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Mandeep Rai

| Senior Analyst

Ratings Specialist Mandeep Rai received his economics degree from the University of Albany and master’s degree at the University of Florida’s Warrington/Hough School of Business.

He spent six years on the NYSE trading floor, and worked in private equity valuations for General Electric’s Energy Financial Services and as a lead analyst for a $2 billion early stage venture capital seed fund. He holds his Chartered Financial Analyst certification.

Today, Mandeep mines the vast Weiss database of financial data and ratings to formulate investment and trading strategies for stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and fixed-income investments.

Mandeep contributes to several Weiss publications, including Weekend Windfalls, Heat Maps and the All-Weather Portfolio.

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ALERT: Sit Tight as Economy Slumps, Markets Steady

By Mike Larson, Mandeep Rai and Juan M. Villaverde On June 24, 202209:30 AM Eastern

We’re seeing a combination of lousy economic data and deeply oversold markets steadying. Let’s hold our fire for a better trading opportunity.

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UPDATE: Sit Tight & Prep

By Mike Larson, Mandeep Rai and Juan M. Villaverde On June 3, 202211:30 AM Eastern

You have a lot of June positions, and many are going your way. Sit tight this week and use the time to review the fundamentals behind our methodology.

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Trade Alert: Hitch a Ride on This Income Train!

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 18, 202010:22 AM Eastern

Ahhhh, the holidays. A time for big family gatherings, joyful banquets and fun holiday work parties … at least in years other than 2020! The COVID-19 pandemic has put the kibosh on those. At...

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Trade Alert: Target the Broad Stock Market for More Income Ahead of a Likely Stall

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 11, 202010:42 AM Eastern

We’re in a bit of a “No Man’s Land” for the markets here. Stocks have rallied big-time since early November due to hopes for massive fiscal and monetary stimulus … expectations for the roll out of...

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Trade Alert: With Expiration Looming, Adjust Your CLX Positioning

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 9, 202012:10 PM Eastern

It may be hard to believe, but December’s options expiration cycle is right around the corner. You’re in good shape so far with your December Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD, Rated “B”) put spread....

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Trade Alert: Epic Money Flood from Washington Makes THIS Sector Shine. Target it for More Income Today!

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 4, 202011:18 AM Eastern

Things went as well as we hoped with your latest Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN, Rated “C”) trade. You should have been able to buy back the December TSN put option with a strike price of $55.00...

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Trade Alert: Tyson Shares Have Moved Your Way. Lock Down Income on Your Puts Today!

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 2, 202011:48 AM Eastern

It’s time for action for your latest Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN, Rated “C”) trade … and you’ll be pleased with the results. Several weeks ago, you should have closed out one leg of your November TSN...

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Trade Alert: Tyson Shares Have Moved Your Way. Lock Down Income on Your Puts Today!

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On December 2, 202011:46 AM Eastern

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Vaccine Hopes Continue to Support Thin, Holiday-Week Markets. Sit Tight!

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On November 25, 202010:30 AM Eastern

In a year as trying and volatile as this one, we can all be happy about one thing: We’ve made it to Thanksgiving week! That, of course, means 2020 is also rapidly approaching its expiration...

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Trade Alert: Target this Home Improvement Retailer for Another Round of Generous Income

By Juan M. Villaverde and Mandeep Rai On November 18, 202011:20 AM Eastern

Remember that recommendation we hinted at last week? It’s time to jump on board! The stock we’re targeting is home improvement retailer Home Depot (NYSE: HD, Rated “B”). The trade we’re...