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Bears Got Trapped || Issue 2
"A bull market is like sex. It feels best just before it ends."
March 02, 2023
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Well, golly...

What a day, what a day! For those of you who missed it, the premarket action was looking horrifically bearish across the entire market. I didn't find this too surprising. Inflation is high, yields are rising and the dollar is showing strength. In my mind, this all adds up the market being under considerable pressure. However, the bulls were not messing around today. They were late getting out of bed, but they fought like a mother fucker. Tons of bullish engulfing candles (start below the previous low and end above the previous high) were created throughout the entire market. Based on this technical development and the seasonality (posted below), I would wager tomorrow will statistically favor the bulls.

 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (March 3rd)

  • Trades (Years Tested): 25
  • Bull Win Percentage: 68%
  • Profit Factor: 2.64
  • Bias: Bullish

Equity Curve -->

 


Current Account Value

$10,600.14 (Daily +1.10% [+$115.91] & YTD +6.33% [+$613.40])


 

Closed Position(s) +$324

COIN $85/$90 CCS (5) March 17th 

  • Original Credit: $0.55/ea
  • Closed Debit: $0.18/ea
  • P&L: +$185 (+67.3%)

 

TSLA $215/$216.67 CCS (2) March 17th 

  • Original Credit: $0.50/ea
  • Closed Debit: $0.23/ea
  • P&L: +$54 (+54%)

 

TSLA #2 $230/$231.67 CCS (5) March 17th

  • Original Credit: $0.27/ea
  • Closed Debit: $0.10/ea
  • P&L: +$85 (+63%)

 

New Position(s)

COIN Call Credit Spread (5) March 17th

  • Sold: $72 & Bought: $77 --> Credit: $0.50/ea
  • Max Return: $50/ea & Max Risk: $250/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.20/ea
  • Profit Odds: 75%

Reasoning: COIN took a large hit early in the morning because of the developments with SI. From a technical perspective, COIN has been range bound since early February. Overall, Crypto ran recently and now seems to be cooling off.


 

TSLA Call Credit Spread (5) March 31st

  • Sold: $220 & Bought: $222.50 --> Credit: $0.37/ea
  • Max Return: $37/ea & Max Risk: $213/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.15/ea
  • Profit Odds: 88%

Reasoning: TSLA had a lackluster "Investor Day". Additionally, the overall market doesn't seem to bullish imo. It's tough to see TSLA continuing it's +100% run at this moment in time.


 

Current Position(s)

NFLX Call Credit Spread (5) March 17th

  • Sold: $347.50 & Bought: $350 --> Credit: $0.38/ea
  • Max Return: $38/ea & Max Risk: $212/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.15/ea
  • Profit Odds: 92%


 

META Call Credit Spread (5) March 17th

  • Sold: $190 & Bought: $192.5 --> Credit: $0.33/ea
  • Max Return: $33/ea & Max Risk: $217/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.15/ea
  • Profit Odds: 87%


 

SPY Call Credit Spread (3) March 17th

  • Sold: $409 & Bought: $412 --> Credit: $0.56/ea
  • Max Return: $56/ea & Max Risk: $244/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.25/ea
  • Profit Odds: 79%


 

QQQ Call Credit Spread (5) March 24th

  • Sold: $313 & Bought: $315 --> Credit: $0.38/ea
  • Max Return: $38/ea & Max Risk: $162/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.15/ea
  • Profit Odds: 88%


 

SPY #2 Call Credit Spread (4) March 31st

  • Sold: $415 & Bought: $417 --> Credit: $0.42/ea
  • Max Return: $42/ea & Max Risk: $158/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.20/ea
  • Profit Odds: 83%


 

TSLA Call Credit Spread (3) March 31th

  • Sold: $245 & Bought: $250 --> Credit: $0.70/ea
  • Max Return: $70/ea & Max Risk: $430/ea
  • Profit Target: $0.20/ea
  • Profit Odds: 94%


 

Overall, I'm happy with today. I made money -- I'm the best trader on this side of the Mississippi. I wish I closed my QQQ & TSLA puts today (not detailed in this newsletter). I truly didn't expect the bullish recovery to be as strong as it was. The seasonlity tomorrow favors the bulls, so I might be in for a bit more pain. This truly reinforces the concept that I should simply stop doing stupid shit, aka speculating. High odds plays are the way to go. Defined math == Defined results. I need to talk myself into sticking to selling premium and my future's robot (+$64 today). If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to reach out to me.

