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TSLA, XLI: Bears Only Need Apply

The week after March (3rd week) options expiration is historically one of the most bearish of the entire calendar year for stock performance. A hawkish Federal Reserve policy statement on Wednesday afternoon may be the catalyst for a selloff. Or not…. Read More

TSLA, XLI: Bears Only Need Apply

  Please Note: Two Separate Trades   1. Call Credit Spread on SPDR Industrial Sector ETF (NYSE: XLI) “Buy to Open” March (4th week) $123 Call and “Sell to Open” March (4th week) $122 Call Option Symbols: XLI240322C122 and XLI240322C123 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $0.50 or more ($50 per spread) — good ’til […]… Read More

PSX, AMT: Refined Connections

Last week, the leading stock indices once again saw modest declines: the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) slipped by 0.06%, the Dow 30 ETF (DIA) edged down by 0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) dropped by 1.16%. Notably, the S&P 500 reached a new peak on Tuesday before retreating by the week’s close. Currently, at 517 trading days, this bull market aligns with the median duration, contrasting with the average span of 1,011 days. Despite a 44.7% surge, this bull’s performance is still shy of the median 76.7% gain and far from the average 114.4% gain. Historical trends suggest there’s ample potential for further growth. This week we are going with a neutral double diagonal on Phillips 66 (PSX) and a bull call spread on American Tower (AMT)…. Read More

PSX, AMT: Refined Connections

Please Note: Two New Trades Valid Through Monday, March 25th   1. Double Diagonal on Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) “Buy to Open” May (3rd week) $145 Put and “Sell to Open” April (4th week) $150 Put and “Buy to Open” May (3rd week) $175 Call and “Sell to Open” April (4th week) $170 Call Option […]… Read More

MSFT, SNOW, DXCM, PAYX, OLLI: Rolls Part 2 of 2

The end of the rolls, but we also have Albemarle (ALB) expiring for a nice profit. Have a great weekend!… Read More

MSFT, SNOW, DXCM, PAYX, OLLI: Rolls Part 2 of 2

Please Note: Five Separate Rolls   1(a). Closeout on Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) as Part of Vertical Roll “Buy to Close” March $415 Call Option Symbols: MSFT240315C415 Limit Order Price: Net debit of $0.50 or less ($50 per option) – day order Tell your broker: I’d like to enter an option order on Microsoft (MSFT) stock. […]… Read More

ILMN, LRCX: Final Countdown

Two rolls to end March (3rd week) expiration and four expiring winners: AIG (17.4%), CF (15.0%), DXCM (8.7%), and FSLR (4.3%)…. Read More

ILMN, LRCX: Final Countdown

Please Note: Two Separate Rolls   1. Covered Call Roll on Illumina (Nasdaq: ILMN) to June (3rd week) “Buy to Close” March (3rd week) $170 Call and “Sell to Open” June (3rd week) $170 Call Option Symbols: ILMN240315C170 and ILMN240621C170 Limit Order Price: Net credit of $2.45 per share or more ($245 per contract) — […]… Read More

ACN, NOC, PANW, DE, MRNA: Rolls Part 1 of 2

Five rolls to begin March expiration month. The remaining rolls will be published shortly…. Read More

ACN, NOC, PANW, DE, MRNA: Rolls Part 1 of 2

Please Note: Five Separate Rolls   Please Note: The following recommended opening trade only applies to Inner Circle members who already have a position in the Accenture March iron condor. Do NOT enter this trade as an initial position. 1. Vertical Roll to Iron Condor on Accenture (NYSE: ACN) “Buy to Open” June $320 Put […]… Read More