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    Stocks - r/Stocks Daily Discussion & Options Trading Thursday - Feb 27, 2020


    r/Stocks Daily Discussion & Options Trading Thursday - Feb 27, 2020

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 12:06 AM PST

    This is the daily discussion, so anything stocks related is fine, but the theme for today is on stock options, but if options aren't your thing then just ignore the theme and/or post your arguments against options here and not in the current post.

    Some helpful day to day links, including news:


    Required info to start understanding options:

    • Call option Investopedia video basically a call option allows you to buy 100 shares of a stock at a certain price (strike price), but without the obligation to buy
    • Put option Investopedia video a put option allows you to sell 100 shares of a stock at a certain price (strike price), but without the obligation to sell

    See the following word cloud and click through for the wiki:

    Call option - Put option - Exercising an option - Strike price - ITM - OTM - ATM - Long options - Short options - Combo - Debit - Credit or Premium - Covered call - Naked - Debit call spread - Credit call spread - Strangle - Iron condor - Vertical debit spreads - Iron Fly

    If you have a basic question, for example "what is delta," then google "investopedia delta" and click the investopedia article on it; do this for everything until you have a more in depth question or just want to share what you learned.

    See our past daily discussions here. Also links for: Technicals Tuesday, Options Trading Thursday, and Fundamentals Friday.

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    Dow set to drop 400 points on report of first US coronavirus case of unknown origin

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 05:06 AM PST

    https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/dow-futures-fall-after-microsoft-issues-coronavirus-warning.html

    U.S. stock futures on Thursday morning pointed to declines at the day's open amid concerns the coronavirus may be spreading in the U.S.

    The CDC confirmed the first U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin in Northern California, indicating possible "community spread" of the disease. The CDC doesn't know exactly how the patient, a California resident, contracted the virus.

    Edit: Dropping 900 points now.

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    iBio ($IBIO): Has plenty more room for gains.

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:59 AM PST

    iBio is working on the vaccine for the Corona Virus, and is working directly with Chinese pharmaceutical companies. According to the article they will be manufacturing the vaccine and will benefit the stock no matter what.

    *I am not saying to buy in neither am I recommending anything with this post

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/alphastocknews.com/ibio-ibio-stock-pops-plenty-more-room-for-gains-ahead/2617/amp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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    A quick, yet valuable lesson about Market Value

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 12:50 PM PST

    I've seen far too many posts recently with individuals asking for stocks under a certain price threshold. I understand some people have financial constraints. If you only have $100, then obviously you won't be investing in Amazon or even Facebook. In fact, in my personal opinion you're better off not investing that money at all; but that's besides the point.

    The quick lesson I want to share here is that share price, which is completely separate from Market Value, does not matter when deciding which stock to invest in. A share price, commonly referred to as Price Per Share (PPS) is simply the cost to own a micro fraction of a company. Each company has a variable number of shares that comprise its total outstanding shares. PPS multiplied by number of outstanding shares equals the market value (not entirely true but this is for the sake of simplicity).

    Market Value is what you really want to look at when investing in a company because it is this value that you can use as a benchmark to draw relative inferences on comparable companies. Think about it this way, a 5% gain on a $100 investment will always be $5 whether you own 100 one dollar shares or one $100 share. Drawing the distinction will open up your options and make you a better investor.

    Also, if you've made it this far, I highly recommend using the current market environment to invest in stocks that you may have been interested in, but too timid to invest in before. Personally, I believe that the market has overreacted to short-term threats and there is opportunity to make long-term profits. I believe that the market may continue to stumble, but I have been dollar cost averaging.

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    Gilead (GILD) Potential solid long term investment and the added chance of a COVID-19 cure

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:41 PM PST

    People are pumping biotech stocks like crazy, with no product or statistics to back it up, just the word coronavirus is enough to get it going. The stock with probably the most potential for a cure is also the stock with the least amount of risk as it is already an established player and hasn't got as much hype as other biotech stocks. It also isn't a penny stock, wich might be a reason why it isn't getting pumped as much as others who are working on a cure.

    The management made a lousy decision and removed stock-based compensation from non-GAAP results going forward wich will affect estimated EPS negatively and that has affected the stock price.

    Gilead yesterday announced they are initiating two phase 3 studies for the treatment of COVID-19 to test the safety and efficacy of Remdesivir in adults whom are diagnosed with the virus. Randomized open-label multicenter studies will enroll around 1000 people at medical centers mostly in Asian countries and other places with high numbers of diagnosed cases. They will start in March. They were the first company to start a clinical trial in the U.S. to evaluate an experimental treatment for Covid-19. A senior World Health Organization official said the company's experimental drug may be the best bet to find a treatment to stop the new coronavirus from spreading.

