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Weekly roundup: Nvidia, gold, and earnings playbooks in focus

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U.S. markets drifted last week with mixed results — $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ slipped 0.35%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ edged down 0.1%, while $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$ gained 0.19%.

$Intel (INTC.US)$ made waves as its CEO warned that a potential U.S. government stake could backfire overseas, raising risks of export curbs and policy twists. $SPDR Gold ETF (GLD.US)$, meanwhile, hovered near record highs as Fed independence fears boosted demand for safe havens. Even $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ wasn’t bulletproof — despite blowout earnings, a slight miss in data center sales triggered a 4% dip, reminding traders that AI leaders aren’t immune to volatility.

With geopolitics, gold flows, and tech earnings all in play, mooers stayed sharp with standout option strategies and trades. Let’s check out this week’s highlights.

📊 Strategy Lab

@Gavin Chiu shared his 2025 portfolio journey, which has delivered a +57.65% return and $12,341.93 in profit so far. His disciplined use of options was the main driver, balancing leverage with risk management through calls, puts, and spreads. His key takeaway: consistent execution and flexible use of options make compounding possible even in volatile markets. Read more>>

@Sylos posted a transparent review of his August 25 $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ trades — losses of $23 after growing his $15 account to $800 just the week before. He broke down what went right and wrong: choosing strikes too far from the target, missing the 200MA breakdown opportunity, but also correctly using cheap “insurance” contracts that can flip into big gains. His improvements list — better strike selection, closer monitoring of reversal points, and precision entries — shows how detailed self-reviews can sharpen skills and prevent repeated mistakes. Read more>>

@人生这一戏玩得尽兴 shared a bold story: turning his children’s education fund into a trading account. Starting with $42.8K in June, he planned a conservative 15% annual return by selling puts. But in August he pivoted into $Sea (SE.US)$ LEAPS calls despite negative sentiment — a move that doubled the account to $82.5K in just two months (+135.9%). He has since taken profits and returned to selling weekly puts, underscoring his philosophy: seize asymmetric opportunities when conviction is high, but revert to risk-managed strategies once goals are achieved. Read more>>

@MyTradeHunter walked through his Earnings Playbook, introducing a butterfly strategy for 5–10x ROI setups. He applied it on $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$’s earnings, paying just $61 for a defined-risk structure targeting the $175 strike. The trade returned 2x profits, but could have reached 7x if NVDA had closed exactly at $175. His takeaway: butterfly spreads offer cheap lottery-ticket style payoffs around earnings, but require tight monitoring and discipline to lock in gains before price drifts outside the band. Read more>>

@viv0303 showed how simplicity can be a strategy. This month, he mainly held $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ stock as a conviction play, while making one small $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ options trade during earnings week. The SPY trade was modest, but it kept him active without overtrading. His lesson: sometimes doing less delivers more. Focusing on two names he knows well gave him steady returns and prevented unnecessary risks. Read more>>

@103588386Miracle celebrated surpassing 130% of his $30K #232Challenge target. His formula: concentrated bets on growth stocks ( $Ondas (ONDS.US)$, $SoFi Technologies (SOFI.US)$, $Applied Digital (APLD.US)$), aggressive use of call options for leverage, and layered entries across multiple strikes. He also held core stocks like SOFI from $9.91 to $26.04 (+162%), balancing high-risk trades with patient conviction. His journey shows that even with red days (–$9.8K on Aug 13), discipline and patience can lead to strong rebounds (+$17.7K on Aug 22). Read more>>

@Grateful 感恩 achieved his RM10,000 August goal through a disciplined Sell Put Options strategy. By sticking to delta <0.15, choosing strikes 10–15% below spot, and rolling when necessary, he not only reached but doubled his target with RM20,000 in gains. He emphasized how vertical spreads helped cap risks and control margin. His key takeaway: consistency and risk management matter more than chasing quick wins. Read more>>

@Joyful Everyday also hit his #232Challenge goal, turning his learning into profits. With a target of RM5,000 for August, he used conservative short put strategies (delta <0.10, strike 15% below, 21-day expiries). He credited Moomoo’s educational content for helping him gain confidence, particularly in understanding when to roll positions and how to ensure trades with spreads. End result: target achieved, confidence boosted, and a roadmap for bigger wins ahead. Read more>>

🧠 Trading Insights

@Jinta HONG CFA revisited $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ post-earnings: implied move eased to ~6% and call OI clustered at 180–195, while a whale sold Sep 19 $160 calls—he outlines a short-call “price cap” idea for those expecting NVDA to stall below ~190, with clear warnings on naked-call risk. Read more>>

@10baggerbamm argued for leverage over common in $Opendoor Technologies (OPEN.US)$: pair far-dated short puts with long OTM calls (near zero net outlay) to amplify upside, while sizing carefully for assignment risk and liquidity. Read more>>

@nerdbull1669 on $SoFi Technologies (SOFI.US)$: “overbought” is nuanced—he mapped a $20–$21 buy-the-dip zone, shared vol plays (Nov straddle/strangle), and ETF overlays ( $ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF.US)$/ $Global X FinTech Thematic ETF (FINX.US)$/ $Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK.US)$) to ride momentum with defined risk. Read more>>

He also shared a post on a potential September rate cut: a rotation and hedging playbook—overweight duration-sensitive growth/REITs, underweight banks; consider $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT.US)$/ $ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK.US)$ long straddles, $Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF.US)$ put spreads, $Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK.US)$/ $Global X FinTech Thematic ETF (FINX.US)$ call spreads, plus a multi-layer volatility hedge. Read more>>

Regarding earnings, he also built a $Alibaba (BABA.US)$ setup: what to watch across Core Commerce, Cloud, and International; IV elevated into the print with a sample Sep 26 bull put spread (short 115P / long 105P) leaning on the 114–116 support zone. Read more>>

@squirrel in my pants on $Alibaba (BABA.US)$ post-earnings: with EPS jumping and IV likely to compress, he laid out two paths—deep ITM LEAPS calls (e.g., 95C 2026-04-17) for longer-term upside, or near-dated short puts (e.g., 95P 2025-11-21) to acquire shares at a discount. Read more>>

Looking ahead, several key catalysts will steer market sentiment in the coming days:

📊 Q2 Earnings Season — Tech and growth names are front and center, with $Salesforce (CRM.US)$, $Gitlab (GTLB.US)$, $Broadcom (AVGO.US)$, $Copart (CPRT.US)$, $The Kroger Co. (KR.US)$, $Zscaler (ZS.US)$, and $Figma Inc (FIG.US)$ all set to report.

🏦 Macro Watch — Friday brings a packed data slate: U.S. August unemployment rate, plus the non-farm payroll.

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