Daily Options Income Strategy | BE Down Over 30%, $25 Billion Financing Framework Sparks Demand—Is the Fuel Cell Leader Hitting a Golden Opportunity?

I. Market Sentiment Indicator

All three major U.S. stock indices weakened in the previous trading session, with technology stocks leading the decline and dampening market sentiment. The clean energy sector came under significant pressure, $Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ plunging 4.55% in a single day, creating an exceptionally attractive window for options sellers in this high-volatility environment.

II. Watchlist of Hot Stocks

BE: A $25 billion financing framework has sparked strong demand—after a 30% plunge, is this a 'golden pit' opportunity?

$Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ The stock closed down 4.55% in the previous session at $233.49. Trading volume reached $2.377 billion, with a turnover rate of 3.61%. A volume ratio of 0.742 indicates that trading activity was below its recent average. Since peaking at $351.28 on June 25, the stock has cumulatively retraced approximately 30%, though it remains up 170% year-to-date.

Technically, the stock is currently in a sharp downtrend seeking a bottom, having broken below its 30-day moving average (around $280). RSI is approaching oversold territory, and MACD is negative, indicating strong short-term bearish momentum. However, on the monthly chart, the price remains well above the 200-day moving average (around $170), suggesting the long-term uptrend remains intact. Implied volatility (IV) is at an extreme high, with an IV percentile of 98%, meaning option premiums are richly priced.

The current pullback is primarily driven by short-seller reports causing short-term shocks and profit-taking from elevated valuations—not by deterioration in the company's fundamentals.Two recent short-seller reports triggered algorithmic selling and automated stop-loss orders.

Investment firms Hunterbrook Research and Crossroads Capital recently issued consecutive reports. One report titled “Bloom’s Big Lie” accused BE of making false statements regarding its supply chain sources and the scale of its order backlog. The allegations specifically focus on reliance on Chinese raw materials:One of the report's core allegations is that Bloom Energy (BE) is overly reliant on imports of scandium—a critical material used in its solid oxide fuel cells—from China, and questions the feasibility of its long-term growth targets.

In a filing submitted to the SEC, BE explicitly rejected these allegations as 'false and misleading,' emphasizing that it has sufficient supplies of scandium oxide and does not rely on Chinese suppliers.

In stark contrast to the stock price pullback, the company’s fundamentals are undergoing a structural transformation.At the end of June, the company announced it would expand its $5 billion financing agreement with Brookfield Asset Management—originally signed in October 2025—to $25 billion, a fivefold increase.This framework is designed to provide financing support for deploying Bloom’s fuel cell systems in AI data centers, directly addressing customers’ key pain point of high upfront capital expenditures. The CEO explicitly stated, $Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ is becoming the 'standard and preferred choice' for on-site power generation at AI data centers.

Wall Street broadly views this recent pullback as a 'golden opportunity.' Following the $25 billion agreement, UBS Group reaffirmed its 'Buy' rating with a $350 price target, arguing that market concerns over raw material supply have been significantly overstated. Susquehanna raised its price target from $293 to $298 on July 10. Morgan Stanley maintained its $310 price target and 'Buy' rating.

Overall, the recent stock price decline appears to stem more from short-term sentiment and confidence shocks triggered by the short-seller report, rather than any deterioration in the company’s fundamentals.Bloom Energy’s strong revenue growth, the $25 billion financing agreement with Brookfield, and a massive $20 billion backlog of orders all form the core of its long-term investment thesis.The next key observation window will be the Q2 earnings report scheduled for release on July 28, which will serve as a critical test of whether the company can withstand this recent turmoil.

3. Options Premium Collection Strategy

1. Cash Secured Put

Sell 1 contract of $Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ 260821 100P; estimated margin requirement (for reference only): $10,000 ($100 × 100)

Opportunity Rationale:

For investors who believe in the long-term thesis of on-site AI power generation but have not yet established a position, BE’s stock has already pulled back approximately 30% from its highs following the short-seller report, and near-term market sentiment remains volatile. However, the company's fundamentals remain extremely strong—Q1 revenue surged 130% year-over-year to $751 million, full-year revenue guidance was raised to $3.4–$3.8 billion, and the newly announced $25 billion financing framework has fundamentally transformed its customer acquisition capability.

By selling put options, if the stock stabilizes or experiences a corrective rebound from current levels, investors can collect premium income inflated by high implied volatility (IV). If the stock price declines further due to short-term panic and approaches the $100 strike, investors may also acquire the stock at a significantly lower, prudent cost basis.

2. Covered Call

Holding 100 shares $Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ , sell 1 contract of BE 260821 450C

Opportunity Rationale:

For investors already holding BE, the stock price has rapidly retreated to around $233 amid the short-seller report and broader market volatility. The company’s $25 billion financing agreement and surging AI-driven power demand remain intact and unchallenged, but market divergence suggests the stock could experience significant near-term volatility.

If investors remain confident in the company’s long-term value as a leader in on-site AI power generation but are concerned about continued downward pressure from short-seller sentiment and market情绪, they may consider selling call options. If the stock consolidates and forms a base near current levels, the premium collected will gradually reduce their cost basis. If the stock subsequently rises to the strike price, it effectively allows them to partially take profits at a new high.

IV. Risk Management Advisory

Although seller strategies have a high win rate, investors must still implement proper risk management:

– Position sizing is key:The biggest risk of option selling strategies lies in black swan events. It is recommended that the margin allocated to any single underlying asset should not exceed 20% of total capital. Never sell options beyond your risk tolerance just for the sake of collecting premium.

– Timely rolling of covered calls:If a covered call becomes deeply in-the-money (i.e., the stock price significantly exceeds the strike price) and you remain bullish on the underlying stock, promptly 'roll' the position—close the current option by buying it back and simultaneously sell a new call with a later expiration and a higher strike price—to avoid having your shares called away at an unfavorable price.

– Beware of 'left-tail risk' with cash-secured puts:For cash-secured puts, if the stock price crashes due to fundamental deterioration (rather than normal pullbacks), do not hold on stubbornly. In such cases, exit with a stop-loss or 'roll down' the position to buy time and wait for volatility to normalize.

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Options Risk Disclosure

An option is a contract that grants the holder the right—but not the obligation—to buy or sell an underlying asset at a fixed price on or before a specified date. The price of an option is influenced by various factors, including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility. Implied volatility reflects the market's expectation of future price fluctuations over the life of the option; it is derived by reverse-engineering the option’s price using the Black-Scholes pricing model and is commonly viewed as an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate greater volatility, they may be willing to pay higher premiums for options to hedge their risk, leading to higher implied volatility. Traders and investors use implied volatility to assess the attractiveness of option prices, identify potential mispricings, and manage risk exposure.

Disclaimer

This content does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation, advice, opinion, or any guarantee regarding any securities, financial products, or instruments. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss. In certain circumstances, your losses may exceed the initial margin deposit. Even if you place contingent orders, such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, you may not necessarily avoid losses, as market conditions may prevent these orders from being executed. You may be required to deposit additional margin on short notice. If you fail to provide the required amount within the stipulated time, your open positions may be liquidated. Nevertheless, you remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. Therefore, you should thoroughly research and understand options and carefully consider whether trading them is suitable for you based on your financial condition and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should familiarize yourself with the procedures for exercising options and handling expiration, as well as your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiration. Options trading entails very high risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Investors should carefully read the document 'Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options' before engaging in any options trading strategy.

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