Just three weeks ago we wrote about the attractiveness of this stock, but warned of near-term volatility events at the start of November. One of those events has played out, drawing the share price lower. However, we believe the shares are now trading too low, and they could be driven even lower in the days ahead (as fearful investors panic). These conditions have given rise to this attractive options trade. The trade sounds complex (i.e. “bullish vertical put spread”), but it’s not. It puts attractive upfront premium in your pocket today, it gives you a chance to pick up shares of this attractive stock at a lower price, and it gives you a little insurance on the downside (i.e. your max loss is limited). We believe this is an attractive trade to place today—and potentially over the next few trading sessions—as long as the price doesn’t move too dramatically before then.
Alibaba: Despite Big Risks, Cloud Growth Makes Valuation Interesting
Alibaba (BABA), often referred to as “the Amazon (AMZN) of China,” is the country’s largest e-commerce, cloud, and digital advertising company. Its e-commerce business has been the growth and profit engine for years, but cloud computing is positioned to increasingly contribute meaningfully to high-margin growth in the future. The perception of weak corporate governance, combined with geopolitical tensions, are major risks, and November could be a big month considering the US election, the company’s upcoming earnings announcement, and Singles’ Day. In this article, we analyze Alibaba’s business model, its market opportunities, fundamentals, valuation, risks, and finally conclude with our opinion on whether the stock offers an attractive balance between risks and rewards.
Snap (SNAP): Load Up or Stay Away!?
We’ve had three interesting stock-specific inquiries from members over the last few days, so we are taking a moment to share. First, Doug from Antioch, Illinois notes that tech company Snap has fallen dramatically from its IPO highs just a few days ago, and wonders if now is a good time to buy. Next, Benjamin from France asks for our views on 2019 Alibaba Call Options. And finally, Michael from Lincoln, Nebraska asks about a new wood chip play, Enviva (EVA) which offers a big distribution yield of 7.3%. This article gives our brief views on all three of these opportunities.