Samantha LaDuc

Samantha LaDuc

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Founder, LaDucTrading; equity/option strategy, intermarket macro and U.S. leadership themes.

XLE Still Strong vs SPY Despite Overbought Status
SocialMar 17, 2026

XLE Still Strong vs SPY Despite Overbought Status

$XLE Over $SPY Still In Play A fab long recommendation to clients since January - now overbought. But that doesn't mean it's done ;-) #OOTT $WTIC https://t.co/mlMJdgqOFk

By Samantha LaDuc
No EV Alternative Exists for Jet Fuel, Say Refiners
SocialMar 17, 2026

No EV Alternative Exists for Jet Fuel, Say Refiners

Gonna say it again: there is no EV equivalent for jet fuel... #Refiners $VLO $PBF https://t.co/5A8N3DTrOh

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Earnings Growth Driven by One Sector, Not Broad Market
SocialMar 17, 2026

Earnings Growth Driven by One Sector, Not Broad Market

66% of S&P 500 earnings growth came from ONE sector. Strip out Information Technology and earnings growth drops from 13.2% to ~5%. Meanwhile: • The Magnificent Seven grew earnings 27% • The other 493 companies grew ~5% • AI capex is heading toward...

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Nvidia Eyes $1T Sales, but Supply Constraints Loom
SocialMar 17, 2026

Nvidia Eyes $1T Sales, but Supply Constraints Loom

Nvidia CEO predicts i$1 trillion in sales through 2027. Wow, up .52% You would think the bulls would try harder. Maybe they are concerned about HOW that happens if $TSM is 'encumbered' or energy is 'scarce'. Encumbered Scarcity Trumps "Insane Demand" https://t.co/LVLaK2mfjg

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Empires Crumble when Power Replaces Ideology
SocialMar 17, 2026

Empires Crumble when Power Replaces Ideology

“When a hegemon abandons the legitimating ideas that built its empire and operates on naked power alone, it has already begun to fall.” @Noneotherthanwe

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SPX Stabilizes; Watch for Looming Big Short
SocialMar 16, 2026

SPX Stabilizes; Watch for Looming Big Short

SPX $6630 hit Friday target & we bounced on cue into a 'stabilizing week' ahead of VIX expiration, MU earnings, FOMC, BOJ & month end OpEx. Even chasing $CAVA, swing long $JD & trend long $AA from live trading room. But be...

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War‑driven Inflation Fuels Liquidity‑to‑solvency Crises
SocialMar 16, 2026

War‑driven Inflation Fuels Liquidity‑to‑solvency Crises

For those bullish wars, don't forget: WARS ARE INFLATIONARY which can accelerate economic deterioration that is already in motion. Now pit INFLATION against this backdrop: liquidity versus solvency.👇 Liquidity crisis can quickly turn to solvency crisis. Fed can step in during liquidity episodes, Fed...

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Fed's Treasury Holdings Surge, Echoing Past Funding Crises
SocialMar 16, 2026

Fed's Treasury Holdings Surge, Echoing Past Funding Crises

Preparation for liquidity crisis to minimize repo/money market volatility that are threatening credit spreads due to oil spike and growth contraction from Trump trapping US-Israel War on Iran. #HYOAS “The Fed now holds about $358B in Treasury bills. That’s higher than the...

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Accelerating the Global Refined Product Market's Vicious Cycle
SocialMar 16, 2026

Accelerating the Global Refined Product Market's Vicious Cycle

Agreed. “this will only accelerate the vicious cycle in the global refined product mkt.” #SouthKorea $EWY #AI

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Iran Risk Unpriced, Threatening GCC and AI Tech
SocialMar 15, 2026

Iran Risk Unpriced, Threatening GCC and AI Tech

I will keep repeating: IRAN RISK NOT PRICED IN https://t.co/4PcaQ3ES81 GCC countries at risk and with it our Tech darlings #AI

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Trump and Netanyahu Drive Dollar Dedollarization Amid Iran War
SocialMar 15, 2026

Trump and Netanyahu Drive Dollar Dedollarization Amid Iran War

Trump-Netanyahu orchestrated dollar dedollarization, debasement & devaluation in full view as collateral damage to their war on Iran, Lebanon, et al. #ByDesignOrDefault

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US Strikes Hit Kharg Island, Iran’s Main Oil Hub
SocialMar 15, 2026

US Strikes Hit Kharg Island, Iran’s Main Oil Hub

Iranian media confirms US strikes destroyed military sites on Kharg Island. Via @BRICSinfo Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil export.

