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» **Un-OFFICIAL** Trading and Investing Thread: Part XIII -- Robber Baron Edition
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post 1636926823 04-23-2021, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted By camaleom
usa needs to start playing tit for tat with china... js
The one guy who would and did actually do this got voted out for being a meanie.
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Too much green today. Bought some AMD and BAC puts. Reds coming in now
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Originally Posted By dankydank
Too much green today. Bought some AMD and BAC puts. Reds coming in now
1 day of green followed by 1 week of red

isn't that how the clown market works?

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Originally Posted By smashedurgfx10
1 day of green followed by 1 week of red

isn't that how the clown market works?

#mercado
Clown market means we’ll be sideways on monday and tuesday then keep climbing for literally no reason
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_decline
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societal_collapse#By_absorption
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Originally Posted By BulkingIsHard
Clown market means we’ll be sideways on monday and tuesday then keep climbing for literally no reason
beats falling for no reason. i'll take it
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Originally Posted By camaleom
usa needs to start playing tit for tat with china... js
Agreed.


The last thing China wants is everyone over there to be driving a Tesla.
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Tesla definitely seems to need brushing up on their handling of the Chinese market. Elon doesn’t seem to have a lot of respect for authorities over here in the West but that won’t fly in China

Like after the crash in Texas, tweeting out that preliminary data showed Autopilot wasn’t active while the authorities had heard nothing so far. Imagine doing that in mainland China where the state news was already calling them out for “arrogance” over their handling of that protester claiming brake failure at the recent auto show.
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Originally Posted By Destor
Tesla definitely seems to need brushing up on their handling of the Chinese market. Elon doesn’t seem to have a lot of respect for authorities over here in the West but that won’t fly in China

Like after the crash in Texas, tweeting out that preliminary data showed Autopilot wasn’t active while the authorities had heard nothing so far. Imagine doing that in mainland China where the state news was already calling them out for “arrogance” over their handling of that protester claiming brake failure at the recent auto show.
Tesla doesn't even have PR department.

It just Elon on twitter.

Imho China CCP is dangerous as hell to any foreign company. Whats to say they haven't stolen Tesla IP and reversed engineered to help NIO (their own brand) succeed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/tesl...r-protest.html


This includes all foreign companies.

China is the king of IP theft.
post 1636932963 04-23-2021, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted By Destor
Tesla definitely seems to need brushing up on their handling of the Chinese market. Elon doesn’t seem to have a lot of respect for authorities over here in the West but that won’t fly in China

Like after the crash in Texas, tweeting out that preliminary data showed Autopilot wasn’t active while the authorities had heard nothing so far. Imagine doing that in mainland China where the state news was already calling them out for “arrogance” over their handling of that protester claiming brake failure at the recent auto show.
Yeah China gets butt hurt easily. Very touchy. Imagine living there, Jesus.
Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
Tesla doesn't even have PR department.

It just Elon on twitter.

Imho China CCP is dangerous as hell to any foreign company. Whats to say they haven't stolen Tesla IP and reversed engineered to help NIO (their own brand) succeed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/tesl...r-protest.html


This includes all foreign companies.

China is the king of IP theft.
Wasn’t it confirmed there was theft on chinas part from Tesla? and if so that’s what we know about. They do not innovate over there it doesn’t seem much at all, just make a better mouse trap.(occasionally)



I’m not buying anything they say mechanical issue related coming from China if it’s about Tesla. Nio and others are their priority, Tesla is facing an uphill battle there and should be careful.

As appealing as Nio stock is, it’s hard to get myself to buy it even though I know it would be a good investment I just don’t want to support that company. So been swing trading it constantly.
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Originally Posted By lntense
Yeah China gets butt hurt easily. Very touchy. Imagine living there, Jesus.

Wasn’t it confirmed there was theft on chinas part from Tesla? and if so that’s what we know about. They do not innovate over there it doesn’t seem much at all, just make a better mouse trap.(occasionally)
That was Xpeng I think.

Tesla had lawsuit that their former engineer (Chinese) stole Tesla source code and went to work for Xpeng.

Pretty sure in order to even get factory in China you have to give up certain IP rights.

I don't think there is company in existence that hasn't had issue with China IP theft. They pretty much reverse engineer everything.
Originally Posted By lntense
As appealing as Nio stock is, it’s hard to get myself to buy it even though I know it would be a good investment I just don’t want to support that company. So been swing trading it constantly.
I do same with Tesla options (calls and puts) when its trending.

Competition is coming fast and hard.

Undercuts Tesla Model Y in price and coming this fall.

Every single manufacturer has EV and more coming this year.

Only thing Tesla has is their charging network. Getting beat in every other part.

post 1636949103 04-23-2021, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
Tesla doesn't even have PR department.

It just Elon on twitter.

