Publications

AIG, QRVO, RJF, SPX: Weak November Rolls

An unusually weak November (so far) requires an unusually large number of rolls of bullish positions…. Read More

SPX: 0DTE Volatility Trade

Iron Condor on S&P 500 Index Security Root Symbol: SPX Expiration Date: Wednesday, November 19th Strategy Overview: Buy to Open: $6535 Put Sell to Open: $6605 Put Buy to Open: $6730 Call Sell to Open: $6660 Call Option Symbols: SPXW251119P6535 and SPXW251119P6605 and SPXW251119C6660 and SPXW251119C6730 Order Details: Limit Order Price: Net credit of $20.00 […]… Read More

AMZN, IBM, NUE: Turnaround Trio

The S&P 500 finally closed below its 50-day moving average for the first time in 138 trading days, so a bit more follow-through to the downside is likely. Hoping to take advantage of a turnaround Tuesday by getting into these three positions tomorrow morning at lower-than-normal put strikes on any further downside before a rebound rally takes place later in the day…. Read More

DHR, ABBV: From Lab to Life

Heading into this week, equities are trading in a mix of relief and caution. The record 43-day U.S. government shutdown ended late last week, removing a major policy overhang but leaving a sizeable backlog of delayed economic data that markets now have to digest. As federal agencies restart normal operations, investors are watching for a flood of rescheduled reports—especially jobs and inflation data—which could inject extra volatility as the numbers catch up. At the same time, growth-sensitive tech and AI-linked names are bouncing after last week’s valuation-driven selloff, but positioning remains cautious given how extended that segment still looks. Large-cap indices remain relatively resilient, while small- and mid-cap benchmarks continue to lag, raising questions about the depth of underlying breadth. In this environment, the key pivot points for the week are: how markets absorb the returning data, whether tech can sustain its rebound without further multiple expansion, and whether participation broadens beyond mega-caps or remains narrowly concentrated…. Read More

CRWD, CRM, QQQ, SNPS: Curious Quislings

Four rolls and two expiring winners, including a humongous triple-digit percentage jackpot: GM (146.7%) and WDC (50.0%)… Read More

BLK, COST, CDNS, ELF: Changing Expectations

Lowered expectations for another rate cut at the December 10th Federal Reserve meeting have caused a stock selloff and necessitated early rolls of these bullish positions…. Read More

MCD, QCOM: Phone Takeout Orders

December rides a wave of holiday exuberance, boosting sales of fast food. Families host parties, travel for gatherings, and juggle busy schedules—fast food fills the gap for quick meals. U.S. food-away-from-home sales peak in December due to this. In early January, smartphone manufacturers often announce new product launches at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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COST, PGR, DGX: A Few Early Rolls

Three rolls to begin November expiration…. Read More

CBOE, CRWD: Crowd Control

With the longest U.S. government shutdown in history almost over, there is nothing left to hold the stock market back from reaching new all-time highs. … Read More

Join our Free November Training Series

I welcome you to join me for our November Training Series. Our first class begins today, November 10th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time… Read More