That's a wrap

Stocks closed strong today, and the S+P 500 defied the odds by closing up 1% on the week, we like that, a lot

CAT was our biggest winner this week closing up 10% as a stock, our Options faired much better
We are seeing signs that it’s just getting started and plan to be adding more next week

Weekly amounts matter, they matter a lot actually
One way to measure your success as a trader and investor both is very simple
Does your brokerage account have more money in it this week than it did this time last week?
Now ask yourself, does your brokerage account have more money in it today than it did one year ago today?
Three years ago?
Five?
Hopefully you answered yes to all of those
Now ask yourself did you beat the markets 23% gains of the last 2 years? Each
And the years before it too?
Exiting investments before they go red or against you is probably the most overlooked way of making money
That’s why we here at theoptionscoach.net stress setting STOPS so heavily

The Markets will be closed this coming Monday, JAN 20, 2025 for MLK Day, so it’s another 3 day weekend in the markets

I’ll be back either Sunday night or Monday to deliver the Weekly Review

This weekend “The Polar Vortex” is expected to move in
They are saying over 80% of America will be affected for over a week
Please be safe and make plans if you need to get groceries or do anything special to prepare

The Options Coach