I’m not going to lie, the market had me in the first half. For most of the day, investors were waving their pom-poms in the air as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq catapulted to a peak of +1.87% and 2.68%…

But apparently, as if the good ol market makers called a last minute fumble rooskie themselves, markets took a hard turn south in the last hour of the day, crushing all of our hopes and dreams for some of that green. 

(Source: Giphy) 

In short, both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed red on the day at -0.51% and -0.93%, while the Dow Jones barely closed breakeven at +0.20%. 

In fact, here’s a quick look at today’s heatmap to give you an idea of today's chaos before we get into this issue's juicy post-market story… 

13 “Trump Trades” That Could Explode with a MAGA Victory (Jim Cramer Picks Included)

While I’ll admit that Jim Cramer is a master at keeping me entertained, he might just be one of the worst stock pickers in American history. Seriously, if there were a Mount Rushmore of terrible financial advice, Cramer’s face would be carved right next to Sam Bankman-Fried and Cathie Wood (sorry momma Cathie).

 So, with all the buzz around “Trump Trades” ahead of the upcoming election—especially after Trump’s dramatic survival of an assassination attempt—who better to turn to for some stock picks than ol' Jimmy Cramer? So that’s what I did, I spent hours scrounging the internet and came up with a plethora (yes big word) of trade ideas from Cramer and a few of my own that might just pop if Trump becomes the 47th President.

“We’re Going To Build A Wall”

Trump’s social media platform, DJT, isn’t the only stock climbing in the wake of recent events. His tough stance on immigration has boosted private prison companies. Shares of GEO Group (GEO) have jumped more than 21% over the past month, while CoreCivic (CXW) has seen a similar rise of over 25%.

“Drill Baby Drill”

If Trump gets a second term, expect him to toss out permits and drilling restrictions like yesterday's leftovers. His promise to slash energy costs has investors buzzing with excitement. Big players like ExxonMobil (XOM) and EQT Corporation (EQT) are rubbing their hands together, hoping for those sweet new LNG export licenses. But let’s not get too giddy—last time around, energy stocks had mixed results thanks to geopolitical drama and supply-demand issues.

“Make Coal and Steel Great Again”

Peabody Energy (BTU) and Nucor (NUE) are both in the red this year, but if Trump gets elected and increases US manufacturing, his policies could cause these stocks to go well into the green.

“End the EV Mandate Like A Dog”

Trump has promised to pull the plug on the electric vehicle mandate, challenging Biden’s clean energy plans. However, analysts think Tesla (TSLA) might still thrive, thanks to Elon Musk’s connection with Trump and the fact that he’s reportedly donating $45 million a month to his campaign. Plus, higher tariffs on Chinese EVs will make it harder for competition to compete with Tesla.

(Source: Economic Times)

“Bitcoin, Believe Me, It’s Gonna Be Huge”

Trump’s recent support for Bitcoin marks a significant shift. Bitcoin (BTC) has surged around 10% in the last month, and related stocks like Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Coinbase (COIN) have also gained substantially. Plus, it helps that Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, is a big Bitcoin fan. Together, they're making cryptocurrency a key part of their campaign.

(Source: Bitcoin News)

“Banks Love Trump, Bigly”

If Trump wins, banks are in for way less strict regulations. Lazard (LAZ) and Moelis (MC) are already eyeing his Presidency as they’re up 17% and 18% respectively. Plus, Trump’s administration might make mergers easier and even drop the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation (LYV).

“Privatize Fannie and Freddie, It’ll Be Tremendous”

Dating back to 2019. Trump has targeted the privatization of Fannie Mae (FNM.SG) and Freddie Mac (FHL.SG). With their shares up significantly this year, investors are hopeful for a push to take these companies out of government conservatorship.

So there you have it, all 13 "Trump Trades" from me to you. In short, love him or hate him, Trump has a knack for moving the market. As always, none of this is financial advice and definitely don’t bet the farm on any one of these stocks, but I would keep an eye on them as election day gets closer. You might see some quick double-digit moves, and if you’re really lucky, maybe even a triple-digit jump in the next few months. But again, what do I know? I'm just the messenger here. 

Stock.News has positions in Tesla.