    They also have a priority review for Kite's KTE-X19 going on and if approved they will be the first company in history with multiple CAR T Therapies.

    The numbers make it seem like an exceptional investment and that is unaccounted for a potential Coronavirus cure. Financially this isn't gonna be the best year for them, but it a long term buy for me especially with added potentially of a COVID-19 cure and a forward P/E of only 11.46.

    I am long on GILD as I see it as one of the better investment in these times

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    Best coronavirus stocks?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 09:37 AM PST

    What Companys is profiting on the coronavirus hype?

    My top picks are:

    Alpha Pro Tech Ltd: Makes facemasks.

    Co-Diagnostics Inc: Testing kits for coronavirus.

    Lakeland Industries Inc: Protective gear, (Hazmat suits etc)

    Moderna Inc: Develops Vaccine for coronavirus.

    What do you think and please share other potential stocks that are rising because of the coronavirus.

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    Just bought $56k in VTSAX

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 11:36 AM PST

    28k 401k max + 28k employer match (I'm self employed)

    Good night sweet retirement?

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    Got into buying shares at the worst time - what are my options?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:02 PM PST

    Hello!

    I'm a real noob to all this so I'm really looking for some advice... I opened a DEGIRO account literally on Monday and invested 3000€ in various shares including the vanguard all world etf. This was just before the markets crashed so they weren't cheap.

    My plan was to go in for the long game, at least 10 years but with everything that's happened the last few days I'm wondering if I should get out now and cut my losses at the 200€ mark before it gets worse, or stick to my plan? A 3rd option would be to put another €1000 in to buy more now they're cheaper... this seems risky though

    Thoughts? Thanks!

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    5 Companies (stocks) That Will Never Go Out of Business

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 10:29 AM PST

    I've been trying to decide which 5 companies (stocks) will never go out of business (at least not in my lifetime). I'm currently 20 years old, decided I would give my opinion as a younger person.

    1. American Water Works (AWK). The company has raised its dividend consecutively for 65 years in a row (longest of any company in the stock market. Water is always going to be needed, and utilities tend to be steady and consistent with dividend payments.
    2. Waste Management (WM) - Company cleans up trash, steady dividend increases, solid business in economic downturns. Trash is never going to go away, and the company has agreements with the government for certain areas, making it impossible to steal market share from in certain areas.
    3. Pepsi (PEP) - Pepsi is a very diversified company, including but not limited to, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Lay's, Gatorade, Tropicana, 7 Up, Doritos, Brisk, Quaker Foods, Cheetos, Mirinda, Ruffles, Aquafina, Naked, Kevita, Propel, Sobe, H2oh, Sabra, etc. These products are staples in everyday life, don't see that changing in the coming decades. The company has a moat and isn't disrupted rapidly like technology companies.
    4. McDonald's (MCD) - Quick and easy food will always be desired. Only lost 3% of its value between 2007-2009, whereas most companies got whipped out. 40+ years of consecutive dividend increases. The company has been adapting to a healthier marketplace, while still maintaining its long-established roots.
    5. At&T (T) - Absolute juggernaut that has survived decades of change. HBO, Direct TV, cell service, ect. Extremely diversified. This one is #5 due to the level of competition and because technology is hard to stay ahead of (5G, Google, etc).
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    Does anyone have any big loss stories they’d like to share?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 01:22 PM PST

    Just a good ole fashioned loss porn thread. Sharing your loss porn is the first step to recovery. Like how I just lost $22k on AAPL alone this week.

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    Motley Fools FAZER Stocks aka the new FAANG gang.

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 08:58 AM PST

    Hey guys, just reaching out to see if anyone can guess what these new FAANG stocks are that Motley Fool has deemed the FAZER stocks. Here's the clues they gave:

    •F — the just-$2B market cap edge computing pioneer that enables internet data to travel between different countries — and even continents — at warp speed.

    A — at only $4B in market cap, their revolutionary software platform is singlehandedly replacing the concept of the in-house "tech team."

    Z — the radical video technology company changing the way society will communicate in the future.

    E — the "next Google" that's redefining the concept of search functionality as we know it, but at 175 times smaller than the current size of Google.

    R — the silent king of streaming media that has set itself up perfectly to dominate tomorrow's entertainment industry.

    I'm almost 100% sure that the "Z" is "Zoom" and the "R" is "Roku". Any guesses for the others?

