Are These the Best Stocks to Buy in October 2025?

Market Update: S&P 500 E-Mini Futures 

 

The first trading day of September saw sellers make a push lower, but they were rejected by the $6,362.75 level. On September 2nd price dropped more than 100 points and then rallied back 75.  

Price action for the next 20 days in September saw a rally of 385 points to $6,756.75, followed by a relatively quick pullback, followed by a rally to new all-time highs, which is where price sits right now. 

Price action remains bullish. If sellers make a push lower, look for them to first target the $6,623.50 level, followed by the $6,508.75 level. 

That said, price discovery to the upside continues. New all-time highs from the current price is more likely than not. 

A note on earnings trades 

To capture the bulk of the volatility of earnings announcements, earnings trades are often executed either the day before or on the day of the earnings announcement. However, earnings trades can also be placed days or weeks before an earnings event, which could lead to early profit taking.  

Alternatively, placing a trade shortly after an earnings announcement can be a strategic choice to circumvent the binary nature of the event. Evaluate each trade in a way that allows you to execute the position that matches your strategy.   

If you're considering a trade going into an earnings event, one approach is to initiate the position in the monthly options contract that follows the earnings event. This strategy offers flexibility. Should you need to defend your position – perhaps due to unexpected market movements – you have the choice to 'roll' it out to the subsequent monthly options. Rolling out the position in this way allows you to extend its duration and potentially collect more premium, providing a buffer against market volatility. 
 

Top 10 stocks to watch in April 2024 

 

1. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) – October 9, Before the open
2. Bank of America Corporation (BAC) – October 16, Before the open
3. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) – October 20, After the close
4. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) – October 21, After the close
5. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) – October 21, After the close
6. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) – October 22, After the close
7. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) – October 22, After the close
8. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) – October 27, After the close
9. Intel Corporation (INTC) – October 27, After the close
10. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) – October 28, After the close

 

 

Year-to-date price percent change chart for SPY, QQQ, IWM, SLV, and TLT. 

 

 

1. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) – Operates a global airline providing passenger and cargo transportation services. DAL is currently down 5.43% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 36.8, with October IVx at 62.8, November IVx at 51, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
2. Bank of America Corporation (BAC) – Offers banking, investment, and financial services to individuals and businesses. BAC is currently up 14.13% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 23.4, with October IVx at 34.2, November IVx at 33.1, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
3. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) – Owns and operates wireless infrastructure including cell towers and fiber networks. CCI is currently up 5.26% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 22.6, with October IVx at 27.6, November IVx at 28.1, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
4. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) – Provides streaming entertainment services and produces original content. NFLX is currently up 29.41% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 38.1, with October IVx at 35.9, November IVx at 40.6, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
5. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) – Offers credit cards, banking, and lending services. COF is currently up 18.03% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 21.1, with October IVx at 35.5, November IVx at 33.6, and its liquidity is rated 2 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
6. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) – Designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery systems, and solar energy products. TSLA is currently up 14.46% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 27.4, with October IVx at 60.9, November IVx at 66.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
7. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) – Provides enterprise IT services, software, and hardware solutions. IBM is currently up 28.88% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 38.6, with October IVx at 28.4, November IVx at 36.1, and its liquidity is rated 3 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
8. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) – Parent company of Google, offering internet services including search, advertising, and cloud computing. GOOGL is currently up 27.76% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 45, with October IVx at 34.8, November IVx at 40, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
9. Intel Corporation (INTC) – Designs and manufactures microprocessors and other semiconductor products. INTC is currently up 83.13% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 55.7, with October IVx at 74.4, November IVx at 68.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.
10. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) – Operates an e-commerce platform and provides cloud computing and logistics services. AMZN is currently up 0.16% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 30.4, with October IVx at 31.6, November IVx at 37.5, and its liquidity is rated 4 out of 4 on the tastytrade platform.

 

 

 

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