How to Sell Put Options and Earn Weekly or Monthly Income

Sell put means you are bullish on a stock and you earn the option premium or buy 100 shares at the strike price. The win rate for "sell put"is very high and you can often earn the happy premium in the most cases. When the market crashes and it can cause huge losses. But sell put during a market crash also means higher premium. Choosing a safe srike price is important. --------------- How to earn the premium from sell put during a market crash? What to focus when you sell put? Let's learn and discover "sell put" opportunities in this topic!

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$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ This week, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon are all reporting earnings. Their expected results and price patterns may mirror Google’s: price increases but gap up followed by a sell-off. These companies are also likely to expand their investments in AI, similar to Google.With AI demand continuing to grow, NVIDIA has strong support underneath, making sell puts a relatively safe strategy. The same applies to AMD.For call options, institutions are selling $NVDA 20250801 177.5 CALL and $NVDA 20250801 180.0 CALL, while hedging with $NVDA 20250801 182.5 CALL and $NVDA 20250801 185.0 CALL. It’s worth noting that the open interest at $177.5 is close to 100,000 contracts, suggesting there’s a good chance NVIDIA’s price will close near $177.
$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ Institutions rolled a massive call spread worth over $20 million on SPY, indicating an expectation that SPY will reach $640–$650 by August 8.Opened long: $SPY 20250808 640.0 CALLOpened short: $SPY 20250808 650.0 CALLWhile it’s hard to predict August 8, the broader market is unlikely to pull back significantly before next week’s tech earnings reports on Thursday and Friday (August 1).After earnings, performance might mirror similar patterns seen in TSMC and Amazon—a gap-up at the open followed by a sell-off. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Friday’s closing range is $165–$175, with a more detailed expectation of $172.5–$175.For the week of August 1, volatility is expected to be similar to th

A Simple Guide to Profiting from META’s Q2 Earnings

2025 Q2 Earnings Expectations $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Gradually improving AI tools are significantly enhancing ad spend ROI.With tariff policy easing, e-commerce ad spending resumed growth in May and June.Meta’s Q2 revenue is projected to reach $45.5 billion, a 16.5% YoY increase, exceeding expectations.Operating profit is expected to hit $17.4 billion, also surpassing forecasts.The market is concerned about a potential sharp increase in 2026 capital expenditures.How to Evaluate META’s Earnings OutlookAI tool investments are paying off, and the core advertising business remains robust.The company made a massive investment in data centers during Q2, spending hundreds of billions, indicating strong confidence in mid-term revenue growth.While in
A Simple Guide to Profiting from META’s Q2 Earnings

The Age of AI

$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ $Alphabet(GOOG)$ On Wednesday, I wasn’t feeling well and didn’t get to review the options data for new positions, but I had a hunch that Google’s earnings would be decent.Out of curiosity, I checked my phone, and to my surprise, someone opened a massive position the day before the earnings report: 60,000 contracts of the $GOOGL 20250919 210.0 CALL$ , with a total transaction value of over $23 million—executed as an on-exchange trade.Theoretically, this signals extremely bullish sentiment. However, I held back from going all in. While the earnings were unlikely to disappoint, I wasn’t convinced there would be a massiv
The Age of AI

A Simple Guide to Profiting from Microsoft’s Q4 Fiscal Earnings

2025 Q4 Earnings Expectations $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Microsoft’s 2025 fiscal Q4 falls in the calendar Q2 of 2025.Azure is expected to show a year-over-year growth rate of 35.5% (with AI contributing 18%), exceeding the prior forecast of 34.2% (AI contribution 17%).Commercial Office business growth is projected to reach 13%, driven by upgrades to E3/E5 plans and the adoption of Copilot.Revenue for fiscal 2026 is forecasted to grow by 14%, consistent with fiscal 2025.Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures are projected to increase to $99.1 billion, but will remain around 31% of revenue.How to Evaluate Microsoft’s Earnings OutlookSince Q3, Microsoft’s stock price has risen by 30%, reflecting strong market confidence.The earnings outlook is highly optimistic, wi
A Simple Guide to Profiting from Microsoft’s Q4 Fiscal Earnings

