In the study room.
When Simon heard what the woman in his arms said, he smiled and patted her waist and said, "Then what do you want to do?"
Janet just grabbed Simon's wrist and bit it a few times, looked up and asked: "You little bastard, how do you plan to spend this money?"
Simon pointed to some other stock transaction bills on the desk and said: "Didn't you see that I have bought 800 million US dollars in stocks. After leaving the tax, I plan to exchange all this money into stocks."
As Americans often say: In this country, the only things that cannot be escaped are taxes and death.
The total US$1.62 billion in Westeros Company funds also means a very painful tax payment.
According to the tax reform plan just launched by the Li Heng government last year, the US$1.62 billion in funds in the Westeros company account, which belongs to the profit derived from stock index futures trading, needs to pay a capital gains tax of 28%. The remaining income from "Run Lola Run" also cannot escape tax.
Rough calculations show that Westeros will have to pay more than $450 million in taxes at the end of the year. After deducting Janet's share of the profits from "Run Lola Run", Simon finally got only about 1.1 billion US dollars.
Janet was very surprised by Simon's decision: "Exchange everything for stocks. Are you not going to do anything else?"
"Now is a good opportunity to buy at the bottom. If you need money in the future, you can just sell at any time," Simon said, and then asked: "What about you, do you want me to exchange all your money for stocks?"
"Dad has mentioned to me several times that the family also needs money, and I plan to throw it directly back to Australia." Janet shook her head and said with a smile, then stretched out her hand to touch Simon's face and said, "So, little bastard , then I will have no money, and you will have to support me from now on."
Simon turned his head and kissed Janet's palm, and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go to New York tomorrow. Let's spend all the 20 million US dollars in loans first. What do you want to buy?"
Janet tilted her head and said: "House, don't you want to own your own house in every big city in the world? Let's start with New York."
"This is my business," Simon said, "What's yours?"
"Your affairs are my affairs. As for my affairs, they are yours."
"Oh, I heard it. These are love words."
"Haha, so slow."
…
"When Harry Met Sally" has been filming for six weeks and is expected to be completed before Thanksgiving next month.
The turmoil caused by the North American stock market crash is still continuing and is naturally unlikely to calm down in the short term. However, after completing the operation of the stock index futures market, Simon rushed to New York with Janet to check the filming progress of "When Harry Met Sally".
At the same time, "Death" produced by Daenerys Pictures was officially released on October 23. Although the financial market was bleak, it did not have a big impact on the film's box office.
Simon originally requested a minimum of 1,000 screens, but due to good audience feedback from several internal test screenings, Fox finally gave the film 1,350 opening screens.
From October 23rd to October 25th, the three-day box office of "Death Comes" finally reached 12.56 million in the first weekend, successfully pushing "Fatal Attraction", which has maintained the weekly box office champion position since the end of September, to the second place on the list.
"Fatal Attraction" had a box office of US$11.01 million in its first week. In its sixth week of release, the box office in a single week was still US$10.98 million. In one and a half months, the box office has barely dropped, and the cumulative box office has reached 69.49 million US dollars. Although the next total box office is still unpredictable, there is absolutely no suspense if it exceeds 100 million.
Simon knew very well that the subsequent total box office of "Death is Coming" will definitely not be comparable to that of "Fatal Attraction". However, with 12.56 million US dollars in its first weekend, the film is expected to reach about 18 million US dollars in its first week.
18 million US dollars is enough for Fox to recover the production costs.
As long as it can maintain a relatively low decline, the film's total box office in North America can even exceed US$60 million. Although the total North American box office of 60 million US dollars cannot make it into the top ten of the annual box office, it is more than enough to enter the top 15.
According to the original contract, after the box office exceeds 20 million US dollars, 10% of the North American box office share and 5% of the video sales share will almost bring Simon about 10 million US dollars in income in the future.
Although he has made more than $1 billion in the stock index futures market, Simon has no plans to use the money in the short term. Income from movies will be his main source of funds for running Daenerys Pictures in the next few years.
On October 26, the new week arrived, and Simon withdrew all the funds in his stock index futures account. Except for the $450 million set aside for taxes and the $67 million settled to Janet, all the rest was invested in the stock market.
With the North American stock market in turmoil, more than $1 billion in funds suddenly flowed into the technology stock sector. It was basically impossible to avoid being noticed. Many analysts have clearly noticed that technology stocks have fallen significantly less than other sectors these days.
Even after coming out of the panic of the collapse, many people gradually realized that during this period, when many people lost all their money, a 'little crocodile' appeared unknowingly. Zhongjiu earned an astonishing amount of wealth from the stock index futures market.
But after a certain young man's figure was gradually recognized, things spread even faster.
The main reason why Simon initially chose only one broker, Lehman Brothers, was to keep it secret. Although if all the funds are put aside, the noise will definitely be greater, but as long as Lehman Brothers has enough integrity, it will definitely be able to keep client confidentiality.
However, the subsequent development of things was beyond Simon's expectation.
As a result, Simon had to turn to several other brokers, and he gradually gave up his intention of absolute confidentiality. In any case, as a young man who is not yet 20 years old, he has unknowingly obtained more than 1 billion US dollars in income from the capital market. It is simply impossible not to attract the attention of interested people.
The only thing Simon can do is to ensure that his wealth actually falls into his own hands.
Therefore, although there is still more than a month until the year-end tax payment date, he may still make another fortune if he invests all his money in the stock market. But just in case, Simon chose to set aside the tax.
October 28th.
Wednesday.
