Power Plays Options Weekly Roundup
June 13, 2025
By Scott Redler
Stocks took a hit early on Friday after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facility.
Initially, equities tumbled as oil and gold shot up.
But as the morning has gone on, that's reversed a bit.
And as of 10 am, the decline looks fairly orderly, though small caps are down notably.
Thankfully, we exited our IWM calls for a gain on Tuesday. They'd be a zero right now if we held on.
On the downside, our NVDA calls are getting roughed up. (more on these below)
This is a good time to take a fresh look at your positions, and assess what you're committed to.
We've had a huge run off the April lows, and we could be in for some volatility.
That's why I cleaned up my loose longs in the middle of the week.
In terms of levels, here are your lines in the sand:
- SPY: $597-$598
- QQQ: $526-$527
- IWM: $208-$210
If we lose these ranges, the market could be in trouble.
So keep 'em on the radar.
Now let’s talk about our current names:
NVDA 6/20 $150 Calls: these calls got off to a decent start, but NVDA has gotten stuck in the mud on the Middle East conflict. So these are down for now. Still, it could rebound early next week.
XLE 6/30 $95 X $105 Call Spread: energy stocks have perked up quite a bit, so this position now has a tiny chance of working out - emphasis on the word tiny. But odds are it ends in the loss column.
MSOS 6/20 $4 Calls: MSOS occasionally shows signs of life but this sector is a mess. Unless there's a miracle, this will expire at $0 next week.
Have a great weekend!
-Scott
Scott Redler Positions Disclosure as of 2025-06-13 at 9.45.03 AM
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