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Affirm Holdings Inc offers a platform for digital and mobile-first commerce. It comprises a point-of-sale payment solution for consumers, merchant commerce solutions, and a consumer-focused app. The firm generates its revenue from merchant networks, and through virtual card networks among others. Geographically, it generates a majority share of its revenue from the United States.

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6 analysts have shared their evaluations of Qualys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QLYS#NASDAQ">QLYS</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $142.33, along with a high estimate of $163.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. A decline of 7.88% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451242_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Qualys by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nehal Chokshi</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Walkley</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Qualys. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Qualys compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Qualys's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Qualys's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/QLYS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Qualys analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Qualys Better</h2>
Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was founded in 1999 and went public in 2012.
<h3>Key Indicators: Qualys's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Qualys displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 10.11%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Qualys's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 27.62% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Qualys's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.49%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Qualys's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.67%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Qualys's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.1, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Analyst Ratings

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The Analyst Verdict: Qualys In The Eyes Of 6 Experts

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In the last three months, 33 analysts have published ratings on Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $121.91, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $72.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 10.88%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451226_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Trade Desk by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Swanson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Boone</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Sanderson</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kuntarich</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nat Schindler</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ygal Arounian</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Cost</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Swanson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Farrell</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Condon</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom White</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vikram Kesavabhotla</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shweta Khajuria</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Markgraff</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Cost</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alec Brondolo</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Swanson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shweta Khajuria</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Trade Desk. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Trade Desk compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Trade Desk's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Trade Desk's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTD/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Trade Desk analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Trade Desk</h2>
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. It uses data in an iterative manner to optimize the performance of ad impressions purchased. The firm's platform is referred to as a demand-side platform in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Trade Desk</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Trade Desk's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 22.32%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Trade Desk's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 24.59%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Trade Desk's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.54%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Trade Desk's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.14%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Trade Desk's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.11, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Breaking Down Trade Desk: 33 Analysts Share Their Views

In the current session, the stock is trading at $86.77, after a 1.07% spike. Over the past month, Cava Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) stock increased by 0.16%, and in the past year, by 31.38%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451224_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Cava Group P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Cava Group has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 85.38 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451224_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Cava Group

argenx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.95%. Currently, argenx has a market capitalization of $35.80 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ARGX: If an investor had bought $1000 of ARGX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,435.15 today based on a price of $589.15 for ARGX at the time of writing.
<h3>argenx's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743451210_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company shares are trading higher after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and announced a $13 price target.

