To The Moon

Special thanks to @TigerTradingNotes for the invitation. I'm excited to share my experiences from the past year with all of you, and I hope we can witness my growth and hard work together.We would like to hold a themed event titled "Adapting to 2025: Investing in a Rapidly Changing World, Sharing Insights to Help You Adapt."We hope you can share some memorable transactions you've made in 2024 and some of your own predictions for 2025.We would like the content to be structured into three parts:1.Please name three memorable transactions you've conducted in 2024.We don’t normally switch around stocks to capture each move but stick to just a few stocks we have picked to keep applying the options strategy. We expected crypto companies and t

$VeriSign(VRSN)$ I've been analyzing some of the recent stock purchases made by Warren Buffett, or more accurately, Berkshire Hathaway. Among the companies I've looked into—like Occidental and Sirius—one stands out as my favorite. It's a high-quality business with a robust competitive advantage, or "wide moat," that makes it incredibly difficult for competitors to disrupt its model. This company operates much like a toll bridge—you have to go through it and pay a fee to access its services. I'll provide a quick overview of this business, share my thoughts on its model, evaluate its fair value, and discuss whether it's a great opportunity at its current price or if we might already be too late. I'll also consider whether there might be better alter

$Luckin Coffee Inc.(LKNCY)$   Strong Financial Performance Luckin Coffee has demonstrated remarkable financial growth in recent years. For 2024, the company’s revenue was estimated at approximately $4.86 billion, reflecting a significant increase compared to prior years. This consistent growth highlights Luckin Coffee’s expanding market presence and increasing consumer demand, positioning the company as a strong player in the coffee industry. Market Expansion Luckin Coffee is actively broadening its reach both domestically in China and internationally. Recently, the company secured a multi-billion RMB deal to procure Brazilian coffee beans, ensuring a steady supply of premium-quality beans. This move not only fortifies its supply chain

Why I Buy Tiger Shares and Sell Covered Calls for Steady Returns 🐯💵 Tiger Brokers (TIGR) shares present an excellent opportunity for earning steady income through covered call strategies. Here’s why: 1. Strong Short-Term Premiums 💹 Selling covered calls on Tiger shares allows me to earn a solid return. In the current example, I’m earning over 3% in just two weeks from call premiums while maintaining the ability to adjust my strategy based on market movements. These premiums represent a high annualized yield with minimal risk since I already own the underlying shares. 2. Stable Stock Price 🔒 Tiger’s stock price has shown resilience, hovering around $6.50 to $6.72, which provides a perfect scenario for covered call selling. If the stock price stays at or above my call strike prices, I can ei

A new year, a new beginning and an opportunity for investors to reassess their financial strategies and safeguard their wealth. All in the face of : Looming economic uncertainty (with a new US administration). Possibility of inflation ticking back up and eroding purchasing power of traditional currencies. Other challenges on the horizon. There are a few different assets that can be called upon to preserve wealth. Gold is a worthy consideration. The precious metal can be leveraged to: Hedge against inflation. Diversify portfolios. Build a foundation for long-term financial security.  Good news is there’s a wide range of gold assets to choose from, including gold bullion. Selecting the right type to invest in, can be daunting, especially for first timer. For a start, understand the phys

$Merck(MRK)$ Merck, trading under the ticker symbol MRK, is currently priced at $99.50 per share. Over the past six months, the stock has experienced a 27% decline, reflecting significant pressure. Despite this, Merck boasts a robust product portfolio, including blockbuster drugs that are key revenue drivers. These products have strong market shares and considerable long-term growth potential. Today, we’ll analyze Merck using my automated stock valuation spreadsheet. We'll employ models like the Discounted Free Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, Dividend Discount Model (DDM), and Ben Graham's Intrinsic Value Formula to determine whether Merck is a buy or sell. Earning Overview In the third quarter of 2024, Merck & Co., Inc. reported