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MA

DailyPlay – Adjusting Trade (MA) & Closing Trade (AMZN) – September 05, 2025

Closing Trade

  • AMZN – 50% gain: Buy to Close 2 Contracts (or 100% of your Contracts) Sep 19 $230/$220 Put Vertical Spreads @ $1.63 Debit. DailyPlay Portfolio:  By Closing 2 Contracts, we will be paying $326. We initially opened these 2 contracts on August 15 @ $3.27 Credit. Our gain, therefore, is $328.

MA Bullish Trade Adjustment Signal

Investment Rationale

Adjustment Rationale:

Mastercard (MA) continues to lead the global payments space, driven by structural tailwinds including the growth of digital transactions, robust cross-border volumes, and the steady decline in cash usage. The company has consistently delivered strong profitability and cash flows, and despite its premium valuation, these fundamentals support the case for further upside. Recent price action has confirmed its strength relative to the broader market, reinforcing a bullish outlook with a medium-term target of $640.

Bullish Long Call – Mastercard Incorporated (MA) – We entered this position with a straight long call because the implied volatility (IV) rank was very low at 6/100, making spread strategies less favorable compared to buying the call outright. The position is currently close to flat, and with less than 30 days until option expiration, adding a short option to create a bull call vertical spread would reduce overall risk while still allowing for meaningful upside if the stock continues higher. Although this adjustment would limit some gains if Mastercard breaks out sharply, it keeps the trade aligned with the broader bullish thesis.

Adjustment Trade:

MA @ $595.64
Days to Expiration (DTE): 28
Sell to Open 1 MA Oct 3, 2025 615 Call @ $4.45
Mid: $4.45 
Premium Received: $445.00 per call option sold
or $445 total adjustment in the cost basis for the position.

The total risk for the new position is $2,030 (original cost basis) minus $445 (net credit from the adjustment), resulting in a revised cost basis of $1,585.

Resulting Position:

Long 1 MA Oct 3, 2025 585 Call
Short 1 MA Oct 3, 2025 615 Call
New Cost Basis and total risk of $1585

MA – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Short Call

Direction: Resulting in a new Bullish Debit Spread

Details: Sell to Open 1 MA Oct 3 $615 Call @ $4.45 Credit.

Total Risk: The resulting position has a maximum risk of $1,585 (2,030-445), calculated as the initial cost basis of the long call ($2,030) minus the premium received from the adjustment ($445).

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bullish trade on a stock that is expected to continue higher over the duration of the trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bullish/Bullish

Relative Strength: 6/10

Stop Loss: @ $7.93 (50% loss of premium)

Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Thursday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

SBUX

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (SBUX) – September 04, 2025

SBUX Bearish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) remains under pressure as both technical and fundamental signals align to suggest limited upside in the near term. The stock has been unable to sustain momentum, with price action rolling over while valuation continues to screen rich against industry peers. Given weaker earnings growth expectations and operational headwinds, a defined-risk bearish options strategy is appropriate to capture potential downside while managing exposure.

Technical Analysis
Price action in SBUX has deteriorated, with shares slipping back below the 20- and 50-day moving averages, and momentum indicators pointing lower. The 200-day moving average around $95 remains a ceiling, and near-term rallies have been capped by declining trend resistance. Notably, inside the options play platform yesterday a “CCI Rally in Bearish Trend” alert was generated, highlighting that while the stock is currently in a bearish trend, it has recently experienced a short-term price rally that may provide an opportunity for a bearish trade setup. With relative strength readings subdued and volume confirming weakness, the technical backdrop supports a defensive view.

Fundamental Analysis
Starbucks is modestly overvalued compared to peers and continues to underperform across key profitability and growth metrics. The combination of slower EPS growth, margin compression, and higher valuation multiples reinforces downside risks:

  • Forward PE Ratio:  32.57x vs. Industry Median 26.64x
  • Expected EPS Growth:  0% vs. Industry Median 9.18%
  • Expected Revenue Growth:  5.55% vs. Industry Median 6.56%
  • Net Margins:  7.18% vs. Industry Median 12.49%

Options Trade
A defined-risk bearish stance can be expressed with the Oct 17, 2025 $90/$95 bear call vertical spread, which brings in a net credit of $1.41. The setup offers a maximum reward of $141 versus a maximum risk of $359, giving a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1:2.5. The trade works best if SBUX stays below $90, where the 20-day moving average has been acting as short-term overhead resistance, while the spread structure caps losses in the event of a breakout.

