Sunday, February 7, 2021

MICROSOFT Interview Questions and ANSWERS! (How to PASS a Microsoft Job Interview!)

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MICROSOFT Interview Questions and ANSWERS by Richard McMunn of: https://passmyinterview.com/microsoft...​ #microsoft​ #microsoftinterview​ #microsoftjobs​ In this interview training video, Richard McMunn teaches you how to prepare for and pass your job interview with the GREAT ORGANIZATION that is Microsoft! In particular, Richard will cover... - A list of Microsoft interview questions you really must prepare for; - Suggested ANSWERS to those questions to help you succeed! - TIPS on how to be the STANDOUT candidate at your Microsoft job interview! - Further resources to help you. - What should I expect at a Microsoft interview? - How many interview rounds are there in Microsoft? - Is getting hired at Microsoft hard?


All GREAT Achievements Happen With BELIEF! | Satya Nadella | Top 10 Rules

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He's an India-born American business executive. He's the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Microsoft. Before becoming CEO of Microsoft, he was Executive Vice President of Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise group. He's Satya Nadella and here are his Top 10 Rules for Success.

  1. Be a lifelong learner
  2. Find the soul of your company
  3. Have confidence
  4. Fall in love with what you do
  5. Build great company culture
  6. Be a source of energy - believe your idea, take a lot of guts, ability to overcome the obstacles
  7. Seek work-life harmony
  8. Have a clear vision
  9. Partner broadly
  10. Build your capabilities

The 3 Leadership Principles at Microsoft via Satya Nadella

 Feb. 7, 2021

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Other videos about Microsoft Interviews you might like: 23 Most Asked Questions in Microsoft Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V2V_...​ Microsoft Interview for Software Engineers: 10 Questions You Can Expect (non-tech) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0u7L...​ Microsoft Program Manager Interview: 12 Questions You Can Expect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--kk2...​ 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Microsoft Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-MUS...​ 24 Questions for Microsoft Sales & Marketing Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aVUQ...​ How to answer Why Microsoft? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMHqX...​


Is Zomedica a good buy? | Is Zomedica Stock a good buy? | Zomedica Stock | Penny stocks to watch

 Feb. 7, 2021

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6 cents -> 1.14 -> 1.90 Feb. 5, 2021

14 bagger stock -> it is best opportunity to invest. 


ZOM - 1424.32% - 52-wk Low chg %, 52-Wk Low 0.063, 52-Wk High 1.4800


American Airlines short squeeze | Robinhood market manipulation lawsuit | AAL short squeeze

 Feb. 7, 2021

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American Airlines (AAL) is another stock that had short squeeze. With the Robinhood market manipulation lawsuit, will the AAL short squeeze continue?


Is Blackberry or Nokia the next Gamestop |Blackberry stock short squeeze | Nokia stock short squeeze

 Feb. 7, 2021

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Blackberry stock and Nokia stock had incredible gains today. Is Blackberry or Nokia the next big short squeeze?

sundial growers | sundial growers stock | penny stocks to buy now 2021?

Feb. 7, 2021

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Sundial growers stock has been on an uptrend the last three months. Watch this video and find out if it is a penny stocks to buy now 2021

gme stock | will this stock explode | buy gamestop stock? | GameStop short squeeze

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Gamestop (GME) stock has been doing pretty well on the stock market this year. At this point, should you buy gamestop stock? Watch this video and I'll give my opinion if this stock explode.

Is CTRM stock a buy? | CTRM stock | is CTRM a good stock to buy? | CTRM short squeeze

 Feb. 7, 2021

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Nok stock: Nokia Is Now Free Cash Flow Positive, Making NOK Stock Worth Much More

Feb. 7, 2021

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Nokia (NYSE:NOK) released its Q4 and full-year 2020 results on Feb. 4. The bottom line is that NOK stock is now worth at least 39% more, and as much as 68% more, based on its positive free cash flow (FCF).

