Right before the end of the year, something caught my attention in the commodity markets. Usually, I am not a big fan of commodities as I ​only invest when there's a commodity super cycle. However, silver has gone up 160% in the last 12 months ​ Why is that? Jan 1 2026 - China is implementing an export license (as a method to control) silver exports. This applies to silver and other precious metals that tech companies need. This would directly target data centers, chips, and electronics. ​Right now, we are seeing a mad rush to purchase silver right before the export control becomes effective on January 1 2026. ​However, as an investor, I don't think it is worth it to jump into silver right now because these policies can change on a whim. For example, China can come out tomorrow and say the export contorl is delayed or it is not as bad as we imagined. ​ But it is important to keep track of this export license control because it might impact the profitability of tech companies (which means the overall market might go down)​​ Cheers, Eric ---- Eric Seto Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) Founder of 5MinInvesting.com In January, my goal is to help 25 people without a financial background to master investing through Investing Accelerator. Investing Accelerator is designed for people without a financial background. The goal is to achieve 30% return per year. In the first phase, you will learn long term investing and targeting 30% for tax free compound growth. This will help accelerate your overall wealth. In the second phase, you will learn monthly passive income to provide a more predictable cash flow (target 30% per year) which can cover your expenses. This will help accelerate your retirement goals. Here's a step by step guide on how to join Investing Accelerator for free: https://www.skool.com/invest-retire-community-1699/how-to-join-investing-accelerator-for-free

I collected $1,010 premium this morning 3/11/24 by selling put on LULU with 3/22/24 expiration. Why: 1). @Eric Seto had posted that indicating he Forecast earning will be positive (earning call is around the corner 3/26/24) 2). $425 is below 11/27/23, support level of $427.73. Market is at $459ish. WOW already achieved the goal. Thanks Eric!

Apple break down the trend created since the spring this year and I expect to retest the $250-$260, which coincide with the 100EMA and the previous high from end of 2024. I sold my entire position in Apple (I need to say that was not too big) and plan to start adding when is reaching the support area.

The simple way of investing in Silver juniors would be the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF SILJ

Last night U.S. time (5 Dec 2025), S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that three more companies will be added at the upcoming December rebalance: CRH plc (CRH) Carvana (CVNA) Comfort Systems USA (FIX) These are announced to join the S&P 500, with corresponding deletions and mid-cap/small-cap moves, but their inclusion becomes effective later in December (typical rebalance effective date is around the week of 19–22 Dec).