 

Thanks for reading! I appreciate all you beautiful bastards.

 

Notes

Max Return (Credit Spreads): The credit recieved when creating the positon. This is achieved when you get to the expiration date and the price is below the sold contract for a Call Credit Spread and above the sold contract for a Put Credit Spread.

Max Risk (Credit Spreads): The difference between the spread's two strikes minus the credit recieved when the position was created.

Breakeven (Credit Spreads): The sold strike plus the credit for CCS and the strike minus the credit for PCS.

 

RISK WARNING: Trading involves HIGH RISK and YOU CAN LOSE a lot of money. Do not risk any money you cannot afford to lose. Trading is not suitable for all investors. We are not registered investment advisors. We do not provide trading or investment advice. We provide research and education through the issuance of statistical information containing no expression of opinion as to the investment merits of a particular security. Information contained herein should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security or engage in a particular investment strategy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Links above include affiliate commission or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partnering websites. The video is accurate as of the posting date but may not be accurate in the future.

 

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Key Weekly Performance Stats:

  • S&P 500: +0.49%
  • Nasdaq 100: +0.43%
  • Russel 2000: -1.39%
  • Bitcoin: -0.62%

Lasy week, the markets ended with a mixed tone. SPX gained about 0.5% and NDX added roughly 0.4%, while RTY fell around 1.5%. Economic data was a little less encouraging. Consumer confidence slipped, Q2 GDP held at a 1.5% annualized pace, and PCE inflation remained elevated with headline inflation at 3.7% and core at 3.3%. That kept the focus on the Fed, with Kevin Warsh using Jackson Hole to reinforce that inflation is still the main concern and rate cuts are far from guaranteed.

Nvidia was the big corporate story, reporting another huge quarter with revenue up more than 100% from last year and Data Center sales continuing to surge. Salesforce also popped after a strong report and higher guidance, while CrowdStrike delivered solid results of its own. Geopolitics stayed in focus as Trump continued increasing economic pressure on Iran, with new Treasury actions targeting Iranian financial activity and negotiations around the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved.

Looking ahead to next week, it's action packed. Tuesday brings manufacturing PMIs, JOLTS and construction spending. Wednesday has ADP employment, the Fed’s Beige Book and Broadcom earnings. Thursday brings productivity, trade data and services PMIs. Friday is the big one with the August jobs report, unemployment and wage growth. Dell also reports Tuesday. The NYSE is open all week, with Labor Day falling the following Monday. After another sticky inflation reading, the labor data should be the biggest driver of rate expectations and the next move for SPX, NDX and RTY. As always, stick to your trading plan and respect your risk. Godspeed.

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Earnings

Monday, August 31st

None

Tuesday, September 1st

Morning: NIO

Evening: Dell & Palo Alto

Wednesday, September 2nd

Morning: Broadcom & Snowflake

Thursday, September 4th

None

Friday, Septmber 5th

None

 


 

Market Events

Monday, August 31st

09:45 AM ET    Chicago PMI (Aug)

 

Tuesday, September 1st

09:45 AM ET    S&P Global Manufacutring PMI (Aug)

10:00 AM ET    ISM Manufacturing Prices & PMI (Aug)

10:00 AM ET    JOLTs Job Openings (Jul)

 

Wednesday, September 2nd

08:30 AM ET    ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Aug)

