RTX Stock and Options Trade Setup — RTX Corporation
NYSE · Defense & Aerospace · High-liquidity options · Mega cap · ~$175B
RTX is one of the three U.S. defense primes, with balanced exposure across missile systems (Raytheon), commercial aerospace (Pratt & Whitney engines), and avionics (Collins). The current geopolitical environment — Ukraine resupply, Middle East operations, Indo-Pacific deterrence — is keeping defense backlogs at multi-year highs. The Pratt GTF engine overhang from 2024 is now largely worked through, removing a key sentiment drag and freeing margin recovery. Backlog conversion gives multi-year revenue visibility unusual for a cyclical-adjacent business. Dividend support, consistent buybacks, and a defensive profile relative to other defense primes anchor the bid. Lower volatility profile and earnings-anchored options behavior make it a fixture of swing-trade setups around macro headlines and quarterly results.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move RTX against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspection cycle could re-flare with additional findings
- 2.Defense budget continuing-resolution / government shutdown risk
- 3.Commercial aerospace cyclical exposure if airline capacity demand softens
RTX Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is RTX a good options trade today?+
RTX Corporation (RTX) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 40/100, ranking it top 13% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is RTX's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
RTX's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 75%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past RTX trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for RTX?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the RTX setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh RTX's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If RTX drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for RTX?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to RTX: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is RTX outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. RTX currently scores 40.
How does RTX compare to other Defense & Aerospace setups?+
RTX's sector rank and percentile against other Defense & Aerospace tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Defense & Aerospace Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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