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Rate Volatility Rising; Oil Hikes Push Yields Higher
SocialMar 13, 2026

Rate Volatility Rising; Oil Hikes Push Yields Higher

I went over this with clients already: rate volatility is just starting… “If 80 then 100” is what I said about MOVE and it’s got lots of room to move higher. Higher oil = higher yields

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Chemical Shortage Hits Asia as Naphtha Supply Dries Up
SocialMar 13, 2026

Chemical Shortage Hits Asia as Naphtha Supply Dries Up

More than “Five Asian petrochemical plants have declared force majeure in the past ten days because their naphtha supply was cut off at the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency reserves are crude oil. The shortage is chemicals.”

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Small Marine Deployment Sparks Uncontrolled Escalation Risk
SocialMar 13, 2026

Small Marine Deployment Sparks Uncontrolled Escalation Risk

"The camel's nose under the tent"? Client just summed Hegseth sending 5000 marines to the Trump-Netanyahu War on Iran: a modest initial action that will inevitably lead to much larger, more serious, and uncontrollable consequences. Let’s face it: Trump trapped US - as...

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Rising Oil, Yields, Dollar Boost Crash Risk Ahead of OpEx
SocialMar 13, 2026

Rising Oil, Yields, Dollar Boost Crash Risk Ahead of OpEx

Market Crash Risk Odds Have Increased $SPX $VIX #crudeoil #10Y #USD All eyes on rising oil, yields & dollar... for increased pressure on equities... before or after OpEx is the big question... https://t.co/fgfY8OJ2nm

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Trump Admin Weaponizes Forced‑labor Claims to End Tariffs
SocialMar 13, 2026

Trump Admin Weaponizes Forced‑labor Claims to End Tariffs

Trump admin picks another fight: “forced-labor” accusations as means to a tariff end. ❌ Section 301 permits the U.S. to impose tariffs on countries found to have engaged in unfair trade practices without congressional authorization. https://t.co/4pSaGKCo2K

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Iran's Gains Spark Higher Oil, Global Economic Risks
SocialMar 13, 2026

Iran's Gains Spark Higher Oil, Global Economic Risks

Iran Is Winning, Which Is Dangerous 💫Odd Man Out 💫Confirmed Bear 💫Higher Oil, Higher Dollar 💫Higher Oil, Higher Yields 💫Higher Oil, Higher USDJPY 💫Higher Oil, Higher Inflation Expectations 💫Higher Oil, Lower AI Investment 💫Higher Oil, Lower Markets https://t.co/WEe7RNmgRh

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Trump Dismisses Iran Risk, Claims Instant Devastation
SocialMar 12, 2026

Trump Dismisses Iran Risk, Claims Instant Devastation

He thinks this is a game. I warned early and often: IRAN RISK IS NOT PRICED IN Trump says "we could do a lot worse" to Iran. "We could take them out by this afternoon. In fact, within an...

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U.S. Navy Unready to Escort Tankers
SocialMar 12, 2026

U.S. Navy Unready to Escort Tankers

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 United States says Navy is not ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. It would be 'suicide'. So the war wages on while Trump sends ameteur AI videos from the WH to evoke fake gamer...

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Expect 4.8
SocialMar 11, 2026

Expect 4.8

IF-THEN I am growing in confidence we’re gonna hit 4.8% in the US 10 year yield this year - with potential overshoot of crude to $300 and 10Y to 5.8% in a real panic (outlier event). That's too scary to digest/trade but...

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Rising Yields Signal Dollar Surge, Growth De‑Risking Continues
SocialMar 11, 2026

Rising Yields Signal Dollar Surge, Growth De‑Risking Continues

Bonds fall on growth fears and rise on recession fears - as a rule of thumb. But that’s under monetary dominance, not fiscal dominance. The new rulebook will look very much like February into the April tariff terror event where dollar and bonds...

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War on Iran Threatens Global Resources and AI Economy
SocialMar 11, 2026

War on Iran Threatens Global Resources and AI Economy

Sulfur and Helium and Fuel and Fertilizer and Food … needed for the GCC & World… held hostage from Trump-Netanyahu’s war on Iran. Collateral damage: AI ecosystem of Investments, US hegemony and lives.