Imho China CCP is dangerous as hell to any foreign company. Whats to say they haven't stolen Tesla IP and reversed engineered to help NIO (their own brand) succeed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/tesl...r-protest.html


This includes all foreign companies.

China is the king of IP theft.
who cares and whats new...look at all the American tech companies, so what some chinese 3rd grade tech company is copying their tech. (Cisco, Okta, Apple, MSFT, Amazon,...and now Tesla).

American tech companies succeeded inspite of xing pong. The rest of the world will happily buy good products even if CCP dont approve
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post 1636962153 04-23-2021, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted By Arem24
Sure, so I don’t lead 2,000 people, this must be some misreading.

I have a pension, I own a business with a 7 figure valuation based on EBITDA multiple, I have multi-unit properties, and other ventures where my investment is already made, no additional capital required and it’s a 12-36 month run for them to become profitable (gas station, glass/smoke shop, commercial farming operation)

Tbh my main business partner asked me why I still keep my 9-5. (Pension, healthcare, I like it, consulting opportunities to retire on 10 hours of work a week)

My IRA is really a misnomer, it isn’t my retirement, it’s a tax advantaged account that I’ve placed money into.

This is why investments should always be taken in perspective. Risk management is actually likely my best skill. On the Palantir calls I lost maybe .05% of my net worth and it was a gamble that had maybe a 2% chance at being a $50k+ play. It would have provided significant liquidity which matters no matter what your net worth.

And bro on delayed gratification, I lived off brown rice, beans, and a multivitamin for about 5 years in my 20’s to build the capital for my first business venture and to support it. You don’t want this struggle.

On another note, I think we’re going to see a tremendous comeuppance when the tax man gets his chit in order. Girls with only fans, PPP, crypto, etc. Those homies and gym bunnies showing up with the new G-wagon at the gym? They gonna be shilling Mary Kay and nutrisystem before too long, if they aren’t in jail.

Also on diversification. My argument would be the markets are so fukked right now that there is almost no diversification outside of Beta. I think once the meme hype and all that recent garbage falls away, that Palantir will have appreciation disconnected from the markets. It goes back to Thiel’s argument about tech stocks not being a bubble and actually being the hedge against stock market bubbles. If markets truly chit the bed over the next 20 +years I could see my pension reduced (80% chance) or even disappear (.0001% chance but it exists).

By investing solely in an equity I believe completely disconnected from general market activity isn’t that the best diversification against doomsday’s scenarios where I never receive a pension?

And I don’t bank on a pension or equities for my retirement, but they are part of broader diversification, each with its own risks. If someone thinks owning a bunch of different US equities is diversification? I have some terrible, terrible news for you.
Why beans tho
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Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
Tesla doesn't even have PR department.

It just Elon on twitter.

Imho China CCP is dangerous as hell to any foreign company. Whats to say they haven't stolen Tesla IP and reversed engineered to help NIO (their own brand) succeed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/tesl...r-protest.html


This includes all foreign companies.

China is the king of IP theft.
Who would win?

God Emperor King of Mars

vs

Dictator of a dirt patch on earth?
post 1636971043 04-24-2021, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
You will regret it.

Trading on tight wedge same shares going back forth.

One day from now till July it will move and move quick up or down.

Might as well sacrifice your shares. (I am)
Carbon and Duckliver: wouldn't now be the perfect time to put calls on gme/amc if we believe they are going to pop?

I have never done options but I wouldn't mind to get my feet wet with a few calls 2-4 weeks down the road

last week I was a click away to put 2 contracts on amc at 10 but decided againt it at the last moment
"Paper money is going away" - EM
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Originally Posted By camaleom
Carbon and Duckliver: wouldn't now be the perfect time to put calls on gme/amc if we believe they are going to pop?

I have never done options but I wouldn't mind to get my feet wet with a few calls 2-4 weeks down the road

last week I was a click away to put 2 contracts on amc at 10 but decided againt it at the last moment
I can only speak about GME options. Last 3 weekly I bought expired worthless.

How far out are you looking and what strike? Premium is expensive to even consider ie expiry June or July without looking at far OTM

Plus keep in mind when we say pop. GME can go up big or down big.




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pretty big week coming up with added bonus of JPOW speaking Wednesday

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Originally Posted By KingSWRV
Why beans tho
Black bean nutritional facts: 90% calories are not from fat, 7+ grams of protein

You can buy bags of bulk dry black beans in 50 lb bags, similar to rice (takes a lot more prep work though). I was paying roughly $30 per bag of 50 lbs (they're lighter dry as well).

Mixes well with rice.
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Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
I can only speak about GME options. Last 3 weekly I bought expired worthless.

How far out are you looking and what strike? Premium is expensive to even consider ie expiry June or July without looking at far OTM

Plus keep in mind when we say pop. GME can go up big or down big.




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pretty big week coming up with added bonus of JPOW speaking Wednesday

TLSA to the MOON!
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UPST weekly chart looks decent RN.

