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4 Put Option Strategies to Try Now

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The S&P 500 lost more than 30% in the coronavirus crash earlier this year.

Travel and oil markets seemed to get the worst of it, with cruise lines like Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) and oil companies like Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) each losing more than 70% between January and March.

Money Morning's options specialist, Tom Gentile, was ahead of this.

In February, Tom wrote about these stocks and how you could buy their put options expiring 60 to 90 days out for a substantial profit.

Both options strategies earned readers over 300%.

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Here are four more put option strategies anyone can learn and use...

The "5G Revolution" Can't Happen Without This Company

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Pentagon watchers like me lit up when, last month, the Department of Defense asked for firms to help with a new approach that would blend military and civilian capabilities for the new, ultra-fast broadband cellular communications system.

This is a very big deal: The Pentagon would allow private companies to build up their 5G capacity using parts of the wireless spectrum hitherto reserved for the military.

That means companies would be allowed to access the system without the need to invest billions bidding for wireless licenses at auction.

The practical effect would be wider, faster adoption of the next-gen network by cars, factories, hospitals, offices – you name it.

And bear in mind, this is happening after the President signed a pair of bills designed to boost and secure 5G networks nationwide.

That new legislation, and the Pentagon's willingness to "open the door" on its corner of the broadband spectrum, are like rocket fuel for this new, high-profit technology.

All that is pointing us at one backend play that's set to double its earnings in less than 2.5 years… Full Story

All that is pointing us at one backend play that's set to double its earnings in less than 2.5 years...

A “Comeback Kid” Stock You Can Cash In on Now

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Today I want to talk about a stock that was a trailblazer in the early 2000s – and it's making a comeback.

I want to take you back to a time (not too long ago) when your cell phone wasn't right in your pocket.

Instead of using your smartphone's Google Maps app, you kept an actual foldable map in your car's console for long drives. And the day you finally got a GPS device was a day to be celebrated; no more printed out directions or taking a wrong turn. Your GPS told you exactly where you needed to go.

There was no question about who the top dog of the industry was… Full Story

There was no question about who the top dog of the industry was...

Dow Jones Now Rising Again as Stimulus Talks Progress

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The Dow Jones now could gain as COVID-19 stimulus talks are back on between Congress and the Trump administration.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke Thursday at-length about the possibility of getting a deal done quickly.

More below on what’s moving the Dow today.

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There's a Big New Reason to Buy Gold Now

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The tension between the bulls and the bears is really strong right now.

Stimulus hopes and fears, political chaos and certainty, coronavirus spikes and potential therapies – all of it is playing out in a huge battle royale that's had the VIX trading in a range between 27 and 29 all week.

My experience tells me that, in the long run, the bulls will win out. All the ingredients – like a shrinking supply of stocks and easy monetary policy, to name just two – are there for the run higher to continue, likely for years to come.

But for now, we've got to contend with volatility, and maximize every opportunity it offers. If you've been with me for a while, you'll know we're selective about where we invest in the calmest markets, but right now it's especially critical.

That's why I'm going to share my thinking on the yellow metal right now, and show you an easy buying strategy… Full Story

That's why I'm going to share my thinking on the yellow metal right now, and show you an easy buying strategy...

The 3 Best Stocks for 2021

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If this year is like every other year, we will hear all sorts of guesses involving turnarounds, emerging technologies, and wild guesses about how the markets will play out in 2021.

I love turnarounds and emerging technologies as much as the next guy.

If I can find those opportunities throughout the year, I'll bring them to you right away.

However, for the core of our 2021 portfolio, we want to own the stocks with the very best fundamentals and powerful tailwinds from existing long-term demographic, economic, and social trends.

These are the stocks that should deliver substantial gains no matter what new brand of madness the world brings us in 2021.

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Is Airbnb Stock a Buy After the IPO?

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IPOs have struggled through most of 2020, due to the global pandemic.

April and May saw a 67% decrease in IPO proceeds.

Many business owners were hesitant to trust the public markets for a while.

Fall 2020 has seen a nice rally in the tech IPO market, however.

We had a Palantir IPO and the biggest software IPO of all time in Snowflake Inc.

(NASDAQ: SNOW).

Snowflake raised more than $3 billion in its IPO.

Tech IPOs are getting even more attention today as Airbnb gets ready for its public offering.

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