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The Biggest Market Catalyst Ahead… Plus My Top ETF and Option Pick

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Market Updates

U.S. stock futures were slightly higher this morning before giving up gains as Treasury yields rose after an update from the European Central Bank — and more in Thursday’s stock market recap.

The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEArca: DIA), which tracks 30 large-cap Dow stocks, has been trading in the same range for eight days now. This has created a lot of choppiness, which is one of the worst things that could happen because we need some type of directional bias from the market. 

However, it’s also pushing volatility via the VIX, or fear gauge, a little bit lower… 

This is creating a nice base. So if you look at the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEArca: IWM), an ETF that tracks small-cap stocks, you’ll notice that it’s starting to break out. I like the IWM right now and the longer it stays at these levels, the better chance we’ll be able to build a nice foundation. 

In this morning’s stock market recap video, I’ll explain why the market is so choppy right now… what the U.S. dollar rising means for traders… the major catalyst everyone is waiting for this week… whether the bond market is going to rise or fall… which sector is in the lead right now… key market levels to pay attention to… and the top ETF with an options pick. 

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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers

This morning’s stock market futures recap: 

DOW (mini)

  • Close: 32,910.9.
  • Futures: 32,829.
  • Change: -60.

S&P 500 (mini)

  • Close: 4,115.77.
  • Futures: 4,100.5.
  • Change: -13.5.

NASDAQ (mini)

  • Close: 12,615.13.
  • Futures: 12,552.75.
  • Change: -64.25.

RUSSELL (mini)

  • Close: 1,891.01.
  • Futures: 1,883.4.
  • Change: -6.1.

Note: Updated as of 9:20 a.m. EDT.

Each Thursday, I’ll combine two of my favorite things into a big-money opportunity: options plays and ETFs. Using options, we can turn momentum analysis of a specific sector — or even an entire country’s stock market — into an actionable trade with double- or triple-digit upside potential. I’ll give you all the details you need to execute this plan.

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WRITTEN BY<br>Roger Scott

WRITTEN BY
Roger Scott

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