$GPIQ consistently outperforms $QQQI in total returns. Though $QQQI offers a higher dividend yield, around 14% vs. $GPIQ’s 10%, $GPIQ maintains healthier cash flow, avoiding capital erosion to sustain dividends, leading to superior overall returns 5.
QQQM tracks the Nasdaq index; it is not a covered call ETF with dividends. Investment choice hinges on personal cash flow needs 6.
Holding cash proved crucial during the 2000 market decline, sparing significant losses based on past experience 7.
$TSLA is trading in a tight range, hinting at an impending move 9.
The aluminum market, specifically for $AA, faces a supply shock. The Mideast accounts for 18% of ex-China demand, with a major smelter (Qatalum) shut down due to war. Street models estimate only a 1-month disruption, but restarting a smelter takes 6-12 months. Consensus estimates appear too low, especially if prices surge to $4,000/mt10.
$AMPX, a leading drone battery maker, has been a long position since Aug-25. Despite its speculative nature and risks, management targets $600M in sales by 2030. Technically, a significant breakout setup is emerging on the weekly chart 11.
Foxconn expresses strong optimism for 2026, anticipating significant ramp-up in Nvidia Vera Rubin AI server orders and shipments. Deep involvement in early-stage development with customers confirms their strategic position 12, 13.
$BSX could see a turnaround with upcoming clinical data on March 28th, potentially lifting this sector leader out of its slump 14.
Chinese AI firms minimax and Zhipu show rapid ARR growth (minimax: $100M last year-end, $150M in Feb; Zhipu: ¥500M last year-end, ¥1B in Feb). However, they lag far behind global leaders like Anthropic ($14B last year-end, $19B in Feb) and OpenAI ($20B last year-end, $25B in Feb) 15.
Broadcom reported record Q1 FY2026 financials: total revenue $19.3B (+29% YoY), semiconductor revenue $12.5B (+52% YoY), driven by AI semiconductor revenue reaching $840M (+106% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA also hit a record $13.1B16.
The US Treasury plans intervention in crude oil futures to combat rising energy prices, including allowing India to purchase hoarded Russian oil. The feasibility of such direct intervention is questioned 17.
The US Commerce Department aims to secure tech exports via Mideast agreements. Reports of reinstating AI diffusion rules are denied, deemed cumbersome and counterproductive. Timing of government announcements during market hours is criticized 18.
The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) faces a ~$200 billion shortfall in its capacity to underwrite insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite a Presidential order on March 3rd19.