Daily Options Selling Strategy | AI Energy Sector Surges, BE Soars Over 75% in a Month to New Highs, OKLO Rebounds with Gains Exceeding 50%, How to Use Options Strategies to Ride the Trend?

I. Market Barometer: AI Energy Sector's Momentum Continues to Rise

In the previous trading session, the three major U.S. stock indexes retreated, while the nuclear power and power equipment sectors became the market's high-growth focus due to AI computing-driven electricity demand.The exponential growth in electricity demand for AI model training and inference poses an opportunity for investors. How can they leverage options strategies to capture gains from this trend?

II. Focus on Hot Targets

1、 $Bloom Energy (BE.US)$: AI Power Supply Mega Order Secured, Stock Price Hits All-Time High

$Bloom Energy (BE.US)$ Closed 3.42% higher in the previous trading session at $237.60, reaching an intraday high of $241.60.。

On April 13, the company partnered with $Oracle (ORCL.US)$to expand strategic cooperation. $Oracle (ORCL.US)$Plans to procure 2.8GW of fuel cell systems, with the first batch of 1.2GW already signed and deployed. BE's SOFC fuel cells take only 55 days for deployment, significantly faster than traditional gas turbines, perfectly meeting the rapid energy replenishment needs of AI data centers.

Recently, investment banks have been aggressively raising their target prices for the company. On April 21, UBS Group raised its target price from $115 to $251, and Citi increased its target price from $162 to $229. However, the current share price is significantly higher than the analysts' average target price of $181, with a rapid short-term rise, technically overbought, and substantial profit-taking pressure, suggesting the potential for consolidation.

2、 $Oklo Inc (OKLO.US)$ : Management overhaul + NVIDIA partnership drive a rebound from lower price levels

$Oklo Inc (OKLO.US)$ The previous trading day closed at $76.46, up 5.59%, hitting a two-month high.

The key positive driver is that the company recently completed a major reshuffle of its board and management, appointing nuclear energy experts such as Mark Peters, former director of Idaho National Laboratory, to strengthen project execution capabilities;Secondly, on April 23, the company announced a collaboration with NVIDIA and Los Alamos National Laboratoryto advance AI-powered nuclear energy research and deployment. This marks Oklo's endorsement by top-tier AI computing power and national research institutions, significantly advancing commercialization expectations.

On April 22, HSBC initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of $96, indicating upside potential from the current price.However, the company remains in a loss-making phase, with a significant net loss projected for 2025 and no commercial revenue generated yet; previously, the CEO and COO collectively sold over $21 million worth of shares, undermining market confidence; UBS Group cut its target price from $95 to $60 at the end of March, citing concerns over project execution risks and cost overruns.The company's share price has retreated over 60% from the October 2025 high, with a short-term breakout above the 60-day moving average confirming a bottom reversal trend.

III. Seller Options Strategy

1. Sell 1 contract$Bloom Energy (BE.US)$20260501 180P, estimated required margin (for reference only): $18,000 ($180 x 100)

2. Sell 1 contract$Oklo Inc (OKLO.US)$20260501 64P, estimated required margin (for reference only): $6,400 ($64 x 100)

Opportunity filtering logic:
$Oracle (ORCL.US)$ Mega-orders are the core driver of BE's rise. Under AI-powered demand, the industry fundamentals remain solid. However, the stock is overbought in the short term, with relatively high valuations, posing a risk of pullback. OKLO benefits from sector recovery, management adjustments, and collaboration with NVIDIA, showing strong short-term rebound momentum. Nevertheless, the company still faces risks such as losses, lack of revenue, and execution challenges.

By selling Puts, if the share price continues to rise or remains volatile at higher levels, substantial premiums can be collected, enhancing the return on idle funds. If the share price pulls back to the Put strike price, shares can be acquired at a lower cost, positioning for core AI power supply targets while balancing returns and entry opportunities.

IV. Risk Control Reminder

Although the seller strategy has a high probability of success, investors must still manage risks effectively:

– Position management is key:The biggest risk for sellers lies in black swan events. It is recommended thatthe margin requirement for any single underlying should not exceed 20% of total capital. Never sell options beyond your capacity to handle them just for the sake of greedy premium collection.

– Covered call options should be rolled over in a timely manner.(Rolling): When a covered call option becomes deeply in-the-money (stock price far exceeds the strike price),if you remain bullish on the underlying stock, you should decisively 'roll' the position— that is, buy to close the current option while simultaneously selling an option with a further expiration date and a higher strike price, avoiding the forced liquidation of the underlying stock at a low price.

– Cash-secured put options should beware of 'left-tail risk':For cash-secured puts,if the stock price collapses due to deteriorating fundamentals (rather than normal pullbacks), don’t hold on stubbornly.At this point, it's advisable to cut losses or 'roll down' to gain time, waiting for volatility to normalize.

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Options Risk Warning

An option is a contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a specific date or at any time before that 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 expectations for the level of volatility in the option over a future period. It is a data point derived inversely from the Black-Scholes option pricing model and is generally regarded as an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate greater volatility, they may be more willing to pay a higher price for options to hedge risks, resulting in 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 any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。

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