Markets saw their first down week in six, led by losses in Materials, while Consumer Discretionary stayed positive. Volatility remains elevated, with the $VIX above $20 as big tech earnings approach. At Punk Rock Traders, we’re maintaining a long volatility position to hedge against potential market swings, capitalizing on the strong U.S. economy and strategic options trades.

Informed Optimism Should Be Your Starting Place in Markets

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Fri, Oct 18

Informed Optimism Should Be Your Starting Place in Markets

Despite widespread pessimism, markets are performing exceptionally well, as seen with the S&P 500 nearing record highs and strong earnings reports from key companies. We believe that the current pessimistic sentiment is a signal of early bull market stages, offering valuable opportunities. Our informed optimism, coupled with sound analysis and leverage, has produced stellar results, such as our recent Trade of the Week on Taiwan Semiconductor ($TSM), which gained 200% in under a month. Don’t let fear cloud your judgment—embrace the opportunities ahead.

How Punk Rock Traders Leverages Options for Massive Returns

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Thu, Oct 17

How Punk Rock Traders Leverages Options for Massive Returns

Chris Robb, Head of Research at Punk Rock Traders, breaks down this earnings season’s top plays, from TSM’s killer gains to Walgreens’ surprise comeback. At Punk Rock Traders, we don’t play it safe – we use options and risk to crush Wall Street’s outdated thinking and chase big wins. Forget wealth preservation. This is about turbocharging your portfolio with high-reward trades. Welcome to the future of trading.

4 Winning Trades: Punk Rock Traders Thrives in Tough Market

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Wed, Oct 16

4 Winning Trades: Punk Rock Traders Thrives in Tough Market

Chris Robb, founder and Head of Research at Punk Rock Traders, shares four winning trades that outperformed during a tough market day. Highlighting leaps on $HIMS, a short on oil, Walgreens long, and a VIX play, Chris explains how Punk Rock Traders uses high-risk, high-reward strategies to protect portfolios and pursue wealth. Join the movement that embraces volatility for bigger returns.

The Market Sees Through Geopolitical Risk

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Wed, Oct 9

The Market Sees Through Geopolitical Risk

The S&P 500 hit an all-time high, while the VIX remains above $20, signaling potential trading opportunities. Despite geopolitical concerns like Israel-Iran tensions, markets are holding strong. Historically, October volatility tends to settle by month’s end. Key trades like $TSM, $HIMS, and $HD have performed well, and while earnings season may bring some fluctuations, market fundamentals remain bullish.

Trade Idea

Punk Rock Weekly

Fri, Oct 4

Let’s Short Oil

The nonfarm payrolls report revealed a stronger-than-expected US economy, adding 254,000 jobs in September. Service sectors like Leisure and Hospitality showed resilience, while inflation fears and rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions raised concerns. Despite this, equity markets rallied, showing confidence. With oil prices likely overreacting to geopolitical risks, shorting oil could be a smart contrarian trade.