Author: pluginever

  • Stock options given for private company, no pay out after acquisition

    I was given stock options as part of a vested share scheme, from a company who's now been bought entirely from a much larger company. But no pay out or “exit event”  Company A = original smaller company  Company B = large corporation Stock options are for joint venture company A/B Some key points: supposed…

  • Electric grid infrastructure

    Anyone doing research into companies that build electric infrastructure? I.e. Power lines, poles, substations, and the components of all these down to the chips. Based on the AI boom and outdated grid it needs major upgrades and capacity increase to support the oncoming energy requirements of these data centers. Not to mention the push of…

  • These are the stocks on my watchlist (7/29)

    Hi! I am an ex-prop shop equity trader. This is a daily watchlist for trading: I might trade all/none of the stocks listed, and even stocks not listed! I only hold MAG7/market indices long-term. If you use Old Reddit, click “Show Images” at the top to expand the charts. Any positions stated aren’t recommendations, I’m…

  • RIOT Buy or Sell?

    I want to get everyone's opinion on RIOT Platforms (RIOT) before earnings release tomorrow? I would like to buy a lot of shares because its on the cheaper side, at leasr in my situation, and I want to take a calculated risk. Whats everyone's opinion?

  • FactSet for financial data – Great investment & Great resource

    I'm running screens for different financial data businesses. You may be familiar with some of the popular names like Dun & Bradstreet, Moody's and S&P Global. All three are some of the oldest companies in America. But I came across two names I didn't realize were public – Factset and MSCI. Now MSCI is very profitable.…

  • Inaccurate nasdaq level before the bell?

    I can't find an answer to why every morning the nasdaq level is listed 2k higher than what is accurate. This morning its 19,247 and right after the bell it will adjust down to 17,500 or whatever. Dow and S&P don't do this. Can someone please explain?

  • Thoughts on Sentinel One? (Considering LEAPs)

    Crowdstrike lawsuits will continue to benefit competitors, S offers a product which seems to resonate with small business owners wanting to save. Palo and Crowd are for bigger 100+ computer systems operations, S is for the every day operation but complex to use so it has its pros and cons it seems. Curious to hear…

  • How to hedge shares when option contract size is too big?

    Thanks for your detailed answer. I am bullish on NVDA but I want a rainy day insurance. So I bought 100 Put LEAPS (Dec 2026). I paid 20 USD/share premium for that. https://optionstrat.com/build/protective-put/NVDA/NVDAx100,.NVDA261218P100 That's how my positions look like. Until Dec 2026, my max loss will stay at USD 2865 while I have potential for…

  • Should I pivot back to small caps?

    I was about 50% small caps (IWM and VB) and mid caps (VO) for the first 6 months of 2024. They went nowhere, so I pivoted into the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) in late June. No sooner had I done so than small caps came roaring back, while big tech seems it might be heading for…

  • Liability as a Stock Gift Reciever

    Hi all! I have a couple legal questions on the liability as a stock gift receiver (NY) I was discussing with twitter user @ShakenButNotDeterred and how they are gifting stock of GME but was curious the liability I take on as a receiver of said stock as a gift. I understand I take on the…