This is now the sixth quarter that Nokia has been FCF positive. The company cut out its dividend last year until it could produce solid FCF and raise up its net cash.

Now Nokia management is saying they will assess their dividend policy. They will provide an update during its Capital Markets Day on March 18, 2021.

What to Do With NOK Stock

This brings the estimate for Nokia stock, using $2.592 billion at a 6% FCF yield to $43.2 billion, which is 68% above today’s price. After all, the company presently has a 6.3% FCF yield (i.e., 1.356 billion EUR, or $1.627 billion in FCF divided by its present market cap of $25.66 billion).

This implies a target price of $7.36, or 68% above its price today of $4.38. As a result, we have come up with a target price range of $6.08, 39% higher, to $7.36, 68% above today’s price.

In either case, this is a good result for most investors.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

Feb. 7, 2021

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“Don’t wait for your next job to do your best work. Think about every job you get as the most important job.” ⁣—Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

In 2014, Satya Nadella was appointed CEO of Microsoft, making him only the third leader in the software company's 40-year history, following Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Since taking over, Microsoft’s share price has tripled. Nadella spoke to students about cultivating a sense of culture and purpose, and how through relationships with others, work becomes more than transactional. ⁣

Nadella was interviewed by Tara Hill, MBA ‘20, as part of View From The Top, the dean’s premier speaker series.


Dan Croitor: 23 Most Asked Questions in Microsoft Interviews

Feb. 7, 2021

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Other videos about Microsoft Interviews you might like: 23 Most Asked Questions in Microsoft Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V2V_...​ Microsoft Interview for Software Engineers: 10 Questions You Can Expect (non-tech) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0u7L...​ Microsoft Program Manager Interview: 12 Questions You Can Expect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--kk2...​ 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Microsoft Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-MUS...​ 24 Questions for Microsoft Sales & Marketing Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aVUQ...​ How to answer Why Microsoft? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMHqX...​ Dear Microsoft candidates applying for Amazon jobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWew0...​ The 3 Leadership Principles at Microsoft via Satya Nadella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P3kL...​


Open stock: Opendoor

 Feb. 7, 2021

Introduction

It is the important tool for me to overcome stubborn. I spent over 10 minutes to read about opendoor since some one shared her decision to purchase open stock, this is the first time I read about OPEN stock through wiki article. 

Wiki - Opendoor

Opendoor is an online real estate company based in San Francisco. It makes as-is cash offers to property sellers through an online process, improves and repairs the properties it purchases, and relists them for sale.[1][2]

Business model

Property owners bid to sell their properties on the online platform. When a bid is accepted, Opendoor purchases the property as-is, charging a fee comparable to the commissions real estate agents collect in return for the convenience of closing a sale quickly without home showings.[3]

Opendoor then makes necessary repairs before relisting the property. By following this process, the company is known as an "iBuyer” in the real estate industry.[4] Through this process, Opendoor carries an inventory of homes. In 2019, the company reported that the average time a property is held by the company is 90 days.[5] The company has considered renting properties to make use of excess inventory.[6]



Saturday, February 6, 2021

3 hours algorithm study: Microsoft Vancouver - hiring event

 Feb. 6, 2021 

Introduction

It is so hard for me to learn how to invest on stock market. I was so busy with my work and stock investment, and then I took 35 minutes to work on online assessment last weekend. I like to remind myself that I should spend time to work on algorithm practice, not just for interview preparation. I like to learn from my own practice, determination to excel from so many software programmers, I like to have experience to work for Microsoft. 

Algorithm study

I decided to study algorithm this evening. 

Leetcode Sort colors - plan to review, and work on the algorithm. Leetcode 412, 236. 


Calvin Harris & Disciples - How Deep Is Your Love

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Calvin Harris + Disciples - How Deep Is Your Love. Listen to more party hits: https://filtr.lnk.to/party​


Gourmet food: Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

 Feb. 6, 2021

Introduction

I like to take time to appreciate myself hard work in stock market. Even though I did not have a lot of gains and loss in stock market, I kept learning and made some progress. One of ideas is to purchase scallops and enjoy the cooking, having a good weekend. 

