Buying Apple Options

Why I just bought $31,800 of calls on Apple

My most recent transaction, aptly named “YOLO,” has garnered quite a bit of attention, and I have received some excellent questions. I think it is worth exploring some of them here. First, here is the transaction in question:   Yes. I bought $31,800 of calls on Apple. Not stocks - call. Options. Derivative products. First, I want […]

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Deflation demystified

I have a confession to make: I don’t really like economists. It goes back to my time as as undergrad student, I suppose. I was forced to take three economics classes and I still resent the university for it (no way they are ever getting donations from me). Those were the most dreadful, boring and […]

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A prayer to Apple, God of the Stock Market

Every night before I go to sleep, I do my prayer to the God Apple: Our Father, Who is in Cupertino, Holy is Your iPhone; Your Apple Stores come, Your products be distributed in China as they are in America Give us this day our daily one dollar stock price increase, and forgive those who short you, as we forgive […]

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Weekly review: Nov 10th - Nov 14th

First, a huge “thank you” to all my new visitors and all their encouragements. It is really appreciated and your support motivates me to keep working and analyzing companies. Thank you to people who posted my website on 4chan and other sources, it is much appreciated. As always, feel more than free to link my […]

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Valuing Fibrogen IPO

The IPO I’m waiting for the most at the moment is certainly Fibrogen, a biopharmaceutical company about to become public on Friday. Biopharms have done exceptionally well in the last few months, against all expectations, and I am hoping Fibrogen to be even better. But the question remains: how much is Fibrogen worth? Before we begin, […]

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Navios Maritime Midstream: hidden gem or giant gamble?

Navios Maritime Midstream flew under the radar. Even right now, barely anyone discusses it and from the tone of the conversation, you’d believe it’s just another overdone company become public. Yet who would believe Navios Maritime Midstream, or Navios for intimiates, is one of the largest transportation companies? Introduction Do you like big boats? Because […]

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