FRI 3/20: EZPW – CALLING A 2ND SELL SIGNAL @ $25.73 +1.7%

1:43 PM – Calling a 2ND SELL SIGNAL here as shares continue to move further below the 10 DMA, confirming ongoing weakness. A break of ROUND-$25 would trigger the FINAL SELL SIGNAL.

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Define Your Exit Levels

  • Continued trading below the 10 DMA signals sustained pressure.

  • Identifying key levels like ROUND-$25 prepares you for decisive action.

  • Planning exits in advance removes emotion when conditions deteriorate.

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FRI 3/6: EZPW – CALLING A 1ST SELL SIGNAL @ $24.52 -3.1%

9:40 AM – Shares are breaking below support at the round-$25 level. When a stock loses a key psychological support level, it often signals increasing selling pressure. Calling a 1st SELL SIGNAL here to reduce exposure and manage risk.

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect Psychological Support Levels

  • Round-number levels often act as natural support or resistance.

  • When price breaks those levels, it can trigger additional selling.

  • Acting early keeps losses controlled while preserving flexibility.

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FRI 2/20: EZPW – CALLING A BUY SIGNAL (1/3) @ $25.30

3:35 PM – This is another one of our typical Swing Trade setups, as shares have consistently found support at the 10 DMA, showing that price is respecting that key line. The company carries solid fundamentals and strong overall ranks, although the group rank admittedly lags. Today’s advance from the 10 DMA, accompanied by a +48% increase in volume, qualifies as our standard BUY SIGNAL.

BUY SIGNALS:
2/20 (1/3) @ $25.30

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect Repeated 10 DMA Support

• Consistent support at the 10 DMA signals institutional sponsorship.

• Volume expansion confirms the bounce is not random.

• Defined support allows for structured risk management.

• Strong technical behavior can outweigh a merely average group ranking.

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WED 10/22: EZPW – CALLING A FINAL SELL SIGNAL @ $17.72 +2.4%

3:35 PM – Calling a FINAL profit-taking SELL SIGNAL here near the close as shares had a sharp sell-off yesterday followed by a mild rebound today. The overall market environment remains volatile, so we’re closing out an overall winner here.

SELL SIGNALS:
9/30 @ $19.09 +10.3%
10/17 @ $18.48 +6.8%
10/22 @ $17.72 +2.4%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Lock Gains Before They Vanish

  • Don’t let a winning trade turn into a round-trip loss.

  • When volatility rises, tighten your discipline — not your conviction.

  • Selling strength keeps you positioned for the next high-probability setup.

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James had served as Editor-in-Chief of the first independently licensed website to offer stock reports and services based on the CAN SLIM® investment system.

Since the late 1990s, he has been analyzing growth stocks and providing investor-focused research rooted in time-tested technical strategies. Over the years, James developed a strong ability to quickly and accurately identify high-ranked trading candidates using this proven approach.

He has worked with a wide range of investors — from professional money managers to individual traders — helping them apply this disciplined system in real-world markets.

James has delivered weekly market commentary as part of the “Your Money Matters” radio program, broadcast on both ABC and CBS radio networks, and for a time was a daily guest on the Investor’s Edge radio program.

Today, he is the developer and founder of U L T R A — a robust yet easy-to-use trading system built to identify and manage high-probability stock trades based on strict technical rules and real-time alerts.

FRI 10/17: EZPW – CALLING A 2ND SELL SIGNAL @ $18.48 +6.8%

3:42 PM – Clearly trading below the 10 DMA of $18.82. Good time to take another 1/3 profits here and lock in gains before the stock potentially tests lower support levels such as the 50 DMA.

SELL SIGNALS:
9/30 @ $19.09 +10.3%
10/17 @ $18.48 +6.8%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Lock Gains Before They Vanish

  • The market rewards discipline, not greed.

  • Taking partial profits into strength or technical weakness keeps capital working efficiently.

  • Always remember: protecting gains is as important as capturing them.

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James had served as Editor-in-Chief of the first independently licensed website to offer stock reports and services based on the CAN SLIM® investment system.

Since the late 1990s, he has been analyzing growth stocks and providing investor-focused research rooted in time-tested technical strategies. Over the years, James developed a strong ability to quickly and accurately identify high-ranked trading candidates using this proven approach.

