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Dumb Money Newsletter (Sept. 18th - 22nd)
September 17, 2023
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Buckle Up! This Could Get Wild

Howdy Space Travelers,

The upcoming week should be an exciting one -- I hope you're ready. From an economic standpoint, the next Fed Interest Rate decision will be announced on Wednesday. I'm anticipating no rate change, but I'm fully expecting that markets to a have volatile reaction to Powell's press conference. If he comes off hawkish, look for the market to drop. If he comes off dovish, look for the market to pop. The timing of this is interesting because the second half of week favors the bears from a seasonal perspective. Only time will tell who is "right" this time around. 

Later in this newsletter you can find the results of the 0 DTE trades from last week. I also decided to include various stock charts that I think deserve a place on your watchlist. Enjoy!

Much Love,

Thicc Kohrs

 


 

Market Events

Tuesday, Sept. 19th

05:00 AM ET     EUR CPI (YoY) (Aug)

08:30 AM ET     Building Permits (Aug)

 

Wednesday, Sept. 20th

10:30 AM ET     Crude Oil Inventories

02:00 PM ET     FOMC Economic Projections

02:00 PM ET     Fed Interest Rate Decision

02:30 PM ET     FOMC Press Conference -- Fed Chair Jerome Powell

 

Thursday, Sept. 21st

08:30 AM ET     Initial Jobless Claims    

08:30 AM ET     Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Sep)    

10:30 AM ET     Existing Home Sales (Aug)    

 

Friday, Sept. 22nd

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

 


 

Earnings

Monday 

Evening: Stitch Fix

Tuesday

Morning: AutoZone

Wednesday

Morning: General Mills

Evening: FedEx

Thursday

Morning: Darden Restaurants

Friday

None

 

Note: This is NOT the full list -- I included the names of companies that are popular within the Goonie Community.

 


 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, Sept. 18th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 69%
  • Profit Factor: 2.12
  • Bias: Bullish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, Sept. 19th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 46%
  • Profit Factor: 0.75
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, Sept. 20th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 34%
  • Profit Factor: 0.49
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, Sept. 21st)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 38%
  • Profit Factor: 0.40
  • Bias: Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, Sept. 22nd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 36%
  • Profit Factor: 0.66
  • Bias: Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 


 

Options Strategy Update

The 0 DTE signal went 6 out of 8 (~75% accuracy). The expectation for this method is ~80%, so the results are essentially what was predicted. Overall, the numbers should continue to converge to expectation as the data set (the total number of signals) grows.

 

Monday Sept. 11th

SPY CALL Credit Spread ($449 / $450)   🟢

QQQ CALL Credit Spread ($377 / $378)  🟢

 

Tuesday Sept. 12th

SPY CALL Credit Spread ($448 / $449)   🟢

QQQ CALL Credit Spread ($377 / $378)  🟢

 

Wednesday Sept. 13th

SPY CALL Credit Spread ($448 / $449)   🟢

QQQ CALL Credit Spread ($375 / $376)  🟢

 

Thursday Sept. 14th

SPY CALL Credit Spread ($450 / $451)   🔴

QQQ CALL Credit Spread ($377 / $378)  🔴

 

Friday Sept. 15th

None


 

Charts of Interest

 

The overall market, aka the SPY, is currently filling out a wedge. Watching this to breakout or breakdown following the FOMC results and press conference.

 

The tech sector is currently representing a failed breakout. The price action is now approaching downside support. Watching for a bounce or break.

 

Microsoft has clearly broken its bullish trend -- looking for a continuation to the downside.

 

Nvidia is seemingly about to test its trendline from the post-earnings gap up. Watching for the bounce or break.

 

Trust me, I'm more surprised I'm writing this than you are, but Carvana is looking froggy. I'm seeing a classic cup & handle plus an inverse head & shoulders. I’d argue it’s worth watching CVNA for a continuation to the upside.

 


 

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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Key Weekly Performance Stats:

  • S&P 500: +0.60% (New High)
  • Nasdaq 100: +1.37% (New High)
  • Russel 2000: +0.28%
  • Bitcoin: +0.37% (New High)

Last week, stocks posted modest gains last week as earnings season kicked off and tariff concerns lingered. The Nasdaq rose 1.5%, notching its fifth straight record close on Friday and its 11th all-time high this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Dow slipped 0.3% to finish flat on the week.

