KO

Valvador

Are you so lazy that you don't want to search for this yourself? * [Microsoft](https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Microsoft-Principal-Software-Development-Engineer-Salaries-E1651_D_KO10,49.htm) - known to have lower end of these. * [Google](https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Google-Principal-Engineer-Salaries-E9079_D_KO7,25.htm) * [Roblox](https://www.levels.fyi/companies/roblox/salaries/software-engineer/levels/ic5) * [Meta](https://www.levels.fyi/companies/facebook/salaries/software-engineer?country=254) This is the salary range I would expect for these positions.

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

Various_Couple_764

But keep in mind that Warren Buffett has so much KO stock that his investment company get s millions in dividend payments a year so ther is no reason from him to sell. Warren buffet primarily invests for dividends or buys profitable companies making them subsidiaries of his investment funds and they pay their profit out to him.

ra__account

1. Post tax, avoid REITs. Their main advantage is avoiding taxes if you do so, otherwise they tend to be mediocre. 2. Think growth. You're presumably young - KO is never going to be a big grower again. KO, PG, JNJ - fairly fine stocks when you're at retirement age and just want something reliable but they're never going to set the world on fire again. Diversify while you're young - not into specific stocks but indexes like VTI. 3. Forget about dividends - they're forced taxable events. The tax rate for dividends is the same as long term (qualified) dividends. There's no difference between selling when you want to and getting dividends, other than that dividends force you to take it. Invest wisely and sell when you need to, and you'll end up better.

Meamigoyo

This actually is comical now no dip can KO spy

PermissionOpen7696

Hello man... I do have a question... During 2022, once I tried to sell some put options on KO, leap options, waaaay OTM, the premium was close to a dollar... Lets say BID was 0.89, ask 0.98. I put my order to sell 10 contracts at 0.97 and pum, filled... A second later, I put a buy order for those 10 contracts, for 0.92 and pum... filled Did it again, and again, and again... A couple of days later I raised my usual orders to a hundred contracts... Every order I put was filled, sometimes after pinging a bit with one contract, but eventually they all got filled... After a couple of months this situation ended, and I tried another strike... Same thing, lasted for a couple of weeks more and then it ended as well... After a couple of days of no activity (I was pretty sad because I was literally gonna be rich in a couple of years had this situation continued)... I decided to change ticker, I tried Pfizer, it was trading above 60 at the time... It was even better, I got to sell about 200 contracts and buy them 0.15 cents cheaper, I was making like 10k a day, every single days. By then, I had sold all my stock, I was 100% in t-bills, why would I take the risk? Td Ameritrade blocked my account a couple of times because they said I had too many orders in a day, so I had to call to beg them to let me trade again.... Eventually I had to take it easy and trade a bit less so they would not block me.... By mid 2023, this thing ended and it all got back to normal, I still make money selling options but nowhere near what I made in 2022/2023... I owe one apartment to KO, one to PFE, and a third one to some aother stocks combined.... Now the question, what the fuck happened?

Lopsided_Process5141

Hell yeah, KO and JNJ double lifted me today

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

papakong88

You were worried that a margin call would wipe out your account. Don’t worry, this is not likely to happen. On Friday, when KO was near the money, your broker had determined that your account is solid and able to meet an assignment of all your KO puts. They could liquidate your puts if you cannot meet your obligation.

faenor_melkor

Thanks for your answer Basically agree with everything. Position was really a 10 contracts credit spread (sold the 70 KO put and bought the 68 PUT), so greatest lost would theorically never be greater than 2k (minus premium and some fees) , but ... I just experienced (for the first time) the suprise of OTM expired option assignment, and i just realized that i coud have lost way more than those 2k ish , had more than 2 contracts were assigned and the margin call took place.

ManaguenseTTV

Of course! No problem, good luck with the KO. I see it's trading over 70 today, so you made extra profits 🤑

DennyDalton

The closing price is not the singular determinant as to whether an option is exercised. American-style options can be exercised at any time and since your KO puts were ITM during the day, that is the likely reason for your assignment. There is no IB mistake here. With IB, if you exercise during the day, the transaction occurs immediately (the stock is bought or sold). If assignment could cause a margin call then you are over leveraged. Reduce your size and close out your pin risk options before expiration. You might even consider trading spreads in order to reduce your leverage.

