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Market Timing

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AI Companies and Market Timing

The speaker argues that investing in AI companies is risky because by the time they go public, their valuation is already extremely high, offering little upside and significant downside. This suggests that market timing is crucial for AI investments, and investors should be cautious about entering at high valuations.

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Applicable when
  • AI companies
  • public market entry
Limitations
  • The speaker's perspective is based on personal opinion and not empirical data
  • The market may change due to unforeseen factors such as regulatory changes or technological breakthroughs
Q&A

Is there a best time of the day to trade?

The speaker suggests that there is no single best time to trade, as they have been trading throughout the day, including before the market opens. They question whether the first and last hour of the trading day offer any particular advantage, indicating that the effectiveness of trading times may depend on market conditions and individual strategies.

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Actionable takeawayThere is no universally best time to trade; effectiveness depends on market conditions and individual strategies.
Q&A

How often and why do you trade pre- or post-market?

The speaker mentions trading pre-market in the mornings and sometimes in the evenings. The reasons include capturing early market movements and taking advantage of information released outside regular trading hours. The speaker also notes that trading frequency varies depending on the day and market conditions.

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Actionable takeawayTrading pre-market can provide opportunities to react to early market news, but it requires consistent monitoring and adjustment.
Q&A

Do you think this is a market where you have to have the position on or do you think this is a market where you can put that position on once you see something starting to turn?

The speaker believes there is always time to put the position on and does not think one has to be early. However, they emphasize the importance of being in before the turn when selling the market, as the velocity of the turn is fast.

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Actionable takeawayIt is better to be in the market before a potential downturn, as the velocity of the turn can make it difficult to jump in afterwards.
Q&A

Does selling option premium before the weekend offer any kind of an edge?

The speaker discusses the idea that selling option premium before the weekend may offer an edge due to the lack of market activity over the weekend. However, the speaker also notes that the market can be unpredictable, and the effectiveness of such a strategy depends on various factors, including market conditions and the trader's ability to anticipate movements.

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Actionable takeawaySelling option premium before the weekend may provide an edge, but it is not guaranteed and depends on market conditions and the trader's ability to anticipate movements.