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
The Growth Prospects for Conoco Phillips & Phillips 66 In 2021
The oil industry had a tough 2020 and that could continue into 2021, especially with a democratic administration. While many analysts are bullish on Conoco Phillips (COP) and Phillips 66 (PSX), could these companies adapt in 2021. Read more to find out.
3 REITs to Buy for Growth: Weyerhauser, Brookfield Property, CatchMark Timber
REITs are traditionally considered a defensive sector due to their above-average yields. Occasionally, an opportunity emerges when REITs offer generous yields with growth potential. Andy Hecht identifies three such opportunities with WY, CTT, and BPYU.
The Prospects for IBM And Dell in 2021
The market in 2020 was driven by tech stocks like Apple and Amazon, but their sky-high valuations and political pressures may make it difficult to repeat this performance in 2021. That's why investors should considers traditional tech companies such as IBM (IBM) and Dell (DELL) for next year.
AGCO Corporation: A Growth Stock With Major Upside in 2021
We are seeing big gains in many commodities, and agricultural commodities are no exception. This sector has underperformed for nearly a decade which means there's potential for big gains. Andy Hecht makes his case for why AGCO should outperform.
Here's Why Tech Stocks Could Underperform in 2021
Every stock is trying to be a tech stock which is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. Andy Hecht lays out his argument for why investors should consider avoiding tech stocks in 2021.
Time to Scale-Up Profit-Taking on Oil Services Stocks
While oil services stocks have been trending downward over the past few years, the industry has rebounded since October as the market rotated into more cyclical stocks after positive vaccine news. This rally may not continue into next year though, so it might be time to take profits.
With Inflation on The Horizon, Is It Time to Think About Commodities?
As 2020 comes to an end, it's time to start thinking about what asset classes will perform well in 2021. It could be time to consider inflation next year and the asset classes that rise with inflation such as commodities and the iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK).
Google and Facebook Facing Major Headwinds in 2021
Over the last decade, Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) have been two of the best-performing stocks. However, their dominance could now be a liability as regulators are gunning for them.
A Huge Recovery in The Refiners May Lead to More Gains on The Horizon
As optimism spread in anticipation of the vaccines, there was a rotation in the market, which led to flows into energy stocks. Read more to find out why a recovery in refiners could lead to more gains.