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Volatility is creating entry points in cybersecurity, copper and uranium

MarketBeat Ratings points to recent volatility across three market corners, arguing that price swings can signal opportunity rather than solely risk. It highlights cybersecurity shares that keep rising even on down days, copper that is pushing against multiyear highs as AI infrastructure strains supply, and uranium names that have pulled back enough to appear more attractive to buyers.

The outlet attributes the current uncertainty around these sectors to factors including interest rates, the midterm elections, and a fast-moving news cycle. It also notes that volatile stocks tend to carry higher option premiums, which can be used by long-term holders to manage risk and potentially generate income.

MarketBeat Ratings describes a trader view from Jonathan Rose, who says volatility can be treated as uncertainty with a price tag. The approach discussed includes selling upside calls against shares using a covered call strategy, and using options to turn volatility into capped, defined risk.

The piece also cites examples of companies and tickers it favors within those themes, including Rubrik in cybersecurity, Freeport-McMoRan and Ero Copper in copper, and Uranium Royalty Corp. in uranium. It adds that pullbacks can allow investors to average into favorite names rather than reacting to the drop.

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