Market Melt-Up Or Major Reset? My Game Plan Inside

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Hey Options Trader,

The market continues to grind higher, but there’s a lot going on beneath the surface that deserves our attention. As QQQ pushes closer to that 620 level, I’m keeping a cautious eye on volatility and how fear is trending. While the headlines remain bullish, the data is starting to flash a few early signs that we’re due for a breather.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. Market snapshot and how I’m positioning around QQQ 620

2. Client spotlight – Erin’s 3.99% return in September

3. Free Trade of the Week – AXP setup paying 2.5% in 30 days

4. Bonus resource – My AI bubble analysis and top 3 stocks I’m buying now

Market Snapshot

Long term, I remain very bullish. But in the short term, I’m cautious. $QQQ ( ▼ 0.12% ) is heading towards 620 level, and I think we could see a healthy pullback from there. The VIX continues to hover in the mid-16s. Fear remains as the market moves higher.

For now, I’m sticking to my VIX-based cash allocation levels. I’m sitting on about 20% cash, which gives me flexibility to take advantage of any dip or volatility spike that comes from upcoming earnings at the end of October.

Client Spotlight

We recently interviewed our client Erin, who continues to hit her 3–5% monthly target. For September, she posted a 3.99% return in her portfolio and continues to compound steadily. It’s been inspiring to see her consistency.

We also had several clients close out Amazon leaps this week for strong gains. Many booked close to 10% profits in just a couple of weeks, locking in quick wins while following the system exactly as designed.

Free Trade of the Week

For this week’s trade:
Sell the November 7th $315 cash-secured put on American Express $AXP ( ▲ 0.19% ) to collect $750, which is a 2.5% return in 30 days. That compounds to roughly 34% annualized when compounded monthly.

AXP is trading near the lower Bollinger Band around 324, making this a great opportunity to collect premium at a discount entry price. The PE ratio sits at 22, one of the lowest in the large-cap financial sector, and the chart looks technically strong with defined support.

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Bonus Video

In my latest YouTube video, I dig into the data behind the so-called “AI bubble.” I compare today’s market trends with the dot-com era, break down the Google search data showing record interest in AI, and share the top 3 AI stocks I’m buying right now for long-term upside.

Stay focused, stay patient, and remember, consistency compounds faster than luck ever will.

Talk soon,

Ryan