Everyone knows smart investments can grow passive income, which leads to financial independence. But the market volatility is so unpredictable that you are too scared to learn trading alone.
There are plenty of trading gurus selling courses online, and every guru seems to be smarter and more effective than the last, but how can you separate the good from the fake?
SlashTraders don't aim to be the best online, but we aim to be the most believable and the most transparent trader on the market. And we share our results with our members, no holding back any details.
We plotted our investment journey from the start against major indexes, such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones and Berkshire Hathaway.
We have outperformed them all so far.
By investing in undervalued, blue-chip stocks, we create a solid foundation for long-term growth. Then we add a mixture of options trading to supercharge our returns.
SlashTraders' official account currently beats the S&P 500 by more than 450% over the same period.
Hear what our exclusive Telegram group say about our trading strategies.
Here is a breakdown of our trading philosophy and how you can follow along.
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Key Undervalued Stocks That SlashTraders Own
We all know the key to profit is to buy low and sell high. So it's all the more important to identify undervalued stocks that you can buy and hold for solid, long-term growth.
Here are some of our favourite stocks to own for a long time.
Alibaba (BABA)
Alibaba is the leading e-commerce company in the PRC, with its platforms such as Taobao and Tmall commanding a very high market share, and its diversified businesses encompassing logistics (Cainiao), cloud computing (Aliyun), digital media and other terminal services.
It has strong financials with more cash and liquid assets than debt. This financial strength gives the company flexibility to navigate challenging times or invest in new growth opportunities. The company has also been returning value to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends.
Alibaba is an emerging player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The company's decision to hold onto its cloud computing business, rather than spinning it off, highlights its focus on leveraging AI to drive future growth across its various business lines. Its AI model, Qwen, is a key part of this strategy.
Vale (VALE)
Vale is one of the world's largest producers of iron ore, a critical component in steel production. Its position as a top-tier supplier gives it a competitive advantage. The company also has a significant and growing presence in the production of base metals like copper and nickel, which are essential for the transition to a green energy economy through electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure.
Vale has a history of paying out substantial dividends, with a very high dividend yield. The company's financial strength and cash flow generation, particularly in favourable commodity price environments, have allowed it to consistently return capital to shareholders through dividends and share buyback programs.
While iron ore is its bread and butter, Vale's base metals division is a key growth driver. As the world decarbonises, the demand for copper and nickel is expected to rise. Vale's operational improvements and cost management in its copper and nickel segments could lead to enhanced profitability and a more diversified revenue stream.
Barrick Mining Company (B)
Barrick's primary business is mining gold and copper. This makes it an attractive investment for those who are bullish on the price of these metals. Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset, so its price tends to rise during periods of economic or geopolitical uncertainty. Copper, on the other hand, is a critical component of the green energy transition, used in everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy infrastructure. A portfolio that includes Barrick can provide diversification and potential upside from these trends.
The company has been demonstrating solid financial performance, with recent reports showing increased production, higher free cash flow, and strong earnings. Barrick's ability to generate cash flow even amidst market volatility can be a reassuring sign for investors.
Barrick is actively investing in new projects and exploration, which could lead to increased production and reserves in the future. Projects like the Reko Diq copper-gold project and the Fourmile deposit in Nevada show the company's commitment to long-term growth.
SlashTraders’ Favourite Options Strategies
Even though buying and holding value stocks is great for growing your portfolio in the long term, we like to add some of our favourite option strategies to boost our returns.
Use Bull Put Spreads to Profit From Upward Trends
A Bull Put Spread is an options strategy for a moderately bullish or neutral outlook on an underlying asset. This strategy involves selling a Put option at a higher strike price and simultaneously buying a Put option at a lower strike price, both with the same expiration date.
Use Bear Call Spreads to Profit From Overvalued Stocks
A Bear Call Spread is an options strategy for a moderately bearish or neutral outlook on an underlying asset. It involves simultaneously selling a Call option at a lower strike price and buying a Call option at a higher strike price, both with the same expiration date.
Biggest Option Winners
By using our proprietary stock pickers to time the market before a stock moves, we can use either Bull Put Spreads or Bear Call Spreads to boost our swing trading returns. Here are some of the biggest winners from the past year, as documented in our Trade Ledger.
OPENING 2024-09-30
SQ BUY 10 VERTICAL 100 Mar 21 2025 $62.5 Put
SQ SELL -10 VERTICAL 100 Mar 21 2025 $67.5 Put
CLOSING 2024-11-12
Duration of Trade: 43 days
Buying Power: $2,660.00
Realized ROC: 56.39%
Profit: $1,500.00OPENING 2024-08-08
PYPL BUY 10 VERTICAL 100 Nov 15 2024 $60 Put
PYPL SELL -10 VERTICAL 100 Nov 15 2024 $65 Put
CLOSING 2024-09-19
Duration of Trade: 42 days
Buying Power: $2,850.00
Realized ROC: 54.74%
Profit: $1,560.00OPENING 2024-09-10
KSS BUY 10 VERTICAL 100 Jan 17 2025 $15 Put
KSS SELL -10 VERTICAL 100 Jan 17 2025 $20 Put
CLOSING 2025-01-18
Duration of Trade: 129 days
Buying Power: $2,940.00
Realized ROC: 70.07%
Profit: $2,060.00OPENING 2025-03-13
SPY SELL -4 VERTICAL 100 Jul 18 2025 $460 Put
SPY BUY 4 VERTICAL 100 Jul 18 2025 $555 Put
CLOSING 2025-04-08
Duration of Trade: 26 days
Buying Power: $7,216.00
Realized ROC: 79.05%
Profit: $5,704.00OPENING 2025-08-12
BABA BUY 15 VERTICAL 100 Sep 19 2025 $115 Put
BABA SELL -15 VERTICAL 100 Sep 19 2025 $120 Put
CLOSING 2025-08-30
Duration of Trade: 18 days
Buying Power: $3,877.50
Realized ROC: 78.34%
Profit: $3,037.50How You Can Replicate the Results by Copying Our Trades
SlashTraders' real-time trade alerts are designed to help you copy our trades easily. It's a great chance to educate yourself on each trade.
Whenever we make a trade on the SlashTraders official account, we use the software API to send real-time transaction details to our registered members via email and Telegram.
Every member would receive an alert email from [email protected] by default. Anyone who entered their Telegram Username during registration would also receive an alert message from the SlashTraders Alerts Telegram channel.
It's a great way for beginners to learn about trading by shadowing our trades. You have the flexibility to adjust your buying power before following the trades.
It's an efficient way to trade without spending too much time monitoring the markets. Medium to long-term strategies such as stocks, options, forex and futures are all suitable for copy trading.
If you are looking for a stress-free, profitable investing experience without needing to master the markets yourself, sign up for SlashTraders' trial to access all the stock pickers and start following our trades right away.