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SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, September 3rd Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6350 Put Sell to Open: $6420 Put Buy to Open: $6515 Call Sell to Open: $6445 Call Option Symbols: SPXW250903P6350 and SPXW250903P6420 and SPXW250903C6445 and SPXW250903C6515 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $14.50 […]… Read More


AIG, SPX: Losses Denied

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

This holiday‑shortened week is poised to be eventful despite muted volumes. The U.S. economy will be in focus, with Tuesday’s ISM data, midweek JOLTS, ADP, and jobless claims, leading up to Friday’s pivotal August non‑farm payrolls—likely Eastman of market direction and Fed expectations. Meanwhile, corporate earnings from tech and AI leaders—Broadcom, Salesforce, Zscaler, Lululemon, Credo, Nio, among others—will shape sentiments around innovation and retail performance. Notably, hedge funds remain cautious heading into September, pointing to seasonal fragility, elevated valuations, and high retail equity exposure that could amplify sell‑offs. Still, some analysts argue recent strength and the expectation of a Fed rate cut may defy September’s historically weak pattern—particularly if data tilts dovish…. Read More


HLT, SYK: Hotels and Surgery

Jim Fink / New Trades

Although odds favor a down September for stocks, most of the damage typically occurs in the second half of the month. Betting on some bullish strength in the first half from travel and medical device stocks…. Read More


BSX, CMG, PG: End of August Rolls

Jim Fink / Rolls

Three rolls and two expiring winners: NTAP (100.0%) and AKAM (92.3%)… Read More


CHTR, DGX: Broken Spreads

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / Rolls

Two rolls today on deep in-the-money broken spreads. Wishing everyone a great holiday weekend — we’ll be back on Tuesday, September 2nd with our regular weekly trade alerts…. Read More


WYNN: Not Winning

Jim Fink / Rolls

A positive Wall Street upgrade has got this casino stock ripping higher, but the hype is greater than reality so a neutral roll is the best play…. Read More


MAR, RJF: Financing Hotels

Jim Fink / New Trades

With the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates at its September meeting, financial and travel stocks should benefit…. Read More


PG: Labor of Suds

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / Rolls

One roll before the holiday weekend. … Read More


SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, August 27th Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6390 Put Sell to Open: $6460 Put Buy to Open: $6545 Call Sell to Open: $6475 Call Option Symbols: SPXW250827P6390 and SPXW250827P6460 and SPXW250827C6475 and SPXW250827C6545 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $12.50 […]… Read More


AMP, SCHW, INCY: Buy Stock, Sell Put Option, Buy Call Option

Jim Fink, Derek Myers / New Trades

This month’s Seasonal Stock Alert highlights two of our regular seasonally strong opportunities—AMP (Ameriprise Financial) and SCHW (Charles Schwab)—both of which historically benefit from favorable trends during this period. In addition to these bullish ideas, we’re also introducing a bonus bearish position in INCY (Incyte Corp), designed to capitalize on its recurring seasonal weakness. By combining two core bullish trades with an optional bearish put, we’re offering a well-rounded set of recommendations that reflect both the strength and balance we aim to deliver each month…. Read More


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