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WARNING: The S&P 500’s Worst Month Is Coming — 5 Stocks to Own Now

Aug 26, 2026

The creator warns that the S&P 500 is expensive and investors are heavily positioned, with elevated treasury yields and the historically weakest month of the year approaching. Blindly buying the index may no longer be attractive, and selectivity is key. The creator will highlight five stocks that could be considered over simply buying more of the S&P 500, with some having unique valuation stories.

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Tickers discussed in this post

TMUSBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

T-Mobile is a buy, trading near 52-week lows with a potential double undervaluation signal, strong growth, and industry-leading free cash flow margins.

VICIBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

VICI Properties, a landlord with stable contractual rent from 103 experiential assets, is trading near 52-week lows with a near 7% yield, presenting a compelling entry opportunity.

TSMBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) is a strong buy due to its dominant foundry market share, extraordinary economics, and significant year-to-date gains, despite trading near its all-time high.

GOOGLBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Alphabet (GOOGL) is presented as a potential buying opportunity, with its current trading range and forward P/E of 26.5, though it's considered not cheap and has traded at a premium recently.

SPXXNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

The market is expensive, investors are heavily positioned, treasury yields are elevated, and September is historically the weakest month, making blindly buying the index at any valuation less attractive.

NVDANeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

Nvidia reports earnings tonight, which could move many stocks, but the episode is not a prediction about its earnings report.

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Tracked calls opened from this post

VICI
buy opened Aug 26, 2026
-1.35%
TSM
buy opened Aug 26, 2026
-0.56%
TMUS
buy opened Aug 26, 2026
+0.46%