $90 call
Sell 1 $95 call
Sell 1 $70 put
All expiring 1/19/24
Capital required: $6782
WFC Wells Fargo Options Ahead of EarningsLooking at the WFC Wells Fargo options chain, i would buy the $42.5 strike price Puts with
2023-3-17 expiration date for about
$2.14 premium.
If the options turn out to be profitable Before the earnings release, i would sell at least 50%.
Looking forward to read your opinion about it.
Hedged Options Strategy on KRNTIsrael-based Kornit Digital produces, markets and distributes high-speed industrial inkjet printers, digital printing systems, ink, software, and related products for the apparel, home decor, and printed textile industry. The company markets itself as a more sustainable alternative to overproduced goods, allowing for on-demand production as well as personalization and customization. Fashion today is also affected by social media and viral marketing. (Interesting Forbes feature.)
Technically, optimists may see a falling wedge and double bottom forming. A quick peek at its profile on Yahoo Finance also shows mostly "Buy" recommendations and and "Maintains" on value... but a bearish outlook long-term. The stock market has also been wavering, and with earnings season revving up, there may be more volatility ahead.
This simple variable-return options strategy would maintain growth potential of up to 21% (23% annualized) while protecting against a 23% drop (to below $20.72) as of expiration, in ~11 months.
Sell 2 $25 puts
12/15/23 expiration
Capital required: $4142