Weekly roundup: Political risks, AI buzz & macro momentum
Markets continued their climb last week, powered by a mix of geopolitical calm, AI enthusiasm, and a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report. The $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ gained 1.97%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ rose 2.02%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$ surged 3.19%, with small caps staging a standout comeback.
Meanwhile, excitement over AI infrastructure remained strong, and political headlines added a dose of drama: Trump’s public feud with Elon Musk triggered a sharp 14.3% drop in $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, reminding markets just how real political risk can be. Elsewhere, $Circle (CRCL.US)$—the first publicly listed stablecoin issuer—made a stunning debut, soaring over 247% in just two days.
As always, let’s take a look at some of the most exciting stories and strategies shared by our moomoo community last week.
📘 Call Ratio Backspreads: Profiting from Explosive Upside
@Michael McCarthy CEO is back with another advanced options strategy—this time, breaking down the call ratio backspread, a high-conviction, very bullish setup on $Mini Standard & Poor's 500 (.XSP.US)$. Here’s how it works:
This structure gives traders limited downside, unlimited upside, and often a net credit at entry. He walks through a real-world example with a potential $5,000 upside and explains key trade-offs:
Perfect for traders expecting a breakout move, the call ratio backspread offers a powerful way to express high-upside views—with defined risk. Read more>>
🗺 Mag 7's Play
@101825933(Kim) scored a massive $29,750 profit from a well-timed $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ call, riding the volatility like a pro. Read more>>
@Tankyy, on the other hand, shared a more cautionary tale with a $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ option trade that didn’t pan out, calling it “possibly the worst trade in history” after struggling with stop-loss execution. Read more>>
@MrTiananmen managed to squeeze a $170 profit from a $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ put during its dramatic drop, proving that even small wins count in choppy markets. Read more>>
@Saxoman entered the options arena with a $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ put and booked his first gain—$77 profit—calling it his “first option hammer.” Read more>>
@104744589 shared a covered call strategy on $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, banking $1,525.89—a strategic approach to manage risk while staying bullish. Read more>>
📊 Riding the Market Wave
@102798318 led the charge with a powerful $21,354 profit on a $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ call, showcasing the rewards of riding macro trends. Read more>>
@Restitution Fund nailed what he called the “Perfect morning trade,” locking in a 123.25% gain through $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ and $Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ.US)$ options. His precise entry and exit show just how effective sharp timing can be. Read more>>
@The Warlock kept it real with a loss on a $SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY.US)$ put (-63.65%), but stayed strategic—hedging with calls ahead of potential volatility from the U.S.-China meeting, while rotating back into long-dated puts. Read more>>
@韭菜王子 shared a tactical $Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares ETF (SOXL.US)$ call trade but admitted to selling too early—a relatable move for many momentum chasers. Read more>>
@Seraphicall took profit on two $Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX.US)$ calls, walking away with 233.32% and 225% gains—a calculated split exit to secure gains while keeping upside exposure. Read more>>
@祖先保佑我富有 went with a covered call on $Palantir (PLTR.US)$, achieving a 37.86% return while managing downside risk—solid income strategy amid an active tape. Read more>>
@Seraphicall didn’t just surf one wave—he rode five! His multiple $PepsiCo (PEP.US)$ call trades scored impressive returns of 114.63%, 76.62%, 91.67%, 72.86%, and 30.15%. Read more>>
📓 Trading diaries
@kingsahibc delivered one of the most explosive trades of the week, locking in a 2,278.14% return on a $Lululemon Athletica (LULU.US)$ put—a silent bet that paid off big. Even he admits, “Wish I had bought more.” Read more>>
@Sillee Potato shared a raw and honest reflection from his options journey. After losing $1,000 in just two days, he regrouped, focused on entry timing and candle patterns, and is now clawing back with small but consistent wins. Read more>>
@CNNT provided a deep and insightful recap of her evolving options strategy—from covered calls to being caught in Black Swan events. She candidly breaks down painful lessons from $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, $Micron Technology (MU.US)$, $NEBIUS (NBIS.US)$, $ON Semiconductor (ON.US)$, $Okta (OKTA.US)$, $Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US)$, and $Joby Aviation (JOBY.US)$, inviting fellow mooers to weigh in on how to recover and improve. Read more>>
@明-明 recapped his first three trades—two cash-secured puts and one bull put spread—all of which ended in green. More than the profits, he highlighted key takeaways: never sell naked puts, close early to manage risk, and use spreads to control downside. It’s a clean, thoughtful example of learning by doing. Read more>>
As we head into a new week, markets are bracing for a data-packed macro calendar and key policy moments. All eyes will be on Wednesday’s CPI report, which could be pivotal in shaping near-term Fed expectations, followed closely by Thursday’s PPI. Friday’s consumer sentiment and inflation expectations will round out the macro picture.
On the policy front, the U.S.-China London meeting could stir fresh geopolitical narratives, while Apple’s WWDC may spark moves in the AI and tech ecosystem.
Earnings are lighter but not without interest— $Oracle (ORCL.US)$, $Adobe (ADBE.US)$, $The Kroger Co. (KR.US)$, and $GameStop (GME.US)$ will offer insights across enterprise software, retail, and consumer sentiment.
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CNNT : I'm astonished by the mooers who have the courage to play in a highly volatile $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ option market. I have not developed that level of confidence yet.
As of last Friday, I gave up 2 of my covered call stocks at a loss to free up the cash and cut short the pain of having to roll, track, and use so much brain power to try to scalp back the losses.
In my new learn-by-getting-my-hands-dirty phase, I will be focusing on buying calls on growth stocks. The success hinges in my ability to spot the next growth stocks.
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