Tech led the way—Tesla climbed 3%, and Charles Schwab jumped to a record high after beating earnings expectations. But results were mixed: Netflix fell 5% despite strong numbers. Overall, solid reports from banks and tech helped offset trade policy jitters.

On the economic front, data remained strong. Retail sales beat expectations, CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year, and consumer sentiment hit a five-month high—despite President Trump reviving tariff threats with new 30% duties on Mexico and the EU starting August 1. Industrial production held steady, housing starts met forecasts, and the 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 4.42%. Gold edged up, oil slipped, and bitcoin surged past $123,000 amid fresh crypto regulation news.

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Earnings

Monday, July 21st

Morning: Verizon

Tuesday, July 22nd

Morning: Coca Cola, GM & Lockheed Martin

Evening: Capital One & SAP

Wednesday, July 23rd

Morning: AT&T

Evening: Alphabet, Chipotle, IBM & Tesla

Thursday, July 24th

Morning: American Airlines & Southwest

Evening: Intel

Friday, July 25th

None

 


 

Market Events

Monday, July 21st

10:00 AM ET    US Leading Economic Indicators (Jun)

 

Tuesday, July 22nd

None

 

Wednesday, July 23rd

10:00 AM ET    Exisiting Home Sales (Jun)

10:30 AM ET    Crude Oil Inventories

 

Thursday, July 24th

08:15 AM ET    ECB Interest Rate Decision

08:30 AM ET    Initial Jobless Claims

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

10:00 AM ET    New Home Sales (Jun)

 

Friday, July 25th

08:30 AM ET    Durable Goods MoM & YoY (Jun)

 


 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, July 21st)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 26%
  • Profit Factor: 0.47
  • Bias: Bearish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, July 22nd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 63%
  • Profit Factor: 1.77
  • Bias: Bullish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, July 23rd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 48%
  • Profit Factor: 0.80
  • Bias: Neutral

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, July 24th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 48%
  • Profit Factor: 0.60
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, July 25th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 44%
  • Profit Factor: 0.85
  • Bias: Leaning Bearish

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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 6 for 8 times (10 for 12 total units) this past week.

Signal Accuracy: ~75%

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Piper's Current Signal Streak: 11 Trades

July Record: 31/34 Units

 

Monday, June 14th

SPY Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $621 / $620) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $551 / $550) 🟢

 

Tuesday, July 15th

SPY Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $623 / $622) 🔴

QQQ Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $557 / $556) 🔴

 

Wednesday, July 16th

No signal produced

 

Thursday, July 17th

SPY Put Credit Spread (3x Multiple @ $623 / $622) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (3x Multiple @ $556 / $555) 🟢

 

Friday, July 18th

SPY Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $625 / $624) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $559 / $558) 🟢

 


 

Apex Accounts Blown

 All of them *

* This data point is from readings over the past week. The reported information should not be taken as an aggregate or cumulative value for any period beyond the most recent week (Sunday through Saturday). Appropriate alterations were made to account for both travel and time zone shifts.

 


 

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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Piper's Picks

PIPER'S RETURN: +$36 (+100%)

A BULLISH signal, 5/5 strength, was generated around 10:20am 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 hit if held until close -- 6 total units!

SPY Return: +21 (+100%) per $279 signal capital requirement

QQQ Return: +$15 (+100%) per $285 signal capital requirement

Total Return: +$36 (+100%) per $564 signal capital requirement

 

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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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Piper's Picks

PIPER'S RETURN: +$14 (+100%)

A BULLISH signal, 3/5 strength, was generated around 11:45am 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 hit if held until close -- 2 total units!

SPY Return: +7 (+100%) per $93 signal capital requirement

QQQ Return: +$7 (+100%) per $93 signal capital requirement

Total Return: +$14 (+100%) per 186 signal capital requirement

 

Thicc Matt's Personal Trades

Trade One: 30 SPX 6,245/6,240 Put Credit Spreads (Piper Signal)These PCS's were sold at $0.60/ea and expired worthless  -- THIS MEANS MY REALIZED GAIN WAS $600!

 

Trade One Return: +$600

Total Return: +$600 (before fees)

 

These trades alone would have paid for AN ENTIRE YEAR OF GOONIE DISCORD ACCESS! 

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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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