The Sunday Edition: Weekly Investing Digest
A summary of the past week's writing from Rob Isbitts. Market trends, ETFs, myth-busting, and education for DIY investors, across multiple media platforms.
Weekly Article Index (Feb 15- Feb 21, 2026)
Rob’s Weekly Briefing: The Tug-of-War Between “Moonshots” and Math
This week, the market felt like two different worlds. On one side, we have the high-octane drama of the “Moonshots”: Bitcoin is facing a technical “last stand” that could dictate its path for the rest of 2026, and Nvidia is keeping the entire AI sector on edge ahead of its Feb 25 earnings. The “chilling signal” from the QQQ suggests that the market’s patience for growth-at-any-price is finally wearing thin.
On the other side, we have the “Math”—the disciplined, yield-focused strategies that keep portfolios afloat when the momentum stalls. Whether it’s using Covered Call ETFs as a risk-management tool (not just a yield grab) or building out Treasury ladders that function like a private pension, the goal remains the same: staying in the game without having to guess the next headline.
Below is your guide to navigating this tug-of-war, featuring my latest deep-dives from BarChart and Seeking Alpha.
📈 Growth, Risk & Market Macro
Focusing on the AI revolution, Bitcoin’s volatility, and where the “hammer” might fall.
Nvidia Analysis: Is It Too Early To Freak Out About Nvidia Earnings? No, And Here’s Why
Why Feb 25th could be a “sell the truth” event for the entire AI sector.
The Crypto Case: Is This Bitcoin’s Last Stand? The Case For and Against BTC’s Future
Examining the technical “make or break” levels for Bitcoin in 2026.
Market Sentiment: QQQ Just Sent a Chilling Signal — Right Before Nvidia Earnings
The AI Bear Case: AI Stocks Are In Trouble: Is This Just a Pullback or the Start of a Bear Market?
The Path to 5,000: S&P 500: The Path to 5,000 Is Getting Clearer
Risk Management: I’m Just Waiting For The Hammer to Fall on This ETF: 5 Alternatives
💰 Income & Defensive Strategies
Building “second pensions,” utilizing covered calls, and finding yield in “boring” places.
Income Optimization: The Best Way To Play Covered Call ETFs Right Now
Most investors use these for yield; I use them for risk-management. Here is the difference.
The “Second Social Security”: My Bond Ladder Strategy: How I Set It Up
Treasury Alternatives: Last Call For A Nice 2nd Pension: Why I Like My Ladder Better than TLT
Energy Yield: This ETF Is The Defensive Toll Road of the Energy Market
High-Yield Sectors: How to Play These 2 Historically High-Yield Sector ETFs Amid the Rally
🧐 ETF Myth-Busting & Education
Separating high-quality tools from “copycats” and chasing trends.
Trend Spotting: Could These ‘Boring’ Stocks Become the Next Hot Investment Trend?
The QQQH Critique: How NEOS Ruined A Good ETF, And It’s Starting To Show
The 2026 Sector Derby: Betting on Winners in the Year of the Fire Horse
Copycat Warning: Pacer Data And Digital Revolution ETF: No Interest In This Copycat
My philosophy is simple: We don’t predict; we prepare. The articles above provide the “what” and the “why,” but if you want the “when” and the “how much,” make sure you are following my real-time indicators:
Check the Score: You can now see exactly how I am weighting risk vs. reward by tracking the ROAR score on Pitrade.com.
Get the Toolkit: To see the same technical setups I use for my BarChart columns, grab a 30-Day Free Trial of BarChart Premier.
Stay in the Loop: Watch your inbox this Tuesday for the next issue of The Weekly ROAR, where we’ll break down the post-weekend technical signals.
Manage risk proactively. The “hammer” only hurts if you aren’t looking up.