🚨 I’ll be on at 11:30 a.m. ET 🚨
I flagged some unusual options activity on these names within days of their report. And we’ve seen activity like this turn into some monster opportunities — come see what’s next on my list [tap to join us]!
Hey gang, let’s say you buy calls, the stock jumps after earnings and you’re ready to cash in…
Then your options get crushed. That’s the trap I want you to understand before you pay up for another earnings bet.
Getting the direction right doesn’t mean you bought a good trade.
I’m breaking down implied volatility crush using Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), and showing you what I check on the chart and option chain. Those far out-of-the-money calls can look tempting. But the market makers have already priced in a move — and your big earnings prediction might not be big enough.
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.
CHECK BACK AT NOON ET FOR SOME MORNING ORDER FLOW!
Note: If no date is listed after the month, it’s the monthly expiration (third Friday).
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*This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.
P.S. 11:30AM ET Today: Top Earnings Names to Watch Closely This Week
I flagged unusual options activity on these names within days or hours of their report.
We’ve seen activity like this result in some of our quickest double- and even triple-digit moves…
So don’t be late for today’s 11:30 a.m. ET session!
