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8 Stocks for a Bull or Bear Market

The creator discusses the barbell investing approach, which involves a mix of high and low beta stocks to create a balanced portfolio that performs well in both bull and bear markets. The strategy aims to generate income by writing covered calls on higher beta stocks and uses a PEGY ratio (PE to growth plus yield) for stock evaluation, with a risk correction for lower beta stocks.

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Tickers discussed in this post

LNGNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

LNG is a pioneer in US LNG export with growth opportunities, seen as a defensive play and long-term holding despite potential short-term weakness post-war.

ETBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Energy Transfer is a buy, offering a strong dividend, low beta, and upside from energy transportation and natural gas usage.

KKRBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

KKR is a top, albeit controversial, idea with tremendous upside due to its core business being unaffected by private credit concerns.

NVDABullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

NVDA is a buy with significant upside potential due to its optics business, which is not fully reflected in analyst estimates.

MRVLBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Marvell Technology is a buy, trading at an attractive PEG ratio despite its high beta and recent doubling.

AMZNBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Amazon is a buy as the rotation out of tech was overdone, with strong growth in cloud, cost-cutting in retail, and Trainium chips.

BACBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Bank of America is a buy due to improving net interest margins and a low valuation despite its investment banking segment.

CFGBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Citizens Financial Group is a buy due to improving net interest margins, expense cuts, and private wealth expansion.

LMTNeutralMedium ConvictionResearch Only

Lockheed Martin is mentioned as a dividend stock with a 2.5% yield, relevant for the PEGY ratio calculation.

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Tracked calls opened from this post

NVDA
buy opened May 14, 2026
-5.48%
AMZN
buy opened May 14, 2026
-4.00%
ET
buy opened May 14, 2026
-4.03%
KKR
buy opened May 14, 2026
-5.14%