Hi there,

Daily Market Update:

We are having a spectacular week. I’ve just updated the numbers, and the US 500 Challenge is now sitting at 2.36% tax-free.

With this trade set to expire this Friday, we are on track for a 2.5% ROI in less than 10 working days. This is the power of selling time premium and high-probability trading at its best. By focusing on high-probability setups, we let time decay work in our favor to capture consistent gains while others are chasing the noise.

🏆 Active Trade Tracker

We are managing these closely as we head toward the Friday close. Both the S&P and TLT have seen nice bumps.

• US 500 (IG): +2.36% (Target: 2.50% Tax Free) | Expiring Friday
• S&P 500 (IBKR): +1.26% (Target: 1.30%) | Expiring Friday
• TLT (Bonds): +0.48% (Target: 1.00%) | Steady support

🏛️ Market Pulse: Gold Smashes $5,200

The primary driver this week is a massive de-leveraging of the US Dollar, which has acted as rocket fuel for precious metals.

• Gold & Silver: Gold has shattered the $5,000 milestone and is currently trading near $5,234/oz. Silver followed suit, exploding toward $113.63/oz.
• Indices: The S&P 500 is hovering near record highs of 6,978. Tech remains the leader, but we are watching for signs of temporary exhaustion.
• Forex: The NY Fed and Bank of Japan's intervention efforts have successfully pushed USD/JPY down to the 152.55 level.
• Crypto: Bitcoin is holding steady near $89,000, showing resilience despite the "risk-off" rotation into physical gold.

📋 Watchlist Performance & "Buy Triggers"

We are waiting for technical exhaustion on these high-quality names. Important: Please keep checking EquityScan for real-time technical alerts and rating changes on these names.

• DELL ($114.66): Testing lower support. We are looking for a break back above the 50-day average. Check EquityScan for the "Trend Reversal" signal.
• AMD ($252.03): Recovering slightly after Monday's dip. We want to see a solid base form before we pull the trigger.
• CCL ($28.69): Carnival is showing strong relative strength as cruise demand for 2026 hits record levels. We are watching the $28.00 support level closely. If it holds and EquityScan issues a "Buy" rating, we may look to scale in.

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Hi there,

🏆 US 500 Challenge & Option Trade Updates

We are off to a fantastic start to 2026! We encourage all our viewers to invite their friends to the US 500 Challenge and follow along as we target consistent, disciplined returns.

We are on a roll! 2% tax-free in 2 days. 🚀

To celebrate, I’ve created a 'Golden Ticket' for you to pass on to a friend. If they sign up, they get 1 week of Pro Mentoring for FREE, and you get €99 off your next renewal.

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🌎 Financial Market Preview: Week of January 26, 2026

This week is arguably the most consequential of the year so far. We face a "triple threat" of market catalysts: the first Federal Reserve rate decision of 2026, a massive wave of Big Tech earnings, and a historic surge in precious metals driven by geopolitical friction.

📈 Equities: The "Big Tech" Gauntlet

After a volatile start to the month, the S&P 500 is trading just below pivotal resistance. This week's "Magnificent 7" reports will determine if we break to new highs or see a deep correction.

• Earnings Heavyweights: * Wednesday: Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla.

• Thursday: Apple.
• The Fed Factor: On Wednesday, the FOMC is widely expected to hold rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%. However, the focus is entirely on Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. Markets are looking for clues on whether the Fed will push back against the White House's public calls for more aggressive rate cuts.

⚱️ Metals: Gold and Silver Go Vertical

Precious metals are the story of the decade right now. A combination of a weakening US Dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East (specifically regarding Iran) has sent prices into a frenzy.

• Gold (XAU/USD): Gold has officially smashed through the psychological barrier, trading above $5,000 for the first time in history. Support is now being built near $4,945.
• Silver (XAG/USD): Silver is outperforming even gold, surging past $105 and eyeing the $110 mark. With structural supply deficits entering their fifth year, "buy the dip" remains the dominant strategy for many.

