The 'Sleeper' Oil Trade Hiding in a $10 Spread

In Today's Masters in Trading: Live

In Today’s Masters in Trading: Live LIVE: The ’Sleeper’ Oil Trade Hiding in a $10 Spread Volatility isn’t random right now. It’s structural. And one of the clearest signals we’re seeing is happening in the oil market. A key oil spread is working as our most dependable gauge of Iran-U.S.-sparked volatility today. And it’s opening up a brand new opportunity for any traders smart enough to get in position early. Right now, the divergence between Brent crude oil and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is widening sharply on Middle East supply disruptions with Brent trading over $108 while WTI sits closer to $98. That gap might look small on the surface. But for traders who understand how energy markets actually work, it’s everything. Because that spread is pure margin for refiners. They’re buying cheaper U.S. crude… and selling products priced off higher global crude. That shift is absolutely boosting names like PBF, VLO, and MPC — the highest beta plays to this exact setup. These names can give us exposure as the U.S.-Iran conflict unwinds. But here’s the key: This isn’t 2018. Back then, infrastructure bottlenecks caused the spread. Today, it’s geopolitical supply shock tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. And the possible outcomes from here? We’re dealing in uncertainty. If the Strait reopens, the spread collapses. If oil spikes too far, demand destruction kicks in. If policymakers step in, margins get squeezed. The unpredictability of those outcomes might scare most traders. But at Masters in Trading, we don’t let fear take over when volatility reigns supreme. Because when volatility expands like this, the edge doesn’t come from predicting headlines… It comes from understanding where the money flows when those headlines hit. Right now, the money flow is clear. The spread and the margins are real. And the opportunity is sitting right in front of us. I’ll break this entire setup down — including the exact levels, risks, and trade structures I’m watching — in today’s Masters in Trading LIVE at 11 AM ET. ALL ACCESS MEMBERS ALERT: In today’s All Access, I’ll recap this week’s new trades and yesterday’s double in UAMY. Don't have All Access? Call 1-800-784-0871 to learn more. Recommended Link Has Silicon Valley Quietly Stopped Using Dollars for Its Biggest Transactions? A 47-Year Wall Street insider says this is the most important financial story nobody is covering. Louis Navellier explains what this signals, and what it means for everyone holding dollars. Watch His Briefing Now. Got a Question? Be sure to join me live on YouTube and ask me anything. It’s a great way to connect directly with our trading community and make sure you’re getting the insights you need to help build a deeper understanding of the markets. Remember, the creative trader wins, Jonathan Rose Founder, Masters in Trading Who is Jonathan Rose? In 1997, Jonathan got his start as a floor trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He traded futures on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 during the dot-com boom and bust. In 2003, he became Director of Trading at a leading proprietary trading firm. His job was to manage the risk for the entire firm… with dozens of traders under his supervision. In 2010, the firm sold to a billion-dollar hedge fund. And Jonathan took a career break to train for the Wisconsin Ironman. After completing the 140-mile triathlon, in 2011, he took his trading career in a new direction. He became a market maker at the world’s largest at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It’s the world's largest and most influential options exchange. But it wasn’t until 2015 that he found his true passion – teaching regular folks how to trade like the pros at Masters in Trading. Since then, he’s trained more than 100 professional traders and helped thousands of folks learn to trade options like pros. These folks not only get to learn the ropes with Jonathan. They can also follow his trade recommendations in real time. To learn more about joining Jonathan’s thriving community, and becoming the best trader you can be, visit here. 90-Day Trade Hall of Fame Company (Ticker) Portfolio Gain Duration Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Advanced Notice 331% 74 days Fastly Earnings Advantage 300% 31 days BHP Group Ltd. Divergence Trader 189% 17 days Strategic Minerals All Access 139% 34 days Viavi Solutions Earnings Advantage 138% 24 days Note: These trades represent previously closed positions.

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