ManaguenseTTV

Yes, but you wouldn't have to liquidate anything right away. Monday morning at market open, you would see you owe 14k in margins, but you also would have 200 shares of KO valued at whatever current market value is hopefully over 70 so therefore you would just sell all 200 shares and fulfill the margins and profit whatever balance was remaining which is gravy on top of your already collected premiums.

Dealer_Existing

No Worries! Same to you. By the way, if you're wheeling a stock (selling csp's and selling cc's), the most profit is achieved by selling cc's after assignment if you decide to sell above assignment strike. So for example, if you're bullish on KO and have the capital. Sell the 71 CC (or higher) and go from there instead of just selling

angelcoal

Looks like KO started the day under 70, so maybe someone exercised early in the day, and you are the lucky guy who got assigned later?

faenor_melkor

Thanks! I can't help but thinking that the broker could just require the seller the diff between the assigment price and market price in those 1% OTM assigment events.... forI mean, it's painfull to see your broker liquidate all your positions to get enough buying power to comply with the options sold , when you really don't want to own the stock associated and would inmediatelly sell the stock assigned and the diference with the strike is really small (like diff < 1,2,3% ) , for example: 10 , OTM 70 KO Puts assigned --- need 70,000 usd --- you buy them --- and sell them first moment possible monday in pre-market at 70.3 ... even if premarket price were lower (like 69.000) you would "only" losse 1k (realtively very small vs the 70,000 usd) Broker could really lend somehow and only require you the difference, it would make the options more atractive i think Do you know if that somehow lending, or something similar exists ( in this case, is it broker related?) ? Thanks

ManaguenseTTV

Did ko move after hours and go below 70 briefly, and possibly, that's why the market makers assigned you on 2 contracts? If not, it sounds like you got lucky and purchased KO for 70 meanwhile its currently trading higher

Dealer_Existing

Yeah you can always excercise! Depends whay is being exercised. So, in your example, you got KO assigned at 70. When the market opens, you can sell them for 70.X (depending on the, pening price) + the premium you received. Hence the profit :)

dvdmovie1

I think for a lot of people there's also the value of time. For a lot of people, index funds are great. You can take a few minutes once a month or whatever, add a little and then largely forget about it. Your required involvement is minimal. Can you do well in the market not indexing? Yes, but it takes a lot of time and research - and that's no guarantee of success. I wake up at ridiculous hours looking at companies in other countries, reading news/articles and looking for ideas. I think about the market a lot of the time and try to work through ideas/allocation/themes/etc. But I love it - understandably a lot of people don't/wouldn't and that's okay. What works for me works for me. Other people are going to have a very different approach and that's great, too. You have to have an approach that works for you, when you start trying someone's else's approach out of FOMO that's when problems often happen. I don't know that index funds are "low risk" - can easily lose 20-30% (see 2022 or the decline earlier this year), but you don't have single stock risk. "They're convinced that crypto like Bitcoin is easy because you can just play into its cycles, or make easy money with quick-selling IPOs, or just taking advantage of obvious slumps (Tariff stuff this year). It only takes a bit of active attention, and the traditional mindset of crypto being super risky is outdated." I've said recently that I think a lot of the last 5 years has created unrealistic expectations and stuff like this just sort of reaffirms that. It can (and has) gone on longer than I could've imagined but it works until it doesn't (2022, 2025) and I think too many people have this playbook with their portfolio that is positioned for "everything is awesome" and the moment it's slightly less than awesome they complain that the market is broken and what is happening!?!? I've often said lately that posts titled, "WHY IS MY STOCK CRATERING?" used to be about something down 10%+. Now it's much more common and when you look, inevitably the stock is down 2-3%. Agree with what someone else said in the comments: "Index funds aren't too safe they're literally designed to capture market growth over time without the bullshit. Yeah someone always has a story about making a killing on crypto or catching the perfect IPO. What they don't brag about are all their losses." Also, this: "Being in your 20s or 30s doesn’t mean you need to gamble — it means you have time to let compounding work.' Agree with this. Too many people want to get rich overnight and swing for the fences with every pitch then are surprised when an options bet doesn't go their way after a number of successes and they strike out entirely. Singles and doubles aren't thrilling but they do add up over time. "It makes me feel fairly inadequate, as if I'm just playing it too safe" I don't think you're playing it too safe at all with 100% index funds. I will say that I don't agree with people who are 20-30 and they are in KO and PG and JNJ and emphasize dividend income and generally invest as if they are AARP age - *that* is too safe and risks people not achieving goals later on.

