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Taiwan Semiconductor Generates Strong FCF - But TSM Stock is Down and Value Investors Love It

Taiwan Semiconductor reported strong Q2 revenue, with high net income and free cash flow (FCF) margins. However, TSM stock is down, giving value investors an opportunity. One play is to sell short OTM puts.

Cisco Systems Stock Is in a Trading Range - Good For Shorting Puts and Calls

Cisco Systems Stock Is in a Trading Range - Good For Shorting Puts and Calls

Cisco Systems stock has been roughly flat for the past month. I suggested shorting OTM puts and calls on June 19, which has worked well. It's time to repeat this play.

Constellation Brands Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - But is STZ Undervalued?

Constellation Brands Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - But is STZ Undervalued?

Constellation Brands, which sells Corona and Modelo beers, generated strong fiscal Q1 free cash flow and FCF margins. But investors are wondering if it's undervalued. One play is to sell short OTM puts.

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Kraft Heinz Stock is Treading Water - Time to Buy KHC?

Kraft Heinz stock has been treading water, despite the new CEO's turnaround plan, designed to raise sales. Analysts still haven't raised their forecasts or price targets. One play is to short OTM puts.

Accenture PLC Has Huge Unusual Put and Call Options Activity After Lower Guidance

Accenture Plc stock is down 5% today after falling 18% last Thursday, spurring unusually high put and call activity. Management guided for lower revenue, albeit higher EPS for the FY 2026 ending August 31.

Shorting Out-of-the-Money Cisco Puts and Calls Provides Shareholders Extra Income

Over the last month, selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) Cisco Systems put and call options has worked well for existing shareholders. Moreover, for the next month, it looks like a good play as well.

Dell Stock Looks Cheap Here With Higher Analyst Forecasts - Short Put Plays Are Attractive

Analysts have raised 2027 revenue forecasts for Dell Technologies, implying higher FCF and price targets. Shorting out-of-the-money DELL puts is attractive now. A 10% OTM put expiring in one month yields 4.9%.

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ConocoPhillips Has Attractive Short-Put Yields over 1% for the Next Month

ConocoPhillips Has Attractive Short-Put Yields over 1% for the Next Month

Short-sellers of out-of-the-money (OTM) ConocoPhillips put options expiring in one month can make 1% or more. COP stock has fluctuated with oil prices. Investors can play this by shorting OTM puts.

Investors Love Lam Research Stock - Shorting OTM Puts in Huge, Unusual Volume

Investors Love Lam Research Stock - Shorting OTM Puts in Huge, Unusual Volume

Investors have pushed Lam Research stock sky-high as its free cash flow and semiconductor equipment revenue surge. A Barchart report shows investors piling into out-of-the-money put options.

Meta Stock Is Off Its Highs, and Could be Cheap - What's the Best META Play?

Meta Stock Is Off Its Highs, and Could be Cheap - What's the Best META Play?

Meta Platforms' stock is down after the Q1 earnings release. META could be cheap based on revenue, operating cash flow, capex, and free cash flow forecasts. Value investors are looking at shorting OTM puts.

Netflix Generates Massive FCF and FCF Margins - NFLX Price Targets Are Higher

Netflix Generates Massive FCF and FCF Margins - NFLX Price Targets Are Higher

Netflix generated $5.1 billion in free cash flow, including a $2.8 billion deal termination fee. Adjusted FCF margins are still high, implying NFLX is worth $119, +22%. One attractive play is to short OTM puts.

Shorting Nasdaq, Inc. Put Options Makes Sense - a Bullish Play on NDAQ

Shorting Nasdaq, Inc. Put Options Makes Sense - a Bullish Play on NDAQ

Nasdaq, Inc. stock is near a 3-month low. If, indeed, the market has hit a bottom, it makes sense to sell short out-of-the-money (OTM) NDAQ put options. That way, an investor can set a lower buy-in and get paid.

Defense Stock RTX Corp is a High Flyer - What's The Best Play Here?

Defense Stock RTX Corp is a High Flyer - What's The Best Play Here?

RTX Corp. stock, parent of defense companies Raytheon, Collins, Pratt & Whitney, is off recent peak prices. Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) puts may be a good play at significantly lower strike prices.

Huge, Unusual Put Action in Robinhood Stock - A Sign That HOOD Has Bottomed?

Huge, Unusual Put Action in Robinhood Stock - A Sign That HOOD Has Bottomed?

Today, Barchart reports large, unusual activity in out-of-the-money (OTM) Robinhood put options. Is HOOD stock at a bottom? Shorting HOOD puts here yields 1.36% at a 10% lower strike price at a 10-day expiry.

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Alphabet Stock Drops, But Huge Unusual Call GOOG Options Activity Highlights Its Value

Unusually large activity in GOOG call options that are out-of-the-money (OTM) signals that some institutional investors love Alphabet stock at these prices.

Shorting Out-of-the-Money Amazon Puts Generates Attractive One-Month Yields

Amazon Inc. stock has been flat for more than a month. It makes sense to take advantage of this by selling short out-of-the-money (OTM) AMZN puts and picking up attractive yields.

Palo Alto Networks Stock Is Still Deeply Undervalued Based on its FCF - How to Play PANW

Palo Alto Networks produced a strong FCF in fiscal Q2 2026. Using a 37% adj. FCF margin implies PANW stock could be worth 22%+ more at $200 per share. This article will show how to play this using options.

McDonald's Stock Price Targets Are Higher - Shorting MCD Puts Works Here

McDonald's stock has benefited from higher analysts' price targets since its Feb. 11 earnings release. But the stock has been relatively flat. That makes it ideal for short-sellers of out-of-the-money MCD puts.

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Domino's Pizza Stock Still Looks Cheap - The Best DPZ Stock and Options Plays Here for Value Investors

Shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) DPZ puts in one-month expiry periods works well here. Also, buying in-the-money (ITM) calls 6 months out, financed with OTM puts, is another great play.

If the Worst Is Over, NASDAQ Inc Stock May Be a Bargain - What's the Best NDAQ Play Now?

The worst of the war-related market turmoil may be over. Setting a buy-in target for Nasdaq, Inc. stock may be worthwhile. One play is to short OTM NDAQ puts for one-month expiry. Another is to buy ITM calls.

Defense Stocks Like RTX Corp Look Attractive to Value Investors and OTM Option Plays

Defense stocks like RTX Corp, parent of Raytheon, Collins, and Pratt & Whitney, look attractive to value buyers. Short sellers are selling out-of-the-money RTX puts and calls, as they have high premiums.

ConocoPhillips Stock Jumps - Time to Sell Covered Calls in COP?

ConocoPhillips stock is up over 3.0% today due to the Iran war turmoil. It could be time for existing shareholders to sell out-of-the-money (OTM) covered call options, given the 2.48% one-month yield.

Nvidia Stock May Be Oversold - What is the Best NVDA Play?

Nvidia, Inc. stock may be deeply oversold after its earnings release. It could be worth over 50% more, using an FCF valuation. Two plays: sell short OTM one-month puts for a 3% yield; buy ITM calls six months out.

Amazon Put Options at Lower Strike Prices Have High Yields

One-month away put options have high yields after Amazon's stock tumble last week. For example, at strike prices 10 to 15% lower than today's depressed price, yields are still high. This provides a great opportunity for value buyers in AMZN stock.

Tesla Inc Put Options Still Look Attractive to Short-Sellers Before Earnings Next Week

Tesla Inc. out-of-the-money puts have attractive premiums over the next month. I discussed this in a Barchart article three weeks ago, and short-sellers of OTM puts have made money. Tesla will release results on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

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