Scallops

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Gilt stock: Jan. 11, 6.81 | Feb. 5, 2021, 16.30

 

Gilat Satellite Networks is a public company headquartered in Israel that develops and sells VSAT satellite ground stations and related equipment. Its shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange


Thursday, February 4, 2021

Equity research: Do not be too greedy | sell IBM, WSI, SNGX for gains | Feb. 4 2021 | SWI 3% gains | IBM 1.6% gains

 Feb. 4, 2021

Introduction

It is my short research about Do not be too greedy. I have to take gains and make profit, what I did today is to sell those 3% SWI stock gains and IBM 1.6% gains, and then go to Costco, shopping my favorite food. I also sold 600 shares of T stock for $180 dollar gains, and purchased another 1000 share of NOK at lowest price 4.3. 

My analysis

Being an investor, I have to learn to live one day at a time. Do not try to solve my poverty problem. I live my life over 54 years old. I already get used to live frugal, and lack of confidence. Just count blessings of my life, enjoy gains of market swing. 

I took those profit since I had so many short squeeze stocks. I have to separate them first. 

My sales report on Feb. 4, 2021


T stock purchase and sale report

I should include T stock sold gains as well. 

I worried T stock should have gone higher, next day of purchase I did not sell $700 dollars gains, went down $200 dollars, and then went back to $700 before earning day. I should not be so greedy, and try to make profit and generate them as my monthly income to cover cost of living, rent, payment of rental home and Costco shopping. That is almost $1200 dollars. 

If I am not greedy, then I should have easily make over $1000 dollars gains from Jan. 13 to Feb. 4, 2021 on T stock less than one month. Be honest. It is not hard to do. Just relax, do not be too greedy. 


My goal is to relax, enjoy life as a single 55 year old. I could not afford to purchase a home in the city of Vancouver. Just enjoy the small gains every month before bear market hits. Set stop loss when T has 700 dollars gains, so stop loss on $650 dollars gains. It is easy for me to set stop loss and I do not worry about missing gains as well. 

My purchase report on Feb. 4, 2021

I also made purchase of GSK and NOK stock.

 

 

My sale report on Feb 4 2021


 


Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Too greedy: a few mistakes made in last 30 days

 Feb. 3, 2021

Introduction

I asked help from the wechat group, and I got the advice: Do not be too greedy. 

Case study

  1. I purchased 600 shares T stock, in the next day, there was $700 dollars gains. I did not sell for profit. I worried there is more gains in short future. 
  2. I purchased 2000 shares of NOK, in less than 3 business days, the positions has $10,000 US dollars gains. My friend in wechat group told me to sell. I did not sell at all. 
  3. I purchased 1000 share of NAKD in the morning with 70 cent/ share, at the end of day, a friend told me the price was $3.2/ share. I did not sell at highest price. 
Do not be too greedy. Let other make some money. Try to get some profit and learn how to appreciate those gains. 

I am just an ordinary person. Do not aim for too high target. 


GSK stock: First time buyer - buy on dip - 5%

I plan to purchase 200 shares of GSK stock. This is the first time I purchase GSK stock. I like to get more experience to buy high dividend big cap stock. 

I purchased 600 shares of AT & T at the lowest of month, the same day the price went up over 3.0%. I did purchase less than one month ago. 

What I did is to search Finviz, and then search by dividend, and then I found out that today GSK has over 5% loss. 

Here is the article. 

U.S.-based shares of GlaxoSmithKline PLC (NYSE:GSK)(LSE:GSK) sank over 5% in morning trading on Wednesday on the back of reporting fourth-quarter 2020 earnings results that missed consensus estimates.

For the quarter ended December 2020, the U.K.-based drug manufacturer reported net income of 62 cents per share on revenue of $11.5 billion, compared to the Earnings Whisper consensus of 70 cents in earnings per share on revenue of $11.3 billion.

