WSB User Blows Up Account: +130% YTD to -10% in Two Weeks After Greedy Put-Selling
A WSB user who was up 130% YTD turned it all around in two weeks by aggressively selling puts on margin, peaking on July 1st with 80 CRWV contracts at $90 strike. After a META article allegedly dropped the stock 20% in two days, they pivoted to a full position in RKLB at $84 and sold CC at cost basis, which worked for a week before the space sector and broader market collapsed, triggering a margin call.
Why it matters: The user chose to liquidate their account rather than let the broker force-sell, vowing to restart with less reckless trading.
Cisco Jumps 52% YTD: Is There More Room for the Stock to Rise?
Cisco (CSCO) shares have surged 52% year to date, outpacing the Computer & Technology sector's 14.7% return, driven by a strong AI networking push and enterprise networking recovery. The company raised its fiscal 2026 AI infrastructure order target from $5 billion to approximately $9 billion on hyperscaler demand, with five new hyperscaler AI design wins and Acacia optics orders exceeding $1 billion in Q3.
Why it matters: Key growth catalysts include a $3 billion enterprise AI infrastructure pipeline, Wi-Fi 7 campus upgrades, double-digit security product growth, and expanding AI security offerings like Hypershield and Zero Trust Access.
A WSB trader's confession: $480K down on 0DTE SPY options, but still hoping to recover
A Wall Street Bets user shared that they started trading SPY 0DTE options earlier this year and have accumulated significant losses despite some big wins. The trader reports being down $480K year-to-date but remains hopeful about recovering their losses by year-end.
Why it matters: The post resonates with the broader WSB community sentiment of emotional attachment to high-risk options trading despite substantial losses.
15 S&P 500 stocks more than double in 2024
A group of 15 S&P 500 stocks have surged over 100% year-to-date. These stocks form a 'triple-digit club' of top performers in the index.
Alibaba Stock Down 19.7% YTD: Should Investors Hold or Sell?
Alibaba shares have fallen 19.7% year-to-date. Zacks Investment Research questions whether investors should hold the stock or book profits now.
SoundHound Stock Down 35% Year-to-Date, Analysts Weigh Buy-Hold-Sell
SoundHound shares have fallen 35% since the start of the year. Zacks Investment Research examines whether investors should buy, hold, or sell the stock.
Qnity Electronics Surges 73% Year-to-Date, Analysts Weigh In
Qnity Electronics has risen 73% year-to-date, prompting a review of whether to buy, sell, or hold the stock. The analysis comes from Zacks Investment Research, which is evaluating the stock's performance and outlook.