Michael Esther

    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·15:32

      BIG WEEK AHEAD FOR THE STOCK MARKET!

      📅 Three MAJOR economic events to watch this week 👇 🔥 WEDNESDAY 10/28 — FOMC 🏦 2:00 PM ET — Fed Interest Rate Decision 🎙️ 2:30 PM ET — Fed Press Conference 🔥 THURSDAY 10/29 — GDP + PCE 📊 8:30 AM ET — Q3 GDP Report 📈 8:30 AM ET — PCE Inflation (MoM & YoY) 🎯 8:30 AM ET — Core PCE Inflation (MoM & YoY) ⚡ The Fed’s rate decision, economic growth, and inflation data could set the tone for the market heading into November. 👀 Expect volatility in: 📈 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ 📊 $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ 💻 $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ 🐯 Trade smart. Manage your risk. Don’t chase the moves! 💚
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      BIG WEEK AHEAD FOR THE STOCK MARKET!
    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-24 19:36

      My Shopping List: 9 Stocks at Deep Discounts From Their 52-Week Highs 🛍️

      Here are the price levels I'm watching if the market keeps pulling back: 🎯 $IREN Ltd(IREN)$ — $25 (67.5% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $NEBIUS(NBIS)$ — $150 (50.0% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $ARM Holdings(ARM)$ — $200 (55.8% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ — $320 (21.7% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ — $245 (14.7% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $Broadcom(AVGO)$ — $315 (36.4% below its 52-week high) 🎯 $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ — $30 (59.3% below its 52-week high) 🎯
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-24 19:34

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      💰 Don't have a large trading bankroll? A prop firm could offer a way to learn and trade options with access to a funded account, subject to evaluation and risk rules. 🔥 Get 80% OFF Growth and Express accounts with code LUCKEEE. What stands out: ✅ No consistency rule on either plan ✅ No minimum trading days — pass an evaluation in one day ✅ No time limit to pass ✅ Same-day funded account after passing and activation ✅ Monthly evaluation fees stop once your funded account is activated ✅ Overnight positions allowed, subject to expiration and Live risk rules ✅ 80/20 profit split 📈 Express Plan — Buy Options Only Long calls and long puts only 10% profit target 5% intraday trailing drawdown No spreads or option selling 📊 Growth Plan — Level 5 Options Spreads, multi-leg strategies, and short opti
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-23

      $SPY Puts Ripped 100%–300% Today

      Before the opening bell, sentiment was overwhelmingly bearish: 🌍 Escalating Middle East tensions 🛢️ Rising crude oil prices and input costs 📈 Inflation concerns and elevated yields 🇺🇸 Midterm election uncertainty 💼 A slowing labor market 🤖 AI trade unwinding and ballooning CapEx The bearish narrative was everywhere. But nobody knew exactly where $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ would turn lower. Patience was the edge. Instead of chasing the headlines, we waited. Around 10 AM, $SPY formed a double top near $768, giving traders a clearer signal to act. The result? $SPY puts delivered massive gains: ✅ $0.65 → $3.65 ✅ $1.05 → $3.27 ✅ $1.78 → $3.90 That’s roughly 100%–462% returns on the listed contracts, before fees and execution costs. The pin magnet
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-21

      $SPY October Pullback: 10 Big Stocks Down as November Rally Looms?

      October pullbacks have historically created opportunities ahead of November strength in the $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ . With midterm elections, Q3 earnings, and Q4 guidance all in focus, investors have plenty to watch. But this year, some of the biggest names in the market are already well off their highs. 👀 🔥 The Pullback Watchlist 🍎 $Apple(AAPL)$ : $348.15 → $339 (-2.6%) 🪟 $Microsoft(MSFT)$ : $553.72 → $531 (-4.1%) 🔎 $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ : $408.61 → $340 (-16.8%) 📱 $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ : $779.82 → $689
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-20

      📊 $SPY at a Critical Crossroads: Can It Reclaim $770?

