MON 8/24: AYA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$483.36 -4.8%

10:03 AM – Selling my remaining 1/2 position in AYA as the stock continues to exhibit bearish technical action. Today’s move is essentially another turnback from the 10 DMA, with shares printing new recent lows while trading lower on increased volume. With multiple signs of weakness continuing to stack up, I’m fully exiting the position here.

James’ Trader’s Tip: Ongoing Weakness Is a Sell Signal

  • Repeated rejection at the 10 DMA shows that former support has become resistance.

  • New recent lows confirm that downside pressure remains in control.

  • When bearish price action continues on increasing volume, the technical evidence is telling you to reduce exposure.

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FRI 8/21: AYA – SELLING (1/2) P/L: -$243.71 -2.4%

3:38 PM – Selling half of my AYA position here before the close as shares fall below the 10 DMA on a 38% increase in volume. That combination of a key support violation and heavier selling volume is bearish technical action I do not want to ignore, so I’m reducing exposure here.

James’ Trader’s Tip: Reduce Risk When Price and Volume Turn Bearish

  • A break below the 10 DMA is an important technical warning.

  • Increased volume on the decline gives the weakness more significance.

  • Selling part of the position allows you to reduce risk while still leaving room for the stock to recover.

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THU 8/20: AYA – BUYING/ADDING (1/3) @ $27.58

9:40 AM – Adding another 1/3 to my position in this gold-related stock this morning as shares advance from near the 10 DMA. The stock is continuing to show bullish support at this key technical level, giving me enough confirmation to increase my position to 2/3.

James’ Trader’s Tip: Add When the Stock Confirms Your Trade

  • Starting with 1/3 keeps initial risk controlled.

  • When the stock continues to respect the 10 DMA and advances, it provides additional technical confirmation.

  • Scaling into strength allows the stock to earn additional capital rather than committing a full position all at once.

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WED 8/19: AYA – BUYING (1/3) @ $27.20

3:57 PM – Picking up a 1/3 position in this gold-mining stock as gold-related names show noticeable strength this afternoon, and I’m looking to participate in that move. AYA shares are advancing from the 10 DMA on a 76% increase in volume. That combination of support at the 10 DMA, rising price, and sharply expanding volume is one of my standard technical BUY SIGNALS.

James’ Trader’s Tip: Follow the Price-and-Volume Evidence

  • An advance from the 10 DMA shows that an important technical support level is holding.

  • A 76% increase in volume adds significant confirmation that demand is strengthening.

  • When price and volume align this clearly, pay attention—the stock is telling you something.

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