Category: Ahead Of The Fed Portfolio
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision – Tue Mar 17 2026

On Wed Mar 18 2026 at 2:00 PM we get the latest Fed decision on interest rates. The number of analysts who believe there will be no rate cut has declined slightly. Now 72% of analysts surveyed are predicting no ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision – Tue Jan 27 2026

On Wed Jan 28 2026 at 2:00 PM we get the latest Fed decision on interest rates. Over 75% of analysts believe the Fed will not cut rates. Ahead of Wednesday's interest rate announcement, I setup this trade on Tue ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision – Tue Dec 9 2025

On Wed Dec 10 2025 at 2:00 PM we get the latest Fed decision on interest rates. Over 80% of analysts believe the Fed will cut rates by a quarter of a percent. Ahead of Wednesday's interest rate announcement, I ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Fed Interest Rate Decision – Tue Sep 16 2025

On Wed Sep 17 2025 in the mid-afternoon, we get the latest Fed decision on interest rates. With the majority of analysts now of the opinion that the Fed will cut rates by a quarter of a percent, any decision ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Fed Chair Speech From Jackson Hole – Aug 21 2025

On Fri Aug 22 2025 in the mid-afternoon, we get Fed Chair Powell's latest comments on the economy, presented from the Jackson Hole conference. While I am not expecting anything of real significance to come out of the speech, sometimes ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of June FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Jun 18 2025

On Wed Jun 18 2025 at 2:00 PM, we get the latest Fed announcement on interest rates. This interest rate announcement is expected to show no change, but many analysts believe markets will begin to react from a lack of ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of March FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Mar 17 2025

On Wed Mar 19 2025, the latest FOMC interest rate decision is released at 2:00 PM. I setup this trade today to attempt to profit from the interest rate decision announcement which could increase volatility for stocks. With the majority ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Dec FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Dec 17 2024

On Wed Dec 18 2024, the latest FOMC interest rate decision is released at 2:00 PM. I setup this trade today to attempt to profit from the interest rate decision announcement which could increase volatility for stocks. With the majority ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Nov FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Nov 5 2024

On Thursday Nov 7, the latest FOMC interest rate decision is released at 2:00 PM. I setup this trade today to attempt to profit from the interest rate decision announcement and the election results, both of which could increase volatility ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of Sep FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Sep 16 2024

On Wednesday, the latest FOMC interest rate decision is released at 2:00 PM. This trade was setup with the goal of profiting from volatility during and after Wednesday's announcement and news conference. With many analysts and investors believing the Fed ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of July FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Jul 30 2024

Tomorrow, Wed Jul 31 2024 the latest FOMC interest rate decision is released at 2:00 PM. This trade was setup with the goal of profiting from volatility during and after tomorrow's announcement and news conference. With many analysts and investors ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of June FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Jun 11 2024

Tomorrow, Wed Jun 12 2024 the latest FOMC minutes are released at 2:00 PM. This trade was setup with the goal of profiting from volatility during and after tomorrow's announcement and news conference. These Fed releases can sometimes be volatile ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of May FOMC Interest Rate Decision – Apr 30 2024

Tomorrow, Wed May 1 2024 the latest FOMC minutes are released at 2:00 PM. This trade was setup with the goal of profiting from volatility during and after tomorrow's announcement and news conference. These Fed releases can sometimes be volatile ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of January FOMC Minutes – Feb 20 2024

Tomorrow, Wed Feb 21 2024 the latest FOMC minutes are released at 2:00 PM. This trade was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened today. These Fed releases can sometimes be volatile and can lead to large ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Fed Beige Book Release – Nov 28 2023

Tomorrow, Wed Nov 29 2023 investors get the Fed's Beige Book released which can often see larger movements in stocks, even short-term. These Fed releases can often be volatile and that volatility can provide some excellent profits. Here is the ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Latest FOMC Minutes – Nov 20 2023

Tomorrow, Tue Nov 21 2023 the latest FOMC minutes are released at 2:00 PM Nov 21. This trade was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened. These Fed releases can sometimes be volatile and can lead to ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Fed’s Interest Rate Decision – Oct 31 2023

Tomorrow, Wed Nov 1 2023 the Fed releases the latest interest rate announcement at 2:00 PM. This trade was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened. These Fed releases are often among the more volatile of events ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Sep FOMC Minutes – Oct 11 2023

Today, Wed Oct 11 2023, the September FOMC minutes are released at 2:00 PM. This trade was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened. These FOMC releases can sometimes create higher volatility or wider swings in the ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Fed’s Interest Rate Decision – Sep 19 2023