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US-Israel Unlikely to Force Open Strait of Hormuz
SocialMar 10, 2026

US-Israel Unlikely to Force Open Strait of Hormuz

"the chances of the US-Israel having success in any forceful action to open the strait are very low." #Hormuz

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Unverified Tanker Claim Lacks Details and Proof
SocialMar 10, 2026

Unverified Tanker Claim Lacks Details and Proof

Big IF True... "a large oil tanker went through 36 hours ago" but doesn't specify the tanker then says "Navy successfully escorted" but doesn't provide proof. #Hormuz #Iran https://t.co/WKay8jJ3hD

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Mechanical Put Bounce Signals Rising Investor Risk
SocialMar 10, 2026

Mechanical Put Bounce Signals Rising Investor Risk

Nothing has changed: the bounce was predicted on mechanical put monetization NOT fundamentals. Now we wait for VIX to base & move higher as posted for clients on more active timeframes. ;-) But big picture, risk has only increased for investors....

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Tokenized Equities Arriving 2027, Nasdaq Retains Control
SocialMar 9, 2026

Tokenized Equities Arriving 2027, Nasdaq Retains Control

Tokenized equities 24/7 coming “SOON” Via @TheGoldenAss “Fact-check: Nasdaq/Kraken is real but overhyped. Settlement still runs through DTCC. SEC approval needed. Launch target: 2027. Kraken distributes — Nasdaq stays in control. Evolution, not revolution.”

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Tech Funding Dwindles as Market Torpedo Approaches
SocialMar 9, 2026

Tech Funding Dwindles as Market Torpedo Approaches

Now some see it. I presented to clients a full week ago: "Tech To Lose Its Key Source Of Funds" Update here: There's A Torpedo Headed For The US Stock Market But It's Not The One You Think https://t.co/zzV2LfHfgz

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China's Unexpected Readiness Shapes Hormuz‑Iran Dynamics
SocialMar 8, 2026

China's Unexpected Readiness Shapes Hormuz‑Iran Dynamics

There is also the argument that China is prepared and better positioned than many expect. #Hormuz #Iran

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Hardware Shifts to Software: Our Winning Rotation Call
SocialMar 8, 2026

Hardware Shifts to Software: Our Winning Rotation Call

While positioning clients long VIX & Oil, we had another great play past two weeks: My call for Hardware Into Software Rotation 😉 Have a look 👀🤩😻 https://t.co/zKBn1g7m1F

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Essential Read on US‑Israel War Risks to Iran
SocialMar 8, 2026

Essential Read on US‑Israel War Risks to Iran

If you read one article on the US-Israel war on Iran and its many risk factors - from binary to systemic, bounded to unbounded duration - read this one. 🙏

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Timing All Asset Classes Beats Even Top Hedge Funds
SocialMar 7, 2026

Timing All Asset Classes Beats Even Top Hedge Funds

My market timing calls on dollar, yields, oil, gold/silver, bitcoin & equities (esp growth to value rotation) can help even the best-of-the-best. 🙏

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Early Iran Risk Warning Yields Record Oil Gains
SocialMar 7, 2026

Early Iran Risk Warning Yields Record Oil Gains

Since my client warning, VIX has risen 70%. and because I warned two weeks ahead that IRAN RISK IS NOT PRICED IN, clients got to take full advantage of every dollar of the largest weekly gain on record in data going...

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Oracle and OpenAI Scrap Texas Data Center Expansion Plans
SocialMar 6, 2026

Oracle and OpenAI Scrap Texas Data Center Expansion Plans

ORACLE $ORCL AND OPENAI ENDS PLANS TO EXPAND TEXAS DATA CENTER SITE: BBG Timber $AAOI $BE $AEHR $NVDA $SMH hello $SPX $6700 incoming ;-) As posted Feb 26th: There Are Better Things To Trade Than Nvidia https://t.co/LGkqEyi3XF

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Free Access to Live Trading Room + Unedited AI Notes
SocialMar 5, 2026

Free Access to Live Trading Room + Unedited AI Notes

Little Note: Big Warning with complimentary access to my live trading room recording & (unedited) AI briefing notes. https://t.co/kpucMGgu60

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Iran Risk Unpriced; Oil, USD, Yields Threaten Market Crash
SocialMar 5, 2026

Iran Risk Unpriced; Oil, USD, Yields Threaten Market Crash

I did a rant this morning live in my trading room of what to buy and what to avoid and what to short and my HIGH conviction Iran Risk Is Not Priced In - as I have been writing about...

