Yesterday provided a masterclass in "market mechanics" versus "market sentiment." Despite a blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia, the indices faced a "sell the news" event that masked underlying strength in the broader market.
📈 Major Indices & Commodities
While the headlines focused on the tech slide, the Dow managed to eke out a gain, signaling a rotation into value.
S&P 500: Closed at 6,908.86 (Down -0.54%)
Nasdaq Composite: Closed at 22,878.38 (Down -1.18%)
Dow Jones: Closed at 49,499.20 (Up +0.03%)
Gold/Silver: Gold remains steady above $5,000/oz, while Silver surged to $90.81, acting as a primary volatility hedge.
WTI Crude: Settled higher at $65.21 per barrel.
📉 Active Option Trade Tracker
We continue to prioritize capital preservation over chasing volatility.
Current Status: 100% Cash.
2026 Track Record: 100% win rate maintained.
Performance vs. Benchmark:
US 500 (IG Portfolio): +5.44% YTD
IBKR Option Portfolio: +3.72% YTD
S&P 500 Index: +0.93% YTD
The Takeaway: While the S&P 500 struggles to stay 1% in the green for the year, our realized gains are locked in. We are monitoring the Nvidia "reset" for our next high-probability entry.
📋 Long-Term Buy Watchlist Update
Yesterday was a massive day for earnings in our "hardware and AI" sector, creating some very interesting entry opportunities.
DELL (Dell Technologies):Up in after-hours. Dell reported record full-year revenue of $113.5B and crushed earnings estimates. Management also boosted the dividend by 20% and added $10B to the buyback. We expect to see strong momentum here as the market digests these "best-in-class" results.
NVDA (Nvidia):Down -5.55% ($184.72). Despite beating estimates and raising guidance, the stock fell as "AI bubble" fears persisted. We view this as a healthy reset; at a forward P/E in the low 20s, Nvidia is nearing a very attractive valuation floor for our long-term portfolio.
CRM (Salesforce):Up +4.0% ($199.47). Salesforce was the top performer in the Dow yesterday after a strong profit beat and a massive $50B buyback announcement. It is finally showing signs of a technical base.
PYPL (PayPal):Down -3.75% ($45.53). The stock pulled back alongside the broader tech sector, cooling off from the recent buyout rumors. We remain in "wait and see" mode here.
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