Weekly roundup: AMD's surge, tariff tensions, and earnings on deck
U.S. stocks struggled last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ dropping 2.27%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ falling 2.43%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$ declining 3.29%. The market was initially buoyed by tech and healthcare-driven momentum but faltered on Friday due to a sharp pullback triggered by trade concerns between China and the U.S.
OpenAI continues to influence the markets significantly, especially as it ramps up its funding needs for 2026, projected at a massive $114 billion in infrastructure costs. $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ saw a notable 30%+ surge after recent deals with OpenAI, underscoring the company's growing impact on tech stocks.
Let’s take a closer look at last week’s key highlights.
🧠 Trading Insights
@Options Hunter shared a comprehensive Options Trading 101 Cheat Sheet to help beginners understand the fundamentals of options trading. From basic terms to practical strategies, this guide offers a step-by-step approach to help traders grasp the concept of options and build a solid trading foundation. The cheat sheet is designed to empower beginners by simplifying complex topics like time decay, implied volatility, and the Greeks, ensuring that traders can dive into the options market with confidence. Read more>>
@nerdbull1669 discussed the surge in $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ shares following a strategic partnership with OpenAI. He considered taking partial profit gains and explored an options strategy to capture potential upside while managing risk. He focused on using a bull put spread, a strategy to benefit from a moderately bullish or neutral view while limiting downside risk. He highlighted the importance of assessing implied volatility, bid-ask spreads, and the potential risks of execution. Read more>>
@Jinta HONG CFA analyzed the impact of Trump's tariff threat, which erased $1.65 trillion from U.S. stocks in a single session. He delves into how options traders reacted to the market turbulence, with record options volume and a sharp increase in implied volatility (IV). He also explains how hedging strategies, like put buying and bear call spreads, were used to protect portfolios amid heightened volatility. And he highlighted key support levels for $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ and noted the risks and opportunities of trading during this period of uncertainty. Read more>>
@LukeHW recounted an options play on $Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US)$, which saw an 8.98% rally. He used a short strangle strategy to capture premiums from implied volatility, betting that RGTI would remain within a certain range. This multi-leg strategy combined a bullish view with high delta options, showcasing a well-rounded approach to volatility and price movements. Read more>>
🎯 Tariff Play
@MyTradeHunter shared insights on the recent $Bitcoin (BTC.CC)$ flash crash, which shook the crypto market with a sudden 10% drop. Despite the volatility, he viewed it as a buying opportunity, capitalizing on liquidation prices. Using options like strangles and puts on $iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT.US)$, he saw significant profits and highlighted the potential for price recovery. With a heavy focus on delta management, he adjusted his position to mitigate risk while waiting for a rebound. Read more>>
@Grateful 感恩 capitalized on the volatility caused by Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Chinese imports, which sent the market into a tailspin. While others panicked, he sold out-of-the-money Put Options on strong, fundamentally solid companies like $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$, $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, $Broadcom (AVGO.US)$ and $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$. By targeting low-delta options, he profited from inflated premiums due to volatility, earning over 90% profit. Read more>>
@Adipose fin observed that the Sino-U.S. trade tensions triggered a market-wide correction, but not all stocks were equally impacted. He noted an opportunity to buy the dip and capitalize on discounted prices. His strategy involved selling covered calls and buying LEAPS calls. Read more>>
@Joyful Everyday took advantage of the market's emotional reaction to tariff fears by selling out-of-the-money Put Options on companies with strong balance sheets. By focusing on stocks like $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ and $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$, he generated consistent time decay income while keeping downside risk to a minimum. Read more>>
@squirrel in my pants explained how a sharp market decline led to a massive surge in options activity. With put options spiking in volume, he utilized this opportunity to hedge against the market downturn by buying $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ puts. By selecting out-of-the-money puts with strike prices of 6400, he designed a partial hedge, which minimized losses while preserving upside potential if the market stabilized. Read more>>
📊 Riding the Market Wave
@Jeanorific: Celebrating a milestone with a 1000% profit on $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ calls, expressing gratitude for both the company and his faith. Read more>>
@RebornRich: Took advantage of market moves with 2755.56% profit from $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ puts. Read more>>
@103046243: Locked in $59,400 profit from $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ calls, with plans to re-enter the market the next day. Read more>>
@Tech bro: Profited over $30,000 from $Opendoor Technologies (OPEN.US)$ covered calls, expressing confidence regardless of potential share calls. Read more>>
@The Warlock: A diverse options portfolio across $POET Technologies (POET.US)$, $SoFi Technologies (SOFI.US)$, $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$, and $Tilray Brands (TLRY.US)$ brought in $7,285 in one day. Read more>>
@Isaiah48seventeen: Held onto $UiPath (PATH.US)$ calls, achieving an incredible 3150% profit, with hopes for more. Read more>>
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