Trade Alerts: Portfolio 1 & Portfolio 2 — February 9, 2026
Stocks Up, Vix Down, Gold Up
Hello everyone,
Here’s today’s activity and the reasoning behind our positioning.
Market Context
SPX: trading 6968, up 0.53%
VIX: trading down to 17.27 a 2.69% down move
Environment: Low volatility persisting, premium compressed. Staying patient and selective.
Our Focus Today:
Holding quality positions rather than forcing new trades
Cost-basis reduction on long holdings
Cash management while waiting for better setups
