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Goonie Newsletter (Jan. 15th - Jan. 19th)
January 14, 2024
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The New Era of Crypto

Aloha,

Welcome to the new age of cryptocurrency! The BIG news of the past week shined a bright light on Bitcoin -- The SEC finally approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. If you've been diamond handing digital gold over the past few years or more, a massive congrats to you. I hope the coming years are even more exciting.

Beyond internet monies, there were various other developments over the past week you should know about. There were two inflation reports, CPI & PPI. The data came in hot (higher than expected) and cool (lower than expected) respectively. To make the party even more exciting, Earnings Season officially commenced as well. A handful of major financial players report their performance. Thus far, the results have been a mixed bag. It will take a bit more clarity to know if the bulls or the bears have the upper hand.

Looking ahead there are various macroeconomic and earnings reports dropping in the upcoming, shortened trading week (details posted below). Stay frosty!

Peace,

Matt

P.S. The official Goonie Discord is live! (FREE Access w/ code GOONIE: https://bit.ly/GoonieGroup)


 

Market Events

Monday, Jan. 15th

ALL DAY          Market Closed for MLK Day

 

Tuesday, Jan. 16th

09:00 PM ET    China GDP Report (YoY) (Q4)

 

Wednesday, Jan. 17th

05:00 AM ET    Eurozone CPI (YoY)

08:30 AM ET    Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec)

 

Thursday, Jan. 18th

08:30 AM ET    Initial Jobless Claims

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

11:00 AM ET    Crude Oil Inventories

 

Friday, Jan. 19th

10:00 AM ET    Existing Home Sales (Dec)

 


 

Upcoming Earnings

Monday

None

 

Tuesday

AM: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley & PNC

PM: IBKR

 

Wednesday

AM: Charles Schwab

PM: Discover

 

Thursday

AM: TSMC

 

Friday

AM: Ally & SLB

 


 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, Jan. 15th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 48%
  • Profit Factor: 0.69
  • Bias: Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, Jan. 16th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 68%
  • Profit Factor: 1.51
  • Bias: Bullish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, Jan. 17th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 48%
  • Profit Factor: 0.71
  • Bias: Bearish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, Jan. 18th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 48%
  • Profit Factor: 0.59
  • Bias: Bearish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, Jan. 19th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 36%
  • Profit Factor: 0.61
  • Bias: Bearish

Equity Curve -->

 


 

Options Strategy Update

The 0 DTE signal hit 5 for 5 times (16 for 16 total units) this past week (Signal Accuracy: ~100%). 

FUCKING CRUSHED IT!!!

The Piper bot is running red hot -- I hope you've been to utilize the signal to improve your own degen trading. I'm very happy with the recent performance. It won't be out in the immediate future, but I want you to know I’m working on a new 0 DTE trading system, the Roo bot. Stay tuned!

 

Current Streak: 12

January Record: 30/32

 

Monday Jan. 8th

SPY PUT Credit Spread (3x Multiple @ $468 / $467)  🟢

QQQ PUT Credit Spread (3x Multiple @ $397 / $396)  🟢

 

Tuesday Jan. 9th

SPY PUT Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $471 / $470)  🟢

QQQ PUT Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $401 / $400)  🟢

 

Wednesday Jan. 10th

SPY PUT Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $473 / $472)  🟢

QQQ PUT Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $405 / $404)  🟢

 

Thursday Jan. 11th

SPY CALL Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $478 / $479)  🟢

QQQ CALL Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $411 / $412)  🟢

 

Friday Jan. 12th

SPY CALL Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $475 / $474)  🟢

QQQ CALL Credit Spread (1x Multiple @ $408 / $407)  🟢

 


 

Top 3 Charts of Interest

MSFT

Microsoft finally broke out! Thus far it's paying nicely. My trailing stop is currently set to $376. I'm currently looking for a test of $400.

 

TSLA

Tesla plummeted to the recently posted target of $225. I personally didn't take this trade (I missed the entry), but I if I had, my trailing stop would be $232, and I would be targeting $205.

 

COIN

BREAKDWON ALERT! If Coinbase doesn't quickly recapture $135, I'd be looking for a fall to $118.

 

Bonus Chart: BTC

Bitcoin recently cratered but bounced at $42k (aka the 48 EMA). If this support level holds, I'd be watching for a nice bounce trade. This would obviously be invalidated if Bitcoin were to close below $41k.

 


 

Times I Puked On The Stair Stepper

 0.4 *

* 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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January Sets Another Record

Key Weekly Performance Stats:

  • S&P 500: -0.38%
  • Nasdaq 100: -0.92% 
  • Russel 2000: +2.32%
  • Bitcoin: +5.51%

Last week, markets mostly went sideways. Indexes tested highs early and then cooling off into the end of the week. It felt like a classic pause. Small caps held up better than expected, big tech picked its spots, and rates stayed in focus as the 10-year hovered in the low-to-mid 4s. Earnings season got rolling, but overall price action said traders were still waiting for a clearer macro signal before committing.

