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In this episode of Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour from Oct 1, 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss a relentless equity uptrend driven by AI-led capex and policy support even as risks build under the surface (government-shutdown uncertainty, a possible data blackout (jobs/CPI), weakening employment/credit quality, and rising geopolitical tension).

They highlight the concentration risk in mega-caps alongside powerful sector rotation into “non-negotiable” themes (semiconductors/fabrication, uranium/rare earths, and precious/industrial metals), while debating whether leadership can be broadened to include small/mid-caps and China-related plays. 

From an options perspective, they explain why upside “crashes” happen in manias, when covered calls can underperform, and how to lean toward call spreads/broken-wing butterflies as vols and skew reprice into earnings season.

Video Length: 00:52:08

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