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    Is anyone thinking of making a bet on all the streaming services and providers, such as Netflix, Disney, google, Microsoft...etc? If the outbreak hits and people are reducing going of homes and staying home, wouldn’t those streaming services, game or video, become the main form of entertainment?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 12:08 AM PST

    Is anyone thinking of making a bet on all the streaming services and providers, such as Netflix, Disney, google, Microsoft...etc? If the outbreak hits and people are reducing going of homes and staying home, wouldn't those streaming services, game or video, become the main form of entertainment?

    What other company may benefit?

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    [Update 2] Coronavirus and it’s impact. This is the “I told you so” post!

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 03:56 PM PST

    So there it is! It happened! I unloaded My airline and hotel stocks. I wish I listened to myself and unloaded everything. It's going to get a little more red than this. Demand will be slow to recover. Expect a global recession. Look into funeral homes and service stocks to by hyped up over the next little while.

    My original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/esyhyv/update_coronavirus_and_its_impact_on_dal_aa_luv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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    Why aren’t airlines tanking?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 03:45 PM PST

    I guess I was slow to buy puts on AAL this morning but noticed right after I did, the stock actually went green. Why is that? I feel like that makes absolutely no sense.

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    I did my first investment yesterday

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 01:29 PM PST

    ...I bought 20 AAPL at 272€ and immediately learned my first lesson today. I shouldn't have bought them all at once.

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    Coronavirus Panic Market

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:48 PM PST

    How much more downside do you see in the market with how the virus has been spreading and if there is an outbreak in the US that affects consumer spending? To me the biggest concern is that Trump could be beat in the general election by Bernie Sanders and he could become president if the economy takes a big hit. I don't think the Administration could be doing more than it has and government healthcare/Medicare for all would only lead to long lines of patients waiting for care, more bureaucracy, less innovation, higher costs, and less competition.

    And how likely do you think it is that schools in the US could be closed because of the virus like they have been in Japan?

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    With China production slowing down, what companies do yall see capitalizing on this.

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:31 PM PST

    Where is a good sector to dump some spare change?

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    Coronavirus impact: S&P sees its fastest correction in history

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 03:49 PM PST

    If you were (are) in your 20s and wanted to build a growth-focused hands-off portfolio, how would you approach it?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 11:32 AM PST

    This didn't lead to a discussion on /r/investing, so giving it a shot here.

    I usually read a lot about the 3-fund portfolio and other safe-investment strategies or different distributions between stocks and bonds. However, assuming a young person with proper emergency finances (i.e. has 6-12 month emergency fund), how would you go about building a "more aggressive" growth portfolio requiring little management (just rebalancing once or twice a year), knowing that at that age, volatility is not a major concern.

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    With all of the uncertainty, why are gold/silver not taking off?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 03:17 PM PST

    With the global fear, I was anticipating gold/silver prices to go up. Any reason why they have stagnated?

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    Who's buying shorts and bear ETF'S right now?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 12:57 PM PST

    $DUST is making me a killing along with $TVIX. I feel like I'm grave robbing the tears of Wall Street traders though...

    Going to use these to recoup my losses and buy back into long term again when the viral dust settles

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    Practice brokerage accounts are a poor learning tool to prepare you for the reality of the stock market

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:54 PM PST

    It is my opinion that practice brokerage accounts are somewhat a pointless tool to prepare yourself for the stock market.

    Forgive me if I'm being ignorant - I'm very new to this sub, and trading in general, however, trying to learn as much as I can while I'm young.

    I have played around with practice trading platforms for a while but I always feel like I would/could behave differently for each trade if it were real money, hence, I don't think I'm really learning a lot.

    For example, I'll often catch myself taking a big gamble on a trade in the hope of a quick, large return, or throwing a huge portion of my bank into one or two stocks I think are doing well, because it has no financial repurcussions, it doesn't effect my real life funds. I know this is a reckless way to invest, but since it makes no difference my impatience to get good gets the better of me.

    Long story short, I feel like I'd be much more conservative if it were my real money.

    Anyone share the same opinion?

    And is it worth while starting to trade real penny stocks, even if my bankroll is <£250, even juat for learning purposes to start with?

    Any brokerage accounts with low min deposit you recommend?

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    What stocks are you looking to buy when the coronavirus situation settles?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 11:07 AM PST

    Which stocks/sectors are you looking forward to buy at a discount when the markets settle down? I do not think this situation will go away anytime soon, but I want to keep my eyes on some stock.

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    What are some declining stocks that are a good buy right now?

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 08:01 AM PST

    With the markets crashing and stocks are falling, I am looking to get back in for cheap. Anyone have any insight or tips for stock picks?

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    AHPI Leaps over 300%

    Posted: 27 Feb 2020 02:49 PM PST

    AHPI has skyrocketed today, along with several other coronavirus stocks such as iBio. Thoughts on this?

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