To The Moon

$MARA 20241227 30.0 CALL$ Call expired worthless.  Pocket money from this trade = $3115.69 Total pocket money from calls this week = USD $5661.26

Will there be a recession in 2025? The possibility of a recession in 2025 depends on several interrelated factors, including economic growth, inflation, central bank policies, and geopolitical stability. Here's an analysis of the key elements influencing the likelihood of a recession: 1. Current Economic Indicators A. Economic Growth: Global GDP growth is expected to remain moderate in 2025, but uneven across regions. While the U.S. economy is forecasted to grow by around 2.5%, higher interest rates could slow consumer spending and business investment. B. Inflation: Persistent inflation, though easing in 2024, may still pose challenges. If central banks maintain tight monetary policies to combat inflation, it could suppress economic growth. C. Labor Market: Strong employment levels in deve

NVIDIA (NVDA) has seen phenomenal growth in 2024, driven by its dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, data center GPUs, and advancements in gaming and automotive technology. If NVDA has already gained 180% in 2024, expectations for 2025 should consider several factors that could influence its trajectory: Key Drivers for NVIDIA in 20251.  1. AI and Data Center DemandAI Adoption:  A. Companies across industries are rapidly adopting AI, driving demand for NVIDIA’s GPUs and software platforms. B. Data Center Expansion: NVIDIA’s data center business could continue growing as cloud providers and enterprises upgrade infrastructure. C. Competition: AMD, Intel, and new entrants are increasing their presence in the AI chip market. NVIDIA’s ability to maintain its technologica

$Cisco(CSCO)$ Added more shares as part of the long term portfolio. Might consider adding a short put or call but the IV is not significant so am still observing. 

100 good innings! RIP Jimmy Carter 🇺🇸 39th US President! The Peanut 🥜 President. He wasn't popular during his four years in office. But he sure made up for it in all the decades that came afterwards.  During His Presidency: - Camp David Accords: Perhaps his most significant achievement, Carter brokered peace between Egypt and Israel, leading to the historic Camp David Accords in 1978. This was the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation. - Human Rights: Carter made human rights a central part of his foreign policy, leading to increased focus on human rights abuses around the world and influencing U.S. foreign aid and relations. - Panama Canal Treaties: He signed treaties that returned the Panama Canal Zone to Panama, a move that was initially controversial but aimed at fo

‌$Joby Aviation, Inc.(JOBY)$  ‌ Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) has entered the final phase of FAA certification for its electric air taxi, marking significant progress toward commercial service. The company recently conducted its first FAA testing under Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a critical step where FAA test pilots evaluate aircraft performance, safety, and human factors. This milestone highlights Joby's leadership in the eVTOL industry and the maturity of its testing program. Joby plans to begin TIA flight testing in 2025 with its first FAA-conforming aircraft, currently under construction in Marina, California. The air taxi, designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers, offers speeds of up to 200 mph, low noise, and zer

$NVDA 20241227 139.0 CALL$ Locking in a 94% credit gain when NVDA went down this week. Will look to enter a covered call next week

$MARA 20241227 19.0 PUT$ Securing a 29% credit gain over 8 days. Closing this out earlier because stock price is too close to strike price. Don't risk it

$Olam Group(VC2.SI)$   Saudi firm completes $1.24bn takeover of Olam’s agri unit. Saudi Arabia’s SALIC International Investment Company has acquired a 35.43% stake in Olam Agri Holdings for $1.24 billion. The deal, which closed on December 23, 2024, values Olam Agri Holdings at US$3.5 billion. Olam Group will retain a majority stake of 64.57% in the agricultural unit. The transaction was first announced in March 2022.

$PLTR 20250110 71.0 PUT$ Selling Put to collect premium or if assigned,  at a discount. 

$JD VERTICAL 250321 PUT 33.0/PUT 36.0$ Decided to add on to my existing position progressively while waiting for the stock price to recover as per my risk management rules.

$NKE VERTICAL 250221 PUT 65.0/PUT 70.0$ Closed my NKE trade for profit taking and free up my capital for deployment elsewhere.

$CELH VERTICAL 250417 PUT 22.5/PUT 25.0$ Opening another Vertical Puts spread position progressively since stock price has dropped.

$Celsius Holdings, Inc.(CELH)$ Adding additional shares to my existing position since price is near to last support level of around 25.4

I believe the article highlights an important point about $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Tesla's stock performance. While the stock has surged by 67%, making it tempting to jump in, I understand the risks of buying at such high levels. Reflecting on my own past trade, I regret selling too early, but I'm not sure I'd dare to chase it now. Instead, I find the approach of using Tesla’s FCN with a 15% annualized coupon rate and a 70% strike price ratio appealing. This strategy offers an entry point around $323, which feels like a safer way to get exposure to Tesla’s potential upside without the risk of buying at $470. It seems like a more balanced, risk-adjusted approach than just buying the stock directly. Come and join

$NVDA 20241227 135.0 PUT$ Exited NVDA with another position expiring in a week as well. Next week will be more interesting so stay tuned!

$MSTR 20241227 325.0 PUT$ Closed MSTR during the sell off expiring on Friday. Still holding another position for next week. 300 is strong magnet so wait for the dip buy.