Mark Roussin, CPA

Trade Call: Sell Cash Secured Puts on Uber (UB)

"So, for me, since I want to buy more of this stock, what I'm going to do is utilize an option strategy. I'm going to sell a cash secured put which is going to allow me to potentially purchase this stock at a price I'm comfortable buying it at. And while I wait, I get paid an income immediately. So, taking a look here at the option chain for Uber, we are looking at the expiration date about 30 days out with November 21st. The two strikes that I'm honing in on to sell puts on would be the $90 strike and the $85 strike. The $90 strike would earn me around $290 in income for one contract. The $85 strike would earn me almost $150 in income. So, I'm close to earning $450 in income if I did one contract at both of these strike prices. I would be committing to purchase 100 shares of Uber at $90 and 100 shares of Uber at $85 if they were to fall below these strike prices before expiration."

The speaker outlines a clear trade call on Uber (UB) by selling cash secured puts with strikes at $90 and $85, expiring about 30 days out. The strategy is designed to generate immediate income while positioning to purchase more Uber shares if the price declines, showing strong bullish conviction on the stock.

Amazon Put Option Trade Call on Dip Buying

+1.43%current return

"I continue to think Amazon is a is a great value here, but some of you may want to be a little bit more patient. Some of you may want to earn income. Some of you may want to utilize options. And that's why I continue to stand by this particular option play. This is a um one that I covered on a recent video investing $100,000 into a single stock. It was on Amazon covering this particular put option. So, if you didn't yet get into that, you still can because you still have roughly 30 days till expiration. That $200 strike ending on November 21st can earn you $355. Put that into real dollar terms, that's $355 per contract. So, one contract, you can generate 355. And that puts you on the hook saying, "Hey, I will gladly buy Amazon if that stock price does in fact drop below 200 over the course of the next 21 days. I have no issue buying Amazon at a price tag at 200. Will that be the exact bottom? I don't know. we could go down to 180, but doing my homework right now, I have no problem buying this particular company at $200 if it in fact gets um that low."

The speaker presents a trade call on Amazon, recommending a put option play that allows investors to buy the stock at $200 if it drops. He explains the mechanics of the option with clear time sensitivity (roughly 30 days until expiration) and a defined strike price, indicating strong conviction on Amazon's value at a dip.

Buy Marcato Libre (ME)

+0.98%current return

"Finally, stock number four is Marcato Libre, stock ticker ME. Shares of ME have fallen more than 15% in the last month, making this a potential great opportunity to add a solid growth name from outside the US to your portfolio. Given its robust revenue growth and the expansion of both its core e-commerce and payment processing platforms, I see this as a strict buy. I won"t be looking at options for this stock due to the high per share price and low volume, so it"s a straightforward buy in my opinion."

The speaker identifies Marcato Libre (ME) as a buy based on its significant pullback and strong growth potential in both e-commerce and payment processing. He emphasizes that, due to low option volume, the strategy will be a direct purchase rather than an options play.

Sell Cash Secured Put for Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)

+0.14%current return

"That brings us to stock number three, which is going to be Taiwan Semi, stock ticker TSM. The company continues to show strong fundamentals and results. As such, we"re going to utilize options again and we"re going to sell a put and see if we can get a dip in the near term over the next month. So, what we"re going to do is sell the November 21st 260 strike, which is going to earn us around $3 in premium, equating to $300 per contract. This would allow me to potentially buy TSM at around $260, which is a win-win for me."

Mark discusses Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and outlines a plan to sell a put option with a strike of $260 expiring November 21st. This strategy aims to allow entry at a lower price while collecting premium income, reflecting a bullish stance on TSM.

Sell Cash Secured Put for SoFi

+1.01%current return

"Stock number two is going to be SoFi Technologies, stock ticker SoFi. I would love to own the stock more at that mid $20 range. As such, I want to sell a cash secured put looking to enter this stock in the mid $20 range. So, here we go again. Let"s sell a cash secured put. And as you could see the option chain on your screen, we"re going to sell the November 21st $25 strike, which will give us around $1.20 in terms of premium, equating to $120 per contract."

The speaker presents a strategy for SoFi Technologies by using options to potentially enter the stock at a lower price. He plans to sell a cash secured put with a $25 strike expiring November 21st to generate income while waiting for a pullback into the mid $20 range.

Sell Cash Secured Put for HIMS

-1.08%current return

"Beginning with stock number one, which is going to be Hims and Hers Health, stock ticker HIMS. And for those of you that are part of my Options Edge community, you know that this is one I recently fired off an option trade alert to where I sold a cash secured put on this particular stock this week already. At current valuations, although I could see maybe nibbling at the stock here, I would like to buy it at a much lower entry point. And that's where options comes into the equation, allowing me to potentially purchase the stock at a desired price while earning income along the way."