10:30 AM ET    Crude Oil Inventories

02:00 PM ET    Fed Reserve Beige Book

 

Thursday, September 4th

08:30 AM ET    Initial Jobless Claims

09:45 AM ET    S&P Global Services PMI (Aug)

10:00 AM ET    ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices & PMI (Aug)

 

Friday, Septmber 5th

08:30 AM ET    Unemployment Rate (Aug)

08:30 AM ET    Nonfarm Payrolls (Aug)

 


 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, August 31st)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 43%
  • Profit Factor: 0.71
  • Bias: Neutral

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, September 1st)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 50%
  • Profit Factor: 0.59
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, September 2nd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 46%
  • Profit Factor: 1.23
  • Bias: Leaning Bullish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, September 3rd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 41%
  • Profit Factor: 0.77
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, September 4th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 45%
  • Profit Factor: 0.69
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

Notes: These analytics are derived from the performance of the S&P 500 futures contract over the past +25 years. Additionally, results are computed from the futures market open and close.


 

Options Strategy Update

The 0 DTE signal hit 8 for 8 times (14 for 14 total units) this past week.

Signal Accuracy: ~100%

Note: These signals are posted in real-time in the Goonie Trading Discord. You can join me today!!! Click Here!

 

Piper's Current Signal Streak: 31 Trades

August Record: 54/54 Units

 

Monday, Aug. 24th

No Signal Produced

 

Tuesday, Aug. 25th

SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $762 / $761) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $706 / $705) 🟢

 

Wednesday, Aug. 26th

SPY Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $764 / $763) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $707 / $706) 🟢

 

Thursday, Aug. 27th

SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $767 / $766) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $714 / $713) 🟢

 

Friday, Aug. 28th

SPY Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $777 / $778) 🟢

QQQ Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $725 / $726) 🟢

 


 

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Notes

RISK WARNING: Trading involves HIGH RISK and YOU CAN LOSE a lot of money. Do not risk any money you cannot afford to lose. Trading is not suitable for all investors. We are not registered investment advisors. We do not provide trading or investment advice. We provide research and education through the issuance of statistical information containing no expression of opinion as to the investment merits of a particular security. Information contained herein should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security or engage in a particular investment strategy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Links above include affiliate commission or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partnering websites.

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Tuesday, September 1st

Happy September!

THICC RETURN: +$23,500

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Piper's Picks

PIPER'S RETURN: +$32

A BEARISH signal, 4/5 strength, was generated around 10:40am ET by Piper. The signal was used with various advanced options strategies to score (don't worry, I'll teach you every aspect of the strategy).Both of these trades missed.Both of these trades hit if held until close -- 4 total units!

SPY Return: +$16 (+100%) per $184 signal capital requirement

QQQ Return: +$16 (+100%) per $184 signal capital requirement

Total Return: +$32 (+100%) per $368 signal capital requirement

 

My Trades

THICC RETURN: +$23,621

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Notes

RISK WARNING: Trading involves HIGH RISK and YOU CAN LOSE a lot of money. Do not risk any money you cannot afford to lose. Trading is not suitable for all investors. We are not registered investment advisors. We do not provide trading or investment advice. We provide research and education through the issuance of statistical information containing no expression of opinion as to the investment merits of a particular security. Information contained herein should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security or engage in a particular investment strategy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Links above include affiliate commission or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partnering websites.

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Monday, August 31st

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Piper's Picks

No Signal Produced

 

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Notes

RISK WARNING: Trading involves HIGH RISK and YOU CAN LOSE a lot of money. Do not risk any money you cannot afford to lose. Trading is not suitable for all investors. We are not registered investment advisors. We do not provide trading or investment advice. We provide research and education through the issuance of statistical information containing no expression of opinion as to the investment merits of a particular security. Information contained herein should not be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security or engage in a particular investment strategy. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Links above include affiliate commission or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partnering websites.

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