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Big Swings, Big Wins? The Strategy You Need This Week
Markets are moving fast — learn the strategy that turns volatility into opportunity.
Market Mastery Digest
March 14, 2025
Markets Are Fighting — Are You Ready to Profit?
Hey there, Market Mastery crew! 👋
If you were looking for a calm, predictable market this week... you’re probably disappointed.
The past few days have been anything but smooth, with stocks swinging wildly in response to tariff tensions, economic data, and a tech sector shake-up.
Let’s dive in!
Last issue’s quiz answer:
Which of the following best describes a covered call strategy?
And for this today’s quiz:
Which of the following best describes a strangle strategy in options trading?
A) Buying both a call and put with the same strike price and expiration date.
B) Buying both a call and put with different strike prices but the same expiration date.
C) Selling both a call and put with the same strike price and expiration date.
D) Selling both a call and put with different strike prices but the same expiration date.
Answer to be revealed in next issue!
Market Insight: Inflation, Jobs & Tech Shake-Up
Monday started with a major selloff — the S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, and the Nasdaq slid 4%.
This sparked fresh fears about economic slowdown and rising inflation, putting pressure on investor sentiment.
But things took a turn when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in better than expected — inflation slowed to 2.8% in February, down from 3.0% in January.
This was enough to lift the markets on Wednesday, giving tech stocks a much-needed rebound.
The JOLTS job openings report also surprised analysts.
The U.S. job market remains strong, with 7.74 million job openings, suggesting businesses are still looking to hire despite economic uncertainty.
What’s the big takeaway?
The market is still on edge, swinging between fear and optimism.
Last time, we talked about covered calls — a great way to generate income while holding stocks.
Today, let’s dive into a high-reward, high-volatility play: the strangle strategy.
A strangle is like a straddle’s wilder cousin, but lower cost, so less risk upfront.
The catch?
You need the stock to move far enough in either direction to make up for the combined cost of both options.
If it stays flat, you lose the premiums paid.
A strangle works best in high-volatility situations, like earnings announcements, major economic events, or sudden market shifts.
Sound familiar? 😉
Mindset: The Art of Cutting Losses
No trader likes taking a loss — but knowing when to cut your losses is what separates a pro from an amateur.
Holding onto a losing trade hoping it will recover?
That’s not a strategy — it’s a gamble.
Trading is about surviving long enough to hit those big wins.
Cutting losses early keeps you in the game.
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Markets are moving fast, and every week brings new risks and opportunities.
Whether it’s inflation, job data, or tech shake-ups, staying informed is your best weapon.
Keep sharpening your trading edge, and remember:
Every trade is a lesson, and every lesson brings you closer to mastery.
🚀 See you in the next issue.
