Sector Rotation Sparks Tech Bounce and Sridhar’s $67k Momentum Continues

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This week wrapped up with strong momentum, especially across tech and AI, and that strength is setting the stage for a potential Christmas rally into the new year. We saw clear evidence of smart sector rotation rather than money leaving the market, which is an important distinction. Confidence has returned quickly, volatility remains suppressed, and several clean setups are emerging as we head into year end. Below I’ll walk through my market outlook, highlight a couple of strong client wins, break down this week’s free trade, and link my latest YouTube update.

Here’s what we are covering:

1. Market outlook and year end positioning

2. Client spotlight and recent wins

3. Free Trade of the Week

4. Bonus resource video and updates

Market Snapshot

It was a strong finish to the week for $QQQ ( ▲ 1.3% ) , and strong enough to support a potential Christmas rally into the new year. A lot of AI and tech names that were down sharply saw a meaningful relief rally, which reinforces my bullish stance here.

This move was a textbook example of sector rotation rather than risk-off behavior. Capital rotated into safer, defensive names like Progressive during the tariffs crash, many of which actually moved higher during that period, and then those same names were heavily sold once the pressure eased. We’re now seeing money start the beginning stages of rotation back into growth and AI.

QQQ is currently trading around 617, and I think a move toward 629 before New Year’s is very achievable. I do not expect new all-time highs in this stretch, but I do think we grind higher from here as RSI and MACD are on the verge of a bullish crossover. $VIX ( ▼ 11.62% ) in the mid-14s tells us confidence and greed have returned, which supports upside continuation in the short term.

Client Spotlight

We recently interviewed our client Sridhar, and his progress continues to stand out. In his first month with us, he generated $67,000, and this month he is up approximately 8% in his portfolio while staying disciplined with risk.

We also saw several clients closing out trades today, including one of our newer members, Fabian, who just closed his second LEAPS position for a $2,000 profit. These are great examples of consistency and process paying off.

Free Trade of the Week

Ticker: $CLS ( ▲ 7.89% )  
Strategy: Sell the January 23rd 255 cash secured put
Premium Collected: Approximately $800
Duration: 35 days
ROI: Approximately 3.14%
Annualized Return (compounded monthly): Approximately 37.8%
Risk: Assignment risk below the 255 level, which is well under the lower Bollinger Band and represents a significant discount from current prices

CLS is one of the most beaten-down AI names with one of the cleanest charts in the space. Despite today’s bounce, the stock remains near its lower Bollinger Band, allowing us to sell puts well below key support. Getting assigned at 255 would represent a major discount, and the premium collected offers an attractive return for a high-quality AI name.

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Bonus Video

Be sure to watch my most recent YouTube video linked below, where I break down a position involving $170,000 in capital and walk through my top three stocks heading into next week. It provides important context around positioning and the key signal I referenced in today’s market outlook.

Stay patient. Stay disciplined. The market rewards those who stay focused when others get emotional.

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.