A Simple Guide to Profiting from Tesla's Q2 Earnings Report

2025 Q2 Earnings ExpectationsTesla’s Q2 delivery numbers are projected to be 384,000 vehicles, up 14% quarter-over-quarter, far exceeding the earlier forecast of 2%.June sales were exceptionally strong, with monthly deliveries accounting for 47% of the entire quarter.The new U.S. tax law eliminating EV tax credits is set to take effect on September 30, potentially creating a Q3 pre-purchase rush.The new Model Y is expected to support sales growth in Q3 and Q4.A low-cost new vehicle may launch in Q4.Robotaxi operations have started, with fleet expansion expected to exceed 1,000 vehicles within the next 6–9 months.How to Evaluate Tesla's Earnings ExpectationsJune’s sales surge may not be sustainable, and the stock price has likely already priced in the good news.The anticipated pre-purchase
A Simple Guide to Profiting from Tesla's Q2 Earnings Report

OPEN: Market Maker Exiting; Above $3.5, It's Up to Fate

Conclusion: As the title suggests, the market maker isn't greedy. They exited around $3.5, and the stock price has a chance of dropping below $2. There’s also a possibility of a second wave of manipulation by another market maker later.On Monday, $Opendoor Technologies Inc(OPEN)$ stock surged by 118%, with options trading volume skyrocketing 74 times to a total of 3.38 million contracts, making it the third most traded security after SPY and QQQ.The implied volatility of the $5 call options expiring this week once reached 737%, with an annualized yield of 1,492% from selling these contracts!The reason behind OPEN's rally is reportedly because the founder of EMJ Capital gave it a price target of $82, citing OPEN's business transformation.Frankly, t
OPEN: Market Maker Exiting; Above $3.5, It's Up to Fate
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Earnings season over the next two weeks may bring surprises.Current options activity resembles a collar strategy: sell call + buy put.Institutional Arbitrage Strategy:Selling calls at $175 and $177.5.Hedging by buying calls at $182.5 and $187.5.Above $190: Most bullish call options are being sold off.Bearish bets continue to anticipate a pullback, but there is no consensus among bears. The median target for a pullback is around $165, with most bets on the decline occurring this week or next. This aligns with what I mentioned last week: a spike after earnings, followed by a pullback. $VanEck Semiconductor ETF(SMH)$ : Similar bearish bets are being placed, with deep out-of-the-money puts (e.g.

Simple and Clear Guide to Profiting from Google’s Q2 Earnings

Safely Riding the Wave of Google’s Earnings.AI Is Not Yet a Threat to Google SearchAccording to a Citi survey, Google Search remains the core of most users' internet usage. In Q2, the U.S. search market share stayed at a healthy level of about 87%.Google’s core business use cases (e.g., shopping and travel) continue to grow, particularly among younger demographics.Current AI agents are primarily used for research-driven tasks, such as website translation, academic research, and travel planning, rather than shopping-related commercial activities.What to Expect from Google’s Q2 EarningsTotal Revenue: Predicted to be $93.7 billion, representing a 10.6% year-over-year growth.Search Business: Expected to grow 8.8%.YouTube Ad Revenue: Predicted to grow 10.0%.Google Cloud: OpenAI signed an agreem
Simple and Clear Guide to Profiting from Google’s Q2 Earnings

Will Coinbase Continue Rising as Crypto Legislation Nears?