Will be a fun one to watch for the next month or so.
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Originally Posted By Carbonfibre
I can only speak about GME options. Last 3 weekly I bought expired worthless.

How far out are you looking and what strike? Premium is expensive to even consider ie expiry June or July without looking at far OTM

Plus keep in mind when we say pop. GME can go up big or down big.
I was thinking 2-4 weeks out - 20 maybe 25 for amc amd 200??? for gme

if squeeze the price won't come down to 5-10 (amc) right away that could be "easy" money - gme is just a just in case lol

just thinking out loud
"Paper money is going away" - EM
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Originally Posted By camaleom
I was thinking 2-4 weeks out - 20 maybe 25 for amc amd 200??? for gme

if squeeze the price won't come down to 5-10 (amc) right away that could be "easy" money - gme is just a just in case lol

just thinking out loud
Meh it could work out for you but probably won’t, just like how options normally go.

Who really knows when stuff gonna happen for gme, GameStop just pushed everyone to recall their shares to vote in the shareholder meeting and if for some reason they get more people asking to vote then shares available it could cause them to enable an audit of shares which could force somthing. Fidelity won’t have my control number until late next week. But most brokers are getting swamped. I don’t think they have ever seen so many shareholders trying to vote.

They could pay out dividend in somthing like game coin, the whole thing could happen organically as shares dry up, a margin call could happen if banks change requirements etc...

So many moving pieces and things that could happen, is black rock gonna vote at proxy meeting? Etc..
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Originally Posted By Duckliver
but probably won’t, just like how options normally go.
this is what I'm expecting but the risk reward is high that I may take a flyer

I think the amount of institutional buyers for AMC friday says something... cut throat business and if they can take melvin's money (or the insurance) they will...

if I am "whale" I am def buying a zhit load of amc then lend it at 30%... it is a win win - I am thinking next week could be crucial... amc could double easily and I don't mind to lose some money while the share is at $10
"Paper money is going away" - EM
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Originally Posted By camaleom
I was thinking 2-4 weeks out - 20 maybe 25 for amc amd 200??? for gme

if squeeze the price won't come down to 5-10 (amc) right away that could be "easy" money - gme is just a just in case lol

just thinking out loud
Use this site and play around.

https://www.optionsprofitcalculator....long-call.html

Honestly I just don't see any benefit of GME options until it actually starts to move and even than you would need to be quick in/out because they sure as hell can do what they did before (March 9th to 10th) let it run till $350 and drop it below $200 in minutes.

As Duckliver says above so many things can happen now that gamestop is having shared holder meeting June 12th.

Its possible nothing even happens till after this meeting. Estimated earnings is June 3rd to 11th atm.

GME last 4 earnings

Mar 23, 2021 AMC -33.8%
Dec 8, 2020 AMC -19.4%
Sep 9, 2020 AMC -15.2%


.......................

AMC at least moves a lot better than GME.

Earnings are early first week next month. This could be that run up on hype than dump after.

Last 4 earnings

Mar 10, 2021 AMC +4.4%
Nov 2, 2020 AMC +8.8%
Aug 6, 2020 AMC +14.7%


My honest opinion I would not be doing any options on GME or AMC more than 2 week out max. They are just meme stocks.
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Sayona Lithium is about to run 500% (get in before the Bid) $$$$$ TESLA AGREEMENT
TESLA has a supply agreement with Piedmont (PLL) to supply high quality Lithium Hydroxide.

PLL bought out 20% of SYA and are now due to win the Canadian producing plant.

Is the win this deal on the 30th SYA % PLL will Re-rate $500%

DYOR

I've invested $6k


You can find SYA on the ASX
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Silly stupid me never bought those .25 417 spy calls on Thursday. Could’ve made bank. I’ll just wait for the next one.
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Imagine not having 80% of your portfolio in PLTR before it gets cut loose this week, the big institutions have now loaded!
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big week boys

we're either going to get rich, or get poor (srs)

there's no middle ground this week
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Just started a twitter to promote my life coaching business, got my first follower

my psych practice wont be up and running for another 12 months and I plan to implement some coaching services in it as well so im gonna get that hustle started
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Originally Posted By smashedurgfx10
big week boys

we're either going to get rich, or get poor (srs)

there's no middle ground this week
stfu
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pltrcels, this week is going to be good right?
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Originally Posted By KingSWRV
stfu
suck my dick you intolerable kunt
Originally Posted By johnnyboi123
pltrcels, this week is going to be good right?
fingers crossed

momentum seems to be building again
Originally Posted By Harry362
Just started a twitter to promote my life coaching business, got my first follower

my psych practice wont be up and running for another 12 months and I plan to implement some coaching services in it as well so im gonna get that hustle started
good stuff man

maybe take kingswrv on as your first client. he needs a little mental help
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