John Ondercin

John Ondercin is a seasoned options trading educator and author celebrated for his clear, jargon-free writing that makes complex financial concepts accessible to beginners and aspiring traders alike. He excels at providing practical, step-by-step guidance on options basics, trade examples, value calculations, and advanced strategies like the impact of time, probability, and the Greeks.

Broadcom Rebounds as Nvidia Outlook Lifts Chip Stocks

Broadcom Rebounds as Nvidia Outlook Lifts Chip Stocks

Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounded 2.1% to close at $332.31 on February 25, 2026. It again reignited another 0.4% in after-hours trading, reaching $333.52, following a strong outlook from Nvidia, which lifted the sentiment across the AI chip sector.  NVIDIA’s Forecast Sparks Sector Rebound Broadcom, with its high-end networking gear and custom silicon powering the majority … Read more

Ross Gerber Flags Tesla Stock Dilution, SBC Risks Rise

Ross Gerber Flags Tesla Stock Dilution, SBC Risks Rise

Investor Ross Gerber, the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, has warned Tesla shareholders about the consequences of stock-based compensation (SBC). Gerber quoted a Wall Street Journal report about Meta spending an estimated $23.6 billion on share buybacks to offset dilution as a cautionary example. Tesla’s Increasing Stock Compensation and … Read more

Global Stock Markets 2026: Comparing U.S., Europe, and Asia

Global stock markets differ primarily by sector composition, growth potential, and valuation. The U.S. is driven by tech-heavy, high-valuation AI growth, while Europe offers lower-valuation value stocks, and Asia provides diverse exposure through manufacturing and a recovering Chinese market. US markets continue to dominate with premium valuations, whereas Europe focuses on dividends, and Japan/Asia focus … Read more

Salesforce Stock: Strong Q4 Results, Soft 2027 Guidance

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the San Francisco-based cloud software powerhouse, delivered a mixed bag of results during its earnings call on Wednesday. Despite reporting robust fourth-quarter results, the company issued a cautious outlook for the next fiscal year. This underscored the tension between its current growth trajectory and mounting fear among investors about the potential impact … Read more

NVDA Stock Gains After NVIDIA Posts $68.1B Q4 Revenue Beat

NVDA Stock Gains After NVIDIA Posts $68.1B Q4 Revenue Beat

NVIDIA delivered another standout quarter for fiscal Q4 2026, surpassing Wall Street expectations and issuing a stronger-than-anticipated Q1 FY2027 outlook, reinforcing its dominance in accelerated computing and AI infrastructure.  NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) ended the regular trading session at $195.56. As of 11:45:05 PM EST, NVIDIA shares rose further in after-hours trading to $195.73. The move … Read more

Analyst Suggests Elevated Dispersion Means Market Reversal Could Be Ahead For The S&P 500

Analyst Suggests Elevated Dispersion Means Market Reversal Could Be Ahead For The S&P 500

Recent analysis suggests that the S&P 500 is currently navigating a period of exceptionally elevated dispersion – a scenario that historically serves as a precursor to a mechanical market reversal. While U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as implied volatility fell sharply on the VIX 1-day (VIX1D), which measures the expected volatility of the S&P … Read more