Summary
This week’s trading recap shows how quickly markets can turn. Out of four trades, two were winners and two were full losses, leading to a 50% win rate. SMCI and NVDA helped drive the green side, while AAPL and IWM dragged with –99% losses each. Tech stocks remained the main focus, but risk management proved critical as volatility cut both ways. Benchmark performance was positive overall, with SPY and QQQ climbing modestly, gold rallying, and crypto making strong gains.
Market Movers
- 📈 FOMC Meeting Minutes: Oct 8, 2025
- 📈 Unemployment Claims: Oct 9, 2025
- 📈 US Non-Farm Employment Change: Oct 10, 2025
📚 Deep Dive 📚
Weekly Trade Recap: Sept 28 – Oct 3, 2025
Market Snapshot
Tech stocks were all over the place this week. Big movers like Apple (AAPL) and NVIDIA (NVDA) gave traders a lot of action. But not every swing ended in green — some setups cut deep.
Results at a Glance
- Trades closed: 4
- Win rate: 50% (2 wins, 2 losses)
- Average % P/L per trade: +27%
- Top gainer: SMCI +68%
- Largest loss: AAPL –99% and IWM –99%
What We Traded
| Ticker | In | Out | Option Setup | P/L | Bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMCI | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-02 | Oct 17 $50 Call | +68% | Masterclass |
| NVDA | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-01 | Oct 17 $190 Call | +40% | Options |
| AAPL | 2025-09-26 | 2025-10-03 | Oct 3 $260 Call | –99% | Options |
| IWM | 2025-09-18 | 2025-10-03 | Oct 3 $246 Call | –99% | Options |
Takeaways
- Tech is wild: You can win big or lose big fast.
- Losses happen: Controlling them matters more than just chasing winners.
- Stick to risk rules: A single –99% can wipe out smaller wins.
- Diversify smartly: Spreading out only works if your setups are solid.
How Big Benchmarks Did This Week
| Asset | Weekly Return |
|---|---|
| SPY | +1.12% |
| QQQ | +1.21% |
| GLD | +3.14% |
| BTC | +8.96% |
| ETH | +8.96% |