Investor Daily: Riding the Options Roller Coaster

Nov 11, 2025

David Shands, a content creator and new options trader, shares his thrilling journey in options trading, highlighting his first experience with AMD calls. He recounts emotional hurdles from past earnings traumas, like Netflix. The importance of having an exit strategy becomes central as hosts discuss profit targets and risk management. Ian Dunlap dives into market sentiment for semiconductors and the AI boom. Listeners also learn about using AI tools for daily insights and strategies for stacking options, reinforcing the value of mindful trading.

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First Options Roller Coaster

David Shands recounts his first options trade: an AMD call that swung wildly before turning into a 378% gain.
He describes emotional calls asking whether to sell while the position oscillated dramatically.

ADVICE

Predefine Exit Targets

Decide exit targets before entering a trade so you avoid reactive selling during volatility.
Consider selling enough contracts to recover initial capital and let remaining contracts run.

ADVICE

Use AI For Daily Briefings

Use ChatGPT to run daily briefings on positions covering sentiment, analyst views, and risks.
Treat AI as a daily research assistant to avoid guessing and stay informed before decisions.

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Welcome to a brand new clip from Market Mondays! In this insightful conversation, Rashad Bilal connects with David Shands and Ian Dunlap to discuss the emotional ups and downs of trading options, the importance of having an exit strategy, and how new traders can navigate the roller coaster of market sentiment. David Shands shares his real-time journey as a content creator stepping into options trading, walking us through his experience with AMD calls and the lessons he learned from previous earnings season traumas (Netflix, anyone?). The hosts dig deep into essential strategies, highlighting why setting profit targets and mapping out positions before investing is crucial for long-term success. Ian Dunlap breaks down the logic behind buying time, analyzing sector sentiment for semiconductors, and explores the bullish momentum around AI stocks like AMD, Nvidia, and ASML. This clip isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset. Whether you’re wondering when to sell, how to use AI like ChatGPT as a mentor, or what kinds of daily briefings can help you stay on top of your investments, you’ll find practical advice here. See how David’s journey reflects the experiences of so many new traders, and how thoughtful planning can help you avoid rookie mistakes, take profits, and grow your confidence. Don’t miss the moment where Ian talks about stacking options, leveraging innovation cycles, and accounting for tax implications in your investing decisions. Plus, find out which stocks David currently holds in his portfolio, and some candid discussions about missed Bitcoin opportunities and lessons learned! If you’re an options newbie or seasoned investor looking for community, mentorship, and real trading stories, this Market Mondays clip delivers wisdom, laughter, and learning. *Drop your thoughts and trading questions in the comments below! Make sure to subscribe for more clips following real journeys and actionable advice from Market Mondays.* *Hashtags:* #MarketMondays #OptionsTrading #StockMarket #TradingJourney #AMD #Nvidia #ASML #Investing #FinancialFreedom #IanDunlap #RashadBilal #DavidShands #Crypto #Bitcoin #AIStocks #PortfolioBuilding #WealthMindset

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