💱 FX: The Dollar’s "Credibility Discount"

The US Dollar (DXY) is reeling, hitting 4-month lows near 97.00.

• EUR/USD: The pair is testing the 1.1900 level. While Eurozone growth remains mediocre, the Euro is winning by default as investors flee USD-denominated political risk.
• GBP/USD: Sterling is pushing toward 1.37, bolstered by better-than-expected UK retail sales and a re-acceleration in inflation (3.4%), which suggests the Bank of England may stay "higher for longer" compared to the Fed.

🛢️ Commodities: Energy Tension

• Oil (WTI & Brent): Prices jumped nearly 3% last week as the US deployed an "armada" toward Iran. WTI is currently holding near $61, but gains are being capped by a massive supply surplus projected for the rest of 2026.
• Natural Gas: Seeing a massive spike (+15%) this morning due to "freeze-offs" and heavy inventory depletion in the US.

Key Economic Indicators This Week

• Tuesday: US FHFA House Price Index & Consumer Confidence.
• Wednesday: Fed Interest Rate Decision & Press Conference; US Trade Balance.
• Thursday: Apple Earnings; US Durable Goods Orders; Eurozone GDP.
• Friday: US Wholesale Inventories; Japan Unemployment Rate

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Hi there,

🏆 US 500 Challenge & Option Trade Updates

We are off to a fantastic start to 2026! We encourage all our viewers to invite their friends to the US 500 Challenge and follow along as we target consistent, disciplined returns.

We are on a roll! 2% tax-free in 2 days. 🚀

To celebrate, I’ve created a 'Golden Ticket' for you to pass on to a friend. If they sign up, they get 1 week of Pro Mentoring for FREE, and you get €99 off your next renewal.

There is zero risk for them—they can cancel at any stage if it's not for them. It’s a total win-win. Simply give them the following link to sign up: No credit card is required for them to register.

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📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist

A reminder that these are high-quality companies we are getting ready to buy, but we are waiting for their specific technical downtrends to exhaust.

• Current Watchlist: DELL, ANET, AMD, CRM, ORCL, PYPL, CCL.

📅 Market Review for Friday, January 23, 2026

Overview: Markets finished the week mixed. Intel’s weak guidance caused a -17% crash in its stock, weighing heavily on the Dow. However, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to edge higher as investors rotated back into other mega-cap tech names and safe-haven assets.

📈 Major Indices

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Fell -0.58%, closing at 49,098.70.
• S&P 500: Gained +0.03%, closing at 6,915.61.
• Nasdaq Composite: Gained +0.28%, closing at 23,501.24.

🏛️ Bonds, FX & Commodities

• Gold: Surged +1.4% to $4,980 (closing in on the $5,000 milestone).
• Silver: Exploded higher to a record $102.60 per ounce.
• WTI Crude Oil: Advanced to $61.15 per barrel.

📊 Specific Stock Performance (Verified Closing Prices)

• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices): Up +2.35% ($259.68). Watchlist: A massive relative strength winner, catching the rotation out of Intel.
• META (Meta Platforms): Up +1.72% ($658.76). Strong performance, recovering from early-week volatility.
• DELL (Dell Technologies): Down -1.49% ($115.43). Watchlist: Faced some selling pressure; we remain on the sidelines waiting for a base.
• GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.): Down -0.73% ($328.43). Eased slightly alongside broader software consolidation.
• ORCL (Oracle): Down -0.59% ($177.13). Watchlist: Continued its consolidation phase.
• PYPL (PayPal): Down -0.93% ($56.62). Watchlist: Still searching for technical support.
• STZ (Constellation Brands): Down -1.23% ($158.75). Pullback as defensive rotation slowed.
• NVO (Novo Nordisk ADR): Down -0.02% ($62.22). Effectively flat, holding onto its massive gains from the prior week.
• PFE (Pfizer Inc.): Down -0.10% ($25.65). Remained stable in a quiet session for pharma.
• FLTR.L (Flutter Entertainment): Down -2.60% (13,105.00p). Hit hard in London, breaking significantly below the 13,500p level.

