Volatility Is Saying The Coast Is Clear, But Is It? / Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour
Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour full episode from Feb 19, 2025
In this episode of Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour from Feb 19 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss market trends, options strategies, and sector rotations, focusing on volatility, macroeconomic risks, and key stock movements.
They analyze dealer gamma positioning, liquidity, and the impact of jobless claims on market sentiment. Nvidia earnings, gold’s rally, Bitcoin’s consolidation, and the defense sector’s response to budget cuts are highlighted.
They also cover China’s economic resurgence and how traders can navigate the current market using options strategies.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:40 Market Overview – Volatility, Macro Trends, and Hedge Fund Positioning
00:06:38 Gamma & Liquidity – Dealer Hedging, Market Resistance, and Sell-Offs
00:10:58 Macroeconomic Risks – Jobless Claims, Government Spending, and Deficit Impact
00:16:43 Options Strategies – Skew, Put/Call Ratios, 0-DTE Trends, and VIX Positioning
00:19:47 Sector Analysis – Defense Stocks, Earnings (Meta, Reddit), and Positioning
00:25:07 China Tech & Market Rotation – Investment Thesis & Growth Opportunities
00:26:28 Commodities & Crypto – Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, and Market Trends
00:32:33 Volatility & Hedging – Risk Premiums, Low-Vol Strategies, and Crypto Impact
00:38:51 Gold & Commodities Deep Dive – Pricing, Production Costs, and Rotation
00:42:02 Energy Sector – Natural Gas, Uranium Trends, and Cameco Earnings
00:46:27 Final Thoughts – Market Outlook, Sector Rotation, and Nvidia Earnings Preview
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