Breaking: Iran Attacks US Embassy...
In a Nutshell
Markets dropped from QQQ highs of 610 after Iran's attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, with Trump signaling more US attacks ahead, erasing gains as escalation risks rise. Avoid leverage; profit from volatility via oil/gas (e.g., Europe gas up 50% on shortages), precious metals, or inverse ETFs like SQQQ/SPXS, or stay cash for dip buys in quality stocks. Prepare for uncertainty with a plan rather than predicting—join tomorrow's live session for intraday opportunities.
These notes were generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
Markets dropping during overnight hours from QQQ highs of almost 610, giving back all gains except first five minutes of market open. Initial reaction: investors bought the dip after news of no further attacks in Iran. Earlier video warned against going long if assuming no more attacks, based on Donald Trump's statements that big attacks are coming, haven't even started, possibly four weeks of attacks.
Nothing wrong with trading in market direction: 5-minute timeframe showed beautiful ascending higher high and higher low. But at close, consolidation and lack of progress make buying elevated levels unsafe, knowing markets can correct due to Trump's statements on more likely attacks. Markets don't like attacks; initial sell-off recovered hoping no more needed after Iran president's killing, but now further escalation.
Iran strikes US embassy in Saudi Arabia. President Trump responds that US response to embassy attack and killing of US soldiers is coming soon, supporting more US attacks.
X.com shared security update for Americans in Middle East: areas to avoid in different countries. Red flags present: Trump clear more attacks likely, just getting started. Markets eager to recover, not surprising they're correcting prior to US response.
Here to make money off volatile moves from Middle East attacks. Key advice:
- Do not use leverage; don't overleverage to avoid regret.
- Find unique opportunities, e.g., oil and gas: Europe gas prices surged 50% after Qatari LNG production halts. Commodities attacked create shortages while demand stays or increases.
- Precious metals like silver and gold go up when markets go down.
- Inverse ETFs: SQQQ (NASDAQ-based), SPXS (S&P 500-based) if not comfortable shorting.
If uncomfortable investing during uncertainty, stay cash. When markets sell off and settle (unknown duration), buy quality companies at better deals. Tests patience but positions for dip buys.
Question: what is your plan? Can't predict future but can prepare.
- Take advantage of intraday opportunities? Focus on which sectors/areas?
- Discussed in tomorrow's live trading session with LPP team.
- If not ready for volatility (e.g., just starting, too risky), stay cash; no need to sell all investments, just set aside cash for retrace opportunities. It's about preparing for uncertainty, not predicting.
Trump made it super clear that more attacks are likely to come. They're just getting started.
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