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Yesterday, Thursday, January 22, 2026, Wall Street continued its recovery as geopolitical tensions eased further. Investors welcomed a "framework" agreement regarding Greenland and the suspension of proposed tariffs on European allies, allowing the major indices to log their second consecutive day of gains.

🏆 US 500 Challenge & Option Trade Updates

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📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist

As a reminder, these are high-quality companies we are preparing to add to our long-term portfolio. These are not yet buys; we are waiting for their specific technical downtrends to exhaust.

• Current Watchlist: DELL, ANET, AMD, CRM, ORCL, PYPL, CCL.

📅 Market Review for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Overview: The "tariff reprieve" rally extended through Thursday's session. After President Trump ruled out military force in Greenland and shelved the February 1st tariffs on NATO allies, the fear gauge (VIX) dropped significantly. This helped the S&P 500 and Dow claw back a large portion of Tuesday's losses.

📈 Major Indices

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose +0.63% (+307 points), closing at 49,384.01.
• S&P 500: Gained +0.55%, closing at 6,913.35.
• Nasdaq Composite: Jumped +0.91%, finishing at 23,436.02.

🏛️ Bonds, FX & Commodities

• US 10-Year Yield: Eased slightly to 4.25% as the immediate geopolitical flight-to-safety cooled.
• Gold: Continued its historic run, setting a new all-time high of $4,930 per ounce.
• WTI Crude Oil: Declined -2.1% to settle at $59.35 per barrel as trade war fears subsided.
• US Dollar Index (DXY): Fell -0.5% to 98.30.

📊 Specific Stock Performance

• META (Meta Platforms): Up +5.66% ($647.63). Led the mega-caps after ad-spend sentiment turned bullish.
• NVO (Novo Nordisk ADR): Up +4.91% ($62.23). Broke out to new highs on strong volume.
• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices): Up +1.57% ($253.73). Watchlist: Continues to show elite relative strength, significantly outperforming its peer group.
• DELL (Dell Technologies): Up +1.97% ($113.26). Watchlist: A small bounce, but still facing pricing pressure from storage suppliers. We remain patient.
• PFE (Pfizer Inc.): Up +0.81% ($26.10). Caught a steady bid as value-oriented healthcare saw interest.
• GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.): Up +0.66% ($330.54). Recovered modestly alongside the broader tech sector.
• ORCL (Oracle): Up +0.65% ($191.09). Watchlist: A steady recovery day following Tuesday's sell-off.
• FLTR.L (Flutter Entertainment): Down -1.40% (13,350.00p). Continued to struggle in London, breaking below key support levels.
• STZ (Constellation Brands): Down -1.60% ($160.72). Gave back some of its defensive gains as investors rotated back into growth.

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Hi there,

Meeting Recording

Note: Summary notes of the meeting are below the video in this article.

Summary

Stephen Cox shared the positive performance of recent trades, including on IG Index and Interactive Brokers, and advised that selling puts should be the "go-to strategy" for the year, especially on the S&P 500, to manage potential market corrections while aiming for new highs near 8,000 by year-end. Stephen Cox provided trade justifications and outlooks for TLT, oil, natural gas, silver, and gold, reviewed watch list stocks like Oracle and Dell, and discussed the AI trade thesis, with Brendan O'Reilly 262626 noting Salesforce's focus on improving sales execution for their AI tool. Stephen Cox also explained to Stephen Vajda the preference for XSP over SPY for short put strategies in smaller accounts due to lower margin requirements and cash settlement, concluding the meeting with a successful start to the year and plans for the next US 500 short put trade in February.

