Market Caution, HOOD Trade, and My $171K Stock Buy

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Hey Options Trader,

The market is showing mixed signals right now. While I remain bullish long term, I’m staying cautious in the short term with cash on hand as volatility picks up. With Friday’s unemployment report ahead, we could see more movement in both QQQ and the VIX.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. QQQ levels to watch into Friday’s unemployment report

2. Client spotlight: Les’ $59K and $53K back-to-back months

3. Free trade of the week: HOOD CSP paying 5.17% in 31 days

4. Bonus video: 3 stocks I’m buying in September ($171K into one)

Market Snapshot

My outlook is slightly cautious but bullish long term. $QQQ ( ▲ 0.59% ) dipped to 559 today and could retest that level or even head lower to 551 this week. A breach of 551 on bad jobs data Friday could push us down to 545, which I would see as a clear buy-the-dip opportunity.

The $VIX ( ▲ 4.21% ) touched 19.30 today and could spike toward 20 if unemployment data disappoints. That kind of spike would create attractive entry points for safe premium-selling trades. In the meantime, I’m holding 20% cash in anticipation of either outcome staying flexible.

Rate cut odds for September are now at 91% according to the CME FedWatch tool. If unemployment data comes in weak, that probability only rises, reinforcing the long-term bullish case.

Client Spotlight

We just interviewed Les, who has been with us for only two months and has already delivered incredible results. He made $59,000 in his very first month of trading, and followed that up with $53,000 in his second month. That kind of consistency is rare, and it’s a testament to sticking with the system. Watch his story by clicking the link below.

Free Trade of the Week

Trade: Sell October 3rd $96 cash-secured put
Premium: $496
ROI: 5.17% in 31 days (annualized ~60.8%)

This is an exceptional short-term return on a quality stock. Even if QQQ dips on Friday’s jobs report, I see Robinhood holding strong around the 93 level before bouncing back into the 110s. Safe strike, strong setup.

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Bonus Video

In my latest video, I break down the top three stocks I’m buying right now in September. I also reveal the one stock I bought $171K worth of for the portfolio and why I’m positioning this way into the fall.

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Talk soon,

Ryan