For me, the 25bp hike is already largely priced in, so the real focus is on Warsh’s guidance and the dot plot. I want to see whether the Fed treats this as a one-off adjustment or signals that more tightening may be needed. The direction of the 2026 and 2027 rate projections could matter more than the hike itself. I am also watching the 10-year Treasury yield closely. If the Fed stays hawkish and yields move back above 5%, high-growth tech and other long-duration assets could face more valuation pressure. The dollar could strengthen as well, while gold and Bitcoin may become more volatile depending on liquidity and risk sentiment. Personally, I am not planning to react aggressively to the headline rate decision. I would rather wait for the dot plot and press conference before making any c
🌟Against all odds, $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ finished the overnight session up 2.19%, flashing green in a sea of red. Is this defiance a sign that AMD is officially locked in as AI's undisputed "2nd Position" next to Nvidia, OR are we overdrawing on the hype of its projected revenue doubling by 2027? Camp A: The AI 2nd Position Believers - Chasing the trend Buying AMD now is like backing the ultra talented underdog fighter in a heavy weight championship. NVIDIA holds the crown but Big Tech is desperate for an alternative. Cloud giants don't want to be held hostage by a single supplier's pricing. The Logic: AMD's next gen AI chips are stepping up to meet the challenges. If you believe CEO Lisa Su can successfully captur
For me, the most useful takeaway is that headlines can hide what is really happening underneath. The labor market is a good example. Positive NFP can still mask weakness in white-collar sectors, so I prefer looking at the details rather than relying only on the headline. I also agree that the Fed and 30-year Treasury yield should be watched together. A Fed cut does not automatically mean long-term yields will fall, especially with inflation, debt and bond supply still important. If the two signals diverge, I would rather stay patient than make an aggressive trade. The calm VIX with large individual stock moves is also interesting. Even when the S&P 500 looks stable, individual names can still move significantly. For my approach, that means focusing more on company fundamentals and val
$TSM VERTICAL 261030 PUT 390.0/PUT 395.0$ I take this pullback to add position in TSM. It has been in tight price range for weeks, and really have strong fundamentals ( ROI 35%, net profit 51%) . It's almost a monopoly - NVDA, AMD, AVGO, AAPL, Quallcom and other comes to TSM to build their chips.
$ORCL 20261016 130.0 PUT$ Naked put - hope it expires worthless Be water, my friend—stay calm, adapt, and let the market do its thing. Watch me pocket $30K in premiums in Sep. Jun/Jul/Aug: $1,721 / $26,431 / $34,103 Sep 2026: $20,811
$INTU 20260918 320.0 PUT$ Naked put - hope it expires worthless Be water, my friend—stay calm, adapt, and let the market do its thing. Watch me pocket $30K in premiums in Sep. Jun/Jul/Aug: $1,721 / $26,431 / $34,103 Sep 2026: $20,991
$ARM Holdings(ARM)$ I am continuing to collect ARM at this stage because the recent pullback is giving me a much better technical entry point. The share price has moved back toward the EMA200, which is an area I like to watch for longer-term positions. I do not see this pullback as a reason to abandon the thesis. Instead, it gives me an opportunity to build my position gradually rather than chasing strength. For me, the combination of a key technical support area and a long-term semiconductor growth story makes the risk-reward more interesting here. Fundamentally, Arm is becoming much more than a smartphone chip-IP company. Its royalty business continues to benefit from the wider adoption of Armv9, while data-center royalties are becoming an i
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Hello everyone! Today i want to share some trading ideas with you! 1 Public Company vs Private Company $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ 2 Every investor should memorize this: 3 Debt: Selling your future income at a discount. Cash: Creates options for your future self. Pay off your debts & build a cash cushion. Your future self will thank you. 4 Active income: Income earned by working Ex: Salary, bonus Passive income: Income that is not directly tied to active work Ex: Dividends, interest, capital gains To become wealthy, spend your free time learning how to convert active income into passive income. 5 50% gain on $100: $50 5% gain on $10,000: $500 In the beginning, focus on saving & investing more, not on maximizing returns
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Markets are heading into the Fed decision with a 25 bps hike largely expected. Futures were pricing roughly a 92% probability of a move to 3.75%–4.00% as of Sept. 16.  That makes the hike itself almost secondary. The real market test is the message that comes after it. 👀 If the Fed signals that inflation, oil and rising Treasury yields could require further tightening, the current “priced in” argument gets challenged quickly. The 10-year Treasury briefly moved above 5%, while oil remained above $100 — a combination that keeps pressure on financial conditions.  🟢 What could support stocks • Strong corporate earnings • Economic growth holding up • A hike that comes with relatively stable forward guidance • Investors already positioned for the move 🔴 What could pressure the market • More hi