Ideas
Stay long US stocks into year-end
Will agrees with the bullish case that as the Fed begins easing while the labor market softens enough to justify cuts but not a recession, investors should stay long and perhaps lever up into year-end. He sees the market in good shape, supported by rate cuts and strong large-tech earnings, especially from companies like Oracle, propelling indexes higher.
Large-cap tech remains the place to be
Large-cap technology companies make up the bulk of major indexes, have reported very strong earnings, and are the biggest beneficiaries of AI and crypto. Will calls them the quality leaders and the place to be, unlike smaller companies that lack comparable sector leadership.
Small caps benefit as rates fall
Small caps are more sensitive to interest rates than large caps, and about a third of Russell companies are unprofitable, but as the Fed cuts rates and the economy strengthens, smaller companies should benefit. Will says it is less about the entire market and more about quality versus low quality, and small caps have lagged despite their rate-cut leverage.
Gold is mainstream dollar alternative
Gold has become the de facto alternative to the US dollar, with central banks now buyers and official gold reserves surpassing the euro. Record global government debt and demand for diversification from stocks and bonds make gold a mainstream portfolio holding; it deserves a mathematically significant allocation of roughly 5%-10% or more, and $4,000 gold is achievable.
Leveraged single-stock ETFs trade volatility
Even when the broad index rises, individual stocks move in a nonlinear fashion with large up-and-down swings, so investors are using GraniteShares' leveraged long and inverse single-stock ETFs to trade that volatility. The products are popular because they allow tactical long or short expression on single names, though no specific stock is endorsed.
YieldBoost converts volatility into protected income
GraniteShares YieldBoost ETFs are options-based products that sell puts to generate high weekly income—roughly 50% to 180% annualized—and buy puts to provide downside protection, effectively converting elevated volatility into yield. Will prefers this to covered-call ETFs, which sell calls but leave full downside exposure and can suffer NAV erosion over time.
YieldBoost converts volatility into protected income
GraniteShares YieldBoost ETFs are options-based products that sell puts to generate high weekly income—roughly 50% to 180% annualized—and buy puts to provide downside protection, effectively converting elevated volatility into yield. Will prefers this to covered-call ETFs, which sell calls but leave full downside exposure and can suffer NAV erosion over time.
Q4 volatility risks are rising
Volatility could return in Q4 because geopolitical risks, an inflation resurgence, Fed disappointment on the pace of rate cuts, or a China trade deal falling apart could unsettle markets. The market has been calm, but these catalysts could bring more volatility, benefiting options-based strategies that convert higher implied volatility into income.
Bitcoin can rise as risk alternative
Bitcoin's investment case is similar to gold's in that it offers an alternative to mainstream assets and currencies, but it is a risk asset rather than a risk-off asset. Its finite supply, expected demand exceeding supply, and independence from central authorities attract buyers; if supportive conditions persist and risk assets like tech/NASDAQ rise, Bitcoin should trade higher, though it remains volatile and vulnerable to recessions or selloffs.
Short ETFs can hedge volatility
In volatile environments, short ETFs can provide hedging activity for a portfolio. Will presents them as something to consider for investors seeking protection against market selloffs, though he does not name a specific underlying market or fund.
This The David Lin Report video, published September 18, 2025,
features Will Rhind
discussing SPY, XLK, IWM, GLD, GraniteShares leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs, GraniteShares YieldBoost ETFs, Covered Call ETFs, VOLATILITY, BTC, Short ETFs.
10 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Will Rhind
· Tickers:
SPY,
XLK,
IWM,
GLD,
GraniteShares leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs,
GraniteShares YieldBoost ETFs,
Covered Call ETFs,
VOLATILITY,
BTC,
Short ETFs
