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AAPL Oct 09 2026 $340.00 CALLS
Published September 21, 2026. Closed as a potential gain of 150.2% on our model tracking.
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Weekly Options Trade - Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) CALLS
- Option Type
- CALLS
- Expiration Date
- October 9, 2026
- Strike Price
- $340.000
- Last close
- $5.90
Why this trade
The technical and fundamental setup indicates favorable upside momentum for Apple following its global product launch. With the stock trading at $336.13 and establishing firm support above its moving averages, market data points toward an imminent test of its 52-week peak at $344.57.
Catalysts for the Trade
Carrier Trade-In Subsidies: Major domestic telecommunications carriers have expanded promotional upgrade credits up to $1,200 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, up from $1,100 on the prior cycle. These aggressive promotions directly eliminate consumer pushback against retail price increases, driving immediate hardware turnover that supports equity re-rating over the contract life.
Further Catalysts
Wall Street Target Revisions: Prominent sell-side firms have raised expectations, led by Evercore ISI adjusting its target to $380 with an Outperform rating and TD Cowen maintaining a $400 Street-high projection. These upward revisions provide strong institutional sponsorship for weekly call positions.
Risk Management:
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