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This week, I’d lean toward option (a): deploying a short-term Iron Condor on SPY. After a strong September run and mixed macro signals, markets appear poised for range-bound consolidation rather than a directional breakout. Volatility remains slightly elevated, offering decent option premiums while implied moves suggest contained price action. A well-defined Iron Condor around key support (~520) and resistance (~540) could monetise time decay if indices drift sideways post-quarter-end rebalancing.

As for Intel’s momentum, the recent 30% surge already prices in optimism from NVIDIA’s stake and Apple partnership chatter. Chasing here risks buying into euphoria without confirmed earnings follow-through.

Lastly, portfolio review is always wise: rebalance after September’s rally, trim over-extended tech exposures, and raise modest cash or short-term Treasuries as a defensive layer. In short, I’d trade volatility, not momentum, while quietly fortifying core holdings.

# How Much Chance Left for 2025? Keep Climbing or Hedge?

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Norton Rebecca
·09-30
Sept rally done? Trim overbought tech, add T-bills,fortify holdings, don’t bet big!
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Maurice Bertie
·09-30
SPY range-bound? Perfect! Short iron condor 520/540,time decay’s my profit driver!
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