February Volatility, QQQ at 626, and How Shawn Generated $874K Using OTU Strategies

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Here’s what we are covering:

1. Current market outlook and key levels to watch

2. Client Spotlight

3. Free Trade of the Week

4. Bonus resource video for February positioning

Market Snapshot

I am neutral to bullish here. I did not expect the market to rebound this quickly and was anticipating a slightly deeper flush, but $QQQ ( ▼ 0.57% ) is showing strong resilience around the 626 level. With Palantir delivering strong earnings and Amazon and Google coming up next, continued solid earnings could help the market grind higher and potentially break above the 637 level.

The $VIX ( ▲ 3.18% ) is currently sitting in the mid 16s, and I would like to see it drift back into the 15s or even the high 14s to really support a sustained bullish run. Historically, February is one of the weakest and choppiest months of the year, so sideways price action would not be surprising, but if momentum does shift, the goal is to already be well positioned. I go over the historical monthly data for the S&P 500 in more detail in my most recent update video.

Client Spotlight

This week’s Client Spotlight is Shawn. Shawn was our first client to generate over $70,000 in profit within his first month of joining, and in 2025 alone he produced a 90% return using OTU strategies. Since deploying the system, he has totaled $874,000 in profit, which is an incredible example of what consistency and disciplined execution can look like over time. Be sure to check out his full interview by clicking the button below if you haven’t already.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $WDC ( ▼ 4.86% )  
Strategy: Sell the March 6th $225 cash secured put
Premium Collected: Approximately $750
Duration: 32 days
ROI: 3.48%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): Approximately 48%
Risk: Assignment risk below the 225 level, which would establish a long-term core position in the stock

Western Digital operates in a high demand AI and data storage sector and is currently trading at a very attractive valuation with a low P/E ratio. Despite strong earnings, the stock has not moved as aggressively as some competitors, making this setup appealing for premium collection while positioning for long-term ownership. This is one of the strongest valuation opportunities in the portfolio right now.

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Bonus Video

Be sure to watch my most recent YouTube video where I break down potential upside and downside market scenarios, along with my top four stocks I am trading for consistency and safety during February, historically one of the most volatile months of the year.

Stay focused, stay tactical, and use this week’s volatility to your advantage.

Talk soon,

Ryan

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Trading involves risk, and you are responsible for your own investment decisions.