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About Options Action with Bill Fanter
Live trading with 30%-300% daily profits. Options trading expert who has taught 1,125+ students. Join me weekly as I break down my top picks every single week. Want to trade with me? Sign up here https://www.billfanter.com/
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- 1 Jul 2025
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- 30 Sept 2026
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30 Sept 2026
Weekly Watchlist - 9/28 - Quarter-End Volatility
Want FREE, early access to the Watchlist? Sign-up below to get the Watchlist every Sunday, before the week begins: https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist Quarter-end, month-end, and a heavy week of economic data could make for a choppy start to October. I break down what I’m watching heading into the week, including Wednesday’s major inflation and consumer data, Friday’s jobs report, and why position sizing matters even more around quarter-end. On the charts, I’m watching QQQ over SPY, potential setups in Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and the banks, plus Micron ahead of earnings. I also walk through why higher timeframes matter when a stock is wicking around key levels and how I decide when a setup just isn’t worth trading. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Quarter-End and Month-End Volatility 0:36 - Economic Data to Watch This Week 2:25 - Micron and Nike Earnings 3:43 - QQQ vs. SPY 6:04 - Microsoft and Google Setups 8:04 - Apple and Trading Higher Timeframes 12:41 - Amazon and Meta 14:04 - Nvidia, AMD, and Intel 17:12 - Micron Ahead of Earnings 18:24 - Tesla Setup 20:21 - Bank Stocks Ahead of Earnings #optionstrading #options #stockmarket
16 Sept 2026
Weekly Watchlist - 9/14 - Will the Fed Send the Market Lower?
Want FREE, early access to the Watchlist? Sign-up below to get the Watchlist every Sunday, before the week begins: https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist FOMC takes center stage this week, and I’m expecting the market to remain choppy until we hear from the Fed on Wednesday. I break down the downside gaps I’m watching on SPY and QQQ, why I’m staying selective early in the week, and the levels that could create setups in Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Walmart and more. With higher bond yields pressuring the market, patience and position sizing will be especially important. My focus is on trading the reaction after the Fed rather than trying to predict what happens beforehand. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Earnings and economic news for the week 0:46 - What the market expects from the FOMC 1:43 - Why I’m not trading Wednesday morning 2:28 - SPY and QQQ downside gaps 3:42 - Microsoft levels and using price alerts 5:06 - Google, Apple and Amazon setups 6:59 - Meta and semiconductor stocks 10:16 - Tesla’s key breakout level 11:56 - Palantir’s potential move lower 12:42 - Netflix, Lululemon and retail stocks 14:40 - Walmart’s gap-fill opportunity 15:56 - The best approach for FOMC week #optionstrading #optionstrading #stockmarket
29 Jun 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 6/29 - Q2 Wrap-Up, Key Levels Going Into a Short Holiday Week
In this week’s watchlist, we’re heading into a shortened holiday week with plenty of potential volatility around month-end, quarter-end, jobs data, Fed commentary, and ongoing geopolitical headlines. I’m watching how order flow behaves early in the week, especially with possible window dressing into the end of Q2. Apple gave a clean reversal setup after emotional selling, while names like Nvidia, Intel, SMH, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, CRM, Oracle, Netflix, Uber, and BABA all have key levels worth watching. QQQ and SPY are still stuck in a tight, choppy range, so patience matters. If the levels aren’t clean, size down or sit out. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Short holiday week and Q2 wrap-up 2:11 - Apple reversal trade breakdown 6:49 - Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta levels 11:05 - Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and SMH 15:49 - Tesla setup 17:37 - BABA, Uber, HIMS, and CRM 21:34 - Oracle and Netflix bounce setups 23:59 - QQQ, SPY, VIX, and market patience
4 May 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 5/4 - Jobs Data, Big Tech Earnings, and the Key SPY Level I’m Watching
This week, I’m watching employment data, big tech earnings, and whether the market can hold near all-time highs.SPY is showing some weakness after giving back gains, while QQQ continues to look stronger. I’ll walk through the key levels I’m watching, how I’m thinking about calls versus puts, and which earnings names I’d rather wait on until price discovery plays out.I also cover Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Palantir, Tesla, Uber, PayPal, Netflix, ServiceNow, and Shopify.Episode Highlights:0:06 - The economic calendar and why jobs data matters1:25 - Big tech earnings and a fully valued market2:04 - Earnings to watch this week3:46 - SPY hits all-time highs but shows weakness4:30 - Why QQQ looks stronger than SPY5:11 - Apple gives back gains after the gap up5:43 - Google holds strength near all-time highs6:37 - Meta weakness and the potential gap-fill setup7:18 - Microsoft, Amazon, and sector rotation8:38 - Nvidia weakness near the $200 level9:37 - AMD earnings and low-level support10:43 - Intel momentum and a possible downside watch11:46 - Palantir earnings and overlapping zones12:20 - Tesla downside setup and why black space matters13:19 - Uber, PayPal, Netflix, ServiceNow, and Shopify setups16:49 - Why I’m avoiding high-IV earnings trades
