About Andrew Hecht
Andrew Hecht is a sought-after commodity and futures trader, an options expert and analyst. He is a top ranked author on Seeking Alpha in various categories. Andy spent nearly 35 years on Wall Street, including two decades on the trading desk of Phillip Brothers, which became Salomon Brothers and ultimately part of Citigroup. Over the past decades, he has researched, structured and executed some of the largest trades ever made, involving massive quantities of precious metals and bulk commodities. Aside from contributing to a variety of sites, Andy is the Editor-in-Chief at Option Hotline.
Recent Articles By Andrew Hecht
Refiner Stocks Have More Room to Run
Valero (VLO) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are two of the best refiners. Gasoline demand should be really strong this summer due to pent-up demand and the pandemic's end which will benefit these stocks.
RIOT: Compelling Way to Play Bitcoin's Bull Market
Tech stocks have experienced a meaningful correction over the past week. Interestingly, cryptocurrencies didn't quite weaken as much as the rest of the sector. Andy Hecht gives his take on why Riot Blockchain (RIOT) is a compelling choice to take advantage of bitcoin's bull market.
Are Square and Tesla a Bet on Bitcoin?
With all the volatility that investing in crypto entails, there might be a better way to gain exposure. Companies such as Tesla (TSLA) and (SQ) have bet millions on Bitcoin and plan to incorporate the cryptocurrency into their businesses.
Marathon Patent Group: A 'Picks and Shovels' Cryptocurrency Stock
Marathon Patent Group (MARA) is an intriguing cryptocurrency stock as it provides 'picks and shovels' for miners. This means the stock is more tied to the overall crypto-economy rather than just bitcoin.
Are SunPower and First Solar in a New Era?
As the solar energy industry accelerates with a new administration in the White House, solar stocks rose from November until early February. A recent dip may provide a buying opportunity for companies such as SunPower (SPWR) and First Solar (FSLR).
Are Facebook's Best Days Behind It?
Facebook (FB) has been one of the best-performing stocks and successful companies in history. However, the company's enemy list keeps growing and includes many governments, powerful politicians, and other companies.
Could Walmart Be the Ultimate Growth Stock?
One of the beneficiaries of the pandemic, Walmart (WMT) has seen its stock soar over the past year, but has recently experienced a pullback. Is this a dip a perfect opportunity to add some shares to your portfolio? Read more too find out.
Costco Continues to Capture Market Share
Costco (COST) is one of the best retail stocks with a dedicated following. Shares are off more than 20% over the last couple of months. Andy Hecht explains why it could be a good buying opportunity.
Is The Semiconductor Shortage Bullish Or Bearish For Intel And NVIDIA?
There's a semiconductor chip shortage due to a combination of strong demand and supply tightness. Andy Hecht breaks down whether this circumstance is bullish or bearish for Nvidia and Intel.