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Rate Cut Odds Hit 87 Percent and Richard Clears $371K
Hey Options Trader,
The market is setting up for a powerful finish to the year as momentum builds ahead of the December rate cut decision. Several names across tech and AI are already breaking out, and next week’s catalyst could be the spark that sends QQQ back toward all-time highs. Today’s newsletter breaks down what I’m watching, a massive client win, a high-quality free trade you can model, and a new video showing the two stocks I’m doubling down on.
Here’s what we are covering:
Market outlook for next week - Key Levels
Client Spotlight - Richard $371k Win
Free Trade of the Week - New Favorite Stock
Bonus Resource - $226k Into This Stock
Market Snapshot
The outlook heading into next week is very bullish as rate cut odds for December hover around 87.2 percent. That decision alone could drive a strong rally across tech and AI, and we are already seeing names like Palantir, CLS, HIMS, and Apple start to pick up momentum.
$QQQ ( ▲ 0.41% ) looks poised to retest the 637 all-time high, with only a slim 10 percent chance that a surprise no-cut scenario sends it down toward 613 or even 600. The best hedge against unexpected volatility is staying aligned with the $VIX ( ▼ 2.34% ) cash allocation levels. I am currently holding 18 percent cash, with 20 percent being ideal at these VIX readings. VIX remains in the 15s, and if it breaks below 14, the probability of new market highs increases significantly as fear gives way to accelerating greed.

Bullish momentum continues on RSI and MACD

Greed zone sub $15 approaching
Client Spotlight
Richard joined the program just a few months ago and made $371,000 in his first stretch following our principles. Since then, he has now crossed over $600,000 in total gains since our interview. His growth has been incredible to watch, and today several other clients also closed out strong trades, including one who made $20,000 for the week, Mike who closed a $2,000 winner, and Terry who locked in $1,200 heading into the weekend.
Free Trade of the Week
Ticker: $STX ( ▲ 4.95% )
Strategy: Sell the January 9th 250 strike put
Premium Collected: $640
Duration: 35 days
ROI: 3.2 percent
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): 37.4 percent
Risk: Standard assignment risk at the 250 strike if STX pulls back, defended by strong fundamentals and clear technical uptrend.
Seagate Technologies remains a high-quality company with a strong chart and improving fundamentals, especially within AI-driven data storage. Demand for storage capacity continues to increase, and Seagate is well-positioned to capture that growth. This setup offers attractive premium with a favorable technical backdrop.


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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.