Bluebird Bio Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLUE#NASDAQ">BLUE</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the company received an unsolicited takeover <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44564776/gene-therapy-focused-bluebird-bio-receives-rival-takeover-offer-stock-jumps">offer from Ayrmid Ltd</a>.
What To Know: The offer includes an upfront cash payment of $4.50 per share and a one-time contingent value right of $6.84 per share payable upon achievement of net sales milestones.
The bid comes after Bluebird had already agreed in February to be acquired and taken private by Carlyle and SK Capital Partners for $3 per share in cash, with the same $6.84 contingent value right. 
Bluebird said it previously reviewed strategic alternatives and even engaged in discussions with Ayrmid, but Ayrmid did not submit a proposal at that time. The company's board is now reviewing the new offer with legal and financial advisors. Investors appear to be reacting to the possibility of a higher takeover price.
Bluebird Bio shares are also getting a boost from Barclays on Monday after the analyst firm maintained an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Overweight rating</a> and set a price target of $8.
Blue Price Action: BlueBird Bio shares were up 24.1% at $5.06 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Something I love about&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/a33e217c-3912-4c2f-8f9e-91aa704311e3?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barry Ritholtz's writing</a>&nbsp;is how he often surprises you with unexpected insights.
Sure, he advances well-known — but still underappreciated — wisdom like how&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/b527f577-a1fb-4953-99e9-cd156d26a4bd?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">index fund investing</a>&nbsp;is hard to beat and why&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/bd663486-e3a2-4ec0-a249-1e62906a66d6?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">making short-term market forecasts is futile</a>.
But he offers much more than that.
Take this excerpt on psychology from his new book, "<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2235c538-5abb-496b-bb99-5bb8c6756d36?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How Not To Invest</a>," which he shared in a recent piece for&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/af8bee2f-570d-4fcd-a829-2829bdb6c503?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>:
Trick Your Lizard Brain
Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson once said, "Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas." While the dopamine hit that comes from a risky stock bet paying off may be enjoyable, passive management is the better option for most investors looking to grow long-term wealth.
The catch is that you must take steps to protect yourself from, well, yourself. To do so, set up a "mad-money account" — or a cowboy account, as it's sometimes called. Add less than 5% of your liquid capital, so maybe $5,000 if you're liquid enough to have $100,000 as a safety net. Now you can indulge your inner hedge fund manager without jeopardizing anything too material.
If it works out, you're more likely to let those winners run because it's for fun and not your real money. If it's a debacle, appreciate the terrific lesson that should remind you that this is not your forte.
In his book, Barry shares a little more on what he personally does:
In my cowboy account, using 2% of my liquid net worth, I play the dumbest game possible: Market timing with out-of-the-money stock option calls…
He discusses specific trades he's made. I'll let you buy the book if you really want the details.
Here's his bottom line.
Regardless of the results, it allows my inner junkie to leave my main portfolio alone. That is the true value of the cowboy account — my real money remains unmolested by me and my big dumb lizard brain.
Like most of us, Barry is not a machine. He is a human with a brain. And when your brain is mismanaged, it can be your worst enemy.
The idea of having a "cowboy account" is not without its issues. Some of you might say it could be a slippery slope towards costlier risk taking. This advice certainly isn't for everybody. But let's also not pretend like living in denial of your instincts and biases isn't risky either.
As TKer subscribers know, my investing mostly consists of&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/e28d3a82-b2cd-452d-881f-d49dc3af9f7d?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">buying and holding passively managed index funds</a>. But while I may have&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/69499d0e-028f-4e14-80f6-5c62a33bd29b?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost my taste for picking stocks</a>&nbsp;and timing the market a long time ago, I haven't lost my appetite for risk.
Personally, I've taken Samuelson's advice much more literally. Occasionally, I like to play craps live in a casino. That's the game where you often hear crowds of people cheer loudly as they engage in the mania of a "hot" table. I won't get into too much detail, but it's a game where I can lose enough that it's memorably painful but not so much that it's material to my finances. Importantly, it satiates my risk appetite, and it gives me renewed appreciation for my financial plan at relatively low cost.
In some ways, investing is like dieting: For many people, attempting to cut out junk food entirely just doesn't work.
If you want to learn more about how real people can better navigate the treacherous world of investing, buy Barry's book. He's got real world solutions for your real world challenges.
For more info, head to&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2235c538-5abb-496b-bb99-5bb8c6756d36?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HowNotToInvestBook.com</a>&nbsp;»
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&nbsp;Sam Ro mention!
I was shocked and humbled to learn that Barry mentioned me in "<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2235c538-5abb-496b-bb99-5bb8c6756d36?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How NOT To Invest</a>." I've been reading his blogs since before the financial crisis. He's had a huge impact on how I think and write about markets.
If you like TKer, then you'll love Barry's writing. Catch up on his views by&nbsp;<a href="https://substack.com/redirect/2235c538-5abb-496b-bb99-5bb8c6756d36?j=eyJ1IjoiNThoaTNqIn0.oQOskqZ_hj7KyeETRBdER4rAvQcgl0VTn-sq5tqKUD0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reading his book</a>!
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Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday in potential reaction to bullish commentary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44560524/auto-stocks-skid-after-trump-shrugs-off-higher-prices-should-you-buy-the-dip">from a company executive</a>.