9inchpapii

KO perpetual growth plus dividends.

Mug_of_coffee

Well, OP is saying that he looks for an underlying that will pay ~1%/week. The payout is a function of volatility. For fun, lets compare a volatile ticker vs. a stable ticker: **TSLA:** IV 55% Weekly @ .188 delta is 342.5C Jul 03, $3.47 @ the mid. Therefore, (3.47/342.5)*100 = 1.01% premium. *Compared with* **KO:** IV 12.5% Weekly @ .21 delta is 71C Jul 03, ~$.23 @ the mid. Therefore, (0.23/71)*100 = 0.32% premium.

QanonQuinoa

KO 🤣

TibbersGoneWild

Consumer staples $GIS $KHC $PEP $KO $HSY $MDLZ

Furious_Tuguy

I think she holds KO until she finds a new thing then trims KO into her new thing.

Furious_Tuguy

My girlfriend has been buying ELF and KO for a while now. She has a bunch of brands she watches for to see if they go public. I have began following her trades because she knows her brands and what's popular. Her theory is, in a recession, stagflation, etc. women aren't going to stop buying makeup and people will still be buying their snacks.

AnotherDegenerateFK

Jake Paul by KO you fkn nerds

MrBigBossMan

Topuria by KO/TKO is a full port mega max tsar bomba 5 mega moon play

GunsouBono

Cash secured put. He sold 18ea of 136 puts which means that he is buying 1800 at 136 because the puts expired in the money. Buffett is famous for doing this with KO. If you're sitting on cash while markets are at all time highs, it's a way to at least make some premiums and buy a stock you want at a price you want.

East-Resolution4446

RSP, 6 Month T-Bill, LULU, KO, OXY, T. Go for low risk. Low risk low profits is better than high risk high losses with the boss’s money.

spartanburt

Who else likes to keep stuff like MCD, KO, amd MO in their HSA just for the sheer irony?

Raceto1million

JONES SODA is the way. KO n PEP don't got a whole lot of room to grow

bobbydbadass

I rate it a 9.5 because only because I’d rather own PEP or KO for discretionary 🤘

TuffGenius

The one bear case I see is on July 30 US Q2 GDP will be released. I expect this to be negative. The most recent Q1 estimate was (0.5%) compared an expected +2%. 2 quarters of negative GDP will mean the US is in recession. There are US companies that historically make money in recession. A good list is called “dividend kings”. About 55 companies who have paid and raised their dividend consecutively for 50 years. (PG, KO, JNJ, CL,HRL, TR etc) Dividend kings is what I recommend people to buy right now, and while US in recession. I caution people to not buy overpriced (impossible PE) stocks bc they have the largest amount of downside.

WillNo4999

Charles is taller, stronger, and has more experience. But watching Ilia man handle Volk and Max, there’s no fucking way. He’s gonna be untouchable. Charles is sadly washed and should retire. This may be his last fight. Ilia is going to fucking kill him. He’s 16-0-0 for a reason. He’s a bad mf man. Now, if this was Ilia vs one of the Dagestanians, that’s a whole different story. But this will be clean and fast. Ilia rd 2 TKO/KO. Once Ilia wins this fight he will get a shot at Islam. That’s gonna be the fight of the decade.

PTRBoyz

Fair criticism with the KO comp

Brendan056

What is KO?

DaytonaPanda

I am only bullish if Tim Cook steps down and a product guy takes over as CEO. Apple has been lazy and lousy under Tim Cook. Yes.. He made a lot of investors rich by buying back shares, but don´t forget that the market sentiment was very bullish at that time in general because of low interest rates. Apple is just KO of the 21st Century.

