Publications

MO: Closeout

Consumer defensive stocks like those in the tobacco industry have performed well in the midst of investor worries of an economic slowdown, but the recent enactment of an economic stimulus package and impending Federal Reserve rate cuts this fall could spur higher growth rates, so it’s time to ring the cash register on this 7+ year position before a sector rotation pushes consumer defensives into the shadows of underperformance…. Read More

SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) options can often generate profits fast, usually in just a few hours. No directional bias wanted. Time-value decay is everything…. Read More

ADI, WMT: Bagged Chips

Last week, the S&P 500 closed at fresh all‑time highs (around 6,279), alongside the Nasdaq, thanks to a surprisingly strong June jobs report (+147K payrolls vs. ~110K expected; unemployment fell to 4.1%), which eased growth concerns while pushing Treasury yields higher and pushing near‑term rate‑cut expectations further out. The market also gained momentum from improving trade dynamics, including hopes for extending the July 9 “tariff pause” and a new U.S.–Vietnam trade agreement. Looking ahead, this week’s key events include the July 9 tariff deadline, Fed meeting minutes and a bond auction mid‑week, as well as the start of Q2 earnings (with early reports from MSFT, TSLA, banks, and semis), all of which could drive volatility and test elevated valuations…. Read More

MU: Stop Going Up

Last-minute roll of a stock going ex-dividend on Monday…. Read More

STZ: Cover It

Taking advantage of the stock’s rally after its Q1 earnings report to add a covered call. Two expiring winners: WMT (108.3%) and CHTR (92.3%)… Read More

COST, DHR: Clubby Conglomerate

Please Note: Two Separate Trades Valid Through Tuesday July 15th   1. Put Credit Spread on Costco Wholesale (Nasdaq: COST) “Buy to Open” August $965 Put and “Sell to Open” August $970 Put Option Symbols: COST250815P965 and COST250815P970 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $1.80 or more ($180 per spread) – good ’til canceled (GTC) […]… Read More

HSY, KRE: Adding Covered Calls

Please Note: Two Trade Adjustments Please Note: The recommended trade below only applies to those VT members who already have a position in The Hershey Company January 2027 $150 call. Do NOT do this trade as an initial position. 1. Covered Call on The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) “Sell to Open” September (3rd week) $190 […]… Read More

SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, July 2nd Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6110 Put Sell to Open: $6180 Put Buy to Open: $6280 Call Sell to Open: $6210 Call Option Symbols: SPXW250702P6110 and SPXW250702P6180 and SPXW250702C6210 and SPXW250702C6280 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $13.00 […]… Read More

SPX: 0DTE Volatility and Direction Trade

Put Credit Spread on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Tuesday, July 1st Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6135 Put Sell to Open: $6205 Put Option Symbols: SPXW250701P6135 and SPXW250701P6205 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $22.00 or higher ($2,200 per spread) — day order Limit Exit Price: Set a […]… Read More

AMZN, DIA, GOOGL: Bull Run

  Please Note: Three Separate Trades   1. Call Debit Spread on Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) “Buy to Open” July (2nd week) $220 Call and “Sell to Open” July (2nd week) $222.50 Call Option Symbols: AMZN250711C220 and AMZN250711C222.5 Limit Order Price: Net debit of $1.20 or less ($120 per spread) – good ’til canceled (GTC) Directional […]… Read More