I Held Through a 34% Drop in HIMS — Now I’m Loading Up on These 3 Blue Chips Before the Next Leg Up

Hey Options Trader,

What a wild week in the markets. QQQ briefly touched fresh all-time highs, the Israel-Iran conflict had little to no impact on price action, and September rate cut odds have surged to 98%. Yet despite the market melting higher, overall enthusiasm still feels muted.

In this issue, I’m giving you a masterclass on how to handle sudden “Black Swan” drops in your portfolio—because individual stocks are never immune. What happened to HIMS this week? We’ve seen it before with names like NVDA. Here’s how to stay in control when it happens again.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. $QQQ ( ▲ 0.26% ) and $VIX ( ▼ 4.12% ) - Key Levels, Price Prediction.

2. Live Client Testimonials Posted! LIMITED Calendar Spots NOW OPEN!

3. 3 Blue Chip Stocks Im Loading Up On

4. Client Hits New All Time High In Portfolio Only 2 Weeks Into Joining

5. -34% Drop In $HIMS ( ▼ 3.59% ) and How I Managed To Go Unscathed.

QQQ and VIX - Key Levels

QQQ briefly touched all-time highs before pulling back to close slightly lower on the day. With interest rate cut odds now sitting at 98% for September, I’m feeling more bullish than usual. Despite the weekend turmoil between Israel and Iran and oil spiking above $70 per barrel, the market shrugged it off and continued grinding higher.

I no longer expect a meaningful pullback in August. In fact, I believe we’re heading toward the $560 level on QQQ.

Here’s why: the $VIX is still elevated around 17, even as we flirt with all-time highs. The last time QQQ traded at these levels, the VIX was under 15. This tells me investors are still cautious, far from “all in.” The real pump hasn’t started yet.

When it does, be ready. I’m currently holding 12% in cash but plan to increase that to 25–30% as we move higher. Be selective, and don’t get caught overextended when the music stops.

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3 Blue Chip Stocks With High Premiums Im Loading Up On

$AXP ( ▲ 0.07% ) - American Express is one of those businesses that’s easy to understand—and one I personally use daily. With a P/E ratio of 21, rich options premiums (offering around 2% ROI on 30-delta puts), and a clean, predictable chart, it checks all the boxes. The stock is just starting to break out, and I’ve loaded up on the $295 cash-secured puts expiring August 1st.

$NVDA ( ▲ 4.33% ) - Nvidia was once the heavyweight in my portfolio, making up an aggressive 25% of my total allocation. Since then, I’ve trimmed it down significantly—now sitting at under 10%. But with momentum returning, fundamentals stronger than ever, and a chart that’s becoming increasingly predictable, I’m preparing to ramp the position back up.

I’ve got my eye on the $138 cash-secured puts as a potential entry.

$GE ( ▲ 0.46% ) - GE is one of those blue-chip companies that often flies under the radar. Most people know them for making washers, dryers, and refrigerators—but they also manufacture propulsion engines for top military jets and commercial aircraft. The chart looks strong, fundamentals are solid with a healthy P/E, earnings have been consistent, and the options premiums aren’t bad either.

I’ll be adding a small position to the portfolio soon.

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HIMS -34% Drop! How I Managed My 6 Figure Position

Today’s video is a must-watch masterclass for anyone trading options on individual stocks because individual names are not immune to Black Swan events. Most people panic when a quality stock drops 30% in a single day, but I took the opposite approach. By using options strategically, I was able to manage the position, offset the loss entirely, and even lock in a projected $1,500 profit by the time my puts expire in August.

Long-term, I remain bullish on HIMS. I see strong growth ahead for the company and will continue to hold this position in the portfolio.

-Ryan