DekeJeffery

I think $AAPL is about to enter $KO territory : slow to no growth, reliable dividend.

orangehorton

KO is a beverage business. PEP is a good business

TibbersGoneWild

Shrinkflation and inflation w/ chips. PEP is diversified into snacks (chips) and beverages while KO is strictly beverages.

juanly_xx

Aren't those supposed to affect KO too?

greenpride32

I'm a long time holder of KO shares, but I don't keep track of PEP much. I'm thinking PEP's underperformance is related to their snacks. Many "junk food" stocks went down in the past 12-18 months due to perceived demand decrease as the new weight loss drugs start to become more accessible.

greenpride32

>Maybe the issue is we need to change the formula for valuing stocks? There is no such formula - if you believe it exists you are chasing a unicorn. Stocks that consistently grow top and bottom line over time tend to have their share prices go up over time. Need some examples - look at MSFT AMZN MA which have track records of 10-15+ years. Some stocks trade more on speculation. They don't have anything close to 10 years track record. Play these at your own risk. A common "value" mesaure has been PE ratio. This is an outdated metric that became popular during old industry growth years. This was when most companies specialized in a single vertical. As time went up, new industry became much more efficient and scalable to the point large tech players spam multiple verticals and dominate the economy. Old industry is more focused on cash flow and efficiency games, but not growth. Take an old industry, no growth stock such as KO. It yields close to 3% dividend at PE of 28. Historically, 28 is considered a high PE for a non-growth stock. 15 years ago, KO PE ratio bounced from 8-15. Now slice KO PE in half to 14, which is still historically high for them. What happends to dividend yield? It becames an insane 6%. Who wouldn't park money into a KO at 6% yield? Of course many would, and thus the stock price gets bid up. So much then for PE ratio right?

Diligent_Fox_9072

Again, If there's one company to 'KO' (don't get any funny ideas Coke) it's Pepsi. A-hole company for years. Worst of the worst for inexcusable price gouging. Mondelez is distant 2nd, but there. (Check out their brand portfolios, all worst offenders)

honeybadger9951

Lol I just noticed that MCD and KO has higher PE than GOOG. Do people really expect better growth from fucking fast food chain?

owowhatsthis123

A good example would probably be KO (coke-cola) they pretty much aren’t going anywhere. They do 2.88% annual which isn’t the best but it’s something. I’m not a financial advisor though there’s people who are way better at this than me.

awkwaman

Ok guys hear me out... KO calls

ChineseTuna420420

TSLA fell of my technical buy list this week. MCD, KO, JNJ… as well as the European stock ETF (IEUR) and China ETF (KWEB) all performing poorly this week. Also noted the short US treasury ETF hit a technical sell today indicating rates will drop (could indicate the market is anticipating recessionary pressure). GOOGL fell off my buy list as well as RSP (equal weight S&P etf) and DIA (Dow industrials ETF). This was the second week in a row where my approved buy list has decreased in number. Several things JUST made the cut… the general picture I’m seeing is some weakness setting into the market. It was not a good week. More pain this next week… no short term expiration calls… cash or puts are the play. Good luck!

ongoldenwaves

KO is range bound. Stays solidly in the 60-70 range. It's like owning a CD. I wouldn't buy.

jxmckie

Screw index. Depending on age, buy a blue chip dividend stock (IBM,KO,CVX...etc) and reinvest dividends for 10-15 years. Compound interest and this guy is a millionaire forever.

spellbadgrammargood

society peaked in the 90s. 9/11, 2008 Financial Crisis, and COVID was the 1-2-3 KO for Millennials and Gen Z

Various_Couple_764

Well dividends do not always equate returns , a stock could pay dividends but keep loosing value False, ARCC has been paying a dividned of 9% for 20 years. And it is worth more today than when the company started paying a dividend. Also KO has been paying a dividend for 100 years and it is worth more today than it has ever been. And additionally all the index funds you have in your acount pay a dividned.

Various_Couple_764

dividends are not equivalent to a forced sale. If you sell a stock to get income it is gone. If you receive the dividends you still have the stock. and will keep receiving the dividned until the fund goes out of business. KO is an example of a company that has been paying a dividned for about 100 years. so most retires prefer investments like dividned stocks fund. While the young prefer investments that will get the highest return.

Slow-Information-847

yall, TACO is bad for option traders. Theta gangs KO all volatility players, put or call. no exception

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

Any-Morning4303

Thanks for the great feed back. I’m also trying to spread risk throughout sectors. So far doing GOOGL DDOG and last Thursday closed off all my KO positions. Have 7 stocks I’m keeping an eye on, but before I jump in I’m trying to come up with mechanical and defined rules to follow. Any rules you’d like to advise me on following?

fre-ddo

Yeah had my eye on this one but doesnt feel right, went for MCD and KO instead.

