September 2026 | Monthly Market Scan Report

Dear Reader,

here is our quarterly free newsletter - lets have a look into our "Monthly Market Scan Report" of September 2026.

Let me summarize:

September 2026 was again sideway, while still retaining many of the characteristics of a consolidation market. 
The S&P 500 spent much of the month trading sideways near record levels, whereas the Nasdaq performed better, supported by renewed strength in AI and technology stocks. 
The major difference versus August was the macro backdrop. Higher Treasury yields, persistent inflation concerns and elevated oil prices increasingly influenced market sentiment. 
By the end of September, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield had risen above 5%, creating pressure particularly on highly valued growth stocks.

Monthly Scan Update: 

Based on September 2026 flow data and institutional activity trends, we identified the following ETFs showing Monthly UpVolume. 
Monthly UpVolume was detected in BUG, BAI, UGA and BTCI. 

Based on BTCI you see how important it is to set the Strike Price on the low of the monthly candle. 

How to read the Scan:

We prefer ETFs over individual stock investments.
Red is institutional DownVolume and Green is institutional UpVolume.
We avoid taking positions when earnings releases fall within the trading period.
We do not prefer direct investments; instead, we focus on selling put options with strike prices below the monthly chart level indicating an institutional UpVolume signal.
This approach is allowing us to generate premium income while positioning ourselves to acquire the ETF at a favorable price aligned with institutional demand.
We operate using cash-secured positions only.
Aim - Consistent Monthly Income.

Until next time,
--Gerold