The U.S. Congress is advancing three major cryptocurrency bills that could impact the $2.8 trillion global crypto market. This marks the beginning of comprehensive regulation for the industry.What Changes Do the Bills Bring?Stablecoin RegulationStablecoins like USDC must hold full reserves, similar to bank deposits, and provide monthly public ledgers. Compliant companies will benefit from this regulation.Token ClassificationTokens like Bitcoin are classified as "commodities" regulated by the CFTC, while some tokens are deemed "securities" under SEC oversight. This clarity helps exchanges know which tokens can be legally traded.Ban on Government Digital Currencies (CBDCs)To address concerns about government-issued digital currencies enabling surveillance of all spending records, the legisla
Will Coinbase Continue Rising as Crypto Legislation Nears?

Common Issues in Q2 Earnings

$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ TSMC's (TSM) earnings report saw the stock price spike and then pull back. I believe the main issue is similar to what was mentioned yesterday: Q3 is expected to grow 4% quarter-over-quarter, but the numbers aren’t particularly enticing. Additionally, the stock had already hit new highs prior to the report. Even though management expressed strong optimism about AI prospects, the stock price gains remained within the forecast range.This quarter’s earnings reports may exhibit a similar pattern across the board: Q2 significantly overdraws full-year expectations, leading to high openings followed by sell-offs after the disclosure.It is worth paying attention to data center-related stocks. TSMC management indica
Common Issues in Q2 Earnings

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$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ TSMC's (TSM) earnings report is scheduled for Thursday, with mixed expectations:Earnings Positives: Strong Q2 data, with an 11% quarter-over-quarter growth; full-year revenue guidance may be raised.Potential Earnings Negatives: Average performance expected for Q3 and Q4, with Q3 growth projected at 3-6% QoQ and a conservative outlook for Q4 at -6%.Overall, the positives seem to have been priced in, such as the potential upward revision of full-year revenue guidance, while the earnings report may confirm the negative expectations.The anticipated volatility for this earnings report is 4.6%, with a trading range of $224–246.Two main strategies are being adopted for this earnings report:Simple bullish strategy:
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Can NVIDIA Still Be Chased Higher?

Here’s a momentum strategy with an 83% win rate to consider!NVIDIA’s Progress in the Chinese MarketIn a recently published blog post, NVIDIA $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ stated that the U.S. government may soon approve its license to sell H20 GPU chips to China. While the license hasn’t been officially approved yet, the company expressed optimism.After the news was released on July 15, NVIDIA’s stock surged as much as 5%, reaching a high of $172.53.How Much Growth Can NVIDIA Recover?Previously, the U.S. chip ban on China caused NVIDIA to lose approximately $8 billion in Q2 revenue.If the ban is eased, NVIDIA is expected to recover part of those losses in the second half of the year.Analyst estimates suggest that for every $10 billion increase in Chinese revenue
Can NVIDIA Still Be Chased Higher?

Tesla Bears Place Big Bets on Earnings Below $300

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Tesla's upcoming earnings report is likely to be uneventful. The numbers are weak, with Q2 deliveries down about 14% year-over-year. Even with AI hype, it won’t translate into revenue or profits in the short term.A safe bearish approach is to sell calls. I sold next week’s 350 strike call:$TSLA 20250725 350.0 CALL$ .For those looking for a deeper bearish position without spending much, consider this zero-cost bearish strategy employed by a major bear. It avoids IV crush concerns and profits if Tesla’s stock drops below $310:Buy 1x $TSLA 20260116 400.0 CALLSell 1x $TSLA 20260116 300.0 CALLBuy 2x $TSLA 20260116 250.0 PUTThis bear is very crafty, executing trad
Tesla Bears Place Big Bets on Earnings Below $300

NVIDIA Bears Targeting 160

$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Institutions continued to sell call options at 167.5 and 170 this week. Currently, there are 140,000 open interest contracts for the 170 call, and any strike with more than 100,000 open interest warrants attention.The largest open interest for puts expiring this week is at 165, 162.5, and 160 strikes. Coupled with additional 160 put positions across other expirations, it’s clear that the bears are hoping for NVIDIA to pull back to 160 this week.However, the 160 put isn’t strictly bearish. For example, the majority of the 160 puts expiring on August 15th and August 29th are sold positions, signaling that many traders believe NVIDIA will remain above 155 before the earnings report.On Monday’s open, NVIDIA briefly dipped to 161.7 befor
NVIDIA Bears Targeting 160