United-Hearing-8286

Anyone ever swing KO because I try to sell low buy high and the dip looks promising

BlueSharpieLA

LOL fuck off bitch. Is that supposed to convince me? Why are you all of a sudden spouting data from 2013 about ALCOHOL deaths? I said $MCD $KO as differentiated from “war stocks.” Dumb fuck.

ryallen23

If their shares of everything were new, sure. But they're decades old. Their KO shares are $3. So they're gonna be generating 100% dividend yield in a couple years. There's no replicating their returns because there's no replicating that. Their dividend income on BAC this year is over a billion.

banditcleaner2

Ha. You’d be right if normal, non-war stocks weren’t going up from human suffering and death already. Go check the health of america and then check KO, for instance. and, if you choose not to play this game, then you’re gonna likely be broke forever. I’d rather be rich and unhealthy/miserable than broke and unhealthy/miserable…

traderbusto

lol @ people still fking around with that boomer assed UNH shit. Just go buy 100 shares of KO and count your dividends

Traditional-Collar70

Calls on KO, about to collect bottle caps as new currency.

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

greenpride32

>Lots of people say we’re in a bubble and that the market is unreasonably high. Corporate profits and dividend distributions keep increasing year after year. That's the real reason why the market goes up over time. So every "bubble" of the past was left behind with real growth. PE ratios are oudated metrics. Go and pick the first ultra stable dividend paying stock that comes to mind, halve their PE ratio, and tell me what happens to the dividend yield. I'll go first - KO. Yield is 2.80% and PE is 28. Cut this "no growth" company down to a 14 PE is all of a sudden the yield is 5.60%. Do you think at that yield, the stock will not get bought up to push the yield lower? Biggest difference I see in today's markets versus 20-25 years ago is the concentration at the top. Take your MSFT or NVDA and individually, they are equal weight to the bottom 150-175 of the SP500 combined. If your investment is "SP500" - does really matter how the profits are distributed within or that they simply exist and grow? Any arguments centered around a number of companies being flat or even declining is rendered useless when they only represent a slither of your investment.

Mother-Chipmunk2778

Haha I was out tonight so now I’m just catching up on all the news but yeah I’m KO soon

