Scott Bessent Stock Trade Alerts & Tracker

“U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines further sanctions against Iran - Honolulu Star-Advertiser U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines further sanctions against Iran Honolulu Star-Advertiser”

💡 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined further sanctions against Iran, likely impacting oil prices and defense contractors.

• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 7/10 ▲ +0.9% expected tracking…
• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected tracking…
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.8% expected tracking…

“America will regret Scott Bessent’s bond-market misadventures - The Economist America will regret Scott Bessent’s bond-market misadventures The Economist”

💡 The Economist article suggests potential negative impacts from Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond market policies, likely leading to higher interest rates and a weaker bond market.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 7/10 ▼ −1.8% expected Buy $83.21 → Peak $83.21 ▲ 0.01% · +$0.01 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $TBT ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury conf 6/10 ▲ +2.5% expected Buy $37.40 → Peak $37.40 ▼ 0.00% · $0.00 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $766.29 → Peak $764.65 ▲ 0.21% · +$0.21 per $100 so far · open

“Bessent’s ‘Treasury Twist’ Has Wall Street War-Gaming a Shift in Borrowing Strategy - Bloomberg Bessent’s ‘Treasury Twist’ Has Wall Street War-Gaming a Shift in Borrowing Strategy Bloomberg”

💡 Reports suggest Treasury Secretary Bessent may shift U.S. borrowing strategy, potentially impacting bond yields and the banking sector.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 8/10 ▼ −1.7% expected Buy $83.22 → Peak $83.21 ▲ 0.02% · +$0.02 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. conf 5/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $358.11 → Peak $358.44 ▲ 0.09% · +$0.09 per $100 so far · open
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Plan to Calm the Bond Market Could Have Unintended Consequences for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh - The Motley Fool U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Plan to Calm the Bond Market Could Have Unintended ”

💡 Report suggests Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond market plan could impact Fed Chair Warsh, potentially affecting interest rates and the broader market.

• NEUTRAL $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“Why a chorus of market pros is criticizing the Treasury's plan to tame the bond market - Business Insider Why a chorus of market pros is criticizing the Treasury's plan to tame the bond market Business Insider”

💡 Market professionals are criticizing the Treasury's plan to manage the bond market, suggesting potential instability and higher yields.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $83.12 → Peak $83.10 ▲ 0.03% · +$0.03 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 4/10 ▼ −0.3% expected Buy $764.43 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.07% · +$0.07 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 ▼ −0.5% expected Buy $58.20 → Peak $58.18 ▲ 0.03% · +$0.03 per $100 so far · open

“Bessent Is Trying to Push Bond Yields Lower. His Former Mentor Says It Won’t Work. - International Business Times Bessent Is Trying to Push Bond Yields Lower. His Former Mentor Says It Won’t Work. International Business Times”

💡 Treasury Secretary Bessent's reported efforts to lower bond yields could initially support equities, but skepticism from a former mentor suggests potential headwinds for sustained market optimism.

• LONG $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +0.75% expected Buy $83.14 → Peak $83.40 ▲ 0.32% · +$0.32 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.4% expected Buy $766.25 → Peak $770.87 ▲ 0.60% · +$0.60 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $710.43 → Peak $719.86 ▲ 1.33% · +$1.33 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $KBE State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF conf 4/10 ▼ −0.5% expected Buy $68.82 → Peak $68.20 ▲ 0.90% · +$0.90 per $100 so far · open

“Druckenmiller Warns Bessent's Treasury Is Undermining "the Only Fiscal Disciplinarian the U.S. Has Left" - 24/7 Wall St. Druckenmiller Warns Bessent's Treasury Is Undermining "the Only Fiscal Disciplinarian the U.S. Has Left" 24/7 Wall St.”

💡 Stanley Druckenmiller warns that Treasury Secretary Bessent's policies are undermining fiscal discipline, which could lead to higher inflation and interest rates, negatively impacting growth stocks and the broader market.

• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 7/10 ▼ −1.3% expected Buy $710.01 → Peak $672.82 ▲ 5.24% · +$5.24 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 7/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $83.17 → Peak $83.07 ▲ 0.12% · +$0.12 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $766.28 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.31% · +$0.31 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 ▲ +0.5% expected Buy $58.24 → Peak $58.38 ▲ 0.24% · +$0.24 per $100 so far · open

“FX Daily: Lower energy helps Bessent’s plans - ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING THINK FX Daily: Lower energy helps Bessent’s plans ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING THINK”

💡 Lower energy prices are seen as beneficial for U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's economic plans, suggesting a positive outlook for the broader U.S. economy.

• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 6/10 ▲ +0.7% expected Buy $765.38 → Peak $770.87 ▲ 0.72% · +$0.72 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $61.71 → Peak $61.31 ▲ 0.64% · +$0.64 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLY State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $117.95 → Peak $118.11 ▲ 0.14% · +$0.14 per $100 so far · open

“Iran says it's ready for new sanctions U.S. describes as "economic D-Day" - CBS News Iran says it's ready for new sanctions U.S. describes as "economic D-Day" CBS News”

💡 Reports of new U.S. sanctions on Iran, described as 'economic D-Day,' could disrupt global oil supply and increase geopolitical risk.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 8/10 ▲ +3% expected Buy $124.33 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 4.13% · +$4.13 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $61.87 → Peak $63.02 ▲ 1.86% · +$1.86 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.5% expected Buy $234.30 → Peak $237.99 ▲ 1.57% · +$1.57 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $765.23 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.17% · +$0.17 per $100 so far · open

“Scott Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed - Financial Times Scott Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed Financial Times”

💡 Report of Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond intervention creating conflict with the Fed could lead to market uncertainty and higher interest rates, negatively impacting growth stocks and the broader market.

• SHORT $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 8/10 ▼ −1.8% expected Buy $83.47 → Peak $83.07 ▲ 0.48% · +$0.48 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $765.91 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.26% · +$0.26 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $710.72 → Peak $672.82 ▲ 5.33% · +$5.33 per $100 so far · open
• NEUTRAL $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“‘The pressure is working’: Iranian leaders ‘panicking’ over economic sanctions, says Scott Bessent - WION ‘The pressure is working’: Iranian leaders ‘panicking’ over economic sanctions, says Scott Bessent WION”

💡 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on the effectiveness of Iranian sanctions could impact oil prices and defense stocks, as well as companies with exposure to the Middle East.

• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 5/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $126.11 → Peak $123.80 ▲ 1.83% · +$1.83 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.3% expected Buy $764.94 → Peak $770.87 ▲ 0.78% · +$0.78 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 4/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $61.87 → Peak $61.31 ▲ 0.90% · +$0.90 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 4/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $234.36 → Peak $233.29 ▲ 0.46% · +$0.46 per $100 so far · open

“China pushes back on Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ Iran sanctions - The Washington Post China pushes back on Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ Iran sanctions The Washington Post”

💡 China's pushback on U.S. sanctions against Iran could lead to increased oil supply and lower prices, while potentially escalating trade tensions.

• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 7/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $126.15 → Peak $123.80 ▲ 1.86% · +$1.86 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation conf 6/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $160.64 → Peak $157.66 ▲ 1.86% · +$1.86 per $100 so far · open
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“US Sanctions Iran, Trigger Petrol Queues in Tehran After Scott Bessent’s Economic Asphyxiation Plan - NewsCord US Sanctions Iran, Trigger Petrol Queues in Tehran After Scott Bessent’s Economic Asphyxiation Plan NewsCord”

💡 New US sanctions on Iran, reportedly part of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'economic asphyxiation plan,' are likely to disrupt global oil supply, benefiting oil producers and potentially increasing energy costs for consumers and businesses.

• LONG $XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $160.64 → Peak $161.13 ▲ 0.31% · +$0.31 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $CVX Chevron Corporation conf 7/10 ▲ +1.7% expected Buy $199.89 → Peak $202.39 ▲ 1.25% · +$1.25 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 7/10 ▲ +2% expected Buy $126.15 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 2.62% · +$2.62 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $DAL Delta Air Lines, Inc. conf 6/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $83.62 → Peak $83.00 ▲ 0.74% · +$0.74 per $100 so far · open
• NEUTRAL $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 no clear move tracking…

“Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions - France 24 Oil prices fall for second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions France 24”

💡 Oil prices are falling as the US shifts from military action against Iran to sanctions, which could increase oil supply or reduce geopolitical risk premium.

• SHORT $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 7/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $125.82 → Peak $123.80 ▲ 1.61% · +$1.61 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $DAL Delta Air Lines, Inc. conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $83.98 → Peak $84.99 ▲ 1.20% · +$1.20 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $UAL United Airlines Holdings, Inc. conf 6/10 ▲ +1% expected Buy $117.80 → Peak $119.70 ▲ 1.61% · +$1.61 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $61.99 → Peak $61.31 ▲ 1.09% · +$1.09 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $CVX Chevron Corporation conf 5/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $199.60 → Peak $197.49 ▲ 1.06% · +$1.06 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation conf 5/10 ▼ −1% expected Buy $160.29 → Peak $157.66 ▲ 1.64% · +$1.64 per $100 so far · open

“Short Squeeze in US Long Bonds Shows ‘Bessent Put’ at Work - Bloomberg Short Squeeze in US Long Bonds Shows ‘Bessent Put’ at Work Bloomberg”

💡 A 'Bessent Put' implies the Treasury Secretary will support bond prices, leading to a short squeeze in long-term US bonds and a rally in bond-sensitive assets.

