#547 Alpha Score 73.4

Mark Short

Former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence
@marctshort · tracked since Jan 2026
547
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Alpha Score 73.4
Calls
6
Win Rate
83.3%
return
+22.1%
Calls 6 3 Posts tracked · 0.0/day
Calls
7d 0
30d 0
90d 0
Win Rate 83% Long 6 Short 0
Win Rate
7d 83%
30d 83%
90d 83%
Average Return +22.1% Long Return +22.1% Short Return -
Average Return
7d +1.1%
30d +9.0%
90d +12.1%
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Long
Mar 16
$115.64
+32.9%
"Most continue to say that the supply disruptions are going to last for a while, and so likely continue to see elevated costs." Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, specifically the Iran strikes and issues in the Strait of Hormuz, are creating sustained supply disruptions in the energy market. This will keep crude oil prices elevated in the near term. LONG on oil as supply-side geopolitical risks provide a strong floor and upward pressure on energy prices. A sudden diplomatic resolution or de-escalation in the Middle East could lead to a rapid drop in oil prices.
"Most continue to say that the supply disruptions are going to last for a while, and so likely continue to see elevated costs." Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, specifically the Iran strikes and issues in the Strait of Hormuz, are creating sustained supply disruptions in the energy market. This will keep crude oil prices elevated in the near term. LONG on oil as supply-side geopolitical risks provide a strong floor and upward pressure on energy prices. A sudden diplomatic resolution or de-escalation in the Middle East could lead to a rapid drop in oil prices.
Commodities
Long
Feb 24
$55.10
+16.6%
Reports indicate the President is considering "blood nose" strikes against Iran. Senator Budd supports "decisive victories" and "precision strikes" without boots on the ground. Escalating kinetic conflict in the Middle East typically drives oil prices (supply fear) and defense contractor revenues (replenishment of munitions/missiles). LONG Defense and Energy. De-escalation or diplomatic breakthrough; conflict remains strictly proxy-based without direct US strikes.
Reports indicate the President is considering "blood nose" strikes against Iran. Senator Budd supports "decisive victories" and "precision strikes" without boots on the ground. Escalating kinetic conflict in the Middle East typically drives oil prices (supply fear) and defense contractor revenues (replenishment of munitions/missiles). LONG Defense and Energy. De-escalation or diplomatic breakthrough; conflict remains strictly proxy-based without direct US strikes.
Thematic ETFs
Long
Feb 24
$243.11
-12.0%
Reports indicate the President is considering "blood nose" strikes against Iran. Senator Budd supports "decisive victories" and "precision strikes" without boots on the ground. Escalating kinetic conflict in the Middle East typically drives oil prices (supply fear) and defense contractor revenues (replenishment of munitions/missiles). LONG Defense and Energy. De-escalation or diplomatic breakthrough; conflict remains strictly proxy-based without direct US strikes.
Reports indicate the President is considering "blood nose" strikes against Iran. Senator Budd supports "decisive victories" and "precision strikes" without boots on the ground. Escalating kinetic conflict in the Middle East typically drives oil prices (supply fear) and defense contractor revenues (replenishment of munitions/missiles). LONG Defense and Energy. De-escalation or diplomatic breakthrough; conflict remains strictly proxy-based without direct US strikes.
Thematic ETFs
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Mark Short has 6 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 6 tickers since January 2026. Ranked #547 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: ITA, XLE, XOM.

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