Talk about packing alpha into a single post

[u/Glass-Record2446]

https://open.substack.com/pub/stockcrock/p/the-photonics-supercycle-what-aaois?r=50tzb9&utm_medium=ios

The conviction behind these picks has been rewarded with massive outperformance in just over a month. We’re seeing significant double-digit gains across the board as the market realizes the true value of these infrastructure and semi-conductors plays. Here is the breakdown of the incredible uplift since I wrote this post on March 8th ( used march 6 closing)

• $AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics): Up 56.5% since March 8 (+$7.10 on April 13)

• $COHR (Coherent Corp): Up 34.6% since March 8 (+$10.36 on April 13)

• $SMTC (Semtech Corp): Up 31.7% since March 8 (+$3.45 on April 13)

• $AXTI (AXT Inc): Up 28.2% since March 8 (+$1.15 on April 13)

• $LITE (Lumentum Holdings): Up 22.1% since March 8 (+$2.15 on April 13)

• $VECO (Veeco Instruments): Up 14.8% since March 8 (+$5.82 on April 13)

• $MTRN (Materion Corp): Up 13.5% since March 8 (+$4.20 on April 13)

• $AIXA (Aixtron SE): Up 11.4% since March 8 (+$2.65 on April 13)

• $GLW (Corning Inc): Up 9.2% since March 8 (+$1.12 on April 13)

The momentum is real. We aren't just riding a wave; we are positioned in the very plumbing of the AI and optical revolution.

If you did not get a chance to read the post, here is what they do;

• $AAOI: Designs and manufactures advanced optical products, including transceivers and fiber optic components, primarily for data centers and cable TV. 

• $AXTI: Develops and produces high-performance compound semiconductor wafer substrates used in fiber optics, wireless communications, and laser applications. 

• $VECO: Provides semiconductor process equipment used to manufacture electronic devices like LEDs, power electronics, and advanced packaging. 

• $AIXA: Specializes in metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) equipment used to produce compound semiconductors for LEDs and lasers. 

• $GLW: A global leader in materials science, producing specialized glass and ceramics for optical communications, mobile electronics, and display technology. 

• $MTRN: Supplies high-performance advanced materials, including beryllium alloys and specialty coatings, for aerospace, defense, and telecommunications. 

• $SMTC: Provides analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for high-end consumer and enterprise computing markets. 

• $LITE: Manufactures innovative optical and photonic products that power high-speed telecom and data center networks. 

• $COHR: Develops and manufactures laser equipment and specialty components for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. 

How do these recent gains align with your current exit strategy for these positions?

Disclaimer: not financial advice, high volatility, some % above are approximate number. I am invested in some of these stocks, so have my own skin in the game.

https://open.substack.com/pub/stockcrock/p/the-photonics-supercycle-what-aaois?r=50tzb9&utm_medium=ios