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 120 articles
[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] TSMC: Forging the Future of Chips with Unmatched Scale and Innovation
A 20% revenue jump in 2025, backed by fabless demand and capacity growth, supports a target price range of $190-$263, promising strong returns.
Mar 3, 2025
[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] Apple’s Path Forward: Balancing Innovation, Pricing, and Market Challenges
Apple’s current stock price reflects market optimism, but risks in China and AI development may limit its fair value to a range of $167–$264.
Feb 24, 2025
Occidental Petroleum Q4 Earnings: A Master of Financial Management Withstanding the Oil Cycle
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Q4 2024 Earnings revealed a financial landscape marked by strong operational performance amidst considerable challenges.
Feb 19, 2025
BHP FY2025 H1 Earnings: Trapped in the Commodity Cycle, but the Diversified Strategy Still Promising?
For FY2025 H1, BHP reported disappointing results but is actively pivoting towards growth with strategic investments in copper and potash, aiming to leverage future demand from electrification and urbanization despite challenges in the iron ore market.
Feb 18, 2025
Amazon 2025: Retail Strength, Cloud Dominance, and AI-Powered Growth
Valuation Upside: Base case valuation of $245, with potential upside to $310 driven by AWS growth and broader AI adoption.
Feb 17, 2025
Not just Focus on Crypto, Coinbase's Q4 Earnings Report Shows 167% CAGR in This Business!
Coinbase's Q4 earnings showcased an exceptional financial performance, with revenue soaring by 138% YOY and net income skyrocketing by 370%. This growth was supported by a 128% increase in institutional trading volumes from the previous quarter, underlining Coinbase's strengthening position among...
Feb 14, 2025
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.
Feb 11, 2025
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.
Feb 10, 2025
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
Jan 23, 2025
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.
Jan 14, 2025
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.
Jan 13, 2025
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.
Jan 6, 2025
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
Dec 30, 2024
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.
Dec 24, 2024
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.
Dec 16, 2024
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).
Dec 9, 2024
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.
Dec 3, 2024
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.
Nov 26, 2024
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.
Nov 12, 2024
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.
Oct 29, 2024
