ITPM Podcast

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben Berggreen breaks down a high-conviction short opportunity in the energy space, triggered by a sudden shift in ISM sector data and weakening fundamentals in major oilfield service companies. Focusing on Schlumberger, he outlines a bearish calendar put spread targeting downside into earnings, with a 3:1 reward-to-risk profile. Ben also explores a broader macro angle, noting softening crude oil positioning among large speculators and offering an alternative, simpler XLE put play to capture a September–October market pullback. Both setups aim to combine macro, fundamental, and technical alignment for maximum edge.

ITPM Flash Episode 86 A Slippery Slope with Ben Berggreen || Filmed 11-Aug-2025, Uploaded 14-Aug-2025 ||

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Anthony Iser breaks down the current market mood, which is cautiously optimistic despite mixed economic data. He highlights strong corporate earnings, especially in tech, and massive ongoing hyperscaler CapEx as key positives, while retail data and AI names are also showing strength. However, he warns of risks beneath the surface: weakening employment data, margin pressure, and rising input costs all hint at stagflation risk if inflation stays hot and the Fed delays rate cuts. To hedge this downside scenario, Anthony walks through a protective bear put spread on the IWM, targeting small caps likely to be hit hardest in a slowdown.

ITPM Flash Episode 85 Mid-Cap Insurance with Anthony Iser || Filmed 07-Aug-2025, Uploaded 08-Aug-2025 ||

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Raj Malhotra explains why the recent rally in the S&P 500 could still have legs, potentially reaching 7100+ by next May if history repeats. But the key, he argues, is breadth: a broad-based rally across sectors, not just large-cap tech. Raj highlights the RSP equal-weight ETF as the signal to watch and spotlights Deckers Outdoor (DECK)—parent of HOKA, UGG, and Teva—as a beaten-down small/mid-cap with strong fundamentals, margin expansion, and international growth. He outlines a calendar spread trade with asymmetric upside if DECK rallies as the market broadens.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Jason McDonald shares his bullish outlook on US regional banks and outlines a trade idea using the KRE ETF. Jason explains how recent regulatory shifts—led by Vice Chair Michelle Bowman—signal aggressive banking deregulation, potentially boosting bank earnings and stock performance. He highlights three major deregulatory themes: relaxed capital requirements, more unified regulatory oversight, and faster approval of bank mergers. Combined with improving US macroeconomic conditions, a steeper yield curve, and a recovery in lending activity, these factors could drive outperformance in regional bank stocks. Jason then presents a two-stage options strategy targeting this upside, offering a compelling 4.5:1 reward-to-risk profile.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! Markets are ripping, earnings are strong, and a new takeover rumor has caught Ben Berggreen's attention. In episode of ITPM Flash, Ben kicks things off with a quick macro rundown—tech and cyclicals are pushing new highs despite soft economic data. Then he dives into a fresh long idea: Papa John's. The stock is trading well below its 2021 peak, but a potential $2B buyout and improving fundamentals—margin expansion, tech initiatives, and accelerating EPS growth—make it a compelling setup. Ben outlines a defined-risk call spread aimed at capturing upside if the deal gains momentum. Enjoy the episode!

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek focuses on Iris Energy ($IREN) — a $3bn clean energy-powered Bitcoin miner rapidly evolving into a serious player in AI cloud infrastructure. With the broader data centre and semiconductor trade still on fire, he's bullish on the theme but increasingly selective about where real upside remains. $IREN stands out for its unique model: using Bitcoin mining cash flow to fund GPU expansion, offering ultra-competitive pricing versus major cloud providers, and scaling capacity from 660MW to nearly 3GW over the next two years. Ed breaks down the opportunity, key catalysts, risks, and a high-reward options structure targeting significant upside.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Jason McDonald makes a bullish case for platinum, highlighting its recent breakout after years of underperformance. He explores the fundamentals driving the move—including constrained supply, demand from hybrid vehicles, and investor rotation out of gold—and explains why platinum remains significantly undervalued relative to gold. Jason also reviews several ways to gain exposure, from physical ETFs to major producers like Valterra Platinum and Impala Platinum, and walks through a practical options strategy using the PPLT ETF.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Ben Berggreen discusses the recent equity rebound as volatility eases and investor focus returns to earnings. He presents a long trade idea in Unity Software, a market leader in real-time 3D development powering over half of all mobile games. With expanding applications across industries like automotive and healthcare, improving fundamentals, and a transition to an AI-driven ad platform already boosting engagement, Unity is showing strong upside potential. Ben walks through a limited-risk, high-reward calendar ratio spread strategy to capitalize on a possible rally into the next earnings release.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek breaks down the current market mood—where macro data remains benign, tariffs are still a moving target, and risks like stagflation are underpriced. He presents a compelling long idea in mid-cap tech: Xometry (XMTY), a fast-growing AI-powered digital marketplace transforming custom manufacturing. With strong revenue growth, expanding supplier and buyer networks, and a massive $1T total addressable market, Ed sees major upside potential. On the flip side, he pitches a short on Dropbox (DBX), a declining business in a saturated market, bleeding customers and lacking innovation. Two clear trades—one scaling up, one fading out.

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! Recession risks may be down to 40%, but that's still a major threat markets aren't fully pricing in. In this ITPM Flash update, Anthony Iser breaks down why the risk has only been delayed—not resolved—with unresolved tariffs, weakening consumers, and $15 trillion in debt needing refinancing. He dives deep into how these pressures could hit equity markets and explains why a defensive stock like Costco might not be as safe as it seems. Learn how Anthony's structured an insurance trade with a strong risk-reward profile to protect against a potential downturn.