Thank Michael Phelps for These Three Winning Stocks

Olympic men’s swimming ended yesterday. And unless Michael Phelps changes his mind again, this is the last time you’ll see him compete.

As the most decorated Olympian of all time, Phelps was already the richest swimmer in the world before the Rio games. His net worth is estimated to be around $55 million, with 98% of his earnings coming from endorsements alone.

So companies need to strike now to get his name and face on as many of their products as possible… before it’s too late.

But three companies in particular have already taken the lead. And thanks to Phelps’ 28 medals, they stand to bring in billions more in profits.

The first one may surprise you…

The Three Stocks to Watch Right Now and One Way to Play Them

Back to Michael Phelps
Personally, I just love the Olympics!  Every four years, I find myself watching sporting events I didn’t even know existed, like dressage. If you had to look that up, don’t worry, you are not alone…

The adage, “absence makes the heart grow fonder” is definitely true for us Olympic fans  because we don’t get to see nearly all of the world’s sports games at one time, in one location.  We get to see the new rising stars and the legendary veterans, like Michael Phelps.

But even though I’m  a huge fan who respects what each athlete contributes for his and her country, I’m still an options trader. And what I love even more than the Olympics  is the world of finance.

So instinctively, I’ve been looking for opportunities to make money off the back of the Rio games. And that opportunity lies in the companies that stand to make the most in endorsements.

As you know, many companies use these athletes to endorse their products.  The goal is to strengthen  their sales, improve both their credibility and marketability, and their brand awareness. Basically, it all boils down to bringing in the money. The more they make, the happier all parties are.

And the better the athlete performs – and wins – the more these companies make as people wear more use more, and eat more of their products. more people wearing their products, eating their products, and using their products.  These endorsement deals can be pretty astronomical in the eyes of us regular Joe’s, but to them, it’s simply the cost of doing business.

Phelps has been, by and large, the perfect athlete, with records far too numerous to list.  And companies want that reputation of being the best by being associated with the best.

Now as much as we may not want to admit it, Phelps is human. And he’s made mistakes that have cost him endorsements. In fact, Kellogg Cereal dropped him for six months back in 2009. But to give you an idea of just how much an athlete like Phelps can do for a company (and how much the world loves him), Kellogg took a huge hit in profits for making that decision. Vanno, which tracks company reputations, revealed that Kellogg’s ranking fell from 9th to 83rd after cutting ties with Phelps (source: thedatalounge.com).

Since then, he’s continued to win BIG. Back in 2014, it was reported that he was making $10 million a year in endorsements alone. So you can only image what’s in store for him now.

And these three companies stand to make the most. I’ve shown you charts for each stock since the start of the year, but the boxed out areas reflect the start of the Olympics (August 5th) through today.

1. The Proctor & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG)

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2. Visa Inc. (NYSE: V)

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3. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA)

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All three of these stocks have all seen very nice upward moves during the first eight trading days of the Olympics. And while we can’t necessarily give Michael Phelps all the credit, we can certainly accredit him for these pop-ups in price.

And by pumping out commercials and online ads over the next coming months, these companies are keeping themselves – and their stocks – at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

But this momentum will dwindle a bit going into the next quarter as earnings – and not endorsements – takes center stage…

So as an options trader, the safest and easiest strategy to use is to just go long calls with 30 to 45 days to expiration. And to increase your probability of profits, be sure to set your target price. Remember, this is the price the stock will need to be at or above by expiration to give you your triple-digit gains. And if you want to take a more conservative approach, consider using a vertical call spread, with the option you’re selling falling just under that target price.

One last thing…

Be sure to consult with your brokers first to confirm the suitability of your accounts to place these trades. And see what they think about your Olympic picks. Maybe they’re huge fans, too…

Here’s Your Trading Lesson Summary:With the Olympic swimming games over, and Michael Phelps new start into retirement, his biggest endorsements are looking at record-breaking profits – and so are their stocks. These three are the ones to watch:

  • The Proctor & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG)
  • Visa Inc. (NYSE: V)
  • Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA)

Have a great weekend!

Good Trading,

Tom Gentile

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8 Responses to “Thank Michael Phelps for These Three Winning Stocks”

  1. Ameritrade dos not allow me to invest on vertical spreads since they required me to have a higher level on expertize to it. I wo der if there are other brokeres less estrict and let people do what they decide wkth thier own money to invest. Their argument is that they may be liable for to peoples lost in investing on vertical spreads as there is suposelly much higher risks to loos in this type of investments.
    Please let me know of any other broker less estroct.
    Thank you,

  2. Hi everyone, thanks for the comments! I love Phelps too, he is an old guy in the pool and I love that… couldnt keep my eyes off the TV when he was swimming.

    30-45 day option trades for me fall into one of two catagories… either straight up calls (or puts) or to spread. One of the easiest ways to judge whether to spread or not is simply look at the overall cost and risk. If its going to cost me more than 5 points, I will spread. Otherwise, I will look at the options implied volatility and make a decision there.

    If you are struggling to trade spreads due to higher knowledge, your getting it right here! Let your broker know you are being educated on spreads and they may allow you to LEVEL UP.

    Cheers,
    Tom

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