The tape has been showing signs that the momentum trade is finding its footing again, particularly in parts of the AI trade that were hit hardest during the June-July deleveraging. One name that has worked through that volatility and is now beginning to print a healthier sequence of higher highs and higher lows is Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), which remains one of the market’s standout YTD performers despite the recent shakeout. The longer-term trend adds another layer to the setup: LITE is signaling a PowerTrend “Buy,” meaning its 1-Month Price remains above its 10-Month SMA — a bullish trend condition that has been in place since May 2025. In other words, the recent rebound is developing within an established longer-term uptrend, giving traders a cleaner way to frame the renewed strength.

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For those looking to participate, there are several ways to approach the setup, from simply owning LITE shares to using options for more defined risk; given the stock’s price above $960, I would favor an in-the-money call debit spread rather than paying the full premium for an outright call. A properly structured spread can provide bullish exposure while limiting the upfront cost and risk, and in the hypothetical setup we’re looking at, the trade offers a potential 72.4% return if LITE is up, flat, or even down as much as 10.0% at expiration — assuming the stated conditions and structure are met. That wider range of potential outcomes is what makes a defined-risk spread particularly interesting here: you do not necessarily need a large upside move for the trade to work.

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