Weekly roundup: Options traders gear up for Mega earnings and Fed week
Hello mooers!Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$ up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around its robotaxi plans was met with skepticism.
With markets grinding higher and volatility simmering under the surface, let’s dive into the standout options trades and strategies shared by our moomoo community last week.
🧠 Trading Insights
@Dr Options shared a $Tesla (TSLA.US)$-focused Earnings Playbook, spotlighting a Double Calendar Spread to navigate its post-earnings volatility. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706022230-uP0kiO9Npp.jpeg/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
@Gambit_XY- GainKings shared his blueprint from the US Options Paper Trading Challenge, emphasizing discipline over forecast. He focused on liquid, high-volume tickers, used premarket zones to trigger trades, and leaned on straddles or VWAP rejections to stay adaptive. Read more>>
@Robert Musella delivered his Morning War Room Briefing, dissecting gamma positioning and dealer flows across $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$, $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, and $Robinhood (HOOD.US)$. He mapped out ladders, put flies, and strangles around key gamma zones, warning traders to expect volatility breakouts rather than drifts. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706194416-yxAS8AMR6A.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
📊 Riding the Market Wave
@Boobii crushed it with a $27,600 profit on $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ calls, bringing his portfolio to a 99.96% YTD gain. Read more>>
@Zacksee had a monster week, banking $26,300 on $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ calls and $4,065 on $Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS.US)$ calls, proving patience pays. Read more>>
@NOOB212 clawed back with an 828% surge on $NIO Inc (NIO.US)$ calls, taking advantage of the EV rebound. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706435310-1BXOPMVVuQ.jpeg/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
@Aceminionlust turned a “triple” into a 720% profit on $Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX.US)$ calls, riding biotech momentum. Read more>>
@momogor achieved a 96% unrealized profit on $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ calls, rotating into Apple ahead of next week, though his $Apple (AAPL.US)$ call sits slightly negative (-1.47%) for now. Read more>>
@WolfRun stayed steady with a $2,065 gain from a $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ sell put, sticking with Buffett’s playbook. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706587067-Dj5FVI6mWO.jpeg/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
@102351586 kept eyes on $Opendoor Technologies (OPEN.US)$ , holding calls with an unrealized gain of 675% as retail buzz builds. Read more>>
@The Warlock also rode the $Opendoor Technologies (OPEN.US)$ momentum, with calls showing a 339% unrealized gain. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706615228-dGPNRDatqX.jpeg/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
📓 Trading diaries
@CNNT reflected on a misstep with $Joby Aviation (JOBY.US)$, noting that selling covered calls too eagerly without fully considering the stock’s upside left gains on the table. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706797888-fNt88rbGNP.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
@Crimson 777 shared a detailed trade log on $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ calls, closing 29 contracts at the high of a rising bearish wedge. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706838369-wAcjiyK3ed.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
@72318426 showcased a diverse portfolio update, with notable gains including 143% on $iRobot (IRBT.US)$ calls, 120% on $Tilray Brands (TLRY.US)$ calls, plus profits on $Fortive (FTV.US)$, $ChargePoint (CHPT.US)$, $GameStop (GME.US)$, and $Kohl's Corp (KSS.US)$ options. Read more>>
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753706915887-9ryrv2TjnJ.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
As we head into one of the most pivotal weeks of the year, all eyes are on a trio of major catalysts that could steer markets:
📦 Tariff Progress
📊 Earnings Season
This is the busiest week of the season, with four of the Magnificent 7 and other mega-caps on deck. Watch for results from $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$, $Meta Platforms (META.US)$, $Apple (AAPL.US)$, $Amazon (AMZN.US)$, $Visa (V.US)$, $Procter & Gamble (PG.US)$, $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$, $Spotify Technology (SPOT.US)$, $Starbucks (SBUX.US)$, $Arm Holdings (ARM.US)$, $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$, $Exxon Mobil (XOM.US)$, and $Waste Management (WM.US)$ — all of which could sway market sentiment.
📘 Macro & Fed Signals
Wednesday: ADP employment, Q2 GDP (advance) Thursday: FOMC rate decision, Powell’s press conference and PCE Friday: Nonfarm payrolls and unemployment rateLet’s Keep the Conversation Going!
🎁 Share in the comments: the option ticker you’re watching this week + your strategy + your reason for the trade to earn 100 moo points!
Example:
AAPL Long Call — looking to position ahead of earnings for potential upside.
🗓️ Before 23:59, August 3rd (ET)
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![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753707222059-FJqJzhdGpC.jpeg/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
With the collective wisdom of the moomoo community and the tools at our disposal, we’re ready to tackle whatever comes our way. Let’s stay informed, trade smart, and make this week one to remember!
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Stay tuned for more, and happy trading! 🌟
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753707208754-wrhjGeI91o.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753707208228-RFcAU8mBNC.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753707209699-UGJgMX4D31.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
![[Cheerlead][Cheerlead] Hello mooers! Markets extended their climb last week, with $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$advancing 0.9%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rising 1.46%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$up 0.94%. Gains came despite lingering economic uncertainty, as investors continued to rotate across sectors in search of momentum. $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, the EV giant’s shares slid over 8% after earnings, as revenue missed expectations and optimism around i...](https://ussnsimg.moomoo.com/sns_client_feed/77777077/20250728/web-1753707212647-5D9TwvVMWw.png/big?area=100&is_public=true&imageMogr2/ignore-error/1/format/webp)
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