The Breakout I Told You Was Coming

Earlier this week, I released something I’ve been working on behind the scenes…

The Special Situations Portfolio.

And if you watched that video, you already know why I believe this may be one of the best opportunities we’ve seen in years.

Because what we’re witnessing right now is exactly what I was preparing for.

Just days ago, the market was on edge.

War headlines, oil spiking, and the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down—threatening nearly 20% of global oil supply and sending fear through every corner of the market.

That’s when most investors freeze, sell, and ultimately miss the opportunity.

Because today, the narrative has completely flipped.

We just saw confirmation that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open,” easing one of the biggest global macro risks almost overnight.

And the market’s reaction has been explosive.

The $DJI ( ▲ 1.79% ) surged as much as 1,000 points this morning, the $SPX ( ▲ 1.2% ) and $NDX ( ▲ 1.59% ) pushed to fresh all-time highs, and oil prices plunged more than 10% in a single move.

This is exactly what happens when uncertainty disappears.

Money rushes back into risk—fast.

Let me be very clear: this didn’t happen randomly.

This is how markets work.

They climb a wall of worry, and the biggest gains come right after peak fear—not after everything feels safe again.

While headlines were screaming about war, energy shocks, and global instability, I was telling you to prepare—to build a watchlist and get ready for a move higher.

And now, we’re seeing it unfold in real time.

Here’s the mistake most investors will make next: they’ll think they missed it.

They’ll assume this move is over and they’ll wait for the “next pullback” that never comes.

But this kind of breakout—especially one driven by falling oil, easing geopolitical risk, and renewed risk appetite—tends to have legs.

We’re not just seeing a bounce; we’re seeing a shift. Lower energy costs mean lower inflation pressure. Lower inflation pressure means more flexibility from the Fed. And more flexibility means fuel for equities.

That’s the chain reaction, and it’s already starting.

Timing matters, and I didn’t release this portfolio by accident. I did it because moments like this—when volatility creates mispricing—are where outsized gains are made.

The Special Situations Portfolio is built specifically for environments like this: dislocations, overreactions, and under-the-radar opportunities.

These are the kinds of setups that can move fast and aggressively once sentiment shifts—and that shift is happening right now.

If you haven’t watched the video yet, you need to:

I break down exactly why this market is setting up for the next leg higher, where the biggest opportunities are hiding right now, and the specific strategy I’m using to take advantage of it.

Because this move isn’t the end—it’s the beginning.

And the investors who understand that are the ones who win.

Here’s to the future, 
Matt McCall
Founder, NXT Wave Research