Details

• Trading Strategy Philosophy and Market Outlook Stephen Cox discussed the risk of listening to "doomsday economists," noting they are only right one time and should not solely influence trading decisions. Stephen Cox stated that a market pullback is likely this year, but their overall prediction for the S&P 500 is to reach new highs near 8,000 by year-end, disagreeing with "doomsday sellers" (00:01:21) (00:06:08). Stephen Cox introduced the strategy of selling put options as the focus for the first three to six months of the year due to expected market volatility (00:03:07).
• Current Trade Performance Review Stephen Cox shared the positive performance of recent trades, noting a trade on the IG Index platform was up 200 euros in two days, representing 2% tax-free profit on a 10k account, with a 95% probability of profit (00:03:07). The corresponding trade on Interactive Brokers using XSP (a mini S&P 500 index version for smaller accounts) was up $100 (1% in two days), and a longer-term TLT trade was up $30, aiming for a 1% monthly return. Stephen Cox indicated that the S&P 500 trade would expire next Friday, aiming for a total return of about 1.3% (00:04:04).
• S&P 500 Trading Strategy and Risk Management Stephen Cox advised that selling puts should be the "go-to strategy" for the year, especially considering the potential for a 5% to 20% market correction. Stephen Cox explained that the current S&P 500 trade was structured to profit even if the market fell 5% (00:05:06). The defined risk management plan involves "rolling out and down" if the S&P drops significantly, specifically to 6,600 before the next Friday expiry (00:06:08) (00:08:03).
• Earning Season and Netflix Analysis Stephen Cox highlighted the start of earning season, mentioning Netflix's disappointing guidance led to a significant drop in its share price. Stephen Cox noted that Netflix is nearly 40% down from its all-time high but advised against buying it currently, as it is still making "lower lows" (00:07:05).
• TLT Trade Justification (US Treasuries) Stephen Cox explained that the TLT trade, which tracks US treasuries interest rates, was initiated because of a significant two-day pop in the 10-year US yield, caused by nervousness over the Greenland issue. They viewed this spike as temporary, not warranting the rise in interest rates, and sold puts on TLT for a 1% return, willing to take assignment on TLT for a 4% bond yield if necessary (00:09:01).
• Outlook on Oil and Natural Gas Stephen Cox expressed nervousness about trading oil, citing strong US production levels and the potential for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia to increase oil supply (00:11:11). Stephen Cox suggested the only way to participate would be by selling short puts far out-of-the-money, in the low 50s (00:12:13). Regarding natural gas, Stephen Cox noted that they missed the boat on buying earlier, and following the recent polar vortex-driven jump, they now view it as too expensive and suggested a potential short trade using defined-risk strategies like a bear put spread on futures contracts (00:13:17).
• Natural Gas Trading Example Stephen Cox demonstrated how to place a bear put spread trade on natural gas futures contracts using Interactive Brokers for Stephen Gavin. They clarified that options on futures contracts have two expiration dates and noted that the multiplier for the natural gas contract is 10,000, making one contract highly significant (00:15:19) (00:18:10). Stephen Cox cautioned that this type of trade is speculative, dependent on weather forecasts, and has a lower probability of profit (00:17:14).
• Metals Market Analysis (Silver and Gold) Stephen Cox recommended traders sell silver, suggesting a potential drop of 12% back to the 82 Fibonacci retracement level, despite the existing uptrend, following the recent rally driven by market uncertainty (the Greenland issue) (00:21:11). Stephen Cox also suggested investors might want to take some silver profit off the table due to the risk of China changing its export policy (00:22:14). For gold, Stephen Cox advised both traders and investors to hold their positions, believing the bullish trend is intact and a stab at 5,000 is likely (00:23:17).
• Watch List Stock Analysis Stephen Cox reviewed stocks on the watch list, encouraging the use of the history tab in Equity Scan to track changes in analyst target prices (00:24:14). They noted that new watch list additions like Oracle, Caribbean Cruises, PayPal, and Salesforce were mostly tech stocks selling off (00:25:22). Stephen Cox emphasized waiting for the end of the current downtrends (lower lows/lower highs) before entering long-term positions for stocks like Dell, Caribbean Cruises, and Oracle (00:26:18) (00:30:03).
• AI Trade Thesis and Stock Specifics Stephen Cox believes the AI trade is only at the start and recommended using the current consolidation phase as an opportunity to buy into companies like Oracle and Dell, as they are expected to recover and make new highs. Stephen Cox mentioned that Google, where they have a long position, is performing well due to the efficiencies provided by their AI tool, Gemini (00:32:19). Brendan O'Reilly 262626 noted that Salesforce's CEO, Marc Benioff, is focused on improving sales execution for their AI tool (00:34:23).
• Strategy Comparison for Different Account Types Stephen Cox compared the short put strategy on the S&P 500 for a "low stress way to make money" with investing in individual stocks (00:37:55). They advised that for self-administered pension funds, buying SPY during a selloff is low-risk (00:39:13). Stephen Cox recommended that investments in individual equities should be limited to less than 5% of a portfolio's value for diversification (00:40:20).
• XSP vs. SPY for Short Puts Stephen Cox explained to Stephen Vajda that XSP is preferred for smaller accounts because it has lower margin requirements compared to SPY, demonstrating an $8,000 margin impact for XSP versus $12,000 for SPY on the same trade (00:41:20). XSP is a cash-settled instrument, meaning investors take the profit or loss at expiry, while SPY allows for the physical assignment of shares upon expiry (00:42:17).
• Conclusion and February Trade Planning Stephen Cox concluded the meeting by highlighting the successful start to the year, being well on target for the 30% challenge on the IG Index account. Stephen Cox indicated they are preparing the next short put trade on the US 500 for the end of February, which could bring in about 4% for the month (00:44:28). They mentioned that trade updates and risk management actions are posted daily on their knowledge base and available via chat or WhatsApp (00:45:24).