The speaker highlights Hims and Hers Health (HIMS) as a buy candidate via selling cash secured puts to secure a lower entry point. He emphasizes the company’s strong financials and lack of debt while waiting for a more attractive valuation.

Eli Lilly (LLY) as a Long-Term Add Amid Near-Term Headwinds

+2.80%current return

"And that's going to lead us to cheap stock number three, which is going to be Eli Lilly, stock ticker LLY. It is one of those healthcare stocks that has lagged the market, facing pricing and margin pressures, yet it presents a buying opportunity on the dip. Eli Lilly has a massive market cap of $757 billion, and over the past 12 months, shares are down 13%. Revenues have hit a record $53.3 billion with operating margins at 32.4%. With a forward PE of 26.4 times and an EV to EBITDA well below its 5-year average, analysts have given a 12-month price target of $947 per share, implying nearly 20% upside. Given the attractive PEG ratio and the company building its pipeline, it seems like a great time to add to the name."

The speaker outlines a bullish long-term play on Eli Lilly (LLY), emphasizing that despite recent headwinds, its robust revenue growth, premium margins, and attractive valuation multiples make it an appealing buy. The recommendation is to consider adding to positions on the dip as the company invests heavily in its future pipeline.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) as a Value Entry with Options

-5.02%current return

"And that's going to lead us to cheap stock number two, which is going to be Sprouts Farmers Market, stock ticker SFM. Although this is a new stock to this channel, it is well known to our family and comes with a farmers market feel. Sprouts has a strong footprint with more than 450 stores in 24 states and a market cap of $10 billion. Shares have been volatile, down 4% over the past 12 months and 16% year-to-date, even though they spiked up by roughly 30% at times. Revenues are at a record $8.4 billion with margins at a record high of 7.6%, and the forward multiple based on full 2026 estimates is about 18.3 times, with a PEG of 1.27 and a 12-month price target of $175 per share. For a more conservative entry, a cash secured put at the $95 strike expiring November 21st could generate around $200 in premium."

The speaker identifies Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) as an opportunity due to its strong operational metrics and attractive valuation relative to its growth forecasts. The commentary points out the volatility in price and recommends a conservative entry using a cash secured put to generate income while waiting for a better entry point.

Uber Technologies (UB) Buy with Option Strategy for Pullback

+1.90%current return

"Beginning with stock number one, which is going to be Uber Technologies, stock ticker UB. And when it comes to Uber, it is one of my favorite growth stocks on the market today. They've been under pressure with news centering around robo taxis, yet I believe the discounting is overblown. Uber currently has a market cap of $24 billion, with shares up 15% over the past 12 months and 46% year-to-date. Using full 2026 EPS estimates, shares trade at only 26 times, which is incredibly cheap. Analysts give it a 12-month price target of $111 per share, indicating a 20% upside. If the market pulls back another 10 or 15%, a cash secured put, such as the November 21st $85 put, could be an attractive option strategy."

The speaker highlights Uber as an undervalued growth stock trading at attractive multiples relative to future EPS estimates. With significant upside noted by analysts and the possibility of enhancing returns via a cash secured put if a market pullback occurs, the call is to consider buying Uber (UB) either directly or through an option strategy.

Duolingo Stock Commentary: Hold for Now with Future Buy Potential

"When it comes to Duolingo at the current price, I would be rating them a hold. The valuation isn't as intriguing right here, but what if I told you that over the course of the next month, the stock would trade at $240? Would you be interested in purchasing the stock? Then the answer for me would be absolutely. This clearly implies that while the current price doesn’t offer an attractive entry, a move to $240 would change the narrative completely."

The speaker provides a mixed view on Duolingo (ticker DOL), assigning it a 'hold' rating at current levels due to its pricing. However, he suggests that if the stock were to decline to $240 within the next month, it would become a compelling buy, highlighting a conditional opportunity based on valuation dynamics.

Duolingo Options Trade Call: Sell $240 Put

+1.27%current return

"What I'm doing is I'm going to be utilizing options by selling a cashsecured put. This is a trade that I alerted within my options edge community last week. Right now, you can sell the 1121, the November 21st $240 put and generate around $7.90 in income, which equates to $790 in income right away. However, by opening this trade, if the stock were in fact to fall, I could be on the hook to buy 100 shares per contract of Duolingo stock at a price of $240 per share, which again I would be happy to do. This would equate to an investment of $24,000 in Duolingo stock."

The speaker outlines an options play on Duolingo (ticker DOL), where he sells a cash-secured put with a $240 strike, potentially acquiring the stock if it drops to that level. This trade is designed to generate immediate income and serves as a conditional entry point, assuming the technical move to $240 materializes.

