AMAT - Buy the post-earnings dip

The fundamentals:
Another quarter of solid growth for Applied Materials, who provide equipment used in semiconductor fabrication. While investors cheer on (the now overbought) MU, AMAT also has room to grow. Even if growth appears to be slowing, this dip puts it at a good price.

The technicals:
RSI(15) is just under 50, meaning it is neither overbought nor oversold. The current price is also in the bottom half of the Bollinger Bands. EMA50 has been decreasing for the past 2 months, but remains above EMA200. Implied volatility (IV30) is around 30% for options.

The play:
Long under $52, targetting $58. Buying calls can be a good play while volatility is relatively low. You can also sell covered calls
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