CSCO Cisco Systems Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on CSCO:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of CSCO Cisco Systems prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 57.5usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-11-15,
for a premium of approximately $1.87.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
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ET Energy Transfer Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of ET Energy Transfer prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 16.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-11-15,
for a premium of approximately $0.22.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
ROKU Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t sold the Double TOP on ROKU:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MS Morgan Stanley prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 72usd strike price in the money Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-11-15,
for a premium of approximately $7.80.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
CTAS Cintas Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought CTAS before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of CTAS Cintas Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 220usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-2-21,
for a premium of approximately $8.05.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
BX Blackstone Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought BX before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of BX Blackstone prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 160usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-6-20,
for a premium of approximately $13.90.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
MMM 3M Company Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on MMM:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of MMM 3M Company prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 135usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $8.05.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
Weekly GEX of SPX | Option Chain Analysis for Option TradersI’d like to share my thoughts below after analyzing the SPX option chain. In this analysis, I focus exclusively on the weekly time range, examining the SPX option chain and the changes in top-tier options metrics.
🔶 Breakout and Bullish Outlook
Last Friday's price action saw the SPX break through the 5800 call gamma wall, generating strong bullish momentum . This breakout opens the door for further upward movement throughout the week, especially if buying pressure persists. Breaking through a call gamma wall often leads to a rapid price increase, as these levels act as resistance, but once broken, they support further upward moves.
However, caution is advised, as additional call gamma levels (around 5850 and 5875) could act as resistance, where the price may stall. These levels can reverse roles and, if the price falters, could act as significant resistance, potentially leading to a pullback toward the 5800 level.
🔴 Put Skew and IVx Changes
The put pricing skew on the Options Oscillator shows a declining trend, meaning that while put options are still more expensive than calls at equivalent strikes, this trend is softening when looking at the November expiration. This indicates a weakening of put options relative to calls, which could be another bullish signal as demand for puts may be declining.
The five-day IVx average declining , indicating a decrease in market volatility = VIX is melting down.
🟨 Backwardation and Diagonal/Calendar Strategy Opportunities
It's also worth noting the 10.5% backwardation based on the IV skew for the expirations between 10/18 and 10/21 (4/7DTE). This backwardation (downward sloping volatility curve) could benefit calendar and diagonal spread strategies, as options with different expirations have varying volatility conditions.
🔶 GEX Wall Levels: Where Is Support and Resistance?
🔹Gamma Exposure (GEX) levels continue to play a crucial role in the market’s movements:
🔹On the upside, the largest call gamma wall for the next 7 days is at 5850, while the 5875 level may also act as significant resistance. The 5875 is a more likely a realistic bullish target, supported by the Options Overlay’s blue OTM delta 16 probability curve.
🔹On the downside, the 5750 put support level currently offers strong support, with sellers forming a barrier here. The 5800 level is also interesting because it was the largest call gamma level last week, meaning there could be significant volatility as bulls and bears battle around this point.
(NOTE: GEX levels is not part of the TanukiTrade Options Overlay indicator yet. The automatic GEX levels will be available by the end of October.)
🟨 How Delta 16 Curves Define My Rational Price Range in Options Trading
The blue OTM Delta 16 curves from the Options Overlay define the rational probability range for me based on a lognormal distribution. This is important because there’s a 68% chance the price will stay within this range by expiration. These values are also visible in the Overlay Expiry table.
This represents the 68% probability range defined by OTM 16 delta PUTs and OTM 16 delta CALLs, showing a clear directional expected move value. It provides an insightful view of the expected price movement’s directional range, often used by delta-neutral strangle traders like those at TastyTrade.
⅀ SPX Summary
The SPX options chain is showing a bullish direction with the breakout above 5800, but it will be key to watch the gamma levels where the market might stall this week. The rising IV and declining put skew trend could provide further signals that the bull market might continue, but the possibility of resistance or a pullback remains. For those considering diagonal strategies, the backwardation may offer interesting opportunities to capitalize on.
(NOTE: GEX levels is not part of the TanukiTrade Options Overlay indicator yet. The automatic GEX levels will be available soon, by the end of October!)
ADSK Autodesk Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on ADSK:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of ADSK Autodesk prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 280usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $11.80.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
AVGO Broadcom Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on AVGO:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of AVGO Broadcom prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 170usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $13.70.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
JPM JPMorgan Chase Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on JPM:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of JPM JPMorgan Chase prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 210usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2024-10-18,
for a premium of approximately $2.82.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
PAYX Paychex Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on PAYX:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of PAYX Paychex prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 130usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2024-10-18,
for a premium of approximately $2.97.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
FDX FedEx Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought FDX before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of FDX FedEx Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 270usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2024-9-20,
for a premium of approximately $4.40.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
PTON Peloton Interactive Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of PTON Peloton Interactive prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 3.50usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-8-23,
for a premium of approximately $0.24.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
TTWO Take-Two Interactive Software Take-Two Interactive SoftwareAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of TLRY Tilray Brands prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 155usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $6.55.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
SGML Sigma Lithium Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of SGML Sigma Lithium Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 9usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $1.80.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
PCG PG&E Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of PCG PG&E Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 18usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-8-16,
for a premium of approximately $0.40.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bought the dip on LMT:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 480usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-8-16,
for a premium of approximately $9.20.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
CCJ Cameco Corporation Options Ahead of EarningsIf you haven`t bough CCJ before the previous earnings:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of CCJ Cameco Corporation prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 45usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $5.55.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
GRPN Groupon Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of GRPN Groupon prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 16usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-8-2,
for a premium of approximately $2.95.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
FSLR First Solar Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of FSLR First Solar prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 180usd strike price Puts with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $12.70.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
NVS Novartis AG Options Ahead of EarningsAnalyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of NVS Novartis AG prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 110usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2024-8-16,
for a premium of approximately $3.30.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
WFC Wells Fargo & Company Options Ahead of EarningsIF you haven`t bought the dip on WFC:
Now analyzing the options chain and the chart patterns of WFC Wells Fargo & Company prior to the earnings report this week,
I would consider purchasing the 65usd strike price Calls with
an expiration date of 2025-1-17,
for a premium of approximately $2.58.
If these options prove to be profitable prior to the earnings release, I would sell at least half of them.
FSLY Fastly close to 52 week low If you haven't sold FSLY despite the bearish Head and Shoulders chart pattern:
Then you need to know that Fastly, a leader in global edge cloud platforms, has recently unveiled its latest innovation: the Fastly AI Accelerator. This marks the company's first AI solution aimed at enhancing the developer experience by boosting performance and reducing costs for applications utilizing large language models (LLMs).
The Fastly AI Accelerator is designed to optimize API calls and minimize expenses through intelligent, semantic caching. Leveraging Fastly's robust Edge Cloud Platform and its industry-leading caching technology, the AI Accelerator employs a specialized API gateway to significantly enhance the performance of apps using popular LLMs, starting with ChatGPT and soon extending to other models.
Given this promising development, I'm considering purchasing the $7.5 strike price call options for FSLY, expiring on July 19, $0.31 premium, to capitalize on the potential growth and increased market confidence in the company's innovative edge cloud solutions.