#692 Alpha Score 8.1

Yvonne Man

Head of APAC, CoinDesk
@YvonneManTV · tracked since Feb 2026
692
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Alpha Score 8.1
Calls 13 7 Posts tracked · 0.1/day
Calls
7d 0
30d 0
90d 1
Best Calls
USO long +46.5%
OXY long +11.0%
XLE long +3.9%
Worst Calls
PSKY long -22.6%
LMT long -21.6%
GLD long -16.8%
Most Mentioned
ITA ×1
XLE ×1
NFLX ×1
Recent Calls
XIACY long 2 months ago
LMT long 3 months ago
RTX long 3 months ago
Win Rate 33% Long 13 Short 0
Win Rate
7d 42%
30d 33%
90d 36%
Average Return -4.3% Long Return -4.3% Short Return -
Average Return
7d +1.4%
30d +0.2%
90d -2.5%
Result
Result
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Theme Stance
Ticker
Side
Mentions
Opened
Entry
P&L
Thesis
Theme
Source
Long
Mar 16
$21.30
-15.5%
"Xiaomi that could be the big one here today. They just announced this launch of their new SUV. The stock is up one and a half percent." Xiaomi is successfully expanding its ecosystem beyond consumer electronics and smartphones into the electric vehicle market. The launch of their new SUV provides a new growth vertical and revenue stream. LONG. Diversification into the EV space provides a catalyst for top-line growth and market share expansion. The Chinese EV market is experiencing a brutal price war, which could pressure margins and burn cash.
"Xiaomi that could be the big one here today. They just announced this launch of their new SUV. The stock is up one and a half percent." Xiaomi is successfully expanding its ecosystem beyond consumer electronics and smartphones into the electric vehicle market. The launch of their new SUV provides a new growth vertical and revenue stream. LONG. Diversification into the EV space provides a catalyst for top-line growth and market share expansion. The Chinese EV market is experiencing a brutal price war, which could pressure margins and burn cash.
Consumer
Long
Mar 05
$240.04
-6.3%
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
NatSec
Long
Mar 05
$655.00
-21.6%
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
NatSec
Long
Mar 05
$53.24
+11.0%
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Energy
Long
Mar 05
$203.86
-15.4%
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
The anchor notes that "defense stocks... is the one where... people have said defense is still kind of that bright spot given some of the geopolitical situation." The specific mention of a US submarine engaging an Iranian warship indicates a shift from proxy war to direct conflict. This guarantees sustained or increased defense spending and replenishment of munitions. LONG US Defense Prime Contractors. Budgetary constraints in the US or a sudden ceasefire.
NatSec
Long
Mar 05
$96.31
+46.5%
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Energy
Long
Mar 05
$56.48
+3.9%
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Brent crude is up ~17% and Shanghai crude is up ~40% following reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship. The conflict is widening (involving US direct military assets), which threatens global energy supply chains. While equities are ignoring this, the bond market is pricing in sustained inflation. Energy stocks and commodities are the direct hedge against this escalation. LONG energy producers and oil futures proxies as a geopolitical hedge. Rapid de-escalation or diplomatic resolution (though Trump's stance suggests otherwise).
Energy
Long
Mar 02
$58.40
-1.8%
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
Macro
Long
Mar 02
$490.00
-16.8%
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
Macro
Long
Mar 02
$27.33
+1.9%
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
"Gold and the dollar are gaining as investors flee to havens." The Yen and Swiss Franc are also stronger. In times of kinetic war involving a nuclear-threshold state (Iran), capital flees risk assets (Equities/Crypto) and moves to liquidity and sovereignty (USD/Gold). The uncertainty regarding the Iranian succession vacuum amplifies this flight. LONG. Standard defensive rotation. Conflict resolution removes the fear bid.
Macro
Long
Feb 27
$96.24
-15.0%
Netflix walked away from the bidding war for Warner Bros; Paramount's $31/share offer is now viewed as the superior bid. Netflix rising in late trade indicates shareholder relief that they are not pursuing a costly acquisition. Paramount is now the clear frontrunner to close a deal, removing uncertainty. LONG NFLX (Capital discipline) and LONG PARA (M&A Target). Regulatory antitrust blocking the Paramount deal.
Netflix walked away from the bidding war for Warner Bros; Paramount's $31/share offer is now viewed as the superior bid. Netflix rising in late trade indicates shareholder relief that they are not pursuing a costly acquisition. Paramount is now the clear frontrunner to close a deal, removing uncertainty. LONG NFLX (Capital discipline) and LONG PARA (M&A Target). Regulatory antitrust blocking the Paramount deal.
Consumer
Long
Feb 27
$13.51
-22.6%
Netflix walked away from the bidding war for Warner Bros; Paramount's $31/share offer is now viewed as the superior bid. Netflix rising in late trade indicates shareholder relief that they are not pursuing a costly acquisition. Paramount is now the clear frontrunner to close a deal, removing uncertainty. LONG NFLX (Capital discipline) and LONG PARA (M&A Target). Regulatory antitrust blocking the Paramount deal.
Netflix walked away from the bidding war for Warner Bros; Paramount's $31/share offer is now viewed as the superior bid. Netflix rising in late trade indicates shareholder relief that they are not pursuing a costly acquisition. Paramount is now the clear frontrunner to close a deal, removing uncertainty. LONG NFLX (Capital discipline) and LONG PARA (M&A Target). Regulatory antitrust blocking the Paramount deal.
Consumer
Long
Feb 26
$75.77
-
Zimbabwe has suspended exports of lithium concentrates and raw materials effective immediately to force local processing. Zimbabwe is a major global supplier. An immediate export ban creates a supply shock for the raw material, forcing prices of lithium concentrate higher. This directly benefits miners with ex-Zimbabwe production or inventory (Ganfeng already up 5.5% on the news). LONG. Supply shocks in commodities historically lead to sharp, immediate price rallies for producers. Demand destruction in the EV sector or rapid resolution of the ban.
Zimbabwe has suspended exports of lithium concentrates and raw materials effective immediately to force local processing. Zimbabwe is a major global supplier. An immediate export ban creates a supply shock for the raw material, forcing prices of lithium concentrate higher. This directly benefits miners with ex-Zimbabwe production or inventory (Ganfeng already up 5.5% on the news). LONG. Supply shocks in commodities historically lead to sharp, immediate price rallies for producers. Demand destruction in the EV sector or rapid resolution of the ban.
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