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Here we go again with the predictable media cycle…
I can already see what’s coming this week and beyond. And you may even know exactly what you’re going to hear — October is historically the worst month for stocks. They’ll roll out all the stats about how October is bearish for the market most of the time.
And that’s exactly why I’m getting ready to be a buyer.
The Media Playbook Is Too Obvious
Look, this happens every single year. The financial media needs content, and October gives them the perfect scary story. They’ll dust off the same charts, the same statistics, and the same doom-and-gloom narrative.
But here’s what they won’t tell you — when everyone expects the same outcome, the market has a funny way of doing the opposite. When they start pushing that October bearish narrative, that’s when the market typically goes up.
It’s contrarian thinking 101, and it works because most people fall for the same patterns year after year.
The Shutdown Setup
We also got the government shutdown last night, so expect maybe a 1% down move that gets bought right back up. The market has seen this movie before — government shutdown fears create temporary weakness that smart money scoops up…
Because oftentimes it’s just noise!
The key is positioning yourself before the narrative shifts. Once everyone realizes October isn’t playing out like the history books suggested, that’s when the real buying accelerates.
Don’t let the predictable media cycle scare you out of what could be a solid contrarian setup. Keep your powder dry and ready to move when the time comes!
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.
Note: If no date is listed after the month, it’s the monthly expiration (third Friday).
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