What Happened: According to an Elektrek <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/03/31/lucid-lcid-orders-surge-former-tesla-drivers-flock-other-evs/">report</a> citing an interview with Fox Business, Lucid is seeing a &#8220;dramatic uptick&#8221; in orders from former Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) customers. 
Lucid interim CEO Marc Winteroff reportedly said at the end of last week that 50% of orders over the past two months have come from former Tesla drivers. He cited &#8220;negative feelings&#8221; about Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the main reason for the acceleration in interest in Lucid vehicles. 
Tesla property has been vandalized in recent months in response to Musk&#8217;s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency and close ties to the Trump administration. Tesla shares are down about 35% year-to-date on rising investor concerns about permanent brand damage.
Winteroff reportedly said that Tesla owners are looking at all options to get rid of their Teslas. Although former Tesla owners have &#8220;always been a source&#8221; of new customers for Lucid, more and more owners have been looking to make the switch in recent months, he added.
Lucid reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43957497/lucid-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-20k-production-guidance-for-2025-ceo-transition-and-more">fourth-quarter financial results</a> near the end of February that came in ahead of analyst expectations. The EV maker said it produced 3,386 vehicles in the fourth quarter and delivered 3,099 vehicles.&nbsp;Lucid expects to produce approximately 20,000 vehicles in 2025.
LCID Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/lcid">Lucid shares</a> were up 4.74% at $2.43 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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While President Donald Trump hammers home an economic policy with an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">array of tariffs</a>, he may face an unintended consequence: a nationwide toilet paper shortage. 
If so, the event would <a href="https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/05/coronavirus-toilet-paper-shortage/">spark</a> painful memories of COVID-19. Such an outcome might benefit consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>). 
According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-tariffs-may-cause-toilet-190300908.html">report</a>, the Trump administration's plans to increase levies on Canadian softwood lumber to 27% — and possibly to over 50% at some point later — may negatively impact the supply of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, or NBSK. This is a key component found in toilet paper and paper towels.
Driving the headwind against the delicate supply chain is the financial impact of the aforementioned import taxes, which threatens to put some sawmills out of business. Subsequently, the elimination of vital entities would reduce the supply of wood chips to make pulp. A domino effect may materialize, leading to temporary closures and lower production of NBSK.
Downstream to the consumer, the end result could possibly be pandemic-like shortages of toilet paper and related products, which may eventually metastasize into higher prices. Considering that many households will acutely recall the shortages during the COVID-19 crisis, hoarding behavior wouldn't be out of the question. 
From a cynical perspective, this narrative could benefit Kimberly-Clark&#8217;s stock, which is unexciting in any other circumstance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Unusual Twist Catapults KMB Stock to Relevance</h2>
While the concept of another round of toilet-paper hoarding may sound alarmist, it seems that Wall Street is getting the message. Consider the benchmark exchange-traded fund SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is down roughly 6% on a year-to-date basis. In contrast, during the same period, Kimberly-Clark stock finds itself up nearly 8%.
Adding to the unusual toilet paper conundrum, replacing the pulp imported from Canada — which clocks in at about 2 million tons — will not be an easy task. For one thing, Canada supplies most of the ingredient that American consumers use. Second, many U.S. paper plants depend on Canadian mills due to processing calibrated for NBSK specifically.
To be sure, cooler diplomatic heads can still prevail. At the same time, the U.S. and Canada have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44206362/canada-claps-back-at-unjustified-trump-tariffs-on-dairy-lumber">longstanding disputes over lumber</a>, along with dairy. Per a Benzinga report, American lumber producers claim that Canada&#8217;s system effectively subsidizes its industry, a charge that the Canadian government denies. Prior to the latest round of tariffs, U.S. duties on Canadian lumber ranged from 11.5% to 17.3%.
Undeniably, 2025 has gotten off to a messy start for multiple sectors. That said, one of the few confidence-inspiring winners is KMB stock. Frankly, the underlying enterprise offers product categories that cannot be avoided nor indefinitely deferred. This reality may attract conservative, buy-and-hold investors.
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At the same time, the relevancy bump in KMB stock also makes it appealing as a trading prospect. As one might expect, KMB features a gentle upward bias. Based on pricing data from January 2019 onward, a long position held for any given eight-week period has a 54% chance of being profitable. Further, dynamic conditions — such as heightened fear or greed — do not materially change the security's reliable nature.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crafting Options Strategies for Kimberly-Clark</h2>
Investors who wish to be proactive about the TP conundrum — aside from making a quick grocery run to beat the crowd — can choose to trade Kimberly-Clark options. One idea is to deploy a credit-based options strategy called the bull put spread.
For the options chain expiring April 17, a trader may consider selling the 140/135 bull put spread. This transaction involves selling the $140 put (at a time-of-writing bid of $150) and simultaneously buying the $135 put (at an ask of $60), resulting in a cash inflow of $90.
So long as KMB stock stays above the higher strike price of $140, the trader gets to keep the $90. However, if the security tanks, the maximum loss would come out to $410.
Another approach, which is a debit-based approach, is to consider a bull call spread. For the April 17 expiration date, aggressive traders may consider the 143/145 bull spread. This transaction involves buying the $143 call (at a $180 ask) and simultaneously selling the $145 call (at a $90 bid), resulting in a cash outflow of $90.
Should the Kimberly-Clark share price hit the $145 target at the expiration date — which is reasonable given historical trends — the payout is the difference between the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) minus the net debit paid, or $110. That would be a 122.22% payout, which would go a long way in easing the pain from the possible TP shortage.
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