Outright Buy Recommendation for Amazon (AMZN)

-0.41%current return

"And that brings us to stock number four, which is going to be Amazon, stock ticker AMZN. For me, this is an outright buy right here. I want to find high-quality assets at great valuations and that's exactly what you're getting with shares of Amazon. Even though year-to-date performance is flat, the fundamentals are strong with record revenues, operating margins, and IBIDA. I see this as a great spot to layer into, especially if you're underweight, and if it falls further, dollar cost average into it."

The speaker recommends buying Amazon (AMZN) outright, citing its strong fundamentals, record revenues, and attractive valuation metrics despite a flat year-to-date performance. He suggests layering into the stock and dollar cost averaging if the price declines further.

Sell Cash Secured Puts on Uber Technologies (UBER)

-5.27%current return

"And that leads us to stock number three, which is going to be Uber Technologies. I already own shares of Uber, but I would love to add more. So, I'm going to utilize an option strategy. We're going to sell a cash secured put to generate some income, and I like the $85 level and would love to buy more of Uber if it fell that low. By selling the $85 put with an expiration of around November 21st, I will collect $111 per contract."

The speaker expresses a bullish view on Uber (UBER) and outlines a trade using an options strategy. He plans to sell cash-secured puts at an $85 strike price to generate income and potentially increase his position if the stock drops.

Options Strategy for SoFi Technologies (SOFI)

+3.53%current return

"And that's going to bring us to stock number two, which is going to be SoFi Technologies, stock ticker Sofi. It has had a phenomenal run, but I would like to buy it just say 15% lower if we do get some volatility over the next month or so. So for me, I'm going to take the approach from an options strategy looking to generate income with the hopes of buying a stock that I want to buy at a price that I want to buy it at. I like the $23 level for SoFi. By selling the $23 put with an expiration date of November 21st, I could collect $1.25 per contract."

The speaker outlines an options strategy for SoFi Technologies (SOFI), preferring to sell cash-secured puts at a $23 strike price to generate income and potentially acquire the stock at a lower price.

Buy Outright: Meta Platforms (META)

+2.90%current return

"Beginning with stock number one, which is going to be Meta Platforms, stock ticker META. And when it comes to these mega cap companies, Meta Platforms has kind of been losing some ground. And right now at today's valuation, I believe this is a gift. After all, when it comes to Meta Platforms, they are one of the largest digital advertisers in the world today, trailing only the likes of Alphabet. What are we entering right now? The fourth quarter, the biggest digital advertising quarter of the entire year. This is a stock that I'm buying outright and not utilizing an option strategy on."

The speaker calls Meta Platforms (META) a buying opportunity, emphasizing its strong advertising position and favorable valuation ahead of the fourth quarter, which is the peak advertising season.

Trade Call: Buy JD.com (JD) Call Options for Upside Exposure

-8.13%current return

"Stock number three on our list today is going to be JD.com, stock ticker JD... Im going to be looking to buy options. And here, we're going to be focusing on buying a call option. And I actually currently have this contract open, but I would be a buyer of the January 16, 2026 $40 call option. You would pay around $2.60 per contract, which would equate to $260, and you would control 100 shares of JD.com at $40."

A trade call centered on JD.com using a call option strategy to gain exposure to its upside, despite personal reservations about owning Chinese stocks outright. The speaker cites compelling valuation metrics with a very low PEG ratio, while proposing the purchase of January 16, 2026 $40 call options as a controlled, less capital-intensive play.

Trade Call: Layer into AMD on a Dip via Put Options

+54.14%current return

"Stock number two, which is going to be advanced micro devices stock ticker AMD... we would love that lower end of that flag around that 145 to 140 range as it would make the stock even cheaper than where it's at today. As such, looking at the options here, lets take a look at the November 21st 140 put option, which would give us the potential obligation to buy the stock at a lower price... if you want to be a little bit more aggressive and you wouldnt mind purchasing the stock at $145, you could earn $550 in income."

A trade call for AMD employing an options strategy to layer into the position at a dip. The speaker describes AMD's bullish price action, noting a bull flag pattern, and suggests selling put options around the $140-$145 range for premium income, providing an alternative method to enter at a lower price.

Trade Call: Use $65 Put Option Strategy on PayPal (PYPL)

+4.64%current return

"The first one is going to be PayPal Holdings, stock ticker PYPL. And the stock is incredibly cheap... looking here at the charts, we could see the stock has been consolidating between the $70 and mid $60 range and it's ready to break higher. Lets take a look from an options perspective now at the November 21st $65 put, which would give us the potential obligation to buy the stock at a lower price. And for that, we would be earning $230 per contract for selling that option."

A trade call recommending exposure to PayPal through an options strategy. The speaker highlights that PYPL is undervalued relative to its 5-year average PE, driven by revenue growth from Venmo and efficient operating margins. The suggested play is to sell November 21st $65 put options to potentially accumulate shares at a lower cost while earning option premium income.