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Hi there,

This strategy is return-based with unlimited risk, relying on margin - Traditional Options on IBKR.

Trade Updates:

Jan 28: Up 0.48%. Nothing to do here. Letting it run to expiry.

Jan 26th: Up 0.59%. Nothing to do here. Letting it run to expiry.

Jan 23rd: Up 0.48%. Nothing to do. We continue to let the trade run to expiry.
​Jan 22nd Trade Update: TLT (Bond ETF) TLT has rallied strongly in the first 24 hours! We are already up 0.3% ROI on the position. We are holding to expiry to capture the full 1.0% portfolio yield for this 30-day trade.

Original Trade information:

See video below of trade explanation. Watch from about 1 minute 50 seconds into this video.

I. Setup & Rationale

• Trade Date: Jan 21st 2026
• Underlying Ticker: TLT - US 20 year treasury yield tracker
• TLT Price at time of trade: $86.75
• Market Outlook: Strong Bullish/Neutral - A significant drop is not expected.
• Goal of Trade: Maximum Premium Income / Return on Margin (RoM)
• Probability of Profit (PoP): 71% (this is the main attraction of the strategy)

II. The Trade Details

• Action: Sell to Open (STO) 1 Naked Put Option
• Strike Price: $86
• Expiration Date (DTE): Feb 20th 2026
• Premium Collected: $0.85 per share
• Total Premium Collected per contract: $85

III. Risk & Profit Metrics

• Maximum Profit: (The credit collected) $857
• Breakeven Price: $85.15 (We need the stock price to remain above to price at EXPIRATION to make a profit)
• Initial Margin Required: $1,600 (But this depends on numerous factors such as your account size and other positions in your account).
• Potential Loss: unlimited...losses continue to increase as the share price falls further below break even.

IV. Trade Management & Exit Plan

• Take Profit: Leave expire worthless.
• Trade Mgt (Critical): None. Happy to take assignment of TLT if this occurs as it pays an annual dividend of just under 4%. Our plan will be to sell the ETF if the share price reaches $90 again after assignment.

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Please note: This is an educational exercise using a demo account. Share Navigator does not provide financial advice.

Happy Investing

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Hi there,

📈 US 500 Option Trade Update

We have successfully opened our first US 500 option trades of the year, and the initial results are very promising.