sex_veganism_atheism

Buckley by KO

ShellfishJelloFarts

!p KO

PulIthEld

The global bottled water market is projected to grow from $292.6 billion in 2025 to $509 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for clean water, health-conscious consumers, and sustainability trends. Major players like Nestlé, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Danone dominate, but Primo Water (PRMW) offers a focused investment opportunity with strong growth potential. This DD explores why water stocks are worth considering, with a focus on Primo Water as a high-potential pick, alongside safer options like Coca-Cola and water-focused ETFs. **Why Invest in Bottled Water?** The bottled water market is a stable, growing sector with strong fundamentals: Market Growth: The global bottled water market is expected to grow at a 6.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2030, reaching $509 billion. Still water (74% of the market) and sparkling water (7.9% CAGR) are both expanding, driven by health trends and demand in emerging markets. Consumer Trends: Consumers are shifting from sugary drinks to bottled water, with U.S. per capita consumption rising from 31.6 gallons in 2013 to 46.4 gallons in 2023. Global Demand: Over 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, boosting demand in Asia-Pacific (44.5% market share) and developing regions. Climate and Urbanization: Water scarcity and urban growth are increasing reliance on bottled water, especially in regions with unreliable tap water. **Major Players in the Market** The bottled water market is competitive, with four major companies holding significant shares and a large "others" category including private labels and regional players. Here’s the breakdown: Nestlé (NSRGY): Estimated 20–25% global market share. Brands include Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. North America accounts for ~56% of its water sales. Nestlé’s planning to spin off its water business in 2025, which could impact its exposure but create a new investment opportunity. Dividend yield: ~3%. Coca-Cola (KO): Estimated 15–20% share, led by Dasani (12% of still water), Smartwater, and Topo Chico. A defensive stock with a 2.86% dividend yield and a $305 billion market cap, backed by Berkshire Hathaway’s $27.6 billion stake. PepsiCo (PEP): Estimated 10–15% share with Aquafina and LIFEWTR. Water is a smaller part of its portfolio (58% of revenue from snacks), but innovations like carbon capture bottling add upside. Dividend yield: ~3%. Danone (DANOY): Estimated 10–15% share, with premium brands like Evian and Volvic. Strong in Europe and focused on sustainable packaging. Dividend yield: ~3.5%. Others (~35%): Includes private labels (25–30% of the market), Nongfu Spring (China), Bisleri (India), and smaller players like Primo Water. **Investment Pick: Primo Water (PRMW)** For a targeted bet on the bottled water market, Primo Water (PRMW) stands out as a high-growth, pure-play option: Overview: Primo Water is a North American company focused on bottled water and dispensers, with $1.77 billion in 2023 revenue (5% growth) and 20% adjusted EBITDA margins. Why Invest: Unlike diversified giants like Coca-Cola or PepsiCo, Primo is 100% focused on water, making it a direct play on market growth. Its stock price is ~$27 (June 2025), up 50% year-to-date, with analyst targets of $30–$35 by end of 2026. Growth is driven by acquisitions, office reopenings, and demand for reusable water jugs. Catalysts: Rising health consciousness and corporate demand for water coolers are boosting sales. Primo’s focus on sustainability (e.g., reusable containers) aligns with consumer and regulatory trends. Risks: High debt from acquisitions could be a concern if interest rates remain elevated. Private labels (25% market share) are also a competitive threat, but Primo’s brand loyalty and B2B contracts provide stability. **Alternative Investment Options ** Large-Cap Stocks: Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) offer stability, dividends, and exposure to water alongside broader portfolios. Coca-Cola’s scale and Buffett’s backing make it a safer bet for conservative investors. Water ETFs: Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO, 0.60% expense ratio) and First Trust Water ETF (FIW) provide diversified exposure to water-related companies, including purification and delivery. Both have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade. Utilities: American Water Works (AWK) is the largest U.S. water utility, with $944 million in 2023 net income and a 2.1% dividend yield. Its stock (~$130) has grown 500% since its 2008 IPO, offering low-risk exposure. Options: For higher risk, PRMW January 2026 $30 calls (~$2.50) offer leverage if the stock hits analyst targets. Coca-Cola or PepsiCo options are less volatile but still provide upside. **Macro Tailwinds for 2025** Population and Urbanization: The global population is nearing 8.5 billion, with 3–4 billion lacking reliable tap water. Urban growth and tourism (1.3 billion international arrivals in 2023) drive bottled water demand. Sustainability Trends: Companies are shifting to recycled PET and aluminum cans (7% CAGR), addressing environmental concerns and appealing to ESG investors. Economic Resilience: Bottled water is a consumer staple, maintaining demand during economic downturns. Stocks like KO and AWK are defensive plays in volatile markets. **Risks to Consider** Environmental Regulations: Bottled water companies face scrutiny for plastic pollution. Potential bans on single-use plastics could raise costs, though firms are adapting with sustainable packaging. Private Label Competition: Store brands hold 25–30% of the market, pressuring margins for branded players. Nestlé’s Spinoff: The potential sale of Nestlé’s water business (~$5.5 billion valuation) could disrupt its market position or create a new stock to watch. Interest Rates: Higher rates could impact debt-heavy companies like Primo Water or utilities like AWK. Conclusion The bottled water market offers a compelling investment opportunity due to its growth, driven by health trends, water scarcity, and sustainability efforts. Primo Water (PRMW) is a high-potential pick for those seeking focused exposure, while Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and ETFs like PHO provide safer options. With the market set to grow significantly by 2030, now’s a good time to consider water-related investments. Disclaimer: no shit this is generated by AI

freelight0

So much sound advice in here. You can pick a stock with cheap options (like INTC or KO), be right around the direct and timing and flip that $50 up. Or you could be wrong and make it disappear.

BBQandBitcoin

https://www.reuters.com/article/business/chinese-researchers-charged-in-conspiracy-to-steal-us-rice-technology-idUSKBN1KO2QJ/

Foreign-Coconut3500

literally the chart of SPY tells you the markets never get KO'd

hv876

16 delta is 1SD move. On a volatile stock, this could be large moves. On a low volatility stock like KO, you won’t get room to maneuver. You’re going to have to evaluate what is the risk you wanting your shares getting called away, and that’s the point of max profit for you. And at some point if your shares don’t get called away but underlying keeps growing, you’ll need to reconsider the strategy, because you’ll have way too much capital gain.