All the $1.1 billion in available funds in Simon's account have been converted into stocks, and he and Janet have stayed in New York for five days.
In recent days, apart from checking on the progress of various aspects of filming on When Harry Met Sally, Simon and Janet have basically just been wandering around New York.
Although the release of "Dead Man" once again increased Simon's attention, "Run Lola Run" and "The Butterfly Effect" have been canceled after all, and the paparazzi have become more and more aware that following Simon and Janet is basically impossible. There is no breaking news.
Therefore, although Simon's arrival in New York was quickly exposed, there were very few paparazzi following him and Janet, and they would not have much problem wandering around the streets.
In the evening, Simon and Janet followed a real estate agent for a day of shopping in downtown Manhattan. They had just returned to the Plaza Hotel where they were staying, and planned to rest for a while before going out for dinner. Unexpectedly, Noah Scott was already waiting for them. In the lobby of the Plaza Hotel.
Although he was a little surprised, Simon agreed to Noah Scott's suggestion of a treat.
We left the Plaza Hotel again and went to a nearby restaurant.
After ordering, Noah Scott looked at the man and woman sitting opposite him. After a moment, he finally asked bluntly: "Simon, can you tell me how much money you made?"
Simon smiled and shook his head: "Noah, if it were you, would you tell me?"
"No," Noah Scott smiled helplessly and said, "However, these days, my mind is always surrounding this matter. When I heard that you were in New York, I flew back from Chicago specially. .”
Simon shrugged: "If this bothers you, I can only say I'm sorry."
Noah Scott said: "Well, it's okay to tell me something I know? Simon, for example, what was your operation in September?"
Simon asked: "Why?"
"6,000 contracts," Noah Scott said: "Why did you only buy 6,000 contracts? You know, although the S&P 500 Index fluctuated very violently in September, the overall trend was still downward. You are completely You can buy 80% of the position as usual."
When Simon heard Noah Scott's explanation, he paused and then said: "If you really want to hear the truth, I'm scared."
Noah Scott showed a look of disbelief: "Afraid?"
Janet also looked over curiously.
Simon quickly relaxed and said, "Yes, I felt fear in my heart at that time..."
Noah Scott looked at Simon with sharp eyes and said, "But, you should make more this month, right?"
"Yes, but at that time, I was scared," Simon said, "And, Noah, you followed up, right?"
This time, Noah Scott fell silent.
Even if everyone knew about insider operations, no one would be stupid enough to admit it frankly.
Simon did not wait for Noah Scott's answer, and said: "I felt that Lehman Brothers should follow up, and then I thought of more possibilities. For example, if you follow up, then if the news spreads further , will others follow suit? In the end, the trend of the entire market will definitely be completely beyond my expectations."
Noah Scott shook his head: “Simon, I don’t understand.”
Simon hesitated and said: "Let's put it this way, Noah, the stock market crash I predict will probably be in October. You know, in October the federal government will announce the third quarter trade and deficit status, which may become an overwhelming event." The last straw for the camel, and this is also true. September is also the delivery month when stock index futures are very volatile. It is impossible for me to complete the layout in such a market environment. So, I was scared at the time. Your understanding just now is actually wrong. Well, I'm not afraid of making too much. I'm worried that the entire market will change completely beyond my personal expectations because of the follow-up of all of you. For example, if the stock market crashes early in September, it will be impossible Here’s my harvest for October.”
Noah Scott listened to Simon, but was speechless.
Both sides were silent for a moment. Noah Scott relaxed his expression, looked at Simon again, and said: "But, Simon, I don't know if you have paid attention to Wall Street recently. I guess you don't want to be exposed, but , your matter has attracted the attention of many people."
Simon is just having fun with Janet these days, but he doesn't pay much attention to the stock market.
Hearing what Noah Scott said, Simon said: "Can you tell me more about it?"
"Technology stocks," Noah Scott said with a slight smile on his face: "Simon, you bought a lot of technology stocks, right? A big batch?"
Now that Noah Scott had pointed it out, Simon didn't hide it, nodded and admitted: "That's right."
"Compared to other sectors," Noah Scott said: "In the past week or so, technology stocks have risen by more than 15% from the day of the crash to now. Now, many people even think that investment banks like us are secretly eating Jin, and started to follow up with the intention of secretly making a fortune. But, that person is actually you. And, if my guess is correct, you have invested at least 1 billion US dollars."
Simon fell silent.
Noah Scott paused for a moment and then said again: "Moreover, in the stock index futures market, your operations have actually attracted the attention of many people."
Simon didn't answer, but Janet couldn't bear it anymore and said directly: "Noah, what exactly do you want to say?"
Noah Scott smiled and said: "Jenny, I don't mean anything else, and I'm not here to be a lobbyist for others today. I just want to tell you what I know. Simon, maybe you Some preparations should be made in advance. Also, I would like to continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship between us. If we have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
When Simon heard what Noah Scott said, he nodded and said: "Of course, we will definitely have the opportunity to cooperate."
"Speaking of which," Noah Scott said with a bigger smile on his face: "Last time I also secretly bought some S&P 500 index futures. Guess how much I made?"
Simon shook his head in confusion.
Noah Scott raised two fingers: "$2 million, a failure, right?"
Simon smiled, not knowing what to say.
Noah Scott said: "I made $2 million just based on one of your ideas, so I think it's best for me to remain friends with you."
Simon shook his head in confusion.
Noah Scott raised two fingers: "$2 million, a failure, right?"
Simon smiled, not knowing what to say.
Noah Scott said: "I made $2 million just based on one of your ideas, so I think it's best for me to remain friends with you."