Summary
GAR Capital closed the week with a perfect 5/5 record, locking in massive gains. Tech options on AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, and INTC delivered a flawless 100% win rate.
Market Movers
- 📈 JOLTS Job Openings: Sep 30, 2025
- 📈 ADP Non-Farm Employment Change: Oct 1, 2025
- 📈 ISM Manufacturing PMI: Oct 2, 2025
- 📈 US Non-Farm Employment Change: Oct 3, 2025
- 📈 ISM Services PMI: Oct 3, 2025
📚 Deep Dive 📚
Weekly Trade Recap: 2025-09-21 – 2025-09-26
This week (Sept 21–26, 2025) was all about big moves in tech—especially Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), and NVIDIA (NVDA). High volatility (aka large price swings) created room for quick, targeted wins, particularly in options. Think surfing: small waves are boring; choppy waves are where skilled riders thrive.
Bottom line: Several small, consistent wins plus one standout 100% NVDA trade drove the week.
Performance Snapshot 💡
- Total Trades Closed: 5
- Win Rate: 100% (5 of 5)
- Average % P/L per Trade: +79.6%
New to this? If each trade risked $100, the average gain per trade was about $79 this week.
Standout Trades 🚀
- Top Gainer: NVDA +100%
- Solid Consistency: AAPL posted two green trades (+35% and +40%), showing strength in repeated setups.
Detailed Trade Breakdown 📊
| Stock | Entry | Exit | Setup | P/L % | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 | OCT 2 $260C | +40% | Options |
| TSLA | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | SEP 26 $450C | +73% | Masterclass |
| AAPL | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | SEP 26 $255C | +35% | Options |
| NVDA | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 | OCT 3 $185C | +100% | Options |
| INTC | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-25 | NOV 21 $35C | +80% | Options |
Key Takeaways for New Investors 📝
- Volatility = Opportunity: Tech names offered tradable swings all week.
- Options Amplify Moves: Quick in/out trades magnified gains (and risk).
- Consistency Pays: Every trade this week was green, with AAPL proving reliable in back-to-back setups.
- Diversification Helps: Trading across different names kept the account balanced and profitable.
- Timing Wins: Options decay quickly; entries/exits matter more than opinions.
Beginner’s Mini-Guide (tap to expand) 🧰
What’s a Call (the “C” in $260C)? A **call option** benefits if the stock price **goes up**. The number (e.g., **$260**) is the **strike price**—a target level the trader expects the stock to approach or exceed before expiration. Why Do Dates Matter? Options **expire**. The closer you get to expiration, the faster they can **lose value** (time decay). That’s why many trades here were **same-day** or **1-day** holds. What Is “Win Rate” vs “P/L %”? **Win Rate** = % of trades that were profitable. **P/L %** = percentage gain/loss on a trade. High win rates help, but **controlling losses** and **scaling winners** matter more. How Much Should I Risk? Many pros risk **1–2% of account** per trade. Small, consistent risk keeps you in the game long enough to **learn and compound**.Trading Notes to Carry Forward ✍️
- Plan the exit before the entry. Know your target and your stop.
- Size so you can think. If the position feels scary, it’s probably too big.
- Review quickly. After each trade, write one sentence: What did I do right/wrong?
- Repeat what works. You don’t need 20 setups—2–3 great ones repeated with discipline can carry a month.
Final Word 🎯
A focused plan + disciplined risk = consistency. This week was proof that staying patient, taking quality setups, and letting winners run can stack serious gains.