The Market Is Running on Fear, Not Fundamentals
The latest market selloff isn’t about earnings, economic data, or even interest rates—it’s about fear. Volatility is surging, and uncertainty is keeping us on edge. But as much as the S&P 500’s drop might feel like the start of something bigger, the reality is that the fundamentals aren’t falling apart. We’re seeing the market reacting to potential risks, not actual deterioration.
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The stock market experienced significant volatility last week, driven by economic concerns and trade war uncertainties, resulting in the worst weekly performance since September. We took some losses as stocks, particularly tech, got hit.
However, we also booked some winners, including a one-day trade that benefited from the relative strength in the energy sector and another trade that utilized an options strategy that capitalizes on market indecision.
Is the Market on the Edge? Selling Pressure Mounts as Recession Fears Grow
What’s driving this sell-off? The latest catalyst appears to be President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. Investors fear these measures could derail economic growth, triggering a broader slowdown. With volatility on the rise and safe-haven assets like gold and Treasurys seeing inflows, the market is clearly bracing for further downside risk. What can you do about it, and how can you protect yourself?
Markets on Edge: Will Trade War 2.0 Break Stocks?
The stock market is getting punched from all angles—rising tariffs, policy uncertainty, and fears of slowing growth. The S&P 500 tanked over 2% at one point yesterday as investors reacted to new trade war escalations and the Trump administration’s economic strategy shift. If this sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve seen this movie before. The last time tariffs ramped up (2018-2019), the market dropped 10% before Trump backed off. Could history repeat itself? More importantly—how can investors position for what’s next?
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Now that we’re back from Investor’s Blueprint Live, let’s pick up where we left off by reviewing the results of the past two weeks.
Among our winning trades was a Perpetual Income style position that allowed Options Income Weekly members to book more than $1,600 in cash from a stock that essentially went nowhere over the past nine months.
Let’s take a look at how they did it.
The Market is in Freefall – What’s Next And What’s One Trade I’m Looking At?
Wall Street is taking a beating, and investors are scrambling for answers. The S&P 500 has erased its gains for the year, the Nasdaq is seeing its worst single-day drop in a month, and big tech stocks—once the market’s golden child—are suddenly looking vulnerable. What’s causing this sudden market selloff? More importantly, where could the next reversal come from? Let’s break it down.
Market Sentiment Shock: Why Investors Are Nervous Despite Record Highs
The S&P 500 just hit another all-time high, but instead of euphoria, investor sentiment is flashing warning signs. Bullish sentiment is at its lowest since late 2023, and fear-driven headlines about trade wars, tariffs, and global instability are taking a toll. Is this a sign of trouble ahead, or is cautious sentiment actually a reason for the market to climb higher? In this article, we break down why investors are feeling uneasy and what it means for the rally. Keep reading to understand the data, the risks, and the opportunities.
You Know A Traders Reserve Live Event Is Coming Soon When This Happens
Whenever we host a live event, the market seems deadset on dropping. It’s the Traders Reserve curse, and with our Investors Blueprint Live event next week, it’s no surprise the Dow dropped 450 points.
Markets at Record Highs: Where Do We Go From Here?
Stocks continued their record-breaking rally today, but signs of slowing momentum are creeping in as investors assess what’s next. The S&P 500 inched up 0.2% to 6,129.58, marking another all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed barely higher at 44,556.34, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.1%, closing above 20,041.26.
So, what’s driving the market now? And more importantly, what should you be watching in the coming weeks?
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We saw wins across all of our services last week, banking more than $2,760 in cash. This included two more successful call spreads in the 5K Challenge and Options Income Weekly programs.
However, the real standout was the Income Masters program, where we closed five profitable bull put spreads in a row, netting more than $1,150 in cash.
