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.

NVIDIA’s $4B Photonics Bet: Will Vera Rubin Power the Future of AI?

NVIDIA’s $4B Photonics Bet: Will Vera Rubin Power the Future of AI?

NVIDIA (NVDA), the global leader in AI computing, attempts to solidify its supremacy in the AI infrastructure market with its latest announcement of a $4 billion investment in photonics, the technology of using light instead of electricity to move data. Amid Meta’s announcement of four new AI chips, which challenge NVIDIA’s market dominance, the firm … Read more

Long-Term Investing vs Active Trading: Which Stock Market Strategy Is Better?

Long-Term Investing vs Active Trading: Which Stock Market Strategy Is Better?

Long-term investing is a strategy that focuses on buying and holding quality assets for years to build wealth through compound growth. It demands low effort and offers lower risk. On the other hand, active trading seeks quick profits through frequent, short-term trades using technical analysis. It requires high expertise, significant time, and involves a higher … Read more

Peter Thiel Dumps Nvidia for Apple and Microsoft

Peter Thiel Dumps Nvidia for Apple and Microsoft

In a move that has sent ripples through Silicon Valley and Wall Street, billionaire tech visionary Peter Thiel has officially liquidated his entire stake in Nvidia, the world’s leading producer of artificial intelligence chips. According to recent regulatory filings, Thiel’s investment vehicle, Thiel Macro LLC, offloaded its remaining holdings in the semiconductor giant, signaling a … Read more

Chinese EV Manufacturer NIO shares Surge 15.38% on Q4 Earnings Beat

Chinese EV Manufacturer NIO shares Surge 15.38% on Q4 Earnings Beat

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO’s share price surged to $5.70, following the release of its Q4 2025 earnings report, which crushed market estimates.  The total quarterly revenue hit $4.95B (75.9% YoY), and the FY25 revenue hit 12.5B. Apart from core financial metrics, operational metrics such as total vehicle deliveries have also bolstered investor confidence. The … Read more

Dems’ “DEATH BETS” Act to Ban War and Death Contracts

Dems’ “DEATH BETS” Act to Ban War and Death Contracts

A coalition of U.S. Democrats has introduced the “Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy, and Harm Betting in Event Trading Systems Act”, or the DEATH BETS Act, aimed at codifying a blanket ban on prediction market contracts that allow wagers on war, death, and assassination. The move comes following controversies over well-timed bets on platforms like Polymarket … Read more

Palantir Stock Drops 3% as Peter Thiel Offloads $290M in Latest Sale

Palantir Stock Drops 3% as Peter Thiel Offloads $290M in Latest Sale

Palantir’s share price experienced a 3.4% reversal on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, while most of the tech stocks enjoyed a robust rally. Palantir traded as low as $150.14 and closed at $156.43, experiencing a 10% decline in the average daily volume of shares.  While Palantir dominates AI, this substantial insider selling raised investor concerns, causing … Read more