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Options Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/22 - Holiday Week, End Of Year Wrap-UpWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.As the holiday week descends, Bill provides a simple reminder that is addressed at the very top of the episode. Past the trading philosophy around this week – Bill dives into SPY, QQQ, as usual and some individual names that may be familiar – as well as some check-ins on tech and retail.🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Economic news2:45 - SPY and QQQ3:59 - Apple4:37 - Amazon and Google5:51 - All-time highs with Tesla, Meta sell-off7:36 - Pushing up with Nvidia8:43 - Broadcom, Oracle, Palantir10:53 - Retai...
2025-12-2716 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/15 - Jobs, CPI Week, Tech Weakness, Banks at HighsWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.This week’s Watchlist breaks down the biggest market catalysts as well as jobs data and retail sales Tuesday, CPI and jobless claims. We cover how to use futures and the VIX to set bias, why tech looks softer while financials stay firm, and the exact kind of levels and range setups we’re watching (including when a straightforward call/put makes sense vs. a neutral, “stay-in-the-channel” play).0:00 - Introduction0:34 - Economic news3:46 - SPY5:16 - QQQ, hitting all-time highs, futures data7:27 - Apple an...
2025-12-2724 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/8 - December Kickoff: Rate-Cut Watch & RetailersWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.FOMC week is here. Bill lays out the data that matters (JOLTS, jobless claims, Wednesday’s rate decision), why options traders may want to sit out until after Powell, and the key charts he’s watching into year-end: SPY/QQQ at/near ATHs, mega-cap levels, and this week’s earners (LULU, COST, RH, ORCL). Clean levels, clear plans. Let’s trade smart.🎯 In this episode0:00 - Intro0:21 - Economic news3:15 - Earnings4:16...
2025-12-1122 min
Julie Gammack's Iowa PotluckIllegal and Morally IndefensibleOur bonus podcast guest this week was Retired Vice Admiral Mike Franken, who oversaw maritime interdiction and joint operations across the globe.In this recording, Admiral Franken joins a Zoom call where participants, including Vietnam veteran and former JAG officer Bill Fanter, first react to recent U.S. attacks on small boats in the Caribbean. Fanter recalls that in Vietnam, commanders were obsessed with preventing atrocities and protecting their commands, and he’s baffled that the U.S. would now choose “overkill” instead of disabling boats, taking prisoners, and exploiting valuable intelligence.Franken then lays out, i...
2025-12-1152 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist Reupload - 12/1 - Google’s AI Tailwind, Retail, Jobs + More DataWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.Bill runs through the week’s market movers, PMI/ISM on Monday, Powell/Bowman headlines, ADP and jobless claims midweek, then Friday’s big trio: personal income/spending and PCE, plus consumer sentiment and credit trends. On earnings, watch Dollar Tree, Macy’s, Salesforce, Kroger, DocuSign, and Ulta. Then it’s charts and trade levels: SPY’s sprint toward highs, tech’s gap-fill setup, and specific reads on Apple, Amazon, and more. 🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Episode beginning0:35 - Economic news3:17 - Earnings calendar4:13...
2025-12-0314 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - 11/24 - Thanksgiving Thoughts, Nvidia Earnings Winners and LosersWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action.We break down the key earnings (Zoom, Dell, Alibaba, Kohl’s, Best Buy), the macro slate (retail sales, PPI, jobless claims, durable goods), and why low holiday volume means skip Friday. Bill also explains how Bitcoin leverage unwound and bled into equities, then maps levels and setups on SPY/QQQ plus Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Tesla, Nvidia, AMD, and why to steer clear of the froth. Stick around for a couple of money-saving tool deals at the end....
2025-12-0325 min
Lifebuilder with Stephen Courson#206 Why A Resume Is A Bad Backup Plan with Bill FanterWhy is your resume is a terrible backup plan? Ex-banker Bill Fanter dismantles the W2 myth and reveals 3 real safety nets: • Contrarian investing (day-trading, options, your skills) • High-value networks (events, social wealth) • Side hustle income (float for layoffs or AI shifts) After 35+ years pivoting from banking to trading and getting fired after years of corporate loyalty, Bill now coaches pros to invest in stocks, options and yourself. If you’re done betting on a job, this is your playbook. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Apple to help more builders secure their future.*...
