The Fed decision this week could bring extra volatility to the markets. If markets pull back after the meeting, it’s often the best time to load long-term plays. Instead of chasing short-term noise, I’m looking at LEAPS (Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities) to position into leaders and high-upside names with 2026+ horizons.
Here are 5 LEAPS setups on my radar:
1. QQQ (Nasdaq-100 ETF) – The Tech Benchmark
- 📉 Why now? A Fed-driven pullback could drag the entire growth sector.
- 🎯 LEAPS idea: BUY Sep 2026 Leaps Calls if QQQ pulls back (Check out suggested entry levels in the video below)
- 💡 Rationale: Long-term, QQQ remains the cleanest way to capture AI, software, and semiconductor growth.
2. NVIDIA (NVDA) – The AI Engine
- 📉 Why now? Volatility = rare chance to buy leadership at a discount.
- 🎯 LEAPS idea: BUY Sep 2026 Leaps Calls if NVIDIA pulls back (Check out suggested entry levels in the video below)
- 💡 Rationale: NVDA powers the AI buildout — from data centers to edge computing.
3. Robinhood (HOOD) – Retail Trading Platform
- 📉 Why now? A pullback could reset the stock after recent momentum.
- 🎯 LEAPS idea: BUY Sep 2026 Leaps Calls if HOOD pulls back (Check out suggested entry levels in the video below)
- 💡 Rationale: HOOD is expanding beyond trading with Robinhood Social, Crypto and AI. Also, it was recently announced that HOOD would be added to the S&P 500, which would provide a boost to the stock in the long run.
4. SoFi (SOFI) – FinTech Challenger
- 📉 Why now? Fed meeting = rate focus, which directly impacts financials. A dip is a chance to position long-term.
- 🎯 LEAPS idea: BUY Sep 2026 Leaps Calls if SOFI pulls back (Check out suggested entry levels in the video below)
- 💡 Rationale: SOFI keeps scaling deposits, cross-selling banking services, and growing profitability. SOFI’s loan business will benefit immensely from a FED rate cut.
5. UnitedHealth (UNH) – Defensive Growth Play
- 📉 Why now? In volatile markets, healthcare often acts as a stabilizer.
- 🎯 LEAPS idea: BUY Sep 2026 Leaps Calls if UNH pulls back (Check out suggested entry levels in the video below)
- 💡 Rationale: UNH is the largest healthcare insurer in the US by revenue. A recent investment from Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway’s implies long term value in the company’s stock.
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Until next time...
Gautam
(Your Financial Freedom Coach)