SBUX – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Short Call Vertical Spread

Direction: Bearish Credit Spread

Details: Sell to Open 5 SBUX Oct 17 $90/$95 Call Vertical Spreads @ $1.41 Credit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $1,795 (5 Contracts x $359) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 2%. We suggest risking only 2% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $359 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bearish trade on a stock that is expected to continue lower over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bearish/Bearish

Relative Strength: 2/10

OptionsPlay Score: 95

Stop Loss: @ $2.82 (100% loss to value of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Wednesday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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TFC

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (TFC) – September 03, 2025

TFC Bullish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
Truist Financial Corp. (TFC) is showing renewed momentum as the regional banking sector stabilizes and investors regain confidence in dividend-paying financials. With the stock breaking through key resistance and trading at an attractive valuation relative to peers, the setup points to further near-term upside. The company’s strong capital position, steady dividend yield, and improving growth outlook provide a supportive backdrop for a bullish bias toward the $50 level.

Technical Analysis
TFC recently cleared the $45 resistance level, confirming a breakout and signaling strength relative to both the S&P 500 and its sector peers. The stock is now trading above its 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages, which are trending higher and reinforcing the bullish momentum. Near-term support sits around $44, while the next key resistance is near $50, aligning with the upside target. With RSI in the mid-50s, the stock maintains room to extend gains without appearing overbought, suggesting a constructive risk/reward setup for bullish positioning.

Fundamental Analysis
TFC is modestly undervalued compared to peers while delivering competitive growth expectations and stable margins. The bank’s strong balance sheet and efficient operations enhance its ability to capitalize on sector tailwinds and rising loan growth opportunities. This combination of value and growth drivers supports further stock appreciation.

  • PB Ratio: 1.02x vs. Industry Median 1.37x
  • Expected EPS Growth: 11.45% vs. Industry Median 11.45%
  • Expected Revenue Growth: 17.38% vs. Industry Median 5.73%
  • Net Margins: 26.06% vs. Industry Median 26.86%

Options Trade
The proposed strategy is a bull call vertical spread in TFC, using the October 17, 2025 expiration. The trade involves buying the 45 strike call and simultaneously selling the 50 strike call for a net debit of $2.30 ($230 per spread). This structure caps risk at the premium paid, while also defining a maximum profit potential of $270 per spread if TFC closes at or above $50 by expiration. The spread offers a favorable risk/reward profile of roughly 1:1.2, providing leveraged upside exposure while mitigating downside losses to the initial outlay. This makes the trade an efficient way to express a moderately bullish view without overcommitting capital.

TFC – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Long Call Vertical Spread

Direction: Bullish Debit Spread

Details: Buy to Open 8 TFC Oct 17 $45/$50 Call Vertical Spreads @ $2.30 Debit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $1,840 (8 Contracts x $230) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 2%. We suggest risking only 2% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $230 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bullish trade on a stock that is expected to continue higher over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bullish/Bullish

Relative Strength: 7/10

OptionsPlay Score: 89

Stop Loss: @ $1.15 (50% loss of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Tuesday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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DailyPlay – Portfolio Review – September 02, 2025

DailyPlay Portfolio Review

Our Trades

AMZN – 17 DTE

Bullish Credit Spread – Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) – The stock showed strength last week, pulled back from the recent high, and if it can break out above 236, the next resistance level is at 241. We plan to stay the course as the trade develops.

GILD – 38 DTE

Bullish Credit Spread – Gilead Sciences (GILD) – We recently established this position and we plan to stay the course for now.

GS – 136 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) – We recently initiated this position and intend to maintain it. Continued strength in the financial sector, driven by Powell’s dovish comments at Jackson Hole, remains supportive for GS.

MA – 31 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Mastercard Incorporated (MA) – We opened this position with a straight long call due to the implied volatility (IV) rank being very low at 6/100, which made spread strategies less attractive compared to buying the call outright. For now, we plan to hold the position.

NVDA – 3 DTE

Bullish Butterfly – NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) – Following a solid earnings report where NVIDIA (NVDA) exceeded analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings, the company delivered another record quarter, driven largely by its Data Center business. Despite the strong results, the stock traded slightly lower after the announcement and then pulled back further with the broader market on Friday. Given the limited time left in the trade, we intend to exit at a modest loss if early-week price action turns bullish; otherwise, there will be nothing to salvage.

SCHW – 136 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) – We continue to see upside potential, supported by strong fundamentals and resilience in the financial sector. We closed our initial long call position once the option’s delta hit 1.00, then shifted into a higher strike call with a 0.80 delta and a later expiration. We plan to hold steady with this adjustment.

