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Anyone have any opinions on difference between JEPI and JEPQ?
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JEPI and JEPQ are ticker symbols that represent different exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. While both of these ETFs focus on equity investments, there are some key differences between them.
JEPI is the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF. This ETF seeks to provide exposure to U.S. large-cap equities while also generating income through a covered call strategy. This strategy involves selling call options on the stocks held in the portfolio, which generates additional income but also limits potential upside. JEPI has a higher dividend yield than the S&P 500 and may be a suitable option for investors looking for income-generating investments.
JEPQ is the JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF. This ETF seeks to provide exposure to U.S. large-cap equities with a focus on quality companies. Quality companies are those with strong fundamentals, such as high profitability, low debt levels, and stable earnings growth. JEPQ aims to provide investors with exposure to companies with these characteristics, which may lead to stronger long-term performance. This ETF may be a suitable option for investors looking for exposure to high-quality U.S. large-cap stocks.
In summary, JEPI focuses on generating income through a covered call strategy, while JEPQ focuses on investing in high-quality U.S. large-cap equities. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance before investing in either of these ETFs.
 
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Mike Wilson flipping bullish either means that bulls are capitulating, or the top is in lol
 
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Issuing $1.3b in new bonds to "shore up cash".

"Rivian, which has been losing money on every vehicle it builds, forecasts 2023 production well below analysts' estimates as it grapples with lingering supply chain bottlenecks after narrowly missing its target last year.


 
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Issuing $1.3b in new bonds to "shore up cash".

"Rivian, which has been losing money on every vehicle it builds, forecasts 2023 production well below analysts' estimates as it grapples with lingering supply chain bottlenecks after narrowly missing its target last year.


NGL their factory looks pretty embaressing compared to the Tesla factories. It's like they didn't have much of a plan on how it'd work when they started building or something.
 
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Tesla started fairly spartan in their factories as well. You can't compare 12+ years of Elon at the helm worth of progress and expertise to a new startup carmaker. The hurdles in scaling up production are enormous. Hell, Elon has said as much repeatedly. The idea behind Rivian is to create a product people want, and ramp production gradually. You can't ramp production first without an enormous pile of cash / investors.

This is common place even outside of the auto industry. Make a widget at a loss to simply get the product out there and boost awareness & demand. Invest in the scaling / production later.
 

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Opening Fed hearing notes:

10:00 *(US) FED CHAIR POWELL: WE WILL STAY THE COURSE UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE; ULTIMATE PEAK LIKELY TO BE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED; PREPARED TO INCREASE PACE OF RATE HIKES IF NEEDED; LATEST ECONOMIC DATA HAS BEEN STRONGER THAN EXPECTED - SEMI-ANNUAL TESTIMONY IN SENATE
- Ultimate rate peak likely to be higher than expected
- History cautions against loosening policy prematurely
- Restoring price stability likely requires we maintain a restrictive policy
- Long way to go on getting inflation back down, road likely to be bumpy
- To get inflation back down to 2% need lower inflation in core services ex housing and very likely some softening in labor market
- Some strength in overall Jan data likely reflects unseasonably warm weather
- Will continue to make our decisions meeting by meeting, based on totality of incoming data and implications for outlook for growth and inflation
 
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Sanrith Descartes

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Opening Fed hearing notes:

10:00 *(US) FED CHAIR POWELL: WE WILL STAY THE COURSE UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE; ULTIMATE PEAK LIKELY TO BE HIGHER THAN EXPECTED; PREPARED TO INCREASE PACE OF RATE HIKES IF NEEDED; LATEST ECONOMIC DATA HAS BEEN STRONGER THAN EXPECTED - SEMI-ANNUAL TESTIMONY IN SENATE
- Ultimate rate peak likely to be higher than expected
- History cautions against loosening policy prematurely
- Restoring price stability likely requires we maintain a restrictive policy
- Long way to go on getting inflation back down, road likely to be bumpy
- To get inflation back down to 2% need lower inflation in core services ex housing and very likely some softening in labor market
- Some strength in overall Jan data likely reflects unseasonably warm weather
- Will continue to make our decisions meeting by meeting, based on totality of incoming data and implications for outlook for growth and inflation

 
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Sanrith Descartes

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Tesla started fairly spartan in their factories as well. You can't compare 12+ years of Elon at the helm worth of progress and expertise to a new startup carmaker. The hurdles in scaling up production are enormous. Hell, Elon has said as much repeatedly. The idea behind Rivian is to create a product people want, and ramp production gradually. You can't ramp production first without an enormous pile of cash / investors.

This is common place even outside of the auto industry. Make a widget at a loss to simply get the product out there and boost awareness & demand. Invest in the scaling / production later.
This idea only goes so far and then you run out of cash. Even Elon was a day away from bankruptcy with Tesla at one point.
 
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Sanrith Descartes

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Dropped an order in to buy a starter position of CVS at $80.50
This price gives it a 3% dividend yield and it has some support between $79.50 and $80.50
 
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Sanrith Descartes

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What about PFE? Been considering them for a dividend pickup. And they've been hammered for a while.
I have philosophical issues owning PFE. Its on my won't buy list.

That being said, it needs examined outside of Covid. I think its still overpriced at current levels but that being said I dont know how much more revenue they can scam out of countries with vax and paxlovid. This makes it really hard to estimate future revenue. Also has the risk of a country not named the US suing them at some point down the road. I think there are better dividend options with less unknowns.

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