A Simple Guide to Profiting from Q3 Bank Earnings

Straightforward and easy to follow—just copy the playbook.How Have Bank Stocks Performed?Since the release of Q1 2025 earnings, the Bank Index (BKX) has risen by 26%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 17% gain.The regulatory environment for banks is undergoing a positive "structural shift". Looser regulations are expected to boost the valuation prospects of the entire sector.However, the good news has already been priced in, and any further upside in stock prices will heavily depend on exceeding the expected Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth.How to Evaluate Bank Stock ExpectationsNo Major Bearish ExpectationsThe absence of significant negative catalysts eliminates the chance of a major price drop.Outcomes to Consider:If results meet expectations: stock prices may stagnate or dip slightly.If re
A Simple Guide to Profiting from Q3 Bank Earnings

Growth Stock Pullback

$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ The bullish trend is very strong, but bearish crash bets are starting again. Next week, it will either rise normally or experience a flash crash.Institutions are selling calls at 170 and hedging at 177.5. Bullish options are seeing a large number of new positions for the following weeks, presenting an optimistic landscape, though I can't say for sure.Bearish options are being opened for puts expiring on the 18th at strike prices of 140 and 141. Additionally, there's significant open interest for the halving level at 95, but this doesn't correspond to bearish positions on $SPY$.I lean toward normal trading next week, and my position is sell call 170 + sell put 160. If NVIDIA’s stock price breaks 168, I'll consider rolling the positio
Growth Stock Pullback

Cautiously Optimistic, Following the Trend

$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ The market remains bullish, with NVIDIA's stock price expected to challenge 170. For now, I'll follow the bullish trend and take it one step at a time.Institutions are rolling their sell calls to next week at the 170 strike, hedging with 177.5.The $NVDA 20250808 160.0 CALL$  expiring August 8 hasn’t been closed, and the $NVDA 20250715 165.0 CALL$  expiring July 15 is seeing mostly buy-side activity, indicating the current trend could extend into next week.For now, selling puts is a viable strategy. Selling both this week’s and next week’s puts at the 160 strike is reasonable, but avoid using lev
Cautiously Optimistic, Following the Trend

Wealthy Trader Spends $7 Million on Long-Dated Call Options to Chase Intel Rally

$Intel(INTC)$ On Tuesday, Intel ($INTC$) inexplicably surged by 7%, and a wealthy trader purchased over $7 million worth of long-dated call options. Specifically:$INTC 20260320 24.0 CALL$ : 17,800 contracts opened.This wasn’t the only bullish bet. There were also:$INTC 20251017 28.0 CALL$ : 9,125 contracts opened.A long-dated straddle: $INTC 20260320 20.0 PUT$  + $INTC 20260320 25.0 CALL$ .Based on the open interest, Intel's outlook seems positive. The bullish target is 25, wit
Wealthy Trader Spends $7 Million on Long-Dated Call Options to Chase Intel Rally

Conservative Sell Put Choice: Tesla or TSLL?

$Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares(TSLL)$ , as a 2x leveraged ETF for Tesla, also offers options trading.In terms of liquidity, TSLL is slightly weaker. Tesla's options average 2.77 million in 90-day volume, while TSLL's options average 239,000.However, due to its exceptionally low share price, lower liquidity doesn’t hinder fast execution. TSLL's most liquid weekly options have a bid-ask spread of just $0.01, the following week at $0.02, and the next monthly expiry around $0.04. The narrow spreads ensure trades aren’t hindered by excessive slippage.Being able to quickly calculate the equivalent Tesla stock price for TSLL option strikes would further optimize order execution.Daily Price Relationship Between TSLL and TSLATSLL is a 2x leveraged ETF
Conservative Sell Put Choice: Tesla or TSLL?
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