      Since forming in April 2026, $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ has bounced off the same trendline four times. On Friday, it held again near $760. Now trading around $767.50, SPY faces two key resistance levels: 🔹 $768.50 — 50-day SMA 🔹 $771.18 — 20-day SMA The first hurdle is a daily close above $768.50, with a move above $770 offering a stronger signal that buyers are regaining control. If SPY can reclaim these levels, a push toward its all-time highs could be back on the table this week. If it fails, the recent bounce may struggle to gain traction. 👀 Earnings could be the next catalyst. $TSLA and $META kick off a key stretch of tech earnings, potentially influencing broader market sentiment. I'm watching the technical levels closely, but I'm only
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-20

      Trading $SPX Credit Spreads? Answer These 5 Questions First

      $S&P 500(.SPX)$ is my daily bread and butter. I trade both naked calls and puts, as well as credit spreads. This morning, I sold out-of-the-money puts and calls and collected 100% of the premium. But collecting premium is the easy part. Knowing what you're risking is what separates a plan from a gamble. Before selling a credit spread, ask yourself these five questions: 1️⃣ What's my thesis? Am I bullish, bearish, or expecting a range-bound market? What evidence supports that view? 2️⃣ Where am I wrong? Identify the price action that would invalidate the trade. If the market moves against your thesis, know when to reassess. 3️⃣ What's my maximum loss? For a standard credit spread, maximum loss is generally the spread width minus the credit rece
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-18

      6 Earnings Reports That Could Move the Market This Week

      A packed earnings week is ahead, with $NFLX, $SPCX, $TSLA, $META, $BE, and $WDC all reporting. Here’s what I’m watching, along with my take on each setup. 👇 🎬 $Netflix(NFLX)$ | Tuesday After the Close 💵 $70.53 | 📉 47% below ATH Estimates: $0.82 EPS | $12.87B revenue Watch: Engagement growth and ad revenue. Viewing hours are expected to rise just 2%. My take: 🟢 Mildly bullish. Expectations are low, leaving room for a positive surprise. 🚀 $SpaceX(SPCX)$ | Tuesday After the Close 💵 $146.03 | 📉 35% below ATH Estimates: $0.14 EPS | $12.89B revenue Watch: AI revenue growth and capital spending, potentially around $19B. My take: 🟢 Bullish, but with a catch. AI could beat expectations, while rising capex remain
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    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-16

      $SPY Closed Green Despite Hot PPI. Here’s Why 📈

      September PPI surged 1.3% MoM versus 0.5% expected, while core PPI rose 0.7% against a 0.3% forecast. Yet $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ finished Thursday up 0.28%. The key was what happened to Treasury yields after the data. Three things explain the disconnect: 1️⃣ Yields moved in the opposite direction. The 10-year Treasury yield fell roughly 11 basis points, easing pressure on equity valuations. Hot inflation can be bearish for stocks, but if yields fall instead of rise, the immediate reaction can be different. 2️⃣ The market may be pricing in slower growth, not just higher inflation. Retail sales were stronger overall, but the control group missed expectations. Investors may be weighing the risk that tighter financial conditions weaken growt
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      $SPY Closed Green Despite Hot PPI. Here’s Why 📈
    • Michael EstherMichael Esther
      ·10-13

      $SPX Chop Can Be a Beautiful Options Setup 🦋

      A boring market can create some interesting opportunities. Slow, sideways $S&P 500(.SPX)$ action can frustrate traders chasing calls and puts. But for the right strategy, lack of movement can be an advantage. Here’s why 👇 🦋 BUTTERFLIES When price stays near your butterfly’s center strike, time decay can work in your favor as expiration approaches. You’re targeting where price settles—not betting on a massive breakout. 💰 CREDIT SPREADS Selling out-of-the-money call spreads above resistance or put spreads below support lets you collect premium. If price stays safely away from your short strike, time decay can reduce the spread’s value, potentially allowing you to close it for a profit. The key difference: 🦋 Butterflies want price near the center
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