Arbitrage basics | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

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Arbitrage Basics. Created by Sal Khan. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics...​ Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics...​ Finance and capital markets on Khan Academy: Options allow investors and speculators to hedge downside (or upside). It allows them to trade on a belief that prices will change a lot--just not clear about direction. It allows them to benefit in any market (with leverage) if they speculate correctly. This tutorial walks through option basics and even goes into some fairly sophisticated option mechanics.

CTRM: Short interest - fintel

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2021-02-02

Short volume: 51,132,458

Market volume: 165,346,600

Short volume ratio: 31%



NAKD stock: 50% gains in first three hours -> 30% gains

Feb. 3, 2021

I still have 500 shares of NAKD. I like to look into opportunities on this stock. Maybe the short interest will lead to another short sale squeeze. 

Robinhood restriction


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Example of Short Selling Interest Rate using NAKD As A Possibility


Shortie Buys 31 million shares short at 1.00 at a Borrower interest rate of 22%

Purchase = $31 million x.22% = $6,820.000 a month in interest for each month they are unable to unload the stock. This interest accrues every month that a short holds the stock.

This interest is based on the price the stock was shorted, on top of that if a short cant escape the obviously must buy the stock at a premium also resulting in a loss.

So for whomever purchased the 31 million short shares in January, to hold through February would mean $13,640.000 in interest alone.

Now if they cant get out and have to sell at say $2.00 a share, the 31 million shares they borrowed now cost $62 Million to cover resulting in a loss of $31 million in the stock plus another $13,640.000 in interest for a total of $44,640.000.

For every dollar higher the stock goes add another 31 million. So to escape at $3.00 a share on a squeeze would be a loss of $75,640.00 and so on.

Hold onto your shares, when losses mount, shorts will cover that's a fact.

Another comment:
1. The $50M offering provides much needed liquidity for transformation of company
2. Shares were sold at $1.70 so investors see value in the company
3. Sold off brick and mortar segment of business to focus on e-commerce. Closing expected 4/2021
4. New leadership with background in industry
5. No debt!

Observations

Feb. 3, 2021
Calculate how much money to push up the price - remember, use it make next bet!

0.90 - 1.40 - 1.20 NAKD  288,734,000 - 288 million dollars bet - push up to 50% - set up automatic sell, set up purchase around 0.90  
1.2 - 1.8, 50% - another rebound

NAKD ---

1.2008 - 0.2988 32.8% - 10:37 AM - stay the same

10:52 AM another 28 million went up 32.8% -> 37% ->37.89%


11:18 AM   39.66%  1.28 - 0.3599 - 26 minutes - 22 million dollars 7%
332,955,000 - another 22 million -

12:14 1:19  30.75%  - 355,778,000 shares - price 1.18
Perfect casino - another 23 million - another 60 minutes -

penny stock is best place to manipulate and pump and dump.



NYSE delisting: 180 day extension

 


Zom stock: Short sale squeeze - 10% short interest

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 I concur! This kind of momentum all the way up to commercialization would be fantastic! Some of the sh/$ increase is due to very small Short squeezes that have been occurring.


Short activity has increased in the recent past, accounting for about 1/3rd of the daily volume up to today.

Today’s Short interest trading accounted for nearly 57% of the daily volume, and the daily volume was about 1/2 of the average daily volume.

Now, Shorts have a little under 9% of the float available to trade, which means the remainder of the float belongs to individual and institutional shareholders. This is one of the reasons sh/$ has been increasing of late. We and the institutions are not trading our shares in anticipation of Truforma’s commercialization.

As a result, the average daily volume has fallen off dramatically. That leaves only a small group of people with whom Shorts are trading...for the most part...other Shorts! (57% of today’s total volume!)

If everyone were to continue holding what they already have and stop trading their shares, that would force Shorts into trading more and more with themselves, which is EXACTLY how squeezes begin!

So, my recommendation to everyone who would like to see ZOM’s sh/$ go higher...Hold what you have, or Buy more!


