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Something unusual caught my attention recently that has me positioned aggressively ahead of Tesla (TSLA) earnings…
But it’s not what you might expect.
It’s not some fancy technical pattern or obscure indicator. It’s actually much simpler than that.
I’m talking about General Motors (GM) rallying hard and even Ford (F) pushing higher with calls showing up on our Penny Option Scanner.
Now here’s the question I kept asking myself: How does GM go up like this, nearly 7% the past week, and TSLA not absolutely rip on earnings?
Think about it logically. If the traditional automakers — companies with legacy manufacturing costs, dealer networks and all the structural baggage that comes with being old-school auto — are catching bids, what does that say about the appetite for the sector?
It tells me automotive sentiment has shifted, but it goes beyond that. We’re seeing space stocks catch a bid, chip names push higher and even big AI names surge in the overnight sessions.
Money is flowing into high-beta, high-upside areas of the market, and that kind of environment tends to supercharge momentum leaders like TSLA.
So I’m getting positioned ahead of the move.
Already Positioned
There’s another angle that adds fuel to this setup…
When influential figures shake things up, it can ignite powerful reactions. We just saw a wave of short squeezes ripple across beaten-down names after a single spark.
When stocks that have been crushed suddenly start ripping, that tells you traders are jumpy, liquidity is thin and any catalyst can exaggerate the move. That’s exactly the kind of backdrop where TSLA can accelerate dramatically on even a modest surprise.
When I see GM pushing higher and even F participating in the rally, that’s my confirmation signal. The sector rotation is real and I’m pretty darn bullish on TSLA heading into this print.
The traditional auto names don’t rally like this in a vacuum. It’s a sign that money is rotating into the space and when that happens, the high-beta growth name in the sector — that’s TSLA — typically leads the charge.
Positioning early matters, and I’m already in and potentially adding more today.
The Setup Into the Catalyst
I’ve seen firsthand how the right setup can deliver immediate results when timed around a major announcement. There are moments when putting real capital behind a strong conviction can pay off fast — sometimes with profits hitting the account the moment the market closes on the catalyst. That’s the power of being in before the move, not after.
This isn’t about being a TSLA fanboy or making some long-term investment thesis. This is about reading the tape and recognizing when sector dynamics are lining up for a potential earnings pop.
When the worst performers in a sector start catching bids, the best performer usually goes parabolic.
P.S. Be sure to drop by at 3 p.m. ET today for my Tesla Earnings Brief if you want to discuss it further!
Order Flow:
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.
When you look at these plays, always take the market maker move into consideration.
You can be right on the direction but still lose money if the stock doesn’t move enough. That’s where the market maker move comes in clutch.
With puts, they’re often downside hedges in case a stock tanks, especially around earnings. The further out of the money they are, the more likely they are to be hedges.
Also be sure and check when the company’s earnings date is because many of the plays we post here are centered around earnings!
If a stock is really expensive, consider a spread to lower the cost.
And finally, always remember the golden rule when it comes to buying calls: Buy dips, sell rips — and don’t chase!
If a stock’s moved a ton already today, maybe wait for a pullback.
There is inherent risk in trading. Trade at your own risk.
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P.S. Want My No. 1 Tesla Earnings Approach? Join Me at 3 O’clock
I’m not waiting to see if Tesla beats or misses at the close… I’m going in with the exact same approach that’s allowed me to target cash either way.
Join me here at 3 p.m. ET and I’ll show you how to get in.
