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Alpha Report Issue #44
Well... IT HAPPENED.
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Today’s Heat Map👇

Market dumped today after the jobs report which indicated we have a strong economy. The problem is most investors feel the fed will now keep interest rates higher for longer which puts pressure on stocks. More on this below.
Fear & Greed Index For Today👇
32 Wednesday & 27 Today.
Stocks dipped today and there is fear out there. GOOD!
I feel that we are closer to 50 vs what this says, so kinda in balance.
Always keep your emotions in check on pumps & dumps!
Short term market movements are usually irrelevant.
Volatility is opportunity.
Be greedy when others are fearful.
Be fearful when others are greedy.

The more you complicate options, the more likely you will lose money.
Be an investor, not a speculator.
— Investing With Brandon (@Invest_Brandon)
7:00 PM • Jan 10, 2025
Today’s Economic Updates👇
30 year fixed mortgage rate falls to 7.22% today vs 7.23% Wednesday.
10 year treasury bond yield climbs to 4.76% today, vs 4.69% Wednesday.
2 year treasury bond yield climbs to 4.38% today, vs 4.29% Wednesday.
We Got Jobs Data Today👇
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% vs 4.2% expected.
The economy added 256,000 jobs vs 165,000 expected.
This means the economy is stronger vs what people think.
I break this down in the next section!
Well… IT HAPPENED👇
Today we got jobs data that totally blew it out of the park.
The economy added 256,000 jobs vs 165,000 expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower.
So this is good right… Well it depends.
Look at the 3 charts below of the Nasdaq👇

This is a 1 year chart of the Nasdaq (Ticker: QQQ) 1 year return is 24% which is AMAZING!

This is a 5 year chart of the Nasdaq (Ticker: QQQ) Notice starting in 2022 when it dipped 35%. This was when the fed raised interest rates which increased bond yields!

This is a 5 day chart of QQQ. Above the “Jan 10” words is the pre market dip we got today.
So Why Did The Market TANK👇
The market did NOT like the jobs data because it indicates the economy is strong.
Strong economy with potentially an uptick in inflation = interest rates need to be higher for longer.
Interest rates higher for longer = stock market valuations tend to DECREASE which means the market DIPS LOWER.
Look at the second chart and see what happened starting in 2022.
Also, I am in the camp the market is a little lofty right now from a valuation standpoint.
So at a time the market is a little lofty, and rates are expected to be higher, that can be trouble for the markets.
That is why we saw the dip today!
BUT, there may be a silver lining, and market expectations might be wrong.
Why This Might Be Good👇
Does a strong economy = high inflation?
Look at this chart below of annual inflation👇

Look at this chart from 2008 to 2020 (a 12 year period of time that we had inflation around 2% ish)
We had a MASSIVE stock market run from 2008 to 2020 all with a strong economy and low inflation!
So just cause the data today indicates we have a strong economy, that does not correlate to inflation.
I feel the inflation concerns are being blown out of proportion and as time goes on, inflation will continue to trend lower.
Yes, it will be bumpy, but I would be VERY surprised if we are not at the 2% inflation target in the next 6-12 months.
Keep in mind, we are at 2.7% now… It’s not like we are at 6%.
My Thoughts👇
I think bond yields will dip in the coming months, or sooner…
If they do, stocks will prob get a relief rally.
Remember, bonds and stocks compete with each other.
Stocks are assumed to be the 10% “risky return” & bonds now are considered to be the 4.7% “risk free return”
Bond yields just pumped, and that makes them more attractive since they are the “risk free rate”.
The spread of ROI is now tighter between risk free & risk.
Also, market valuations are a little high now. 5-10% over valued…
Double negative for the market currently… (valuations & high bond yields)
But this may be a buy the dip opportunity!
How You Can Capitalize👇
I expect inflation to trend lower over the coming months and I think this will cool down bond yields.
When that happens, stocks should bounce back.
So the move now and what I plan to do in my $2m+ portfolio is to continue to find companies trading below intrinsic value with a durable competitive advantage.
I will use options to magnify returns and generate over $30k/month.
I teach you EXACTLY how to do this in my course.
Click the link below to get it 60% off.
HUNDREDS of my students COMPLETELY changed their lives & are scaling their portfolios and options income RAPIDLY!
Prices are going to go WAY up soon!
Final Comments On Today👇
Do not make plays to make plays.
ONLY make high margin of safety plays.
Do not buy something just cause the share price is going up
Continue to DCA into quality stocks/ETFs at good prices.
When you find undervalued companies, use options to magnify gains
Check out my links below for my course, free guides, & intrinsic value calculator!

👇Price Targets For End Of Year 2025
(updated daily)
QQQ - $565
VOO - $575
IWM - $240
SOXX - $240
TSLA - $400
NVDA - $190
AAPL - $250
PLTR - $60
AMZN - $245
GOOG - $205
MSFT - $460
JPM - $260
👇Price Targets For End Of Year 2030
QQQ - $750
VOO - $800
SOXX - $400
TSLA - $1,200
NVDA - $650
AAPL - $375
AMZN - $450
MSFT - $850
(of course a lot of these will split, but this is non split adjusted)
👇My Favorite New Trades 👇
I either plan to enter, or have already entered these trades.
(updated daily)
These are in order from least risky to most risky!
VOO - DCA Shares - 3 year min hold duration
QQQ - DCA Shares - 3 year min hold duration
SOXX - DCA Shares - 3 year min hold duration
TSLA - DCA Shares - 5 year min hold duration
NVDA - DCA Shares - 3 year min hold duration
AMZN - DCA Shares - 3 year min hold duration
NVDA - Sell Puts - 1 year duration -Strike of $115
SOXX - Sell Puts - 2 Year Duration - Strike $180
GOOG - Sell Puts - 1 year duration - Strike $160
TSLA - Sell Calls - 1 week duration - Strike $445
PLTR- Sell Calls - 2 week duration - Strike Price $85
MSTR - Sell calls - 1 week duration - Strike $95 OTM
(Join premium discord to see my exact trades in real time, ONLY FOR COURSE MEMBERS)
👇Current Value of My Trading Account👇
(updated daily)
👇Yearly Account Account Value
December 2018 - $0
December 2019 - $45,251
December 2020 - $150,191
December 2021 - $267,524
December 2022- $290,315
December 2023 - $506,223
December 2024 - $927,796
IN PROGRESS 2025 - $932,368
👇Portfolio Thoughts
Amazing growth from 2018 to Current all off of a total contribution of $90,000.
That is over a 10x in 7 years!
I did this in a very low risk and conservative way.
I feel the market got a little stretched and this pull back is healthy.
If bond yields continue to climb, I expect pain in the markets to continue.
I will continue to find great investments / options plays that will pan out to explode the portfolio in the long run.
Month to month and even year to year volatility is irrelevant.
I see volatility as opportunity!
My goal is $5,000,000 in this account by 2030.
I see this as very achievable and if the market dips further, I will capitalize heavily, just like I did in 2022!
Stay the course and keep your emotions in check!
👇How My Trades Have Performed Since 2023👇

Blue = Me, Black = Nasdaq, Orange = SP500