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Author: Bret Jensen

With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Bret Jensen brings success as an investor and entrepreneur to TheStreet Pro team. As the chief investment strategist at Simplified Asset Management between 2008-2011, Jensen’s small long/short hedge fund was in the top 5% of long/short hedge funds for total return in its first full year (2009) as ranked by Hedgeco fund database. He currently acts as corporate secretary for Florida Alternative Investment Association, which encompasses more than 100 managers managing more than $30 billion in assets under management. Jensen specializes in value and GARP investing, along with simple options strategies like covered call trades. He is passionate about teaching others how to achieve financial independence at a relatively young age like he did. He has been a contributor to TheStreet Pro since 2012. His coverage focuses primarily on sector coverage, stock trading ideas, options trading, and macroeconomic trends. Fun fact about Jensen: he became a professional poker player at the age of 18 before turning his attention to investing.

Interest Rates Set to Move Higher for Longer as Inflation Persists

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 29, 2026

With the AI bubble looking to “jump the shark” and conflict in the Middle East ongoing, the Federal Reserve has little choice.

The Looming Debt Threat

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 27, 2026

While most investors are focusing on the Q2 earnings reports and Iran, I am watching the credit markets closely. Here’s why.

An Energy Bargain With a Covered-Call Twist

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 26, 2026

Oil field at night

As inflation creeps back, here’s my next energy play.

Take Off Your AI-Tinted Goggles to See Perils and Opportunities Like This

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 24, 2026

As earnings reveals a less-than-pretty picture in the market, I’m eyeing some carefully selected stocks outside the tech trade.

As Economic Storm Brews, I’ve Got Two ‘Backdoor’ AI Trade Ideas to Keep Dry

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 22, 2026

Let’s check two names, one rebranded big energy player, and one rebounding from a recent ‘busted’ IPO.

Why the Debt Will Do Us In

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 20, 2026

As I look at the markets and the economy, this quote by James Carville keeps ringing in my head….

Forget SpaceX, Here’s a Cheaper Way for Investors to Get Into Orbit

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 19, 2026

Space

The best space opportunity may not be the one everyone is talking about. Here’s how to play this little-known name.

AI Giants Begin to Appear Defenseless

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 17, 2026

As I look out to the major artificial intelligence names, I see something missing: a moat.

3 Dividend Plays for Traders ‘Behind in the Count’

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 15, 2026

baseball batter

How a baseball mindset can improve your covered-call score.

AI Hype Is Obscuring Some Pretty Dire Warning Signs

Avatar photo Bret Jensen on July 13, 2026

warning sign

Small business bankruptcy filings are spiking, more cracks are forming in the housing market … and eventually something’s gotta give.

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