• IG Index (Spread Betting): The position is already in profit. We are currently on target to achieve a 2.5% tax-free return over a 9-day duration.
• IBKR (Traditional Options): This version of the trade is also sitting in a slight profit, currently on track for a 1.3% ROI over a 9-day duration..

📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist Update

We are officially adding CRM, ORCL, PYPL, and CCL to our Long-Term Buy Watchlist. They join our existing watchlist members: DELL, ANET, and AMD.

Reminder: This watchlist is not a BUY list. These are high-quality companies we are getting ready to add to our long-term buy-and-hold portfolio, but we are not ready to act just yet. We are staying patient and waiting for the recent technical downtrend in these names to definitively end before committing capital.

📅 Market Review for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Overview: The market mood soured over the long weekend following President Trump’s social media posts threatening a 10% tariff on eight NATO allies (effective February 1st) in connection with the ongoing Greenland standoff. This escalation ignited fears of a global trade war, overshadowing recent AI-driven optimism. While we have opened our broad index trades, we remain patient and have yet to place our first individual stock option trade of the year as we wait for the technical setups in these volatile conditions to stabilize.

📈 Major Indices

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Plunged -1.74% (860 points), closing at 48,498.96.
• S&P 500: Sank -2.04%, finishing at 6,798.48.
• Nasdaq Composite: Tumbled -2.38%, closing at 22,955.94.

🏛️ Bonds, FX & Commodities

• US 10-Year Yield: Jumped to 4.27% as investors weighed the inflationary impact of new tariffs.
• Gold: Surged to a new all-time high of $4,737 per ounce on safe-haven demand.
• Silver: Exploded higher by over 6%, hitting a record $95.34 per ounce.
• WTI Crude Oil: Advanced to settle near $60.55 per barrel.

📊 Specific Stock Performance (Verified Closing Prices)

• STZ (Constellation Brands): Up +4.45% ($163.61). A massive standout performer, acting as a powerful defensive hedge in a sea of red.
• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices): Up +0.04% ($231.92). Watchlist: Showed incredible relative strength, managing to finish flat-to-green despite the Nasdaq's 2.3% drop.
• PFE (Pfizer Inc.): Down -0.51% ($25.52). Held up significantly better than the broader market due to its defensive value profile.
• ANET (Arista Networks): Down -0.60% ($129.81). Watchlist: Stayed relatively resilient compared to its high-beta tech peers.
• NVO (Novo Nordisk ADR): Down -2.66% ($60.67). Saw some profit-taking after the previous week's historic 9% surge.
• GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.): Down -2.42% ($322.00). Followed the broader mega-cap tech sector lower amid the trade-war fears.
• META (Meta Platforms): Down -2.60% ($604.12). Faced heavy selling pressure as investors exited high-growth software names.
• ALK (Alaska Air Group): Down -4.86% ($47.61). Hit hard as the airline sector grappled with the twin threats of rising oil and potential trade restrictions.
• DELL (Dell Technologies): Down -7.85% ($111.07). Note: Dell was among the worst performers in tech yesterday. We continue to monitor it closely and are preparing to buy, but with the technical downtrend accelerating, we are staying patient for a clear bottoming signal.
• FLTR.L (Flutter Entertainment): Down -0.70% (13,515.00p). Hit a new 52-week low in London as it continues to struggle with regulatory and technical headwinds.

📞 Strategy Call Assistance

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Hi there,

This strategy is return-based with unlimited risk, relying on margin - Traditional Options on IBKR.

Trade Updates:

Jan 28: Up 1.26%. Nothing to do here .. let it run to expiry.

Jan 26th: Up 1.19%. Nothing to do here. Letting it run to expiry.

Jan 23rd: No change since yesterday. We will let this trade run to expiry.

Jan 22nd Update: The ongoing rally in the S&P 500 has moved our position into 0.9% gain in just two trading days. We are maintaining the position until expiry to capture our projected 1.3% Return on Portfolio value in just 9 days.

Jan 21st Update: Monitoring mode for now. We are letting the trade run to its scheduled expiry, where we anticipate a total 1.3% Return on Portfolio value in just 9 days.