TTWO – 31 DTE

Bearish Credit Spread – Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) – We recently established this position and we plan to stay the course for now.

GILD

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (GILD) – August 29, 2025

GILD Bullish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
Gilead Sciences (GILD) presents a constructive setup as the stock consolidates near recent highs with support levels intact. The company benefits from a diverse drug portfolio and consistent cash flows, while investors continue to reward its stable earnings profile and dividend yield. Although the stock trades at a modest premium to peers, Gilead’s stronger growth expectations and profitability metrics continue to support the case for upside. With technicals aligning constructively and fundamentals providing a solid foundation, GILD may be positioned to advance toward the $125 price target in the near term.

Technical Analysis
GILD recently broke above the $114 resistance level and has since pulled back to retest it as support, a constructive sign for the ongoing uptrend. The stock is trading above its 50-day moving average and remains comfortably above the 200-day, reinforcing a bullish longer-term structure. With RSI near 60, momentum is healthy without being extended, leaving room for further gains. The bullish thesis remains intact as long as $110 support holds.

Fundamental Analysis
From a fundamental standpoint, Gilead maintains a balanced profile of steady earnings, dividend support, and attractive growth relative to its sector. While its valuation is slightly above the industry median, growth and profitability metrics more than justify the premium. Key data points highlight the strength of its outlook:

  • Forward PE Ratio: 14.07x vs. Industry Median 12.29x
  • Expected EPS Growth: 24.15% vs. Industry Median 6.46%
  • Expected Revenue Growth: 3.25% vs. Industry Median 3.61%
  • Net Margins: 21.87% vs. Industry Median 16.08%

Options Trade
To express a bullish view with defined risk, consider selling the GILD October 10, 2025, $110/$105 put vertical for a $1.50 credit. This trade collects $150 in premium with a maximum risk of $350, resulting in a risk/reward ratio of roughly 2.3:1. The position profits if GILD stays above $110 through expiration, which aligns with the current technical support zone. If the stock finishes above $110 at expiration, the spread expires worthless and the strategy captures the full credit received. This structure provides an efficient way to capture upside while maintaining a favorable margin of safety.

GILD – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Short Put Vertical Spread

Direction: Bullish Credit Spread

Details: Sell to Open 5 GILD Oct 10 $110/$105 Put Vertical Spreads @ $1.50 Credit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $1,750 (5 Contracts x $350) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 2%. We suggest risking only 2% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $350 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bullish trade on a stock that is expected to continue higher over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bearish/Neutral

Relative Strength: 3/10

OptionsPlay Score: 97

Stop Loss: @ $3.00 (100% loss to value of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Thursday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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PM, LOW

DailyPlay – Closing Trade (PM, LOW) – August 28, 2025

Closing Trade

  • PM – 70% gain: Buy to Close 2 Contracts (or 100% of your Contracts) Sep 26 $175/$185 Call Vertical Spreads @ $0.95 Debit. DailyPlay Portfolio:  By Closing 2 Contracts, we will be paying $190. We initially opened these 2 contracts on August 21 @ $3.17 Credit. Our gain, therefore, is $444.
  • LOW – 63% gain: Buy to Close 4 Contracts (or 100% of your Contracts) Sep 19 $247.50/$240 Put Vertical Spreads @ $0.93 Debit. DailyPlay Portfolio:  By Closing 4 Contracts, we will be paying $372. We initially opened these 4 contracts on August 19 @ $2.51 Credit. Our gain, therefore, is $632.

NVDA

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (NVDA) – August 27, 2025

NVDA Bullish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) reports earnings after the close today, and the setup into the print appears favorable. As the clear leader in accelerated computing and AI-driven infrastructure, NVDA remains uniquely positioned to capture growth across generative AI, hyperscale data centers, and advanced GPU deployments. Investor sentiment across semiconductors has firmed, and with NVDA’s recent consolidation resetting expectations, earnings could serve as the spark for renewed momentum. The stock’s positioning ahead of this catalyst supports a bullish stance.

Technical Analysis
NVDA has steadily reclaimed upside momentum, with shares now trading above the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages. The recent pullback in August found support at the rising 50-day near $168 before the stock bounced back toward the $180–182 zone. This level represents short-term resistance but a breakout could quickly set up a retest of prior highs. The RSI at ~70 suggests strong momentum without yet flashing an extreme overbought signal, leaving room for continuation if earnings surprise to the upside.