Tomorrow, Wed Sep 20 2023 the Fed releases the latest interest rate announcement at 2:00 PM. This trade was discussed over the past couple of days in the morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened. These Fed releases are often ....... Read More
SPY ETF Trade Ahead Of The Fed’s Interest Rate Decision – Jul 25 2023

Tomorrow, Wed Jul 26 2023 the Fed releases the latest interest rate announcement at 2:00 PM. This trade was discussed in today's morning Investing Strategy Notes before markets opened. These Fed releases are often among the more volatile of events ....... Read More
Recent Outlooks
Retiring Easy Portfolio – Trade Alert for Fri May 22 2026
A new trade today in the Retiring Easy Portfolio is taking advantage of a bit of weakness in the underlying stock although the dips today continue to find ready buyers. This portfolio was formed in July 2018 and through bear …
Ross Stores Stock (ROST) Trade Alert and Idea for Fri May 22 2026
Ross Stores Stock (ROST) is climbing today following an earnings beat from its latest quarterly earnings. This trade was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes. The trade alert outlines the details and has further comments. This trade alert article …
Walmart Stock (WMT) Trade Alert and Idea for Fri May 22 2026
Walmart Stock (WMT) is lower today for a second straight day. There are signs though that buyers are pecking away at the present dips. I discussed this trade in Walmart Stock (WMT) in the morning Investing Strategy Notes today. The …
Procter and Gamble Stock (PG) Trade Alert and Idea for Fri May 22 2026
Procter and Gamble Stock (PG) continues to provide excellent profits for my portfolio. Earnings have beaten estimates for the past three years as the company continues to grow despite its huge size. This is an extremely well-managed company that has …
Intel Stock (INTC) Trade Alert and Idea for Fri May 22 2026
Following on the heels of the trade in Advanced Micro Devices Stock (AMD) today, here is a trade setup in Intel Stock (INTC) which competes directly with AMD. This trade has over 20% protection and earns just shy of 6% …
Advanced Micro Devices Stock (AMD) Trade Alert and Idea for Fri May 22 2026
With stocks continuing to push indexes higher, this trade in Advanced Micro Devices Stock (AMD) is setup for superior protection of capital being risked. The trade alert outlines the details and discusses handling the trade. This trade alert article is …
Morning Investing Strategy Notes for Fri May 22 2026
For FullyInformed Members the morning Investing Strategy Notes for Fri May 22 2026 look at the weakness in the present rally. Equities discussed today include Ross Stores Stock (ROST), Walmart Stock (WMT), Walmart Stock (WMT) and more. The morning Investing …
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) – 4th Trade Alert and Idea for Thu May 21 2026
This is the fourth trade done today in NVIDIA Stock (NVDA). This trade is designed to bring in a quick $1200 but with very limited chance of a loss. The trade alert outlines the details and discusses handling the trade …
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) – 3rd Trade Alert and Idea for Thu May 21 2026
This is the third trade done today in NVIDIA Stock (NVDA). The trade alert outlines the details and discusses handling the trade. This trade alert article is for FullyInformed Members. Members can read the trade alert Members sign in Become …
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) – 2nd Trade Alert and Idea for Thu May 21 2026
This is the second trade done today in NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) following yesterday’s earnings. The trade alert outlines the details and discusses handling the trade. This trade alert article is for FullyInformed Members. Members can read the trade alert Members …
NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) – 1st Trade Alert and Idea for Thu May 21 2026
I discussed NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) in the morning Investing Strategy Notes today. This is the first trade done in NVIDIA Stock (NVDA) today. The trade alert outlines the details and discusses handling the trade over the next couple of weeks …
5 Watch List Trade Ideas for Thu May 21 2026
For Thu May 21 2026 there are 5 stocks on the watch list. I am spending some of today with the developers as we work to complete the covered call trading tool. I will place my trades before markets open …
Morning Investing Strategy Notes for Thu May 21 2026
For FullyInformed Members the morning Investing Strategy Notes for Thu May 21 2026 look at the rally on Wednesday and the chance for a second higher day today. Equities discussed today include NVIDIA Stock (NVDA), Target Stock (TGT), Intuit Stock …
5 Watch List Trade Ideas for Wed May 20 2026
For Wed May 20 2026 there are 5 stocks on the watch list. Make sure to read the introductory comments for today’s watch list. The rest of this trade ideas article is for FullyInformed Members. 5 Watch List Trade Ideas …