Original Trade information:

I. Setup & Rationale

• Underlying Ticker: SPY (S&P 500 ETF) - also XSP for smaller account sizes
• Current SPY Price: $684
• Market Outlook: Strong Bullish/Neutral - A significant drop is not expected.
• Goal of Trade: Maximum Premium Income / Return on Margin (RoM)
• Probability of Profit (PoP): 97% (this is the main attraction of the strategy)

II. The Trade Details

• Action: Sell to Open (STO) 1 Naked Put Option
• Strike Price: $650
• Expiration Date (DTE): Jan 30th 2026
• Premium Collected: $1.2977 per share
• Total Premium Collected per contract: $129.77

III. Risk & Profit Metrics

• Maximum Profit: (The credit collected) $129.77
• Breakeven Price: $648.70 (We need the stock price to remain above to price at EXPIRATION to make a profit)
• Initial Margin Required: $6,000 (But this depends on numerous factors such as your account size and other positions in your account).
• Potential Loss: unlimited...losses continue to increase as the share price falls further below break even.

IV. Trade Management & Exit Plan

• Take Profit: Leave expire worthless.
• Trade Mgt (Critical): If SPY share price gets within 1% of strike price we will immediately roll out to the next monthly expiry and down to a strike price that gives us at least a $0.01 cent credit. As it stands now we could roll down to end of February to bel0w the $610 strike.

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Please note: This is an educational exercise using a demo account. Share Navigator does not provide financial advice.

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Hi there,

This strategy is for selling a cash-settled short put option on the US 500 Index via the IG options chain. Maximum loss can be significant if not managed correctly. Strictly adhere to risk mgt guidelines.
​NOTE: We provide daily updates on this trade...to see original trade from day one scroll below updates.

Updates:

Jan 28: Up 2.36%. Nothing to do here. Let it run to expiry.

Jan 26th: Up 2.25%, Nothing to do here..letting it run to expiration.

Jan 23rd: We are now up 2.14% on this trade. Nothing to do here. Let it runt o expiry and we will achieve full profit of 2.5% (tax free for residents of UK & Ireland).

Jan 22nd: The US 500 rally has pushed our current return to 1.86% ROI in less than 48 hours. We are maintaining this position until expiry to capture the full projected 2.5% yield. (This trade remains tax-free for residents of the UK and Ireland).

Jan 21st: Excellent start across the board. Our primary trade has moved into profit within 24 hours, and we remain on track to secure a 2.5% ROI in under 9 days. No adjustments are needed; we are letting the math work toward expiry.

Original Trade:

I. Setup & Rationale

• Account Size: €10K
• Trade Date: Jan 20th 2026
• Underlying Instrument: US 500 Index Option (S&P 500 Index)
• Current Index Price: 6830
• Market Outlook: Strong Bullish/Neutral - Expected to remain above the strike.
• Goal of Trade: Premium Income Generation
• Probability of Profit: 95% (This is the main attraction in the trade)

II. The Trade Details

• Action: Sell to Open Short Put Option
• Strike Price: 6,500
• Expiration Date: Jan 30th ( 9 Trading Days)
• Premium Collected: $14.68
• Trade Size: 20
• Total Premium Collected: $293.60 ($14.68*20)

III. Risk & Profit Metrics

• Maximum Profit: $293.60
• Breakeven Price: $6,500 - $14.68 = $6,485.32 (We need the share price to remain above this price at EXPIRATION to make a profit)
• Margin Required: We recommend keeping it to below 60% of account size.
• Maximum Loss: Unlimited - losses can increase the further the share price drops below the breakeven price.

IV. Trade Management & Exit Plan

• Take Profit: Let Trade run to expiry unless we implement our risk management plan between now and expiry.
• Risk Mgt: If Price drops to 6,600 we will roill down to roughly 6200 for the February expiry and generate a net credit.

• If the price gets to within 6600 of strike price, we will rollout to next monthly expiry and down to a strike price that gives you a $0.01 minimum credit.
• If price suddenly drops and no rollout can be activated: we may close down the trade and take the loss. We will decide if and when that situation occurs.

