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My First Winning Options Play: A Real-World Example from the GLP-1 Boom My First Winning Options Play: A Real-World Example from the GLP-1 Boom (And Why I Started with Established Names) Options trading can feel intimidating—especially as a beginner. The potential for big wins comes with equally big risks, including losing your entire investment in a single trade. But with the right education, thesis, and risk management, it can be a powerful way to participate in market trends. In a recent chat with Grok, I explored rotating out of pure momentum micro-caps into more established players in the health/tech/bio space, like GLP-1 leaders (Eli Lilly - LLY, Novo Nordisk - NVO) or Palantir ecosystem partners. The discussion included a step-by-step walkthrough of my hypothetical "first winning" options play: a bullish call on Eli Lilly during the 2023 GLP-1 surge. The Theme: GLP-1 Drugs and the Obesity Treatment Revolution In early 2023, GLP-1 receptor agonist...

Weekend Research

Potential Overnight Breakout Ideas - Feb 28, 2026 Potential Overnight/Swing Ideas (Aggressive Returns, Relative Low Risk Setups) Date/Context: As of ~February 28, 2026 (pre-market/after-hours vibes). Focus: Small-cap breakouts with volume/news tailwinds. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – READ FIRST This is NOT financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation to buy/sell any security. Markets are volatile, especially in low-float/small-caps. You could lose your entire investment. Always do your own due diligence (DYODD), use proper risk management, and consult a licensed advisor. Breakout/Swing Table (Overnight Hold Potential) Ticker Entry Range Mid Stop Target 1 % T1 Prob T1 Target 2 % T2 Prob T2 ONMD (Palantir RWD launch hype, volume spike) $0.98 – $1.05 $1.015 $0.90 $1.20 +18.2% 65% $1.36 +34.0% 40% XWEL ($31M+ funding catalyst) $1.45 – $1.55 $1.50 $1.35 $1.70 +13.3% 60% $2.00 +33.3% 35% MRM (Partnership/ear...

Webull Links

The High-Beta PropTech Basket: Beyond 'OPEN' In the current market, OPEN (Opendoor) is the undisputed bellwether for real estate disruption. However, savvy swing traders know that liquidity rotates through an entire ecosystem of similar high-beta assets. When the housing market breathes, these correlated tickers often move in tandem. Featured Expansion Targets Ticker Focus Why Watch? Webull Symbol: REAX Focus: Cloud Broker Note: High-growth peer to EXPI; heavy rate sensitivity. View on Webull Symbol: HOOD Focus: Fintech Note: The retail sentiment gauge. Correlates with GME/AMC volatility. View on Webull Symbol: UPST Focus: AI Lending Note: Massive short-squeeze potential. Trades with the "risk-on" basket. View on Webull Core Sector Library Click any ticker below to view the live ass...

Open Mind

The High-Beta PropTech Basket: Beyond 'OPEN' In the current market, OPEN (Opendoor) is the undisputed bellwether for real estate disruption. However, savvy swing traders know that liquidity rotates through an entire ecosystem of similar high-beta assets. When the housing market breathes, these correlated tickers often move in tandem. Featured Expansion Targets Ticker Focus Why Watch? Chart Symbol: REAX Focus: Cloud Broker Note: High-growth peer to EXPI; heavy rate sensitivity. View Chart Symbol: HOOD Focus: Fintech Note: The retail sentiment gauge. Correlates with GME/AMC volatility. View Chart Symbol: UPST Focus: AI Lending Note: Massive short-squeeze potential. Trades with the "risk-on" basket. View Chart Core Sector Library Click any ticker below to view the live technical chart ...

Stocks Tied to Data Centers

AI Data Centers: The Resource Arms Race & The Stocks Positioned for Aggressive Growth The AI boom isn’t just about chatbots and flashy demos. Behind the scenes, it’s about an infrastructure arms race. AI data centers are consuming power, chips, cooling, and capital at historic levels — and that demand is reshaping entire sectors. For swing traders and growth-focused investors, understanding what AI data centers actually need helps identify where aggressive revenue growth is most likely to show up first. What AI Data Centers Actually Require 1. Massive Compute (GPUs & AI Accelerators) AI training and inference workloads require enormous parallel processing. Traditional CPUs aren’t enough. High-end GPUs and AI accelerators dominate this space. NVIDIA (NVDA) – View NVDA on TradingView Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – View AMD on TradingView Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) – View TSM on TradingView These companies sit at the core of AI compute. When hyperscaler...

Taking A Swing With Abbott

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) – Structured Swing Setup With 10–14% Potential? This isn’t a squeeze play. This isn’t a hype ticker. This is a fundamentally strong healthcare name tightening into what looks like a potential bullish flip. 1️⃣ The Macro Context When markets rotate out of high-beta tech or volatility rises, money often shifts into: Healthcare Consumer staples Defensive compounders ABT fits that category. If we see: Rate stability Broader volatility Defensive sector rotation This type of stock can attract steady institutional inflows. Not explosive — but clean. 2️⃣ The Fundamental Backdrop Strong gross margins Stable free cash flow Manageable debt Long dividend history Low short interest Low short interest matters. This is not a short squeeze thesis. If it moves, it’s likely real accumulation. 3️⃣ The Technical Structure What makes this interesting: Series of higher lows Tightening price range Repeated resistance tests Selling pre...

Slower Swings

Swing Trading for Bigger Moves: Positioning for Days to Weeks in 2026 (Without Triggering PDT) If you're shifting from intraday scalps to capturing bigger swings over days to weeks — while staying under the Pattern Day Trading (PDT) rule — the approach changes dramatically. Forget chasing 5-minute spikes. Focus on daily/weekly structure , sector momentum , and asymmetric reward-to-risk setups . Here's how I'm scanning and positioning right now in February 2026. The Goal: Fewer, Higher-Quality Trades Swing trading flips the script: Prioritize daily chart structure over intraday noise Target 15–40%+ potential on strong moves Aim for 2–3 high-conviction trades instead of 10 small ones Let momentum compound without constant in-and-out flipping This naturally avoids PDT (under 4 day trades in 5 business days in a margin account under $25k). Hold intentional positions through normal pullbacks — the daily trend dictates exits, not emotions. What I'm S...