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Viga Liu

💼TradingKey U.S. Stock Analyst

🏅CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

🎓University of Waterloo | Actuarial Science (Finance Focus)

📊Stocks | Macro Strategy | Cryptocurrencies

Summary

Viga is a CFA charterholder and equity research analyst at TradingKey Investment Research, specializing in U.S. tech: semiconductors, AI, software, and crypto.

Areas of Expertise

Fundamental Analysis: Researches companies in semiconductor, AI, software sectors, deeply analyzes earnings and industry trends
Macro Research: Tracks Federal Reserve, inflation, liquidity, and related key futures Instruments
Multi-asset Strategy: Analyzes opportunities in global asset allocation and rotation
Crypto Market Research: Focuses on mainstream crypto assets, studies market trends and macro correlation
Market Insights: Regularly writes in-depth company reports and market special topic analysis

Experience

TradingKey｜U.S. Stock Analyst 2024 - Present

Total 94 articles

ASML Set to Soar: Unleashing Growth from US, Japan, and Korea's Chip Boom

ASML Holding N.V., headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, leads the semiconductor sector by specializing in advanced photolithography equipment. This equipment is crucial for creating microchips, as it precisely etches patterns onto silicon wafers.

DeepSeek: Challenging the AI Landscape with Innovative Algorithms and Lower Costs

DeepSeek's recent released models have rapidly become a focal point in the AI industry due to their outstanding performance across multiple standardized tests, garnering widespread attention from the sector.

Is Intel Ready for a Comeback?

While the stock may appear attractive due to its low valuation, Intel’s ability to execute its strategies effectively remains uncertain. The company’s heavy reliance on the success of its Foundry business and its ability to compete with industry leaders like TSMC and Samsung add layers of complexity

U.S. Banking Sector Q4 2024 Earnings Preview

Banks are anticipated to shift their focus from interest rate-driven gains to growth in trading volume. While net interest income may continue to decline, the rate-cutting environment could alleviate the intense competition for deposits, as customers may seek fewer high-yield products.

How Cerence is Defining a New Era for In-Car Voice AI

Despite market challenges, Cerence’s stock is undervalued, with a $33.8 target price suggesting a doubling upside potential, fueled by generative AI adoption and its strong position in premium automotive markets.

Intel: Can It Turn the Tide?

Intel is at a critical juncture, navigating challenges from rising competition, execution setbacks, and heavy capital demands under its IDM 2.0 strategy.

Bitcoin's Next Move: Will the Drop Continue, and Where Is the Bottom?

Bitcoin's recent price correction, coupled with declining liquidity and increased selling pressure from long-term holders, suggests the possibility of further downside. Key support levels and on-chain trends indicate that the bottom may not yet be in, and caution is advised in the near term. The nex

US Stock Sector Analysis: Forecasting Q4 Sector Growth Using Machine Learning

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, investors must stay ahead of market trends to make informed decisions. Whether managing a portfolio or strategizing investments, understanding which sectors are poised for growth or decline can provide a competitive advantage.

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Investment in 2025?

Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that Bitcoin is not a competitor to the dollar but rather a competitor to gold.

Crypto: Seizing Altcoin Opportunities

In this report, I will explore three of the most popular smart contracts platforms: Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Binance Smart Chain (BSC).

Bitcoin On-Chain Data Analysis

Based on the analysis of on-chain data, it is understood that Bitcoin has not yet reached the top of the bull market; currently, there is little risk of overheating. It is anticipated that there will be another major upward trend, but the market may experience short-term fluctuations.

Commodities Weekly Updates

Bitcoin is approaching $100,000, which is an important price, breaking through it would hugely boost investors’ confidence. This surge is attributed to Trump's winning because he is supportive towards cryptocurrency.

Commodities Outlook: Macroeconomic policies will improve commodity demand

Since the beginning of October, as the market's expectations of a Trump victory and a Republican sweep have heated up, investors have flocked to precious metals to hedge against U.S. fiscal deficit, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions.

What happens to Gold and Crude Oil if Trump Wins?

If Trump is elected, what kind of impact will it have on the market? We can analyze this from his policy proposals over the past few months.

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