>>>My Tesla earnings trade drops at 2 PM ET today — see how we’re playing Tuesday’s report and tag along for the ride<<<
First, if you’ve been following along, then you’ve probably heard all about the XSP/SPX trades we’ve been taking at 10 a.m. ET each morning. It’s a simple spread that we let expire each day.
Through February and March, we hit on 28 of 29 trades — and we’re off to HOT start in April as well…
Even amid all the market chaos. And when things get chaotic, that’s an even better time to lean on strategies like this because it’s not affected by things like tariff bombs and volatility nearly as much as traditional options.
I’ve shared plenty of screenshots people have sent me… Some have made hundreds of dollars, and some tens of thousands.
And that begs the question: Would you like me to teach you this daily strategy targeting $250 to $350 based on a $1k starting stake?
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Now let’s talk earnings…
This week might feel like the calm before the storm — but don’t get comfortable. We’ve got some of the biggest names in the market reporting earnings soon…
And if you’re not already paying attention, now’s the time to start.
We’ve got Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), Google (GOOGL), Newmont (NEM) and Freeport (FCX) coming up. The following week? Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META) and the rest of the big-cap tech crew step up to the plate.
These aren’t just earnings reports — they’re potential catalysts for the next major rotation.
Big Moves Coming for the Dow and the QQQ
Dow stocks have been quietly outperforming lately — which makes sense since the Dow is usually lower beta than the Nasdaq. But that could change in a hurry as the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) reloads ahead of these tech prints.
Stocks like IBM (IBM), GE (GE) and Verizon (VZ) are set to report soon, and these lower-volatility names might surprise to the upside. Then the focus shifts to the QQQ heavyweights — the ones that actually move the needle. Microsoft and Meta are going to drive the bus if Netflix (NFLX) sets the tone after the close today.
You can already feel the tension. We’ve seen short-covering rallies get wiped out quickly. That tells me traders are still too bearish. And when everyone leans one way — especially heading into big earnings — the best trade might be in the opposite direction.
Don’t Be the Last to Flip the Script
This is where sentiment can flip hard and fast. Bears get emboldened when the market dips, reload their shorts and then suddenly tech rips into earnings. That’s the kind of move that can squeeze the shorts and drive outsized returns — if you’re early enough to catch it.
I’m not saying to go all-in but you should at least know what’s at stake. When names like Tesla, Google and Microsoft move, they drag the whole market with them. And if the Nasdaq breaks higher while the Dow holds firm, you’ve got a full-blown rotation on your hands.
Bottom line — don’t get caught flat-footed. The next shake-up might already be in motion.
Order Flow:
NFLX reports after the close today and while it’s way too expensive to trade straight up, one could consider a spread to lower the cost. So we put three recent orders down below.
We also saw a short bet for APLD, which reports Monday after the close, and then some longs for the banks reporting Tuesday!
As always, respect that risk and only trade what you can afford to lose.
*This is for informational and educational purposes only. These are not official alerts issued by Lance, but rather some interesting orders picked by the team at Lance Ippolito Trading.
There is inherent risk in trading. Trade at your own risk.
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P.S. How to Play Tesla’s Earnings After Their Historic 13% Sales Drop
As Tesla reports its worst sales quarter ever, I’m revealing how I’ve nailed seven of 10 earnings trades — some delivered 200%+ gains.
The profits and performance shown are not typical, we make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. The trades expressed are from historical data in order to demonstrate the potential of the system.
