MTM Options Trader Newsletter | Hedging Like a Pro: Why 0DTE Options Outshine Gold

[image](=) [image] This Week in the Market Stocks were able to move higher for the week as the S&P 500 hit a new all-time high. The week had a shaky start, but stocks were bolstered after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates 50 basis points Wednesday. The market gapped higher and rallied Thursday, followed by a pullback Friday. Looking ahead, a non-bearish outlook seems warranted on the market after another move higher last week. The three major indexes are well above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Implied volatility and option prices remain on the low side with this continued move higher. The next round of quarterly earnings is still a couple of weeks away, but as we know time flies and it will be here soon. This week is loaded with economic numbers, including housing reports, consumer reports and the latest update to the GDP Thursday. In addition, the week is filled with Federal Reserve speakers with Thursday being especially heavy (that’s when Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to talk). Remember, you are a risk manager first. Have a safe, healthy and prosperous week! Sep 24: Consumer Confidence Sep 25: New Home Sales Sep 26: Jobless Claims Sep 26: Durable Goods Sep 26: GDP Sep 26: Pending Home Sales Sep 27: Personal Income and Spending Sep 27: U.S. Trade Balance Sep 27: Consumer Sentiment [Read Our Blog](=) Hedging Like a Pro: Why 0DTE Options Outshine Gold Hedging with gold is one of the most classic moves in the financial playbook, and for good reason. It’s been a reliable store of value for centuries. And still to this day, gold is the universal hedge. Let’s take a look. First let’s talk about inflation. Over time, we know that inflation can chip away at the value of your cash holdings. Every dollar buys a little less. But gold? Gold tends to maintain its purchasing power. When inflation heats up, people flock to gold because, well, it works. [Continue Reading …]( MTM Watchlist Here are a few trade ideas we will most likely look at in MTM’s group coaching class this week: SPY – 0-DTE iron condors and double calendars continue to do well, and more will be modeled out this week. META – Last week the stock moved to an all-time high over a $540 resistance level. Potential bull call spreads will be explored. AAPL – The $230 level has been resistance for the stock in the past. Potential calendar spreads and verticals around that area will be considered again this week. [image](=) The strategies in this newsletter are for educational and informative purposes only. All information disclosed in this newsletter should not be considered complete in its entirety. Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. will not be held responsible for changes, oversights, errors or omissions. Dates, prices, news and other information may not be accurate. Please verify all information before trading. You alone are responsible for your own investment decisions. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Option (ODD), which can be obtained from your broker; by emailing investorservices@theocc .com; or from The Options Clearing Corp., 125 S. Franklin St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. No statement in this newsletter is intended to be a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to provide investment or trading advice. Traders and investors considering options should consult a professional tax advisor as to how taxes may affect the outcome of contemplated options transactions. Copyright Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. 2008 - 2024. All rights reserved. Reproducing or redistributing this content is a violation of federal law. [image] If you do not wish to be contacted via email, you can unsubscribe using this link: [Unsubscribe]( Unsubscribing from email notifications DOES NOT cancel your class, subscription or recurring payments. We recommend that current students do not unsubscribe from email notifications. If you unsubscribe from email notifications, you will not be notified on how to access the classes or subscriptions in which you are enrolled. Market Taker Mentoring, Inc. PO Box 117 Frankfort, Illinois 60423 United States