For a cautious 2026 US equity outlook, selling in-the-money call options, like on Nvidia at $190, offers a defensive hedge against significant drawdowns 引用[7].
One-year expiry in-the-money options, despite higher premiums, provide substantial downside protection for larger accounts; short-term out-of-the-money covered calls (CCs) are primarily for generating cash flow 引用[9].
Don’t let perceived capital scarcity deter investing; consistent contributions, such as $500 monthly starting at 30 years old, can lead to significant asset accumulation 引用[8].
While individual stock selection is engaging, the bedrock of asset growth stems from disciplined S&P 500 index investing 引用[10].
Chip foundries are increasing 8-inch wafer prices by 5%-20%, fueled by surging AI-related demand for PMIC chips and early stockpiling by consumer electronics firms 引用[11].
The semiconductor value chain for AI sees $NVDA dominating data center & AI accelerators, while $META focuses on custom inference silicon 引用[12].
Air cargo rates from Taiwan to the US west coast escalated from NT$220 (US**$7.01**) to NT$240 per kilo (US**$7.64**) due to robust AI-related shipments, anticipating a peak before the Lunar New Year (Feb. 14-22), impacting $TSM引用[13].
🌐 Geopolitical Analysis & Information Credibility#
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