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How I’m Locking in 4.1% Monthly Returns and Betting Big on a 5x LEAPS Play 💸🔥
Hey Options Trader,
The market shattered expectations this week with back-to-back all-time highs on the QQQ. Heavyweights like NVDA are back in the spotlight, setting fresh records. But while the overall market rips, some individual stocks are still lagging—while others are massively outperforming. My goal is to cut through the noise and give you the best setups, so you can maximize returns while staying in fundamentally solid names.
We’ve got two key setups to watch heading into Monday: a high-upside LEAPS opportunity with 5x potential and a stress-free, cash-flow play designed to print monthly income with minimal risk. Whether you're looking for long-term growth or consistent returns, this week’s plays cover both.
Here’s what we are covering:
$QQQ ( ▼ 0.14% ) and $VIX ( ▼ 1.0% ) - Key Levels
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QQQ and VIX - Key Levels
QQQ hit the $550 level I mentioned last week much faster than expected. It’s now forming a clean, predictable channel, but a breakout could be imminent as more sidelined investors start feeling the pressure of FOMO. Many were waiting for a pullback, but the market’s resilience is forcing their hand.
If we do see a rejection at this level, a pullback to $530 is possible, but unlikely. The market has been brushing off bad news lately, with every dip turning into a buying opportunity for latecomers.
Also worth noting: we’re not yet overbought on the RSI, meaning there’s still room to run. The MACD just formed a bullish crossover two days ago, adding momentum to the move.
Meanwhile, the VIX is drifting toward the $15 level, but it remains elevated considering we’re sitting at all-time highs. For context, the last time QQQ hovered around $540 pre-crash, the VIX was in the $14s. This tells us investors are still on edge, which is great news for options sellers, as it means premiums are still rich and worth harvesting.

Clean channel on QQQ

VIX heading down to $15
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$SOFI ( ▲ 3.71% ) - I’ve been loading up on the SOFI August 1st $15.50 puts, which are yielding a 4.1% return in just 35 days. Implied volatility is elevated that week due to earnings, but if you believe in SOFI long term like I do, this is a great opportunity to get paid while you wait.
The stock would have to drop over 15% from current levels to get assigned—and even then, I’d be owning shares at pre-crash prices, which I consider a gift.
Personally, I believe SOFI is headed back to $18.50 as early as next week.


$PLTR ( ▼ 0.44% ) - Palantir (PLTR) saw a sharp drop at the close today, falling over 12%, after surging to new highs earlier in the session. The initial rally was driven by excitement around a $100 million AI and defense contract, but the gains quickly reversed as traders rushed to take profits. Adding fuel to the selloff were broader concerns about future government spending, which spooked investors tied to defense-related names. Despite the volatility, I view this pullback as a gift. On Monday, I plan to take advantage by buying long-dated LEAPS call options expiring in January 2027. This dip gives me a chance to secure exposure to one of the most promising AI-driven defense tech companies at a discount and with time on my side, I’ll be positioned for the long-term growth story to play out.

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-Ryan