My portfolios: Feb. 3, 2021 | Losses over $2000 dollars | Small capitals

 




Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Robinhood stocks crashed: Feb. 2, 2021 | Wenxuecity | Chinese

I like to take some notes to help me understand the market. 

  1.  游戏驿站暴跌超 60%,AMC 院线跌 47%,高斯电子跌 44%,黑莓跌 21%
  2. 马斯克在推特上拥有近 4500 万粉丝。他又发推文表达自己对零售网站 Etsy 的热爱,推动该公司股价上涨 8%。
  3. 此次散户抱团是针对 GME 的做空机构的反击,只是一次现象级的事件,和疫情、散户属性、流动性溢出都有关系
  4. 长远来看,散户抱团并不会成为趋势,当潮水退去,美股依然是高度机构化的市场。
  5. 知名投行高盛表示,如果散户继续逼空,那么可能引发市场的崩盘,而且可能会导致下一场金融危机。
  6. 近年美股低成交量和高集中度的模式,令基金平仓像滚雪球一样,影响整个市场的风险增加。对冲基金为了回补空头,或者是追加保证金,不得不减持一些多头仓位。这导致高盛统计的一篮子最受对冲基金多头喜爱的股票组合上周下跌了 4%。

Actionable Items:

  1. Find out those stocks hedge funds' favorite.
  2. Goldman Saches research about hedge funds - Google and search articles. 


北京时间周二晚上,美国散户们纷纷作鸟兽散," 抱团股 " 集体暴跌,截至券商中国记者发稿,游戏驿站暴跌超 60%,AMC 院线跌 47%,高斯电子跌 44%,黑莓跌 21%。相较于此前的高点 483 美元,游戏驿站股价已跌去 82%。

当晚,特斯拉首席执行官马斯克在推特上发文称,将离开推特一段时间。此前,他发布的推文引发股市狂热,导致几家公司的股价飙升。上周还在推特上声援散户投资者,为游戏驿站股价的飙升再添一把火。

" 散户抱团股 " 集体下挫

北京时间 2 月 2 日晚间,美股三大指数集体高开,道指开盘涨 0.79%,纳指涨 1.04%,标普 500 指数涨 0.84%。美股散户抱团股则集体狂泻,截至券商中国记者发稿,游戏驿站暴跌超 60%,AMC 院线跌 47%,高斯电子跌 44%,黑莓跌 21%。此前一天,也就是 2 月 1 日,因空头离场,游戏驿站的股价大跌了 30%。

消息面上,美国众议院金融服务委员会宣布,将于 2 月 18 日就游戏驿站等股票举行一次在线听证会,将调查 Robinhood 与相关对冲基金的关系,并调查 Robinhood 上周限制客户交易游戏驿站等股票的决策。

美股白银股跟随白银期货价格集体下挫,截至记者发稿,Avino、First Majestic 跌超 20%,泛美白银跌逾 10%。美国商品期货交易委员会近日表示将密切关注白银市场近期的活动。

马斯克宣布暂时离开推特

2 月 2 日,特斯拉首席执行官马斯克在推特上发文称,将离开推特一段时间。至于原因,他并没有具体说明。

马斯克在推特上拥有近 4500 万粉丝。此前,他发布的推文引发股市狂热,导致几家公司的股价飙升。上周,马斯克在推特上声援 Reddit 网站的散户投资者,为游戏驿站股价的飙升再添一把火。几小时后,他又发推文表达自己对零售网站 Etsy 的热爱,推动该公司股价上涨 8%。

而在几天前,马斯克修改了推特的个人简介,只留下 " 比特币 " 一词,导致比特币价格一度飙升约 20%。这不是马斯克第一次宣称要离开推特。2019 年 10 月,马斯克宣布将不再使用推特,但仅维持了几天。更早的时间——去年 6 月,马斯克也曾宣布将暂时离开推特。

散户抱团抗衡华尔街只是一个幻想?

