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
Should You Buy Tilray After Earnings?
While the cannabis sector looked red hot at the beginning of the year, there has been a noticeable dropoff over the past couple of weeks. This is especially true with Canadian producer Tilray (TLRY). The stock missed analyst estimates again last week. Should you buy on the dip? Read more to find out.
4 Reasons to Buy Bumble After its Recent IPO
The pandemic led to a world in which everything from bars to offices were closed, making it difficult for people to meet. This led to a massive increase in usage in apps such as Bumble (BMBL). Andy Hecht lays out four reasons why you should consider buying its stock.
Westport Fuels and Clean Energy Fuels Roar- More Upside Potential
The clean energy industry has seen renewed optimism with President Biden's administration. Companies such as Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) and Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have been big beneficiaries. Do these stocks have more upside potential? Read more to find out.
2 Agricultural Stocks to Buy With Rising Food Prices
Many commodities are trading at multiyear highs including agricultural prices. Investors can protect their portfolios from rising food prices by investing in Bunge (BG) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Does the End of The Pandemic Spell Doom for Zoom?
Zoom (ZM) was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the pandemic driven stay at home trend. This has led to a strong earnings trend, but will the gradual reopening of the economy put a wrench in the company's long-term growth outlook? Read more to find.
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF - A Growth Play on Brazil and Commodities
Commodity prices are expected to rise over the coming months, which give a boost to Brazil's currency and many of its top companies. These companies can be accessed through the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ). The ETF is worth a look for investors that want to profit from rising commodities.
Is GM the Newest Clean Energy Stock?
GM has had some big gains over the past 3 months. Yet, there's room for further upside as the company commits to increasing EV production. It also could be a takeout target for Tesla. Read more to find out whether GM is a buy at current levels.
A War Between Apple and Facebook- I Know Who I Am Betting On
Two of the biggest tech companies in the world are headed for a clash. While both Facebook (FB) and Apple (APPL) are posting strong results, FB head Mark Zuckerberg has picked a fight with Apple. Which company will come out on top? Read more to find out.
Looking for Growth in the Raw Materials Sector
As the economy rebounds from the pandemic, an infrastructure bill could help generate jobs and increase the demand for raw materials. Raw materials are critical components of construction. That's why considering a diversified ETF such as the iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK) could be a good way to play a future infrastructure bill.