He has worked with a wide range of investors — from professional money managers to individual traders — helping them apply this disciplined system in real-world markets.

James has delivered weekly market commentary as part of the “Your Money Matters” radio program, broadcast on both ABC and CBS radio networks, and for a time was a daily guest on the Investor’s Edge radio program.

Today, he is the developer and founder of U L T R A — a robust yet easy-to-use trading system built to identify and manage high-probability stock trades based on strict technical rules and real-time alerts.

TUE 9/30: EZPW – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,023.84 +10.3%

9:48 AM – Locking in profits here as shares are getting extended from the 10 DMA ($18.22). Always respect when a stock stretches too far above support — risk of pullback increases.

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect the Stretch

  • Gains accelerate as stocks run above the 10 DMA, but so does risk.

  • The further price gets from support, the less cushion you have.

  • Selling into strength preserves profits and keeps discipline intact.

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James had served as Editor-in-Chief of the first independently licensed website to offer stock reports and services based on the CAN SLIM® investment system.

Since the late 1990s, he has been analyzing growth stocks and providing investor-focused research rooted in time-tested technical strategies. Over the years, James developed a strong ability to quickly and accurately identify high-ranked trading candidates using this proven approach.

He has worked with a wide range of investors — from professional money managers to individual traders — helping them apply this disciplined system in real-world markets.

James has delivered weekly market commentary as part of the “Your Money Matters” radio program, broadcast on both ABC and CBS radio networks, and for a time was a daily guest on the Investor’s Edge radio program.

Today, he is the developer and founder of U L T R A — a robust yet easy-to-use trading system built to identify and manage high-probability stock trades based on strict technical rules and real-time alerts.

THU 9/18: EZPW – BUYING (1/3) @ $17.31

11:03 AM – Shares are trading higher from the 10 DMA with volume conviction. That is alwasy my BUY SIGNAL.

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect the 10 DMA

  • The 10-day moving average is the heartbeat of short-term momentum.

  • When a stock bounces off this line with conviction, especially on strong volume, it often signals fresh institutional demand.

  • Buying near the 10 DMA keeps risk tight and rewards disciplined entries.

 

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James had served as Editor-in-Chief of the first independently licensed website to offer stock reports and services based on the CAN SLIM® investment system.

Since the late 1990s, he has been analyzing growth stocks and providing investor-focused research rooted in time-tested technical strategies. Over the years, James developed a strong ability to quickly and accurately identify high-ranked trading candidates using this proven approach.

He has worked with a wide range of investors — from professional money managers to individual traders — helping them apply this disciplined system in real-world markets.

James has delivered weekly market commentary as part of the “Your Money Matters” radio program, broadcast on both ABC and CBS radio networks, and for a time was a daily guest on the Investor’s Edge radio program.

Today, he is the developer and founder of U L T R A — a robust yet easy-to-use trading system built to identify and manage high-probability stock trades based on strict technical rules and real-time alerts.

THU 5/1: EZPW – Very Bearish Action, Sharp Sell Off on More Than Twice Normal Volume

9:55 PM -Today the company announced retirement of $103.4 Million convertible notes.

FROM MY 12:28PM SMS UPDATE:

Very disappointing action today, especially after yesterday’s somewhat bullish move.

I admittedly missed the SELL SIGNAL of a break of the recent low at $15.80 at 10:15AM.

FROM MY 3:54PM SMS UPDATE:

Today’s declines were halted near $15.40 twice.

Shares have been advancing into the close.

I’d like to see a close above $15.65.

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While the immediate market reaction was negative, primarily due to share dilution, the long-term effects could be beneficial. Reducing debt and preserving cash positions for potential future growth and financial stability.

Investors may need to weigh the short-term dilution against the company’s improved financial footing.

 

THU 4/24: EZPW – TRIGGERING OUR BUY SIGNAL @ $16.35

EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW) experienced a notable uptick on April 24, 2025, closing at $16.38, marking a new 52-week high. This surge coincided with FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS) reporting robust first-quarter earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.07, surpassing estimates of $1.77. FCFS’s strong performance likely influenced investor sentiment towards EZCORP, given their positions in the pawn and consumer finance sectors.​

The increased trading volume and EZCORP’s breakout above previous resistance levels suggest strong investor confidence. Monitoring EZCORP’s performance in the coming days will be crucial to assess the sustainability of this upward momentum.

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