Earlier this week, Standpoint Research upped its rating on NetEase.com (NASDAQ:NTES) to a “buy” from a “hold,” maintaining its 12-month price target of $42. The Beijing-based NTES operates an online community and e-commerce services throughout mainland China. An analyst with the firm noted that “At 10x estimates for next year, the concerns regarding margins, regulations and competition are already priced in.”
From a technical perspective, NTES hasn’t behaved very bullishly of late. Since its late-September peak, the stock has backpedaled 36% and is below multiple simple moving averages, including the 50-day trendline. NTES recently rebounded off its 50-month trendline, however, so it is possible that selling has abated as Standpoint projects.
For investors who are looking to add option strategies to their trading arsenals, two hypothetical strategies on NTES – one bullish, one bearish – are described below. Remember these serve as examples, not recommendations. Consider your own risk/reward parameters and personal trading goals before executing any new trades.
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