In this short clip from Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 30, 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss how markets are in a holding pattern ahead of key events like NVIDIA earnings, Memorial Day, and macro developments such as trade deals and tax policy.
They break down the behavior of volatility indexes (VIX and VVIX), explaining how sentiment is still cautious but could shift dramatically based on upcoming news.
They also touch on the impressive rally in mega-cap tech stocks (MAG7), while expressing skepticism about names like NVIDIA and Google.
The conversation ends with a focus on trading opportunities in strong charts like Costco and Netflix, while emphasizing that many setups are just short-term trades, not long-term investments.
