#50 Alpha Score 93.5

Paul Hickey

Co-Founder, Bespoke Investment Group
@PaulHickey · tracked since Feb 2026
50
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Alpha Score 93.5
Calls 6 15 Posts tracked · 0.1/day
Calls
7d 0
30d 0
90d 4
Best Calls
MU long +157.4%
WDC long +106.9%
SOXX long +50.7%
Worst Calls
XLY long -0.7%
Most Mentioned
QQQ ×1
MU ×1
WDC ×1
Recent Calls
AIQ long 1 month ago
SOXX long 1 month ago
XLY long 1 month ago
Win Rate 83% Long 6 Short 0
Win Rate
7d 83%
30d 83%
90d 100%
Average Return +59.9% Long Return +59.9% Short Return -
Average Return
7d +2.1%
30d +8.7%
90d +84.0%
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Long
Apr 16
$53.49
+29.5%
AI infrastructure stocks still hitting new highs.
AI infrastructure stocks are still hitting new highs and represent an area to look for going forward as part of the digital economy transformation.
AI/Semi
Long
Apr 16
$640.47
+15.5%
Nasdaq looking past short-term energy shocks.
The Nasdaq's 11-day streak reflects market optimism that we are seeing a resolution to concerns; the underlying economy is strong with high bank loan growth, low unemployment, and positive Beige Book reports, so the market is looking past the short-term energy shock disruptions which, if they last only one month, are not a problem, but if they last three months could become an issue.
Macro
Long
Apr 16
$405.95
+50.7%
Semiconductors are a leading indicator hitting new highs.
Semiconductors, represented by the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), are the leading indicator of the digital economy; they are hitting new highs and showing relative strength versus the S&P 500, making them a critical area to watch for future market direction.
AI/Semi
Long
Apr 16
$117.63
-0.7%
Consumer discretionary set for positive surprises.
The consumer discretionary sector has seen negative sentiment heading into earnings season, which sets a low bar, and could therefore see positive surprises as companies report.
Consumer
Long
Feb 12
$413.97
+157.4%
"Margin guidance [for Cisco] was weaker than expected. And the culprit there is memory... It's been great for SanDisk. It's been great for Western Digital." One company's expense is another company's revenue. If Cisco is complaining about high memory costs crushing their margins, that explicitly means memory producers (Micron, Western Digital) are exercising pricing power and expanding their margins. Long the commodity producers (Memory) who have pricing leverage. Cyclical downturn in semiconductor demand or oversupply in late 2025.
"Margin guidance [for Cisco] was weaker than expected. And the culprit there is memory... It's been great for SanDisk. It's been great for Western Digital." One company's expense is another company's revenue. If Cisco is complaining about high memory costs crushing their margins, that explicitly means memory producers (Micron, Western Digital) are exercising pricing power and expanding their margins. Long the commodity producers (Memory) who have pricing leverage. Cyclical downturn in semiconductor demand or oversupply in late 2025.
AI/Semi
Long
Feb 12
$284.10
+106.9%
"Margin guidance [for Cisco] was weaker than expected. And the culprit there is memory... It's been great for SanDisk. It's been great for Western Digital." One company's expense is another company's revenue. If Cisco is complaining about high memory costs crushing their margins, that explicitly means memory producers (Micron, Western Digital) are exercising pricing power and expanding their margins. Long the commodity producers (Memory) who have pricing leverage. Cyclical downturn in semiconductor demand or oversupply in late 2025.
"Margin guidance [for Cisco] was weaker than expected. And the culprit there is memory... It's been great for SanDisk. It's been great for Western Digital." One company's expense is another company's revenue. If Cisco is complaining about high memory costs crushing their margins, that explicitly means memory producers (Micron, Western Digital) are exercising pricing power and expanding their margins. Long the commodity producers (Memory) who have pricing leverage. Cyclical downturn in semiconductor demand or oversupply in late 2025.
AI/Semi
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