Fundamental Analysis
NVIDIA continues to deliver industry-leading growth and profitability, supported by secular demand tailwinds in AI and cloud computing:

  • Forward PE Ratio: 41.44x vs. Industry Median 25.33x
  • Expected EPS Growth: 33.09% vs. Industry Median 12.09%
  • Expected Revenue Growth: 32.41% vs. Industry Median 9.47%
  • Net Margins: 51.69% vs. Industry Median 9.99%

These metrics highlight NVDA’s superior growth profile and operating leverage, with gross margins and cash generation far exceeding peers. While valuation is elevated, the premium appears justified given the company’s dominant position in one of the market’s most transformative technology cycles.

Options Trade
A defined-risk bullish strategy ahead of earnings is the Sep 5, 2025 $180/$195/$200 Call Butterfly, entered for a net debit of $4.87. The position profits if NVDA rallies into the $195 zone post-earnings, with a maximum potential reward of $1,013 at that strike. The strategy breakeven at expiration is at $184.87, anywhere above that level at expiration the trade is profitable, offering a favorable risk/reward ratio of better than 2:1. Structuring the trade as a butterfly reduces capital outlay while targeting a specific move higher, making it an efficient way to position bullishly into the catalyst. Note: this is a short-term trade with only 10 days to expiration, so there is assignment risk if the short options become deep in-the-money.

NVDA – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Long Call Butterfly

Direction: Bullish Butterfly

Details: Buy to Open 2 NVDA Sep 05 $180/$195/$200 Call Butterflies @ $4.87 Debit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $974 (2 Contracts x $487) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 1%. This is a speculative, short-duration play centered around the earnings event, so we suggest risking only 1% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $487 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bullish trade on a stock that is expected to continue higher over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bullish/Bullish

Relative Strength: 10/10

OptionsPlay Score: 124

Stop Loss: @ $2.44 (50% loss of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Tuesday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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TTWO

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (TTWO) – August 26, 2025

TTWO Bearish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) currently presents a compelling bearish opportunity. The OptionsPlay platform recently published a Bearish Trend Following Signal, noting that TTWO has experienced a short-term rally within a longer-term bearish trend that may offer a favorable risk/reward for a bearish trade. While the stock has enjoyed a short-term bounce, it remains fundamentally stretched with unsustainable metrics and deeply negative margins. At current levels, TTWO trades at a significant premium to peers despite delivering no EPS growth and operating with heavy losses. With a downside target of $192.50, the overall setup points to continued weakness and supports a bearish stance.

Technical Analysis
Shares of TTWO closed at $231.83, sitting between strong resistance at $245.08 and key support at $216.76. The recent rebound has failed to establish higher highs, keeping the broader price action neutral with downside risk intact. A break below $216.76 would likely accelerate selling pressure, bringing the $192.50 target into play. Momentum indicators remain mid-range (RSI ~53), suggesting there is room for a renewed bearish push. Price action continues to favor sellers unless the stock can convincingly reclaim and hold above $245 resistance.

Fundamental Analysis
Take-Two’s financial metrics paint a concerning picture relative to industry standards. The company is trading at a steep premium with a forward PE ratio well above peers, yet it shows no earnings growth. Revenue growth expectations are solid, but this has not translated into profitability, as the company struggles with cost management. The most troubling metric is its negative net margins, which remain far below the industry norm and highlight persistent structural challenges.

  • Forward PE Ratio: 81.43x vs. Industry Median 20.77x
  • Expected EPS Growth: 0% vs. Industry Median 12.42%
  • Expected Revenue Growth: 18.53% vs. Industry Median 11.80%
  • Net Margins: -72.92% vs. Industry Median 5.05%

Options Trade
The trade setup is to sell the Oct 3, 2025 $235/$245 call vertical spread at $3.37 credit. This bearish strategy benefits if TTWO remains below $235 at expiration. The maximum profit is $337 per spread, achieved if shares close at or below $235, while the maximum risk is capped at $663 if TTWO closes above $245. With 38 days to expiration, the trade offers a defined setup, effectively risking $2 to make $1, which aligns with the technical resistance overhead and the company’s weak profitability backdrop.

TTWO – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Short Call Vertical Spread

Direction: Bearish Credit Spread

Details: Sell to Open 3 TTWO Oct 03 $235/$245 Call Vertical Spreads @ $3.37 Credit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $1,989 (3 Contracts x $663) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 2%. We suggest risking only 2% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $663 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bearish trade on a stock that is expected to continue lower over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Mildly Bullish/Neutral

Relative Strength: 7/10

OptionsPlay Score: 97

Stop Loss: @ $6.74 (100% loss to value of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Monday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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GOOGL

DailyPlay – Closing Trade (GOOGL) & Portfolio Review – August 25, 2025

Closing Trade

  • GOOGL – 78% gain: Buy to Close 6 Contracts (or 100% of your Contracts) Sep 05 $190/$185 Put Vertical Spreads @ $0.35 Debit. DailyPlay Portfolio:  By Closing 6 Contracts, we will be paying $210. We initially opened these 6 contracts on July 29 @ $1.60 Credit. Our gain, therefore, is $750.