散户势力突然在美股掀起大风大浪,在美股近代历史上实属罕见。

就美国散户抱团的问题,券商中国记者此前采访了交银国际的董事总经理、研究部主管洪灏。洪灏表示,美国散户抱团能与华尔街机构抗衡,只是一个幻想,机构在游戏驿站遭遇大败局,主要是因为空头头寸过高导致的,而这仅仅是一个个例,并不能代表整个美股市场逐渐散户化。

洪灏进一步指出,未来美国市场进一步散户化是很难的,主流的指数基金不会因为散户而变化。

另外,老虎证券投研团队对券商中国记者也表示,此次散户抱团是针对 GME 的做空机构的反击,只是一次现象级的事件,和疫情、散户属性、流动性溢出都有关系。长远来看,散户抱团并不会成为趋势,当潮水退去,美股依然是高度机构化的市场。

盈路证券首席分析师乐顺宁表示,尽管华尔街机构败的惨烈,但美股散户和机构的力量依旧不具备可比性,机构在资金上具有更大的优势。未来美股市场中,散户抱团投资仍有可能存在,但大概率不会成为趋势。

高盛警告:如果逼空继续,美国金融市场将崩溃

美国散户史无前例的逼空行动,已影响到了美股市场情绪。上周三,美股三大指数均大跌 2%;周五,美股三大股指再跌 2%。

知名投行高盛表示,如果散户继续逼空,那么可能引发市场的崩盘,而且可能会导致下一场金融危机。

高盛认为,散户目前的团结行动将会持续,与 2000 年美股见顶前相比,现时美国家庭储蓄规模处于高位,加上将会有超过 1 万亿美元的额外财政支持,意味着散户的 " 弹药 " 充足,但再次提醒若迫淡仓持续,美股会面对风险。

一小部分不可持续的过度行为可能会引起骨牌效应,造成更广泛的波动。近年美股低成交量和高集中度的模式,令基金平仓像滚雪球一样,影响整个市场的风险增加。对冲基金为了回补空头,或者是追加保证金,不得不减持一些多头仓位。这导致高盛统计的一篮子最受对冲基金多头喜爱的股票组合上周下跌了 4%。

高盛还表示,美股在过去 25 年发生多次严重的迫淡仓,均没有近期那么极端。过去 3 个月,美股一篮子最严重被沽空的股票升幅达 98%,超越 2000 年和 2009 年时挟淡仓的上升幅度,当时相关股票分别上升 72% 和 56%。

白宫将审查 " 游戏驿站 " 股票交易

美国散户抱团逼空对冲基金的事件,也引发美国监管层关注。

当地时间 1 月 29 日,美国证券交易委员会(SEC)表示,将对近期引发游戏驿站和连锁影院 AMC 等公司股价飙升的交易波动进行审查。

SEC 称 " 我们将致力于保护投资者,以维持市场的公平原则 "。

SEC 承诺,将仔细研究券商采取的可能 " 不利于投资者或以其他方式不适当地抑制其交易某些证券的能力 " 的行动。" 当事实证明存在联邦证券法禁止的滥用或操纵交易活动时,我们将采取行动保护散户投资者,"

1 月 31 日,美国总统拜登的高级经济顾问接受媒体采访时表示,拜登政府将对上周 " 游戏驿站 " 过山车式股票交易的法律问题进行调查。

国家经济委员会主席布莱恩迪斯(Brian Deese)在接受 NBC 新闻采访时表示,委员会致力于全面了解发生的情况,重点是保护散户投资者以及公平交易,发现并追查潜在的违法行为。

Simple merger arbitrage with share acquisition | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Here is the link. 

Showing how a merger arbitrage player might act if they were sure that a transaction would go through. Created by Sal Khan.

I like to take some notes, the whole purpose is to cultivate my curiosity to learn more about Finance & Capital Markets course.

First, I like to copy the screen first, and then I will take my notes and figure out how the teacher explains things.



A Beginner's Guide to Hedging

Here is the article. 

