Issue No. 8  •  Monday, June 1, 2026

Rob and Maria Helmick Math Makes Money

THE TRADING ADDICT

NEWSLETTER

by Maria Helmick

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Daily Trading Update — Day 155 — Friday, May 29, 2026 — +$853,545 cumulative across 4 strategies, +75.5% return on $1.13M deployed, $5,507/day, 25,000 trades. 9 1/2 weeks green.

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9 1/2 Weeks — Wall Street’s Most Wanted premiere — bronze bull on red carpet — The Market Never Sleeps — 1986-2026

9 1/2 Weeks — And I Don’t Mean the Movie

The market just gave us nine straight winning weeks, and no, this is not the movie version.

This is the market version — record highs, AI leadership, green screens, and one quiet warning sign sitting in the corner: the bond market.

The S&P 500 finished the week near 7,580, the Dow closed above 51,000, and the Nasdaq ended near 26,973. That is not a weak tape. Buyers are still showing up, momentum is still working, and for now, the bulls still have control.

A big part of this rally continues to come from AI and technology. Dell jumped sharply after strong earnings and better guidance, helped by demand for AI computing. Semiconductors, data centers, software, and large-cap technology names continue to attract money because Wall Street is still betting that AI spending will turn into real earnings growth.

Goldman Sachs also raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000, citing stronger earnings expectations and continued support from AI infrastructure.

So yes, the rally is real.

But after nine straight weeks up, the better question is not whether the market is strong.

The better question is whether traders are getting too comfortable.

That is where bonds come in.

When Treasury yields stay calm or move lower, growth stocks usually get more breathing room. That helps AI, tech, and other higher-valuation names. But if yields start rising again, the market can get sensitive quickly. Higher yields force investors to ask whether they still want to pay premium prices for future growth.

That is why bonds can quietly become the party pooper.

Oil matters too. When oil prices ease, inflation fears usually calm down. When oil spikes, inflation pressure comes right back into the conversation, and that can bring Fed worries with it. For now, the market has enjoyed some relief, but traders should not ignore how fast that can change.

The setup is still bullish, but it is also extended.

That does not mean the market has to fall. Strong markets can stay strong longer than people expect. But after a nine-week run, discipline matters more, not less.

This is not the place to chase every green candle, oversize trades, or pretend risk has disappeared just because the indexes are making new highs.

For portfolios, this is a good time to review what you own, know which positions are extended, and make sure your risk still makes sense. The market may have room to keep grinding higher, especially if earnings continue to support the rally.

But if bonds, yields, or oil start pushing back, the ride can get choppy fast.

Maria’s Bottom Line

The bulls are still in control, AI is still leading, and earnings momentum is helping the rally.

But after nine straight winning weeks, this is not the time to get sloppy.

Watch the bonds, watch yields, and watch oil. If they stay calm, the rally can keep moving higher. If they start flashing warnings, respect the risk.

No chasing.
Respect the trend.
Respect the risk.

Educational only. Not financial advice.

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TRADES OF THE WEEK

0DTE SPX  •  $30K SCHWAB ACCOUNT

Week of June 2, 2026

Entry (ET) Premium Type Wings Stop
11:53 AM $3.00 MEIC 50W 95%
12:00 PM $2.25 MEIC 50W 95%
3:09 PM $3.50 MEIC 50W 95%
3:30 PM $3.00 MEIC 50W 95%
3:30 PM $3.50 MEIC 50W 95%
3:44 PM $3.00 MEIC 50W 95%

All trades 0dte SPX iron condors on the $30K Schwab account. MEIC = Multiple Entry Iron Condor. 50W = 50-wide wings. 95% = stop loss on short leg. No profit target — let trades expire.

Risk Warning

At the time of this writing, we plan on entering most of these trades, but they are part of a much greater and larger trading program and should be considered for educational and entertainment purposes only. Not financial advice of any kind.

Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. You can lose some or all of your money. Nothing here is financial advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or copy any trade. Do not copy trades blindly. Do your own due diligence, understand the risk, and make decisions based on your own account, risk tolerance, and financial situation.

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