QQQ Holds $600 As Fear Drops While Client Grows $30K Into $100K

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The market showed some constructive strength today, and several key signals suggest sentiment may be stabilizing after the recent volatility. With QQQ holding a major technical level, the VIX pulling back, and geopolitical tensions easing slightly, there are signs that fear may be starting to unwind. At the same time, several individual stocks and sectors are showing strong positioning, which is often an early clue that institutions are stepping back in. In today’s newsletter I’ll walk through my outlook for the week ahead, highlight an incredible client milestone, and share a new trade opportunity in a company benefiting directly from the AI infrastructure boom.

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 video and updates

Market Snapshot

My outlook remains bullish after some constructive action in the market today. $QQQ ( ▲ 1.12% ) held the important $600 level and managed to close right at that mark, which is a strong technical signal after the recent volatility. The $VIX ( ▼ 13.53% ) also dropped to around 23, down roughly 13 percent on the day, showing that fear is beginning to cool off. Another positive catalyst came from geopolitical news, as Iran is allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz again. If more positive developments continue to stack up, that could push markets higher while continuing to reduce fear.

We also have several major catalysts this week including the FOMC interest rate meeting on Wednesday along with Core PPI data. Those events could definitely influence short term sentiment. From a positioning standpoint, I’m currently sitting at about 9 percent cash. If the VIX continues to drop, I may free up a bit more cash just to stay flexible and take advantage of opportunities.

It was also encouraging to see several stocks and sectors showing strength today. $IREN ( ▲ 8.08% ) had a strong move higher, Bitcoin popped nicely, $WDC ( ▲ 5.11% ) saw a solid rally, and $MU ( ▲ 3.68% ) is seeing bullish positioning heading into earnings. We also saw $NBIS ( ▲ 14.96% ) announce a deal with Meta, which lifted the entire sector. These kinds of moves often signal that institutions are beginning to position ahead of the next leg higher.

Client Spotlight

This week I want to highlight our client Anoop. When Anoop first joined the program, he started with around $30,000. Within several months he grew that account to over $100,000 and is now consistently trading a six figure portfolio while targeting steady monthly returns between 3 and 5 percent. That type of disciplined growth is exactly what this strategy is designed for.

We also had several strong wins across the community this week. Terry locked in a $2,000 profit, Yash has generated over $100,000 since joining in January, and Anne closed out a $6,000 gain just today. It’s always great to see members executing the strategy consistently.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $GLW ( ▲ 2.27% )  
Strategy: Sell the $115 cash secured put
Premium Collected: $350
Duration: 30 days
ROI: 3.14%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): 44.7%
Risk: Assignment risk exists if GLW drops below the $115 strike price at expiration, which would mean purchasing shares at that level.

Corning is currently trading around $132 and is approaching the lower Bollinger Band, which historically has provided strong entry zones for selling puts. I like this setup because Corning is becoming a key infrastructure provider for the AI boom. The company produces critical fiber optics and optical components used in high speed data transmission.

As AI data centers scale, the industry is increasingly shifting from traditional copper connections to optical light based connections, which are significantly more energy efficient and scalable. Corning sits directly in the middle of that transition, making this dip an attractive opportunity to collect premium while positioning around a strong long term theme.

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Bonus Video

In my most recent YouTube video, I break down the top three stocks I’m personally buying into this volatility and where I believe the market may be headed next. If you want to see how I’m positioning during these swings, this video walks through the setups in detail.

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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.