ORCL puts
short puts can be profitable if the stock rises
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- sell 90 put
- sell 85 put
- if the stock falls below the strike price
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short puts can be profitable if the stock rises
The speaker proposed a call spread strategy for Oracle (ORCL) with a strike range of 280 to 320, expecting a price move of $25. The trade was structured to avoid naked shorting by using a spread, which reduces capital requirements and risk. The expected move was based on historical earnings performance and the current stock price of 211. The trade was considered a balanced approach to capitalize on potential price increases while limiting risk.
The speaker believes that Oracle (ORCL) has reached a point where it may capitulate, and thus it is a good buy. The speaker's reasoning is based on the belief that the stock has been undervalued and that it may be a good opportunity to buy on a pullback.
The speaker is short put options on Oracle (ORCL) with the expectation that the stock will not fall below the strike prices of the puts. The speaker expresses a contrarian view, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued despite a significant drop over six months. The trade is based on the belief that the stock will not decline further, and the put options are sold at a premium to profit from the time decay and the potential for the stock to remain above the strike prices.
The speaker sold the 280 puts and 275 puts in Oracle, indicating a short straddle strategy. This suggests a belief in low volatility, as the strategy profits from a range-bound market. The speaker's action implies a short-term trade with a focus on market volatility, but the exact entry, target, and invalidation levels are not specified.
The speaker suggests that Microsoft is too big to fail and that there is not a lot of risk in Microsoft. However, they acknowledge that Oracle has been heavily impacted by the AI move and has taken a larger hit than Microsoft. The speaker is not certain about the future performance of either company but feels that both are in reasonable positions given their recent declines.
The speaker suggests getting long Oracle (ORCL) after it has been cut in half over six months, indicating a potential contrarian opportunity. The speaker is short put options on Oracle, expecting the stock to not fall below the strike prices.
The speaker acknowledges that selling puts in Microsoft and Oracle is a strategy that can capture a portion of the premium, but the effectiveness depends on market conditions. The speaker suggests that the trade should be flexible and adjusted based on market movements, rather than being a binary outcome.