Weekly review for Options Traders: Structured Opportunities in Pullback Markets
1. Options trading review this week This week's trading environment can be summarized in one sentence: High volatility + emotional switching + capital style rearrangement. Technology stocks pulled back, precious metals fluctuated violently, and defensive assets attracted attention. In this environment, instead of betting on the unilateral direction, I continue to adhere to a core principle: Replace forecasting with structure and fight uncertainty with discipline. A total of 4 option strategies were implemented this week, covering precious metals, defensive assets, heavyweights and index intraday trading. 1. Gold (GLD) long spread strategy Target:$Gold ETF-SPDR (GLD) $ Strategy: Sell GLD 0206 420 PUT, Buy GLD 0206 410 PUT Strategic nature: structural l
Software stocks recovered some losses for last week on Friday (06 Feb), and we have some names coming up with their earnings this week. $Cloudflare, Inc.(NET)$ is scheduled to report its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after the market closes. The company heads into this print with significant momentum, having reaccelerated revenue growth to 31% in Q3. However, with the stock coming off recent all-time highs and a premium valuation, the margin for error is slim. Key Metrics to Watch Investors will focus on whether Cloudflare can maintain its "rule of 40" performance (growth + margin) while scaling its AI and enterprise segments. Strategic Focus Areas The AI Tailwinds: Management has touted that 80% of leading AI companies use
🌟🌟🌟DBS $DBS(D05.SI)$ is heading into its February 9 results with the stock hovering around the SGD 60 psychological barrier like it is deciding whether to make history or tease the market for one more week. I am rooting for DBS winning big . So my vote is A: Breakout to SGD 60. Why? Because wealth management has been the quiet engine humming beneath the surface. If those numbers come in higher than expected, the market won't just nod. It will rerate DBS on the spot. Now add this: JPMorgan has a target price of SGD 70 for DBS. When a global institution plants a SGD 70 flag , it tells you that the rally isn't over. It is simply catching it
$DBS(D05.SI)$ Singapore's banking powerhouse DBS is gearing up for its full-year 2025 and Q4 earnings release on February 9, with shares teasing the $60 psychological barrier at a close of S$59.66 – just cents from all-time highs after a blistering 36% rally this year. 😲 Wealth management fees exploded 25% in recent quarters, commercial book resilience held firm amid rate cuts, and dividend yields locked at 4.2% have investors salivating for more. But with NIM pressures from easing cycles and global tariff jitters lurking, this report could ignite a breakout blast above $60 or trigger a classic "sell the fact" dip to $58. The stakes are sky-high – will DBS's alpha status deliver nitro for new peaks, or has the rally run its course in a maturing
$DBS(D05.SI)$ DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, stands out as a compelling investment amid regional economic recovery and moderating interest rates. In 2025, DBS delivered stellar results, with shares surging 28.2% to hit all-time highs near S$60, driven by record net profits and resilient operations.6ba4a4 Entering 2026, its fundamentals remain robust, positioning it for sustained outperformance. Financially, DBS reported Q3 2025 total income of S$5.93 billion (up 3% YoY), bolstered by S$50 billion in deposit growth and a stable net interest margin (NIM) of 1.96% through effective hedging.21c7f4 Non-performing loans stayed low at 1.0%, reflecting prudent underwriting and high asset quality. Critically, diversificatio
My stock in focus today is $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ , after its sharp pullback following earnings. The selloff was driven mainly by sticker shock over capex, with Amazon guiding for a >50% jump in AI-related spending, while Q1 profit guidance came in below expectations. Investors are clearly uneasy about the rising cost of the AI arms race. Still, the core business remains healthy. AWS grew 24%, its fastest pace in over three years, and continues to generate over 60% of operating profit. Heavy investments in AI infrastructure and in-house chips are weighing on near-term margins, but they reinforce Amazon’s long-term cloud leadership. This reaction highlights Wall Street’s shifting stance: AI spending must now deliver visible returns. In my view, th
DBS $DBS(D05.SI)$ is my stock in focus going into next week’s results, and I remain confidently bullish. With the share price just below the S$60 psychological level, I see the upcoming earnings as a catalyst rather than a hurdle. DBS has clearly established itself as the sector alpha, and the market is looking for confirmation—not perfection. My confidence comes from the improving earnings mix. Net interest margins appear close to a bottom, while wealth management continues to drive higher-quality, fee-based growth. This strengthens the case that DBS is evolving beyond a pure rate-cycle play into a more resilient earnings compounder. On top of that, dividend certainty provides strong downside support. Higher payouts and buybacks continue to at
For me, this tech rout boils down to capex anxiety. The AI opportunity is real, but spending has clearly run ahead of near-term monetization, and the market is pushing back—especially with high valuations and a broader risk-off tone. This isn’t a rejection of AI, but a demand for clearer returns on capital. After earnings, I’m still more constructive on the cloud providers. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are spending heavily, but their capex is backed by real enterprise demand and helps build durable moats. Among them, I lean toward Amazon—the scale of spending is extreme, but it reinforces long-term leadership despite short-term margin pressure. I wouldn’t chase Apple after its strong relative outperformance. Apple looks like a defensive winner in this phase, but not the best risk-reward.