The economic data was the main driver. December CPI showed inflation continuing to cool without collapsing, which was enough to keep the soft-landing narrative alive. Headline prices rose 0.3% month over month and 2.7% year over year, while core CPI came in at 0.2% and 2.6%. Retail sales for November surprised to the upside, pointing to a consumer that is still spending, and industrial production for December jumped 0.4%, reinforcing the idea that growth is slowing but not stalling.

Looking ahead to next week, the reporting is lighter but still important. The focus shifts to housing and economic momentum, starting with pending home sales on Wednesday, jobless claims on Thursday, and the S&P Global flash PMIs on Friday. Don't forget that markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With a shortened week and sentiment-sensitive data, expect quick reactions, thin liquidity, and the usual tendency for traders to change their minds at least once. As always, respect your risk and stick to your trading plan. Godspeed.

Best,

Thicc Kohrs

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Earnings

Monday, Jan 19th

None

Tuesday, Jan 20th

Morning: 3M

Evening: Interactive Brokers, Netflix & United

Wednesday, Jan 21st

Morning: J&J

Thursday, Jan 22nd

Morning: P&G

Evening: Capital One & Intel

Friday, Jan 23rd

Morning: SLB

 


 

Market Events

Monday, Jan 19th

ALL DAY          Market Closed (MLK Day)

 

Tuesday, Jan 20th

None

 

Wednesday, Jan 21st

08:30 AM ET    Trump Speaks

 

Thursday, Jan 22nd

08:30 AM ET    GDP (Q3)

08:30 AM ET    Initial Jobless Claims

10:00 AM ET    PCE Price Index MoM & YoY (Nov) 

 

Friday, Jan 23rd

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

10:00 AM ET    Consumer Sentiment (Jan)

 


 

Seasonality Update

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Monday, Jan 19th)

  • Market Closed All Day

 

S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Tuesday, Jan 20th)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 50%
  • Profit Factor: 1.02
  • Bias: Neutral

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Wednesday, Jan 21st)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 54%
  • Profit Factor: 1.27
  • Bias: Leaning Bullish

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Thursday, Jan 22nd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 43%
  • Profit Factor: 1.02
  • Bias: Neutral

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S&P 500 Seasonal Bias (Friday, Jan 23rd)

  • Bull Win Percentage: 57%
  • Profit Factor: 1.26
  • Bias: Leaning Bullish

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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 9 for 10 times (18 for 20 total units) this past week.

Signal Accuracy: ~90%

Note: These signals are posted in real-time in the Goonie Trading Discord. You can join the Goonie Discord for FREE w/ code GOONIE (Click Here!)!!!

 

Piper's Current Signal Streak: 3 Trades

January Record: 36/40 Units

 

Monday, Jan 12th

SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $690 / $689) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $622 / $621) 🟢

 

TuesdayJan 13th

SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $692 / $691) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $623 / $622) 🟢

 

Wednesday, Jan 14th

SPY Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $692 / $693) 🟢

QQQ Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $624 / $625) 🟢

 

Thursday, Jan 15th

SPY Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $692 / $691) 🟢

QQQ Put Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $623 / $622) 🔴

 

Friday, Jan 16th

SPY Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $695 / $696) 🟢

QQQ Call Credit Spread (2x Multiple @ $626 / $627) 🟢

 


 

Times Piper Manipulated The Market

27 *

* 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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Daily Degen Trade Report (+$1,700) || Trump vs Davos
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Trump vs Davos

THICC RETURN: +$1,700

My posted, REAL-TIME TRADES PAID -- Today's trades would have paid for MORE THAN AN ENTIRE OF GOONIE MEMBERSHIP!

If you're curious about what I trade & how I trade, join the Goonie Trading Discord. You can be a premium member for 1 month free of charge. It's a riskless opportunity for you to become a Goonie today!

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Piper's Picks

PIPER'S RETURN: +$60

A BULLISH signal, 5/5 strength, was generated around 10:00am 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: +$30 (+100%) per $270 signal capital requirement

QQQ Return: +$30 (+100%) per $270 signal capital requirement

Total Return: +$60 (+100%) per $540 signal capital requirement

 

Thicc Matt's Personal Trades

Trade One: 20 SPX 6,940/6,930 Put Credit SpreadsThese PCS's were sold at $1.05/ea and were bought back at $0.20/ea -- THIS MEANS MY REALIZED GAIN WAS $!

 

Trade One Return: +$1,700

Total Return: +$1,700 (before fees)

 

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

You can join the Goonie Discord for FREE w/ code GOONIE (Click Here!)

 


 

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

No Signal Produced

 

Thicc Matt's Personal Trades

No Trades for Me! (Too choppy)

 

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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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