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Pro Tips · Oct 18, 2026

Week-ahead wheel setups — October 18, 2026

Three put studies for Oct 19–23: $META •••, $TSLA ••• and $MSFT •••, with strike logic, earnings checks and what would change each plan. All three are watch-only.

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Cushion = how far the breakeven sits below Friday’s close. Every number is per standard 100-share contract, before fees and taxes.

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