DailyPlay Portfolio Review

Our Trades

AMZN – 25 DTE

Bullish Credit Spread – Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) – The recent CCI dip signaled strength within an established bullish trend, highlighted by a short-term pullback. We entered our position last week and plan to stay the course as the trade develops.

GOOGL – 11 DTE

The position will be closed at the market open on today (Monday).

GS – 144 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) – We recently initiated this position and intend to maintain it. Continued strength in the financial sector, driven by Powell’s dovish comments at Jackson Hole, remains supportive for GS.

LOW – 25 DTE

Bullish Credit Spread – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) – We recently established this position and we plan to stay the course for now. 

MA – 39 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Mastercard Incorporated (MA) – We recently opened this position and plan to hold it for now. We chose a straight long call because the implied volatility (IV) rank was very low at 6/100, making spread strategies less favorable in terms of the risk/reward ratio compared to purchasing the call outright.

PM – 32 DTE

Bearish Credit Spread – Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) – We recently established this position and we plan to stay the course for now.

SCHW – 144 DTE

Bullish Long Call – Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) – We continue to see upside potential, supported by strong fundamentals and resilience in the financial sector. We closed our initial long call position once the option’s delta hit 1.00, then shifted into a higher strike call with a 0.80 delta and a later expiration. We plan to hold steady with this adjustment.

MA

DailyPlay – Opening Trade (MA) – August 22, 2025

MA Bullish Opening Trade Signal

Investment Rationale

Investment Thesis
Mastercard (MA) continues to demonstrate leadership in the global payments space, benefitting from structural tailwinds in digital transactions, cross-border volumes, and secular declines in cash usage. Despite trading at a premium valuation, the company’s consistent ability to generate superior profitability and cash flows supports the case for further upside. With recent price action confirming strength against broader markets, Mastercard presents a compelling bullish opportunity targeting the $640 level over the medium term.

Technical Analysis
Mastercard (MA) recently surpassed the critical $590 resistance level, gaining new momentum after a summer of consolidation. The stock is trading above its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, supporting a positive trend. RSI at ~66 indicates bullish momentum without overbought signals. This breakout, alongside outperformance against the S&P 500, suggests potential to rise further.

Fundamental Analysis
Mastercard’s fundamentals remain robust, with valuation justified by superior growth and profitability metrics relative to industry peers:

  • Forward PE Ratio: 36.21x vs. Industry Median 12.53x
  • Expected EPS Growth: 14.95% vs. Industry Median 13.30%
  • Expected Revenue Growth: 13.10% vs. Industry Median 6.54%
  • Net Margins: 44.93% vs. Industry Median 18.67%

Options Trade
A straightforward way to express bullish exposure is via a call option. The recommended trade is to buy the MA October 3, 2025 $585 call at $20.30 (~$2,030 per contract). This strike sits just below current levels, providing a slightly in-the-money position with strong delta exposure to upside. The risk is limited to the $2,030 premium paid, while upside remains unlimited should MA continue its breakout toward and above the $640 target. This setup provides defined risk with leveraged upside participation, making it an efficient vehicle to express a bullish view.

MA – Daily

Trade Details

Strategy Details

Strategy: Long Call

Direction: Bullish Call

Details: Buy to Open 1 MA Oct 03 $585 Call @ $20.30 Debit per Contract.

Total Risk: This trade has a max risk of $2,030 (1 Contract x $2,030) based on a hypothetical $100k portfolio risking 2%. We suggest risking only 2% of the value of your portfolio and divide it by $2,030 to select the # contracts for your portfolio.

Trend Continuation Signal: This is a bullish trade on a stock that is expected to continue higher over the duration of this trade.

1M/6M Trends: Bullish/Bullish

Relative Strength: 8/10

OptionsPlay Score: 85

Stop Loss: @ $10.15 (50% loss of premium)

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Entering the Trade

Use the following details to enter the trade on your trading platform. Please note that whenever there is a multi-leg option strategy, it should be entered as a single trade. 

PLEASE NOTE that these prices are based on Thursday’s closing prices. Should the underlying move significantly during the pre-market hours, we will likely adjust the strikes and prices to reflect a more accurate trade entry. 

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