FOMC Warning This Week and Donald’s $70,000 Month

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Hey Options Trader,

This week’s market is setting up with a more cautious to neutral tone as AI and infrastructure names have already seen a strong run. With the FOMC meeting coming up this Wednesday and Kevin Warsh leading his first meeting, there are more variables on the table than usual. I’m still watching for opportunity, but I’m also being selective, keeping cash ready, and preparing for the possibility of a pullback if the market reacts negatively to Fed commentary.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. My cautious to neutral market outlook for the week

2. Donald’s $70,000 month and $68,000 IREN trade

3. Free Trade of the Week

4. Bonus Resource video on HOOD, Palantir, and rate hike risks

Market Snapshot

My market outlook for this week is cautious to neutral. The AI and infrastructure sectors have run up quite a bit recently, and I would not be surprised to see a market pullback this week.

$SPY ( ▼ 1.2% ) is currently trading around 739, but a move down toward the 715 area would not shock me given how extended certain names have become. We also have the FOMC meeting this Wednesday, which will be Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, and the CME FedWatch tool is now pricing in a potential rate hike next year. With the VIX currently in the 18s, I’m watching to see if we get a mini VIX spike back above 20, especially depending on what is said during the Fed meeting. Right now, I’m holding about 22% cash and may raise that a little more depending on how the market responds.

Client Spotlight

This week’s Client Spotlight is Donald, who was featured in our most recent client interview. Donald made $70,000 in profit last month, and this month he made $68,000 on one IREN trade alone. His story is a powerful example of what can happen when someone stays consistent, follows a process, and understands how to manage larger positions with discipline. Be sure to watch his full interview on YouTube through the link below.

We also had another client share over $63,000 in profits so far for May, along with another client who posted a $7,000 profit for the week.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $GLW ( ▼ 7.91% )  

Strategy: Sell the June 18 cash secured put at the $165 strike

Premium Collected: $550

Duration: 32 days

ROI: 3.4%

Annualized Return (compounded monthly): 45.7%

Risk: The primary risk is assignment if GLW falls below the 165 strike by expiration. If assigned, the position would require buying shares at 165, which would be a major discount from current levels.

Corning is a solid company with long term upside potential, especially with its multi billion dollar contract with NVIDIA. This trade gives us a chance to collect attractive premium while defending a lower entry point on a business that I would be comfortable owning for the long run. With a 3.4% ROI over 32 days, this is a high probability setup that fits well in a more cautious market environment.

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Bonus Video

This week’s Bonus Resource is my most recent update video covering HOOD and Palantir, along with my warning to investors as rate hike expectations start to shift. This video is important because it breaks down how I’m thinking about risk, positioning, and cash management heading into a major Fed catalyst.

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.