29 Apr 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 4/27 - Big Tech Earnings Could Decide the Next Move
Markets are sitting near all-time highs heading into a packed week of economic data, FOMC commentary, and major tech earnings.I’m walking through the key events on deck, including consumer confidence, the Fed’s rate decision, GDP, jobless claims, manufacturing data, and a massive earnings week from names like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, Exxon, and Chevron.From there, I break down the biggest market themes driving price action right now, including AI infrastructure spending, oil disruption, tech strength, small-cap weakness, and why patience may matter heading into FOMC.I also map out the levels I’m watching across SPY, QQQ, IWM, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, AMD, Palantir, Tesla, Netflix, and ServiceNow.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Week ahead0:43 - Wednesday’s FOMC decision2:53 - Trading around FOMC3:53 - Earnings to watch4:17 - Big tech and AI spending5:41 - Apple and energy earnings7:27 - SPY levels8:10 - QQQ strength9:54 - IWM weakness11:18 - Apple levels11:41 - Google setup12:23 - Meta setup13:04 - Microsoft levels13:50 - Amazon at highs14:38 - Nvidia setup15:24 - AMD’s huge run17:35 - Palantir setup18:30 - Tesla levels20:17 - Netflix after earnings21:32 - ServiceNow gap-fill watch
22 Apr 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 4/20 - Don't Fight This Rally
This week looks quieter on the economic calendar, but the market still has plenty of ways to get pushed around. I’m walking through the few data points that matter most, including retail sales, jobless claims, PMI, and consumer sentiment, while also breaking down why headlines around the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East tension could still be the real driver behind price action. From there, I map out the key levels I’m watching across QQQ and SPY, explain why I’m not interested in fighting this momentum, and highlight the names that look the most actionable heading into the week. I also cover Tesla earnings, continued strength in semis and mega-cap tech, and the setups I’m watching in Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, AMD, Palantir, Netflix, and more as volatility keeps cooling off. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Final week of April setup 0:47 - Why not to fight the trend 1:25 - Retail sales, jobless claims, PMI, and sentiment 2:10 - Earnings this week 2:31 - Tesla and airline names to watch 3:19 - QQQ levels and pullback risk 5:35 - SPY trend and market momentum 6:22 - Apple setup 7:27 - Google and Meta levels 9:39 - Amazon setup 10:58 - Nvidia and AMD momentum 12:33 - Palantir levels 13:06 - Tesla into earnings 15:19 - Netflix after earnings 17:40 - VIX levels and volatility watch
14 Apr 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 4/13 - Banks, Inflation, and Iran Tensions in Focus
This week has a lot on the board, but the biggest driver may not be the data at all. I’m breaking down the key reports on deck, including PPI, homebuilder confidence, jobless claims, and bank earnings, while also walking through how rising geopolitical tension with Iran could keep pressure on sentiment, rates, and volatility. From there, I map out the major levels I’m watching in SPY and QQQ, along with the names that look most actionable if the market starts to trend. I also cover how I’m thinking about Apple, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, AMD, Tesla, Netflix, and the banks as we head into a week that could quickly shift from controlled setups to headline-driven moves. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Week ahead overview0:13 - Housing data and homebuilder pressure1:23 - PPI and inflation data2:33 - Jobless claims and industrial production2:50 - Iran tensions and market narrative4:04 - Bank earnings and Netflix on deck5:10 - SPY levels to watch6:51 - QQQ levels to watch7:38 - Apple, Google, and Meta setups9:35 - Amazon, Nvidia, and AMD11:54 - Palantir and Tesla13:31 - Netflix into earnings14:27 - JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Citi18:30 - Risk management and volatility into the week
10 Apr 2026
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 4/6 - Oil, Inflation, and CPI: What Could Move Markets This Week
