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OptionsPlay DailyPlay Ideas Menu – February 6th, 2026

💰 The Income Generators (High Probability, Cash Flow)

  • SCHW: Bullish Put Vertical – Stabilizing cash sorting and robust net new asset growth position Schwab to leverage improved earnings power in a favorable rate environment.
  • GM: Bullish Put Vertical – Strong pricing power in legacy trucks and disciplined capital allocation underscore General Motors’ undervalued resilience.

🚀 The Growth Seekers (Higher Risk, Max Reward)

  • ZM: Bullish Call Vertical – Accelerating enterprise adoption and successful monetization of AI tools signal Zoom’s pivot to a sustainable platform utility.

🛡️ The Portfolio Protectors (Hedges & Bearish Bets)

  • (No bearish trades identified in today’s scan)

1. SCHW ($101.98) – Asset Gathering Momentum

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  • The Trade: Sell to Open the SCHW Mar 13 2026 101/96 Put Vertical @ $1.59 Credit.
    • 🔴 SELL TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 101 Put @ $2.99
    • 🟢 BUY TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 96 Put @ $1.40
  • Trade Metrics: POP: 60.05% | Collect $159 per contract vs. a Max Risk of $341 (2.14:1).
  • The Why: Charles Schwab is benefiting from a stabilizing interest rate backdrop which aids its cash sorting challenges, while consistent net new asset inflows demonstrate the strength of its franchise. The current valuation offers a compelling entry for income generation as the company pivots back to earnings growth.
  • The Technicals: Schwab is in a long-term bullish trend and has pulled back to support near $99.30, triggering a trend-following signal that suggests a favorable risk/reward entry.
  • Management:
    • Stop Loss: Buy back the spread at $3.18 (100% of credit received).
    • Take Profit: Buy back the spread at $0.80 (50% of max gain).

2. GM ($83.30) – Value in Legacy & Innovation

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  • The Trade: Sell to Open the GM Mar 13 2026 83/78 Put Vertical @ $2.00 Credit.
    • 🔴 SELL TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 83 Put @ $3.24
    • 🟢 BUY TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 78 Put @ $1.24
  • Trade Metrics: POP: 58.18% | Collect $200 per contract vs. a Max Risk of $300 (1.50:1).
  • The Why: General Motors continues to display robust pricing power in its core truck/SUV portfolio, generating significant free cash flow that funds both its EV transition and aggressive share buybacks. The stock remains fundamentally undervalued relative to its earnings potential and capital return profile.
  • The Technicals: General Motors maintains a “Very Strong” technical rating with a Relative Strength of 10/10, where the current pullback offers an opportunity to join the established bullish trend.
  • Management:
    • Stop Loss: Buy back the spread at $4.00 (100% of credit received).
    • Take Profit: Buy back the spread at $1.00 (50% of max gain).

3. ZM ($89.08) – The Enterprise Platform Play

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  • The Trade: Buy to Open the ZM Mar 13 2026 90/99 Call Vertical @ $2.99 Debit.
    • 🟢 BUY TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 90 Call @ $5.53
    • 🔴 SELL TO OPEN Mar 13, 2026 99 Call @ $2.54
  • Trade Metrics: POP: 36.18% | Pay $299 per contract vs. a Max Reward of $601 (2.01:1).
  • The Why: Zoom is successfully evolving from a pure video conferencing tool into a broader AI-powered collaboration platform, driving higher retention and enterprise expansion. Accelerating adoption of its Contact Center and AI Companion features provides a new growth narrative that the market is beginning to price in.
  • The Technicals: Zoom is trending higher with a Relative Strength of 9/10 and is currently testing key support at $88.41, providing a technical floor for the next leg up.
  • Management:⚠️ Warning: Earnings is scheduled for Feb 25, 2026, which may require active management.
    • Stop Loss: Sell the spread at $1.50 (50% loss on premium).
    • Take Profit: Sell the spread at $5.23 (75% gain on premium).

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Tony Zhang