Episode 143

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3rd Mar 2025

143: This Week In The S&P500: Volatile Trading Range

In this episode of Stock Market Options Trading, host Eric O'Rourke recaps a wild week for the S&P 500, including a sharp sell-off, extreme volatility, and a bounce off key support near SPX 5800. πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆ

πŸ”Ž Key Topics Covered:

βœ… SPX range update: 5800-6200 🎯

βœ… Bullish trades not triggering and why patience pays

βœ… How Eric used iron condors to trade the chop βš™οΈ

βœ… Why the Fed’s rate cut timeline is shifting πŸ“…

βœ… Key events this week: PMI, jobless claims, NFP, and Powell speaking πŸ’ΌπŸ’¬

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: When markets get wild, risk/reward matters more than everβ€”and Eric explains how he sizes his trades to survive big swings.

πŸ‘‰ Tune in for smart insights, trade ideas, and a clear game plan for the week ahead! 🎧

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