Oil is still driving the story, and this week’s inflation data could decide whether the market keeps pushing higher or starts to crack. I’m breaking down the biggest macro events on deck, including PCE, CPI, GDP, jobless claims, and Fed minutes, while also walking through why rising energy prices may be the real risk traders need to respect right now. From there, I map out the key SPY and QQQ levels I’m watching, then get into the individual names on my radar across big tech, semis, Tesla, Palantir, and oil. There are a lot of charts with clean levels this week, but if volatility picks up, patience and discipline are going to matter a lot more than forcing trades. Highlights: 0:00 - Easter weekend and market setup 0:09 - News and macro outlook 1:23 - PCE, GDP, jobless claims, and CPI 2:56 - Earnings to watch 3:23 - SPY levels 4:32 - QQQ levels 5:33 - Apple and Microsoft 6:25 - Google, Meta, and Amazon 8:46 - Nvidia and Tesla 10:43 - AMD and Palantir 13:15 - Exxon, Chevron, and oil names
27 Dec 2025
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/22 - Holiday Week, End Of Year Wrap-Up
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.As the holiday week descends, Bill provides a simple reminder that is addressed at the very top of the episode. Past the trading philosophy around this week – Bill dives into SPY, QQQ, as usual and some individual names that may be familiar – as well as some check-ins on tech and retail.🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Economic news2:45 - SPY and QQQ3:59 - Apple4:37 - Amazon and Google5:51 - All-time highs with Tesla, Meta sell-off7:36 - Pushing up with Nvidia8:43 - Broadcom, Oracle, Palantir10:53 - Retailers13:01 - Starbucks and Home depot
27 Dec 2025
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/15 - Jobs, CPI Week, Tech Weakness, Banks at Highs
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.This week’s Watchlist breaks down the biggest market catalysts as well as jobs data and retail sales Tuesday, CPI and jobless claims. We cover how to use futures and the VIX to set bias, why tech looks softer while financials stay firm, and the exact kind of levels and range setups we’re watching (including when a straightforward call/put makes sense vs. a neutral, “stay-in-the-channel” play). 0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Economic news3:46 - SPY5:16 - QQQ, hitting all-time highs, futures data7:27 - Apple and Amazon9:10 - Microsoft9:35 - Google coming off all-time highs11:05 - Tesla and META13:29 - Some weakness with Nvidia14:13 - Broadcom and AMD15:35 - Palantir16:41 - Bitcoin and Microstrategy18:18 - Robinhood and Oracle19:51 - Retailers22:08 - Starbucks23:14 - Episode wrap-up
11 Dec 2025
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/8 - December Kickoff: Rate-Cut Watch & Retailers
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. FOMC week is here. Bill lays out the data that matters (JOLTS, jobless claims, Wednesday’s rate decision), why options traders may want to sit out until after Powell, and the key charts he’s watching into year-end: SPY/QQQ at/near ATHs, mega-cap levels, and this week’s earners (LULU, COST, RH, ORCL). Clean levels, clear plans. Let’s trade smart.🎯 In this episode 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Economic news 3:15 - Earnings 4:16 - SPY 5:28 - QQQ 6:46 - Apple and Amazon 9:04 - Microsoft, Google 10:57 - Tesla and META 12:25 - NVIDIA and AMD 14:06 - Palantir 15:14 - LuLu Lemon 16:41 - Costco 18:22 - Restoration Hardware 19:27 - Oracle and closing thoughts 🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist
3 Dec 2025
Weekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/1 - Google’s AI Tailwind, Retail, Jobs + More Data
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.Bill runs through the week’s market movers, PMI/ISM on Monday, Powell/Bowman headlines, ADP and jobless claims midweek, then Friday’s big trio: personal income/spending and PCE, plus consumer sentiment and credit trends. On earnings, watch Dollar Tree, Macy’s, Salesforce, Kroger, DocuSign, and Ulta. Then it’s charts and trade levels: SPY’s sprint toward highs, tech’s gap-fill setup, and specific reads on Apple, Amazon, and more. 🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Episode beginning0:35 - Economic news3:17 - Earnings calendar4:13 - SPY and QQQ5:59 - Apple and Amazon6:48 - Microsoft lagging7:23 - Google continuing to surge8:22 - META9:25 - Back and forth w/ Tesla10:08 - Nvidia and AMD12:15 - Palantir and Microstrategy13:18 - Robinhood13:58 - Closing thoughts🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist
3 Dec 2025
Weekly Watchlist - 11/24 - Thanksgiving Thoughts, Nvidia Earnings Winners and Losers
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.We break down the key earnings (Zoom, Dell, Alibaba, Kohl’s, Best Buy), the macro slate (retail sales, PPI, jobless claims, durable goods), and why low holiday volume means skip Friday. Bill also explains how Bitcoin leverage unwound and bled into equities, then maps levels and setups on SPY/QQQ plus Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Tesla, Nvidia, AMD, and why to steer clear of the froth. Stick around for a couple of money-saving tool deals at the end. 🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Some key earnings1:29 - Economic news4:32 - The low-down on Bitcoin9:34 - SPY and Nvidia’s earnings impact11:23 - QQQ12:08 - Apple, Amazon14:25 - Microsoft and META16:09 - Google right back up16:49 - Relative weakness with Tesla?17:44 - Nvidia and AMD20:33 - OKLO, QBTS dealing with more damage21:39 - Palantir and Microstrategy24:30 - Wrap-up and two deals you should know about..🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist
