Bram de Haas

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Bram de Haas

SummaryOxford Lane Capital's 24.16% forward dividend yield is attractive, but the risk of recession and high leverage makes it a strong sell. The fund's heavy investment in CLO-equity is highly risky, especially during economic downturns, potentially leading to significant losses. Historical data shows OXLC's distributions are not covered by incoming cashflows, and its high leverage amplifies risk during market crises.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Bram de Haas

Apr. 16, 2025 10:23 AM ET, SummaryThe YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF is a single stock covered call ETF tied to Strategy, which is heavily linked to Bitcoin. Despite Bitcoin's 23% drop, MSTY's distribution rate decreased from over 100% to 82.80%, making covered call selling a potentially better strategy now. MSTR trades at a significant premium to its Bitcoin holdings, making MSTY an unreliable investment; thus, I rate MSTY a sell and Bitcoin a buy.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Bram de Haas

Apr. 15, 2025 9:12 AM ET, , SummaryTesla, Inc.'s upcoming earnings on April 22 present a high-volatility event, making a $252 April 25 straddle an interesting investment due to potential large price swings. Historical data shows Tesla often exceeds expected post-earnings moves, despite frequent earnings and revenue misses, suggesting significant near-term volatility.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Bram de Haas

Apr. 12, 2025 12:17 PM ETSummaryTSMC's Q1 2025 earnings report shows revenue slightly ahead of estimates at $25.6 billion, driven by AI servers and smartphone chips. Volatility from tariffs and strong AI growth projections make a short-term strangle on TSM attractive, despite potential tariff impacts on global trade. TSM's CapEx guidance between $38 billion and $42 billion for 2025 will be crucial in assessing future demand and growth expectations.

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Bram de Haas

Apr. 11, 2025 11:51 AM ETSummaryI shifted to a strong sell rating on XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternatives Income Trust due to recent tariff announcements and their potential negative impact. The fund's heavy leverage and significant exposure to risky CLO equity makes it vulnerable to severe drawdowns, especially in a crisis. Despite outperforming the S&P 500, the risk/reward balance is highly unfavorable, with recession risks and potential tariff escalations looming.