Summary
The September 7–12, 2025 trading week highlighted the highs and lows of options. With a 80% win rate and a +101% total return (not including runners which ran), risk management remained the central lesson. Despite strong market gains, tech volatility created both big winners and steep losers. For beginners, the message is clear: protect capital first, stay diversified, and always respect the market trend.
Market Movers
- 📈 US Retail Sales: Sep 16, 2025
- 📈 FOMC Statement & Rate Decision: Sep 17, 2025
- 📈 US Unemployment Claims: Sep 18, 2025
📚 Deep Dive 📚
Options Weekly Recap: September 7–12, 2025
Market in Focus
The week of September 7 to 12, 2025 showed strength in the overall market, even while options traders faced a mix of wins and losses. Technology stocks continued to swing sharply, creating both opportunities and risks.
On the broader market side, the S&P 500 gained +1.6% and the Nasdaq rose +2.0%. For new traders, this highlights an important lesson: even in a strong market, individual options trades can move very differently, making risk management essential.
Performance Summary
- Total Trades Closed: 5
- Win Rate: 80%
- Average % P/L per Trade: +20.2%
This week leaned positive overall thanks to multiple winners, but the large drawdowns on AMZN and NVDA kept results modest.
Trophy Room Gems:
Standout Trades
- Top Winner: ✅ TSLA calls, closing with a +70% gain in a single day.
- Biggest Loss: ❌ AMZN calls, which expired -99%.
These two trades show the full spectrum of options: explosive upside potential, but also the possibility of steep drawdowns.
Trade Breakdown
- ✅ PLTR (Sep 19 170C) → +50% | Masterclass
- ✅ TSLA (Sep 19 370C) → +70% | Masterclass runner over 500%
- ❌ AMZN (Sep 12 240C) → -99% | Masterclass
- ✅ MU (Sep 19 135C) → +40% | Options
- ✅ PLTR (Sep 12 165C) → +40% | Options
Key Takeaways
Risk Management Comes First
A few winning trades are not enough if you let losers run unchecked. Our goal is to keep the win/loss rate high - and letting runners do heavy lifting when warranted.Diversify Beyond One Sector
Most trades this week were concentrated in tech, and while the Nasdaq was up, not every stock followed through. Broader exposure reduces risk.Celebrate the Wins, Study the Losses
TSLA and PLTR trades showed what’s possible with proper setups. AMZN trade served as reminders to reassess entry timing and exit strategies.Follow the Market’s Pulse
Options don’t move in a vacuum. Always track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq trends—they often set the tone for how individual names behave.
New Week = New Money — let’s get after it! 🚀💰
Every trade is a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and stack wins. Stay disciplined, trust your strategy, and remember: consistency beats luck every time. Let’s make this week count!