5 Sept 2025
Weekly Watchlist - Week of 8/4 - Jobs Drama Continues and Even MORE Earnings
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode we dive right back into some valuable data that is coming out very soon – namely, jobs numbers, the trade deficit and some more earnings to watch out for!🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - Economic data and news4:32 - More earnings5:28 - SPY7:04 - QQQ8:35 - Palantir10:14 - AMD11:21 - SMCI12:25 - Disney13:39 - McDonalds14:53 - Apple and their plan for A.I.15:38 - Amazon🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email
7 Aug 2025
Weekly Watchlist - Week of 7/28 - Reports and Earnings, UPS and Carvana Climbing, Q3 Predictions
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we have some earnings coming up that are going to provide a lot of insight into how Q3 will be shaping up in these closing weeks. Additionally, we explore the hotly contested job numbers, forecast consumer confidence and look at a whole slew of stocks. With UPS finding its stride will its share price continue to rise? Could a potential sell-off be on the horizon for Microsoft? Tune in to get the info you need to navigate this volatility with confidence. 🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist ETFs and Stocks Mentioned: SPY, QQQ UPS, Carvana, Coinbase Roblox, Microstrategy, SoFi Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon Apple, Exxon, CVX 🎯 In this episode: 0:00 - Introduction 0:41 - Economic news 2:21 - Focusing in on the jobs numbers, income + spending 5:27 - Earnings 6:22 - ETFs, starting with SPY 7:11 - UPS finding its stride 8:29 - Meta 10:03 - Carvana’s resurgence 11:13 - Coinbase and other coin-based companies 12:03 - Roblox, Microstrategy and SoFi 15:23 - Starbucks 16:25 - Microsoft and a potential sell-off? 17:28 - Apple and Amazon 19:38 - Oil & Exxon Oil 20:31 - CVX 📬 Get Early Access: Want this analysis before the market moves? Subscribe to the free email version of The Weekly Watch List for early access every Sunday → https://www.billfanter.com/ 📅 Next Episode: Live trading resumes Monday at 6:00 a.m. ET — see you there.
4 Aug 2025
Weekly Watchlist - Week of 7/21 - Volatility, More Fed Chair Drama, Amazon, Google and More
Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we dive into some good and bad news: as some economic uncertainty still looms, while positive trends continue for QQQ, and others. Additionally, we take a look at the newest Fed Chair drama, break down why Intel continues to be a dog, and some other tips when looking at macro trends and price levels. 🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekly Watch List email → https://www.billfanter.com/free-watchlist ETFs and Stocks Mentioned: SPY, QQQ AMD, Apple, Google, Amazon, Tesla Enphase Energy, Intel Airlines and American Airlines 🎯 In this episode: 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Economic news 5:01 - Being patient with SPY 6:13 - Uptrends with QQQ 8:02 - AMD 10:21 - Not exactly bearish on APPLE 11:24 - Little bit of traction for GOOGLE 12:31 - Back and forth w/ AMAZON 13:39 - Looking at earnings with TESLA 15:19 - INTEL 16:09 - Enphase Energy 17:04 - American Airlines 18:14 - Closing thoughts 📬 Get Early Access: Want this analysis before the market moves? Subscribe to the free email version of The Weekly Watch List for early access every Sunday → https://www.billfanter.com/ 📅 Next Episode: Live trading resumes Monday at 6:00 a.m. ET — see you there.
4 Aug 2025
Weekly Watchlist - Week of 7/14 - Tariffs, Earnings + Inflation News, the Worst Prime Day in Years
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23 Jul 2025
Weekly Watchlist - Week of 7/7 - Big Beautiful Bill, What Does It Mean For The Market?
Welcome back to another edition of Bill Fanter's Weekly Watchlist!This week, Bill takes a look at some economic reports that are slated to be released soon as well as an overview of what the market is looking for as the 'Big Beautiful Bill' moves forward and tariff talks continue.Additionally, Bill takes a look at some stocks he's focusing on as well as the price levels he's looking for.(SPY, QQQ, NVDA, AAPL, GOOGL, NFLX, META, AMZN, LEN, TOL, DHI, BA, DAL, UAL, AAL, JPM, WFC, C, BAC)Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:28 - Economic News2:51 - Taking a look at SPY4:13 - QQQ5:20 - APPLE thinks A.I.6:13 - AMAZON’S key movements8:21 - New opportunities with TESLA10:01 - NVIDIA and AMD11:19 - Casinos and BBB, WYNN13:01 - Las Vegas Sands and Draftkings14:12 - PALANTIR, COINBASE and BBB15:59 - Banks (and why you should steer clear)18:01 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH BILL Website: https://www.billfanter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfanter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfanter/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillFanter
1 Jul 2025
📈 June 30, 2025 Weekly Watch List | Rate Cuts, Regional Banks & Market Breakouts | Bill Fanter
Bill Fanter analyzes market breakouts, regional banks, and potential rate cuts, providing insights on economic indicators, sector rotations, and key tech setups for informed trading decisions.
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