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Value Options Letter Records 26 Wins, Launches AI-Powered Software Puts

8/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Value Options Letter recorded 26 winning trades out of 28 between July 1-20 across multiple sectors.
Subscription is $99/month or $999/year, with a seven-day free trial before rising to $199/month or $1,999/year.
Cash-secured put trades on the software stocks generated 20-30% annualised premiums by leveraging AI-related option volatility.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) manages $13 billion, charges 0.38% expense, and lists Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft and Palantir as holdings.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) launched in 1973, establishing the first standardized equity-options market and reshaping global American finance. During its inaugural year, CBOE listed roughly 2,500 contracts, collected $1.5 million in fees, and attracted firms such as IBM and AT&T. Echoing breakthrough, Value Options Letter charges $99, uses volatility models to earn 20-30% premiums on Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks and Palantir within iShares’ IGV ETF. That evolution shows options trading’s shift to data-driven, high-margin models, prompting the SEC and CFTC to intensify oversight of algorithmic platforms and subscription services.

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Story summary

The Value Options Letter recorded 26 winning trades out of 28 between July 1-20 across multiple sectors.
Subscription is $99/month or $999/year, with a seven-day free trial before rising to $199/month or $1,999/year.
Cash-secured put trades on the software stocks generated 20-30% annualised premiums by leveraging AI-related option volatility.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) manages $13 billion, charges 0.38% expense, and lists Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft and Palantir as holdings.

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