OneDayAt4Time

My brother in Christ, park it all in a safe dividend like KO or XOM. 4% a year nets you $57,000. You can work part time for the rest of your life. You can explore new hobbies, spend more time with friends and family, you can do the things you’ve never had time to do. Or… You could put it all on red and let it ride

greenpride32

I bought KO in 2008-09 as a "sure thing" to recover the financial crisis. I'm heavily invested in tech and high growth. Over the next 5-8 years, I kept looking at my KO as a way to free up money for other investments. But each and every time, the performance and dividend kept me in. Even if wasn't keeping pace with big tech, it provided diversification. I've been very hapy with KO's performance too.

Single_Shoe2817

I’ve been very happy with KO’s performance

MikuEmpowered

To be fair, COKE is higher than KO when the later owns the brand is pretty telling. That being said, COKE is more volatile than KO due to it being so heavily impacted by tariffs (bottling company and all that). So it's arguably a better buy if a person is seeking fast gains/loss. And since the main product is providing bottle service to coke... The chance of it failing is non existent, because that would imply the fall of America and all the land whales.

paragonx29

Start buying ASTS- even if you're not in at a low ACB. 😁 I love KO as a steady-eddie.

VeryMercurial

LOL. I like both Merab and Sean - all i want to see is a good fight. Sean KO'ing Merab would be top 5 moments of the entire year though.

BurlyJohnBrown

KO also directly funded death squads to kill labor leaders in South America, so they directly killed people too.

vichyswazz

I like KO, which has indirectly and legally killed millions of americans spanning generations.

__proto__null

BRK.B and KO. Only individual stocks I hold long term. Everything else is SP500

curlnut3_14

My KO shares just paid me $1.87. I can smell retirement.

robertncm

KO cocacola is 300B marker cap. qubt is just 2B , x100 potential from here!

Beautiful_Ideal1740

CAT is not the same as KO and PM. CAT is highly cyclical. Don't forget that their revenue is still (slightly) lower than it was at the record level of 2013-14

Gunnerloco86

KO

Hanshautreinhart

Thanks for clarification. Still, if they fill the KO products in bottles this pretty much the same problem. But maybe they have other customers compensating.

Somnifor

COKE is a bottling company, not the brand (KO). They mostly sell in the southeastern and Midwestern US.

thelastsubject123

$KO sells licensing and syrup $COKE is bottler and distributor for $KO, buys syrup from $KO and sells the actual product

Efficient-Put7276

shoulda went with $KO

ongoldenwaves

I picked up some during the pandemic, but it doesn't move much. Fairly range bound between 60-70. I think people just like it because of Buffett. CAT and PM have been much better dividend stocks to own these years. PM is surprising me. You really had to stop listening to this sub which constantly recommended MO over PM though because MO had higher dividends. KO has moved up about 20% since the pandemic crash. PM and CAT have at least gone up 100% in the same time period.

superbilliam

Ummm a few I can think of currently: V, MSFT, GOOGL, BG, HON, CPB, JnJ, and KO.

ongoldenwaves

And Gates (who is much younger) has owned CAT stock since 2005 and has made close to 500% so far. He owns around 7,353,614 shares and collects about 40 million in dividends. KO and Buffett have been repeated so often in the press it seems to be all people know and they repeat it over and over when in actuality these guys own big chunks of dividend producing stocks.

TibbersGoneWild

KO

AustinO_0

Voo or equivalent. Individual stocks, either KO or WMT. But I’d stick to just VOO or equivalents.

Commercial_Rule_7823

Trump, time to KO Ketamine clown. Cancel DOGE, fire all DOGE minions, issue an executive order to cancel all things DOGE did. Make it so that musk wasted 130 days and imploded his companies for nothing. The ultimate burn.

pussyhatwearer69

It’s on indeed, steel mills do not hire through indeed lmao. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/steel-mill-salary-SRCH_KO0,10.htm Here is Glassdoor, they do not hire through Glassdoor either but this is a closer estimate

SctchWhsky

Calls on KO it is!

Matt2_ASC

Sneaky play, long term puts on KO. Its trading at 28 p/e which is well above PEP at 19. Sales aren't growing and inputs are getting more expensive.