2025-10-2051 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - Week of 8/4 - Jobs Drama Continues and Even MORE EarningsWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode we dive right back into some valuable data that is coming out very soon – namely, jobs numbers, the trade deficit and some more earnings to watch out for!🎯 In this episode:0:00 - Introduction0:19 - Economic data and news4:32 - More earnings5:28 - SPY7:04 - QQQ8:35 - Palantir10:14 - AMD11:21 - SMCI12:25 - Disney13:39 - McDonalds14:53 - Apple and their plan for A.I.15:38 - Amazon🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? Sign up for the free Weekl...
2025-09-0518 min
The Queen of AutomationEpisode #57 From Patterns to Profits: Bill Fanter’s Trading FrameworkIn the latest episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Bill Fanter, a live trading educator who makes the stock market feel a whole lot less intimidating. Bill is based in Las Vegas, ironically, he doesn’t gamble, and instead focuses on helping people “be the house” in the market by trading with discipline and strategy.We dove into the psychology behind trading, why 80% of success comes from mindset and only 20% from technical skills, and how greed and fear move the markets. Bill shared why chasing “hot tips” on TikTok is a recipe for disaster...
2025-08-1235 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - Week of 7/28 - Reports and Earnings, UPS and Carvana Climbing, Q3 PredictionsWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we have some earnings coming up that are going to provide a lot of insight into how Q3 will be shaping up in these closing weeks. Additionally, we explore the hotly contested job numbers, forecast consumer confidence and look at a whole slew of stocks. With UPS finding its stride will its share price continue to rise? Could a potential sell-off be on the horizon fo...
2025-08-0721 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - Week of 7/21 - Volatility, More Fed Chair Drama, Amazon, Google and MoreWelcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we dive into some good and bad news: as some economic uncertainty still looms, while positive trends continue for QQQ, and others.Additionally, we take a look at the newest Fed Chair drama, break down why Intel continues to be a dog, and some other tips when looking at macro trends and price levels.🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on YouTube? ...
2025-08-0420 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - Week of 7/14 - Tariffs, Earnings + Inflation News, the Worst Prime Day in YearsNotes
2025-08-0424 minOptions Action with Bill FanterWeekly Watchlist - Week of 7/7 - Big Beautiful Bill, What Does It Mean For The Market?Welcome back to another edition of Bill Fanter's Weekly Watchlist!This week, Bill takes a look at some economic reports that are slated to be released soon as well as an overview of what the market is looking for as the 'Big Beautiful Bill' moves forward and tariff talks continue.Additionally, Bill takes a look at some stocks he's focusing on as well as the price levels he's looking for.(SPY, QQQ, NVDA, AAPL, GOOGL, NFLX, META, AMZN, LEN, TOL, DHI, BA, DAL, UAL, AAL, JPM, WFC, C, BAC)Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction0:28 - Economic News2:51 - Taking a...
2025-07-2318 minOptions Action with Bill Fanter📈 June 30, 2025 Weekly Watch List | Rate Cuts, Regional Banks & Market Breakouts | Bill Fanter📈 Weekly Watch List: Rate Cuts, Regional Banks & Market Breakouts | June 30, 2025Welcome back to The Weekly Watch List with Bill Fanter, founder of Options Action. In this week’s episode, we dive into what traders and investors need to know as we close out Q2 and head into a shortened Fourth of July trading week.From economic indicators and FOMC speculation to sector rotations and top tech setups — Bill breaks down the key charts, catalysts, and catch-up trades to watch.🔔 Want early access to this content before it drops on Y...
2025-07-0117 min
RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois October 7Matt Kaye reports from Washington on the fate of the Cattle Markets Bill during the Lame Duck session of CongressBradley Wolter President & CEO The Maschhoffs celebrates with the Fanter family this week in Mason County at the opening of a new pig barn, Mike Borgic Illinois Pork Producers talks about the opportunity the pig business offers young farm families in the statePWE with GROWMARK VP of Energy Kelvin Covington on pricing and availability.Steve Bridge reports on the ABLE Program in Illinois, a program conducted through the State Treasurers office that gives disabled individuals...
2022-10-0723 min