How MKM's Jim Strugger Is Playing Guess

The video discusses the potential shift from quarterly to semi-annual reporting for public companies and its impact on market volatility. It explores the role of alternative data in market dynamics, especially with the rise of connected devices. The discussion then shifts to the current earnings season, highlighting a trade strategy on Guess, a consumer discretionary company. The video concludes with details on executing trades and the implications of implied volatility in the options market.

What potential impact might changing the reporting frequency of publicly traded companies have on market volatility?

• It would stabilize the market.

• It could increase volatility around reporting events.

• It would have no impact on volatility.

• It would decrease volatility significantly.

How does the growth of connected devices contribute to the market?

• By making traditional data sources obsolete.

• By reducing the amount of data available.

• By increasing the frequency of company reports.

• By generating more data for investors to analyze.

What was the main reason for selecting Guess for a trade?

• It had the lowest stock price.

• It showed positive trends in EPS, revenue, and price targets.

• It was the only company reporting that week.

• It had the highest market volatility.

What is the significance of implied volatility in the trading strategy discussed?

• It indicates the stock's past performance.

• It determines the stock's dividend yield.

• It helps predict the stock's future price.

• It shows the expected price movement of the stock.

What type of trade structure was used for Guess?

• Selling futures contracts.

• Buying 26 strike call options.

• Selling call options.

• Buying put options.