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Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the Options Market Shakeup

Lessons Learned from Trading TSLA Vertical Call Spreads Amidst Political Turmoil 💡

June 7, 2025June 10, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

On June 6, 2025, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) experienced heightened volatility following a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. The discord centered around Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which proposed cuts to electric vehicle subsidies—a move potentially detrimental to Tesla’s interests. In retaliation, Trump threatened to revoke federal contracts…

Lessons from a Covered Call Roll Gone Wrong: Ignoring the Greeks and Liquidity Cost Me

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

IntroductionIn trading, it’s often the losses—not the wins—that make us better. Recently, I entered and managed a series of call option trades on ATRL that initially looked promising, but ultimately led to a loss. The trade itself wasn’t reckless—but a few overlooked details (and some misplaced confidence) turned an opportunity into a hard lesson. Here’s…

The Importance of Investing in Dual-Listed Stocks

February 14, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Investing in dual-listed stocks can provide investors with several advantages, including better liquidity, currency diversification, and arbitrage opportunities. Companies that list their shares on multiple exchanges offer investors the flexibility to trade in different markets, often leading to increased trading volumes and price stability. A prime example of such stocks is Telus Corporation (T) on…

Leverage Banks' Money to Earn Yours: A No-Risk $89 Profit Strategy!

Investment Hack: How to Make Free Money Using Balance Transfers and Savings Accounts; A Real-Life Example!

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Have you ever heard the phrase, “money makes money”? It might sound like something only wealthy investors can leverage, but with the right approach, anyone can make small, guaranteed profits using everyday financial tools. One such method is leveraging a balance transfer offer to earn money through high-interest savings accounts and promotions. Balance transfers are…

sotūn-e panjom (Fifth column)

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

It was a long wait at one of the book fairs to get his autograph, Ebrahim Nabavi. Nabavi became famous after starting his daily column sotūn-e panjom (Fifth column) in the newspaper Jame’eh, which he continued in several newspapers (under different variations of the title) after the newspapers were banned one after another. (Wikipedia)

Stock Lending and Stock Yield Enhancement: Benefits, Risks, and Key Differences in WealthSimple and IBKR

January 16, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Investing is not just about buying and holding stocks; there are ways to maximize the earning potential of your portfolio. One such strategy is stock lending, also referred to as Stock Yield Enhancement. While it can boost your returns, it comes with risks that need to be carefully considered. In this blog, we’ll break down…

Questrade Questwealth 0% Management Fee Promotion

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

I took advantage of moving some of my money from TDDI and IBKR to Questrade last year, just as year 2024 was finishing up. Questrade had a promotion of 0% management fee (typically ~0.25%) for opening a new account or transferring to them, for a year. The good thing about Questrade is that they reimburse…

It All Starts With a Question, a Powerful One! – George Brown College Center for Business 2024

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

I recently had the pleasure of presenting “Ask Like a Pro: Unleashing the Power of Questions in Project Management” at George Brown College, connecting with an amazing group of future project leaders. Delivering this talk in both in-person and virtual sessions was a fantastic experience that allowed for rich interactions and thought-provoking discussions. This talk…

ACC, Associate Certified Coach

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

I am thrilled to share that I became an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) as of December 2022, building upon my years of experience as a coach. While the certification is a significant accomplishment, what I’m most proud of is the impact I’ve been able to make over the years. As a coach, I have helped…

AKC, Accredited Kanban Consultant

December 8, 2022December 10, 2022Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

I am extremely happy and excited to share that I have become an AKC, an Accredited Kanban Consultant, as of November 2022. (Shahin Sheidaei Profile) This was a journey of deep learning, immense exploration, and knowledge sharing with peers and Kanban enthusiasts. My Kanban journey started a while back, and it has not stopped yet.…