09/10/2026
For Portfolio IV
Increase short sell position for CAVA by 10%,
Initial a short sell position for SEDG equal to 2X of current holding position.
To counter and protect from market volatile.
It is a short sellers' heaven, geopolitical conflicts, inflation pressure, lukewarm job market, bond market rebellion. Following them seems a good idea now, for a short term. At the end, economic activities still count as the most important factor for stock market.
Those short position will always be temporary. Long term goal is the same, holding quality companies as long as they are prospering.
Be careful to use short sell. Usually, brokerage films require short sellers to maintence an adquate margin on their short sell position. It means that investors can not just short sell security without put money in. Due to the fact, market value fluctuates and money from short sells may not enough to cover buy-back-close-short-position; therefore, margin maintance requirement. For example, CAVA short sell margin requirement is 50% for an intial deposit and 30% for market value. It mean that $50.00 is required to deposit in order to initiated a short position of $100 and $36.00 (excluding short sell's market value) is required to maintence the margin requirement if the marktet value of short position goes up to $120.
Again, concentration investing involves higher risk of significant loss without the protection of diversity.
Each individual investor should always consider their own investment goal, risk tolerance, investing span and objectives for their investment positions. Investing in securities involved the risk of total losses. Investors should always consult with financial professionals.
09/02/2026
For Portfolio IV
CAVA 01/12/2028 70.00 Call option
Close the position of CAVA 01/12/2028 70.00 Call option
Risk vs Reward
Due to the downward pressure from short seller (from 4% of short selling to more than 10% of short selling since the investment of CAVA was posted), the risk of this call option will be expired at the price below $70 on 1/12/2028 is very high. Therefore, it is ideal to close this call option. However, the position of investment in CAVA Group Inc will be increased from time to time as long as company well executes their business according plans. The idea is lower price for the company with the same quality is like holiday on sale.
Again, concentration investing involves higher risk of significant loss without the protection of diversity.
Each individual investor should always consider their own investment goal, risk tolerance, investing span and objectives for their investment positions. Investing in securities involved the risk of total losses. Investors should always consult with financial professionals.
08/14/2026
For Portfolio IV
SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), CAVA Group Inc (CAVA).
Reduce 50% of current holdings for SolarEdge in Portfolio IV.
Increase the position of CAVA Group to 10% in Portfolio IV.
Investment relocation.
The business of SolarEdge was improving but slower than Enphase Energy (or slower than market like). Also, it still has negative operating cash flow. Since inflation worry, lack of renewable energy incentive are still the major depression for both European and north American solar energy industry, residential market recovery is still unclear. However commercial market has been picking up for both companies. As for stock price of SolarEdge, it is still subject to the pressure from short sellers (17% short selling of outstanding shares from the Charles Schwab last reported). However, there is a silver lining that maybe this is the bottom of solar energy industry, no government help, low on free spending money for consumer to build home solar system. At this point, Enphase should have better experience to navigate the depressed economy situation since Enphase had recovered from the brink of bankruptcy led by current CEO in 2017.
At another topic, CAVA Group has proved itself as leader in fast-casual restaurant industry. Business execution is well under founders-team management and the path of continuous growth is even more clearer. In here softwaterinvestment, CAVA Group maybe is the one with lots of wet snow and a long down hill to make a big snow ball. Finger cross, no promise.
Again, concentration investing involves higher risk of significant loss without the protection of diversity.
Each individual investor should always consider their own investment goal, risk tolerance, investing span and objectives for their investment positions. Investing in securities involved the risk of total losses. Investors should always consult with financial professionals.
05/13/2026
For Portfolio IV
Add an additional 2% investment position of Portfolio IV for CAVA
Prosperity with long term growth and strong operation, excellent corporate culture.
Have been waiting for a period time for its price to drop back to earth.
Be aware there is significant short selling position built up against CAVA investment, approximate from 3% of company's outstanding shares on March to 12.99% on May 7 (about 15 million shares). Therefore, company stock price is expected to be volatile.
Again, concentration investing involves higher risk of significant loss without the protection of diversity.
Each individual investor should always consider their own investment goal, risk tolerance, investing span and objectives for their investment positions. Investing in securities involved the risk of total losses. Investors should always consult with financial professionals.
03/27/2026
For Portfolio IV
CAVA Group Inc (CAVA)
Initial a 3% investment position of Portfolio IV for CAVA
Prosperity with long term growth and strong operation, excellent corporate culture.
Cava Group Inc operates a chain of over 420 fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants in 29 states as today. Company emphasizes on quality over price competition. Three non-college graduated, second generation of Greek immigrants with passion for Mediterranean food opened the first restaurant, CAVA Messe, in 2006. Through years, with the fourth founder, current CEO Brett Schulman, company acquired then falling Zoe Kitchen chain and built a nationwide footprint.
Company operates in a cooperation environment for all inclusive, partnership ideal and compassion spirit. The stories behind company indicate an health working environment. Plus, company's plan is targeting the goal of 1000 restaurant by 2032.
A reminder that The Vanguard Group recently closed its position in CAVA, sold more than 9 million shares. Followings are SEC filings
Again, concentration investing involves higher risk of significant loss without the protection of diversity.
Each individual investor should always consider their own investment goal, risk tolerance, investing span and objectives for their investment positions. Investing in securities involved the risk of total losses. Investors should always consult with financial professionals.