My Plan for Fed Week!

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)