Hey Traders,
I wanted to share a quick market update and how I’m thinking about the current pullback.
We’re seeing volatility pick back up, with the VIX now around 21. If this trend continues into next week, we could see the VIX push closer to 30. Just for some perspective, last time VIX was over 28 was back in Nov 2025.
What’s interesting is that even with all the recent turbulence, the S&P 500 (SPX) is only about 200 points — roughly 2.5% — off its all-time high near 7000. A true market correction is typically defined as a 10% drawdown or more, so technically we’re not there yet — even if it may feel that way when looking at our individual portfolios.
Volatility like this can be uncomfortable, but it also creates opportunity. When prices pull back and fear rises, quality names often start trading at more attractive levels. If you’ve been holding some cash on the sidelines, this may be a reasonable window to slowly start putting capital to work — selectively and with a plan.
Some stocks I’m currently like are listed below. These are companies with solid fundamentals and are trading a good discount at the moment:
- AMD- Sitting at its bottom BB
- PLTR- Under its 200 Day MA and holding the $130 level
- SOFI- Around $19.50 as I write this newsletter
- HOOD - Down roughly 50% from its all-time high
The key is patience, scaling in, and focusing on strong companies rather than chasing short-term moves.
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