File 031804
Email Chain: AVGO Stock Options Trading Discussion (File 031804)
Email correspondence between Paul Barrett and Jeffrey E. regarding options trading strategy for AVGO and Broadcom stocks, with critical feedback on trading performance and risk management.
Summary
Paul Barrett from Alpha Group Capital LLC sends trading updates to Jeffrey E. and Richard Kahn regarding August put options for AVGO stock trading at $204.50. Jeffrey E. responds with harsh criticism of Barrett's trading decisions, citing poor timing, lack of discipline, and amateur-level execution on SPY and Broadcom trades. Jeffrey expresses frustration over significant losses and questions Barrett's competence as a money manager, though indicates willingness to work toward a solution.
From: Paul BarredSent: 7/13/2018 5:40:46 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]; Richard KahnSubject: AVG°Attachments: image004.jpg; image001.jpgImportance: HighAny thoughts on the AVGO Aug puts? Stock trading at 204.50.Aug puts now $6.50Paul BarrettAlpha Group Capital LLC142 W 57th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10019ALPHA GROUPCAPITALFrom: Paul BarrettSent: Friday, July 13, 2018 9:42 AMTo: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>; Richard KahnSubject: RE:JeffreyI understand your frustrations and appreciate your willingness to figure out a solution. I have some ideas which I willsend you over the weekend if that is OK.Re Broadcom: the stock is up $1.20 at $211.50. After the initial shock reaction of yesterday, there has been a lot offocus on the cost synergies etc. but very little conviction in revenue opportunities. However until we hear frommanagement as to the overall intentions of the deal, uncertainty will linger.This morning the pricing is as follows:Aug 200 Puts cost $4.10Sept 200 Puts cost $7.90Earning are on 08/30. So worst case is the uncertainty lingers until then which would argue to buy the Sept puts.However I still prefer buying the Aug puts as I would fully expect more clarity from management before August expiry.PaulPaul BarrettAlpha Group Capital LLC142 W 57th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10019ALPHA GROUPCAPITALHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031804From: jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com>Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 7:11 AMTo: Paul BarrettSubject:Richard KahnIm not angry, sorry, it is sad. it is apparent that you have no experience trading. we both made a mistake. . thespy trades were the results of a rank amatuer.. you took a postion on the direction of the market. ok. youdecided to play it extra short time and short. . why? becaue the options are cheaper. ? knowing full well that timepremium was running. . first silly move. . I allowed as promised to give you authority. . you set a target. . it hit thetraget, you moved in back. based on media reporting on trump visit? you didnt act. the market dipped and youpanicked. . AMATEUR. wrong options wrong timing, no discipline and as a percentaage of investment, a one day dipfof 25%. wanting to buy the highter strike, is ok. but why the same month? why the same moment. why the sameindex. . sorry. I have taught this for many years. and your grade is an F. not one good move in many. . rebroadcom. the crack happend in the morning, options were higher. no alternative presented. no analysis. , this isno way to manage money. I have lost a great deal of money hoping you would be able to do as you promised youcould . would.. Had you told me, jeffrey I d like to try a new job as a manager lets start slow I can learn . i wouldbe less annoyed. you told me you had great confidence knew the risks and truly believed you would be able to raisemoney .do well and prosper. . If it were not you, this would have ended months ago.. we should work on asolution . not sure yet what shape it takes.please noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 031805