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Hormuz Closure Threat Spurs Oil Price Surge
SocialMar 5, 2026

Hormuz Closure Threat Spurs Oil Price Surge

Same. I wrote about this past few days for clients because too many are complacent: Hormuz Heightens Risk & My Crude Oil Price Target https://t.co/jNvbWvy4Rt

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Patient Shorts Pay Off in Live Trading Session
SocialMar 4, 2026

Patient Shorts Pay Off in Live Trading Session

Patient Shorts Rewarded - live trading room Tuesday ;-) $VIX $SPX $EWY $EWT $EWJ $SNDK $STX $WDC $MU Charting VIX for intraday scalps PLUS timing the top in South Korea ;-) https://t.co/zuRtN2DthN

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Qatar LNG Shutdown Tightens Supply, Pressures Emerging Markets
SocialMar 4, 2026

Qatar LNG Shutdown Tightens Supply, Pressures Emerging Markets

Oil and gas price shocks hit emerging markets more than developed. Not to mention South Korea and Japan are major buyers (read: dependent). BOJ inflation-induced rate hike can be pulled forward from my Q3 projection to Q2. $USDJPY

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Markets
SocialMar 3, 2026

Markets

Winning Isn't Even On My Bingo Card From Safe Havens To Software Gap Down Was Bought, For Now Petro or Pedo-Dollar https://t.co/C1TzLcxyl7

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Iran Risk Unpriced; Protect Positions Ahead of Expiry
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iran Risk Unpriced; Protect Positions Ahead of Expiry

I warned IRAN RISK IS NOT PRICED IN - 2 weeks ago setting up for clients how to protect. And then last week: Iran Risk Is Not Priced In, Still Then Friday morning live & in this Weekend Risk client post: "I’m racing...

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Software Gains, Hardware Falters: Go Long NFLX, Short NVDA
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Software Gains, Hardware Falters: Go Long NFLX, Short NVDA

JPM: Software (IGV) — Sentiment +10% | Net flows +1.5z | ETF volume +4z (1yr lookback) Semis (SMH) — Sentiment -7% | Net flows -0.3z | ETF volume +1z I call that "green shoots" and made for a great $NFLX long, $NVDA short...

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Nvidia Not Top Trade; Here Are Better Alternatives
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Nvidia Not Top Trade; Here Are Better Alternatives

There Are Better Things To Trade Than Nvidia also my short price targets on $NVDA https://t.co/LGkqEyi3XF

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Day Two Tech Bounce: Nvidia Holds the Key
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Day Two Tech Bounce: Nvidia Holds the Key

We are in Day 2 of this toga party in oversold tech bounce chases - if NVDA doesn't muck it up.

By Samantha LaDuc
AI‑driven Stocks Like $TRI Can Spark Sharp Rallies
SocialFeb 25, 2026

AI‑driven Stocks Like $TRI Can Spark Sharp Rallies

Right Tail Right Now😉 I set up why AI-pressured names like $TRI can stage sharp reflexive rallies And boy did it: +25% We covered lots of chase plays as well as my timing for next wave of volatility within a still fragile market...

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Delayed Left Tail, Emerging Right Tail Signals Green Growth
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Delayed Left Tail, Emerging Right Tail Signals Green Growth

Left Tail Delayed; Right Tail Green Shoots I wrote about this for clients Tues: https://t.co/9mH4bWEu3y

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Buy News, Sell Rumors; Metals and Boomer Stocks Surge
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Buy News, Sell Rumors; Metals and Boomer Stocks Surge

If you missed my client post November 26: "Sell The Rumor of Consumer Cyclical Slowdown; Buy The News." Or December 12: "ROTATION & RECESSION INTO ALL TIME HIGHS" Or January 6th: "2025: METALS ARE THE NEW OIL 2026: BOOMER STOCKS ARE THE NEW INFLATIONARY ASSETS" HALO has...

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Historic Shift: Growth to Value Gains Momentum
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Historic Shift: Growth to Value Gains Momentum

💫Historic Rotation From Growth-To-Value 💫The HALO Effect 💫THINGS OVER PAPER Continues 💫The Best Analyst You’ve Never Heard Of ;-) Open to all 😘 https://t.co/ktb2nCSe5S

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AI Surge Makes Software Competition Easier, Threatening Companies
SocialFeb 23, 2026

AI Surge Makes Software Competition Easier, Threatening Companies

“I’m more bullish on AI than I’ve ever been. And that’s exactly why I’m bearish on most software companies. Not because their customers will leave, but because their next thirty competitors just got a lot easier to build.”

By Samantha LaDuc