I like to take 10 minutes to read the article. It is so interesting to learn a few things through the article. 

Trade Takeover Stocks With Merger Arbitrage

Feb. 2, 2021

Here is the article. 

I like to read the article first, and then watch the video about hedge fund strategies: Merger arbitrage 1 a few more times. 

A Successful Merger Example

Let's look at how a successful merger arbitrage deal works in practice.

Suppose Delicious Co. is trading at $40 per share when Hungry Co. comes along and bids $50 per share—a 25% premium. The stock of Delicious will immediately jump, but will likely soon settle at some price higher than $40 and less than $50 until the takeover deal is approved and closed.

Let's say that the deal is expected to close at $50 and Delicious stock is trading at $47. Seizing the price-gap opportunity, a risk arbitrageur would purchase Delicious at $48, pay a commission, hold on to the shares, and eventually sell them for the agreed $50 acquisition price once the merger is closed. From that part of the deal, the arbitrageur pockets a profit of $2 per share, or a 4% gain, less trading fees.

From the time that they are announced, mergers and acquisitions take about four months to complete. So, that 4% gain would translate into a 12% annualized return.

Microsoft In The Frame To Buy Nokia (Again), Analysts Forecast

Feb. 2, 2021

Here is the article. 

“Microsoft has taken a real interest in the telecoms space. Already we’ve seen two acquisitions by them this year [Metaswitch and Affirmed Networks]... which is all about getting some expertise in the 5G and telco space and some contacts within industry. We believe Nokia could be a potential target for someone like Microsoft.”

Hedge fund strategies: Merger arbitrage 1 | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Feb. 2, 2021

Here is the link. 


 

Hedge fund strategies: Long short 1 | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academy

Feb. 2, 2021

Here is the link. 

Setting up a simple long-short hedge (assuming the companies have similar beta or correlation with market). Created by Sal Khan.

Buy one share of company B, and short two shares of company A. A is $5/ share, B is $10/ share.

For simplicity, long position in B $10

Short position in A $10

B outperforms A, or A outperforms B.

Case 1: Two stocks go up

Case 2: Two stocks go down


Call option as leverage | Finance & Capital Markets | Khan Academ

Feb. 2, 2021

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The popular investor: IMPORTANT| wallstbets & Nokia (NOK)

Feb. 2, 2021

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My notes:

  1. Nokia stock went up. It is delta squeeze, no short squeeze
  2. Short sale squeeze - example, Enron

The popular investor: Stock market outlook and portfolio review February 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

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Consider our Popular Investor's HUB for frequent updates on all of the stock featured on the channel: www.thepopularinvestor.com Today's update is for my copiers on eToro to give insight into our expectations for our portfolio review in February 2021 and to outline some low key risks such as VaR and de-grossing at hedge funds. I hope this video is helpful and thank you all for your support! Timecodes: Intro 0:00​ Portfolio Statistics 1:46​ VaR & Market Risks 10:33​ GME Warning 14:11

Delta Hedging - OPTIONS & DERIVATIVES TRADING OPTIONS TRADING STRATEGY & EDUCATION

 Here is the link. 

Soft bank - buy call options - push FANG company go up - 

Delta squeeze from broker - short squeeze from short seller 

Real World Example of Delta Hedging

Let's assume a trader wants to maintain a delta neutral position for investment in the stock of General Electric (GE). The investor owns—or is long one put option on GE. One option equals 100 shares of GE's stock.

The stock declines considerably, and the trader has a profit on the put option. However, recent events have pushed the stock's price higher. However, the trader sees this rise as a short-term event and expects the stock to fall again eventually. As a result, a delta hedge is put in place to help protect the gains in the put option.

GE's stock has a delta of -0.75, which is usually referred to as -75. The investor establishes a delta neutral position by purchasing 75 shares of the underlying stock. At $10 per share, the investors buy 75 shares of GE at the cost of $7,500 in total. Once the stock's recent rise has ended or events have changed in favor of the trader's put option position, the trader can remove the delta hedge.