Navigating February Volatility While Les Hits $132,000 in Profits

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Hey Options Trader,

This week’s update is all about navigating volatility with discipline and patience. While there are specific names presenting real opportunity, February continues to demand a cautious and selective approach. I’ll walk through my current market outlook, how I’m positioning cash, and what catalysts I’m watching closely. We’ll also highlight a strong client win and break down a conservative income trade that takes advantage of recent weakness.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. My market outlook for the week

2. Client Spotlight

3. Free Trade of the Week

4. Bonus Resource

Market Snapshot

My outlook remains neutral to bullish on select names, but cautious on the broader market overall. February is historically a weaker month for the S&P 500, and I expect volatility to remain elevated as a result. $QQQ ( ▼ 1.22% ) recently bounced to the 609 level, but I believe 625 is likely the upside ceiling for February. On the downside, we could see continued flushing toward 585 or even the 580 area before a more durable bounce forms. We have already seen significant pullbacks in major names, with stocks like Robinhood down nearly 50% at one point and Palantir down over 30–40%, which is creating opportunity if approached slowly and selectively.

The $VIX ( ▲ 3.36% ) is sitting around 17, and I am actively looking to free up more cash next week. Currently I am about 15% in cash, with a goal of moving toward 20–25%. The key catalyst this week is the unemployment report on Wednesday, which the market is watching closely for clues on whether the Fed could cut rates sooner than June. A materially weaker jobs number could pull forward rate cut expectations to April, which would be bullish risk-on, but I see that as roughly a 20% probability. An 80% probability scenario is continued volatility and sector rotation across the market.

Client Spotlight

This week’s client spotlight is Les. Les joined us midway through last year and delivered an incredible first month, generating $59,000 in profits. By the end of the year, he reached his first six-figure month, closing with $132,000 in profit. His results reflect disciplined position sizing, patience during drawdowns, and consistent execution, even during volatile conditions like we’re seeing now.

Clients profiting despite the market downturn.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $PLTR ( ▼ 3.43% )  
Strategy: Sell the March 13th $120 cash-secured put
Premium Collected: $315
Duration: 34 days
ROI: 2.63%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): approximately 36.6%
Risk: Assignment risk below $120, a level not seen since before the tariff-driven market crash

Palantir has pulled back significantly and is now deeply oversold on RSI while trading at roughly a third of its prior valuation multiple. Selling the 120 put at a 19 delta allows us to collect strong income while positioning at what I view as an exceptional long-term price if assigned. This is a conservative way to take advantage of volatility while staying patient and risk-aware.

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Bonus Video

Be sure to watch my most recent YouTube video where I break down every stock currently down in my portfolio, how I’m actively managing risk, highlight portfolio winners, and share my broader view on where the market may be headed from here.

Success doesn’t come from predicting the market, it comes from staying disciplined when the market tests you.

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.