• LONG $TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF conf 8/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $83.45 → Peak $83.52 ▲ 0.08% · +$0.08 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $58.27 → Peak $58.42 ▲ 0.26% · +$0.26 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▲ +0.4% expected Buy $765.90 → Peak $770.87 ▲ 0.65% · +$0.65 per $100 so far · open

“Scott Bessent Launches Operation Economic Outcast, China Denounces US Sanctions Over Iran Trade - NewsCord Scott Bessent Launches Operation Economic Outcast, China Denounces US Sanctions Over Iran Trade NewsCord”

💡 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran trade could lead to increased tensions with China and impact global trade, particularly in energy and technology sectors.

• SHORT $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $61.91 → Peak $61.31 ▲ 0.97% · +$0.97 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $FXI iShares China Large-Cap ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −1.8% expected Buy $35.56 → Peak $35.36 ▲ 0.56% · +$0.56 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF conf 6/10 ▼ −1.5% expected Buy $555.87 → Peak $550.54 ▲ 0.96% · +$0.96 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 5/10 ▼ −0.7% expected Buy $765.89 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.26% · +$0.26 per $100 so far · open

“‘Purely just up to Iran’: Bessent’s D-Day unlikely to end war, calm energy markets - Politico ‘Purely just up to Iran’: Bessent’s D-Day unlikely to end war, calm energy markets Politico”

💡 Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments suggest ongoing geopolitical tensions with Iran, likely keeping energy markets volatile and oil prices elevated.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 8/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $125.02 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 3.56% · +$3.56 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.2% expected Buy $61.90 → Peak $63.02 ▲ 1.81% · +$1.81 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +0.9% expected Buy $234.31 → Peak $237.99 ▲ 1.57% · +$1.57 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $DAL Delta Air Lines, Inc. conf 6/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $83.62 → Peak $83.00 ▲ 0.74% · +$0.74 per $100 so far · open

“Scott Bessent is ‘best-equipped person’ to handle economic pressure of Iran war: Tiana Lowe Doescher - Washington Examiner Scott Bessent is ‘best-equipped person’ to handle economic pressure of Iran war: Tiana Lowe Doescher Washington Exam”

💡 A news report speculates that Treasury Secretary Bessent is well-equipped to handle the economic pressure of a potential Iran war, implying increased geopolitical risk and potential oil price volatility.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 7/10 ▲ +2.8% expected Buy $127.68 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 1.39% · +$1.39 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF conf 6/10 ▲ +1.7% expected Buy $234.00 → Peak $240.14 ▲ 2.62% · +$2.62 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF conf 5/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $62.53 → Peak $63.02 ▲ 0.79% · +$0.79 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust conf 4/10 ▼ −0.8% expected Buy $764.85 → Peak $763.93 ▲ 0.12% · +$0.12 per $100 so far · open

“Scott Bessent Launches Operation Economic Outcast, Expanding Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Financial Lifelines - NewsCord Scott Bessent Launches Operation Economic Outcast, Expanding Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Financial Lifelines NewsCord”

💡 Treasury Secretary Bessent's new sanctions on Iran's financial sector are likely to increase oil prices and negatively impact companies with exposure to the region.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 9/10 ▲ +3% expected Buy $127.68 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 1.39% · +$1.39 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation conf 8/10 ▲ +2.2% expected Buy $161.62 → Peak $163.00 ▲ 0.86% · +$0.86 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $CVX Chevron Corporation conf 8/10 ▲ +2.1% expected Buy $200.51 → Peak $202.39 ▲ 0.94% · +$0.94 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $BA The Boeing Company conf 6/10 ▼ −1.2% expected Buy $210.64 → Peak $209.66 ▲ 0.47% · +$0.47 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. conf 4/10 ▼ −0.6% expected Buy $356.00 → Peak $354.60 ▲ 0.39% · +$0.39 per $100 so far · open

“U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks outlines further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington - The Lufkin Daily News U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks outlines further sanctions against Iran, at”

💡 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined further sanctions against Iran, which could increase oil prices and negatively impact companies with exposure to the region.

• LONG $USO United States Oil Fund, LP conf 8/10 ▲ +1.8% expected Buy $127.75 → Peak $129.46 ▲ 1.34% · +$1.34 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation conf 6/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $558.13 → Peak $569.96 ▲ 2.12% · +$2.12 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $XOM ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation conf 5/10 ▲ +0.7% expected Buy $161.85 → Peak $163.00 ▲ 0.71% · +$0.71 per $100 so far · open
• LONG $CVX Chevron Corporation conf 5/10 ▲ +0.6% expected Buy $200.70 → Peak $202.39 ▲ 0.84% · +$0.84 per $100 so far · open
• SHORT $BA The Boeing Company conf 4/10 ▼ −0.5% expected Buy $210.56 → Peak $209.66 ▲ 0.43% · +$0.43 per $100 so far · open