📞 Strategy Call Assistance

If you require assistance with trade setup, risk management, or strategy review, please schedule a strategy call.

• PREMIUM Plan Members: Strategy calls are included in your plan.
• All Other Members: Strategy calls can be scheduled at a rate of €100 per half hour.

Please note: This is an educational exercise using a demo account. Share Navigator does not provide financial advice.

Happy Investing

Share Navigator Support

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Hi there,

Our patience in sitting on the sidelines for the first two weeks of the year has truly paid off. As US markets reopen today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the S&P 500 futures are down a sharp 1.6%, proving that skipping the early-January "froth" was the right defensive play.

We will be placing our first S&P 500 option trade this week.. stay tuned to our alerts on whats app.

WEEKLY MARKET PREVIEW: JANUARY 19–23, 2026

Market Sentiment: Risk-Off / Defensive

Key Theme: "The Greenland Pivot"—Geopolitical tariff wars and extreme weather anomalies.

1. EQUITIES: US & GLOBAL

• S&P 500 Futures: Down 1.6% today as Wall Street digests a holiday weekend full of trade rhetoric.
• The "Greenland" Factor: Pres. Trump has proposed 10% to 25% tariffs on eight European nations (including the UK, France, and Germany) over their opposition to the US acquisition of Greenland.
• European Markets: The DAX and CAC 40 are reeling, down nearly 2% as trade war fears overshadow early-year optimism.
• Earnings Focus: High-stakes week with Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Intel, and Visa reporting.

2. CRYPTOCURRENCY: DIGITAL GOLD VS. RISK ASSETS

• Bitcoin ($BTC): Sliding roughly 3.5% to trade near $91,500–$92,000. While often called "Digital Gold," $BTC is currently trading as a "risk-on" asset, falling alongside tech stocks.
• Ethereum ($ETH): Underperforming $BTC, down 4.9% to test the $3,100 level.
• Outlook: Nearly $870 million in long liquidations occurred over the last 24 hours. The market is looking for support at the $89,000 psychological level.

3. COMMODITIES: ENERGY

• Natural Gas ($NG): UP 20% to $3.71/MMBtu.
• The Catalyst: A massive "Polar Vortex" is confirmed for Jan 26. Prices are surging as shorts cover positions ahead of temperatures forecasted to be 25°F below normal in major US hubs.

• Crude Oil (WTI): Drifting lower toward $58.50. Fears of a global trade slowdown are outweighing any geopolitical supply risk for now.

4. METALS: THE TRUE HAVENS

• Gold ($XAU): The star performer, hitting record highs of $4,660/oz. This is the primary destination for capital fleeing equities.
• Silver ($XAG): Extremely volatile, hitting $94/oz before a slight pullback. Silver is benefiting from a "physical squeeze" on exchange inventories.

5. FOREIGN EXCHANGE (FX)

• US Dollar Index (DXY): Slumping toward 98.50. In a rare twist, the Dollar is losing its "safe-haven" status this morning as traders worry about the inflationary impact of new US tariffs.
• EUR/USD: Bouncing to 1.1650 despite tariff threats, as the "Sell America" sentiment takes hold.
• USD/JPY: Sitting at 159.50. All eyes on the Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate decision this Friday.

CRITICAL ECONOMIC CALENDAR

SUMMARY STRATEGY

The "Wait and See" approach of the last 14 days has protected our capital from a 1.6% gap down in the S&P. Current focus remains on Hard Assets (Gold/Silver) and Energy (Nat Gas) while avoiding over-leveraged long positions in Crypto or Tech until the Davos rhetoric settles.

📞 Strategy Call Assistance

If you require assistance with trade setup, risk management, or strategy review, please schedule a strategy call.

• PREMIUM Plan Members: Strategy calls are included in your plan.
• All Other Members: Strategy calls can be scheduled at a rate of €100 per half hour.

Happy Investing

Share Navigator Support

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