$Atlassian Corporation PLC(TEAM)$$ServiceNow(NOW)$ $AppLovin Corporation(APP)$ 🎯 Executive Summary I’m convinced Atlassian delivered a fundamentally strong quarter, yet markets punished the stock as forward guidance overshadowed execution. $TEAM is down roughly -3.4% today, making it one of the weakest performers on the Nasdaq, and earlier printed a seven-year low near $92.70. Shares are now down roughly -70% over the past 12 months as persistent pressure from the descending 120DMA and concerns around Data Center deceleration continue to dominate sentiment despite a clear Q2 revenue beat. Revenue reached $1.586B, up +23% YoY, Cloud reve
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ 🚀⚡📈 AI Leaders Reignite, $TSLA Reclaims Structure as $NVDA Explodes Higher 📈⚡🚀 I’m watching $TSLA reclaim critical structure in real time. A close above $413.50 snaps price straight back into the weekly blue box zone, effectively erasing yesterday’s panic and restoring bullish momentum like nothing ever happened 😅 👀 Liquidity hunts shake out weak hands, structure resets, and the trend quietly rebuilds. 🇨🇳 Tesla China VP Tao Lin also confirmed today the company will play an active role in advancing assisted driving tech across the Chinese market 🔥 No timeline yet,
DBS 2026 Earnings: Ceiling Smash Or Ultimate Launchpad?
🌟🌟🌟The stage is set for a historic Monday on February 9 2026 for $DBS(D05.SI)$ As the undisputed Alpha of Singapore banking prepares to unveil its latest earnings report, the market is holding its breath. We are not just looking at a balance sheet, we are witnessing the evolution of a financial fortress that has redefined global excellence. Is SGD 60 the ceiling? Or are we standing on the edge of a new launchpad to SGD 70? Why JPMorgan Set A SGD 70 Target The smart money is aiming for the sky. JPMorgan analysts Harsh Wareham Modi and Daniel Tan maintained a conviction price target of SGD 70.00, an upside potential of 18% in their recent reports. Their bullish stance is buil
$SoFi Technologies Inc.(SOFI)$ has navigated a period of intense volatility. Recently, the company achieved a landmark earnings milestone, amidst a shifting financial landscape where neobanks are increasingly seen as legitimate threats to traditional "Bulge Bracket" institutions. Despite earnings’ success, US market reaction remains mixed, leaving investors searching for a clear sense of direction, in an economy grappling with the early policy ripples of the Trump administration. On Fri, 30 Jan 2026, SoFi released its Q4 2025 blow out earnings. The report capped what CEO Anthony Noto described as SoFi’s “first full year as a truly scaled, diversified financial services platform” with non‑lending segments now generating the majority of revenue. For
How I Use Spare Cash to Trade Gold via IAU: profit 180 usd
Selling Puts, Reducing Cost, and Day Trading the Range Introduction – Why I Trade Gold Differently Gold has always played a special role in financial markets. It is not a fast-growing tech stock, nor is it a speculative meme asset. Gold moves with macro forces—interest rates, inflation expectations, currency strength, and geopolitical risk. Because of that, it tends to move in ranges, with bursts of volatility rather than endless trends. That characteristic makes gold an excellent candidate for options-assisted trading, especially when using an ETF like IAU (iShares Gold Trust). In this article, I’ll explain in detail how I: • Sold a cash-secured put on IAU at a $93.50 strike • Collected $0.58 premium • Reduced my true cost price to $92.92 • Used a day-trading approach when price moved up
$ASML Holding NV(ASML)$ one of the only stocks I had profit last week. this One definitely worth holding to. Not too late to buy some if you haven't got any!