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THU 9/24: SELLING: MD (ALL) @ $25.64 | P/L: -$598.60 -6.0%
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THU 9/24: SELLING: HTGC (ALL) @ $16.85 | P/L: -$332.92 -3.3%
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SELLING: VOYA (ALL) @ $97.78 | P/L: -$677.59 -6.7%
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TUE 9/22: SELLING: HIPO (ALL) @ $31.24 | P/L: -$684.66 -6.8%
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FRI 9/18: SELLING: VOYA (1/2) @ $99.29 | P/L: -$426.14 -4.3%
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SELLING: GLAD (ALL) @ $19.15 | P/L: -$463.76 -4.7%
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MON 9/14: GLAD — SELLING: GLAD (1/2) @ $19.42 | P/L: -$368.17 -3.7%
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TUE 9/8: DBX – Makes a Sharp Sell-Off With Increased Volume — SELL SIGNAL
10:59 AM – Dumping all of my DBX position here this morning as shares sell off sharply and make new recent lows with an increase in volume. The combination of declining price, new lows, and increased selling volume is clear bearish technical action and enough for me to exit the position completely.
James’ Trader’s Tip: New Lows With Volume Demand Attention
• New recent lows show that the stock’s technical condition continues to deteriorate.
• Increased volume adds significance by showing stronger selling pressure behind the decline.
• When price and volume turn decisively bearish together, follow the SELL rules and protect capital.
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TUE 9/8: SELLING – DBX (ALL) @ $33.60 P/L: -$1,005.07 -5.0%
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SELLING: DSGX (ALL) @ $78.15 | P/L: -$197.03 -3.9%
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FRI 9/4: DSGX — Breaks Its 10 DMA With Volume — SELL SIGNAL
10:10 AM – Selling the last of my DSGX position here as shares break below the 10 DMA with a sharp increase in volume. The combination of a key support violation and heavy selling volume is a clear SELL SIGNAL under our rules, so I’m exiting the position completely.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Volume Confirms the Breakdown
• A break below the 10 DMA is an important technical violation.
• A sharp increase in volume makes the weakness more meaningful by confirming stronger selling pressure.
• When price and volume turn bearish together, follow the rules and protect capital.
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MON 8/31: SIBN – SELLING (ALL) @ $18.86 | P/L: -$439.68 -4.4%
10:01 AM – Selling the last of my SIBN position here this morning as shares have been forming a series of lower highs and have now clearly broken below their 10 DMA support. The developing downtrend combined with the loss of our key short-term support is enough bearish technical evidence for me to exit the position completely.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Lower Highs Warn of Deteriorating Strength
• A series of lower highs can be an early indication that a stock is beginning to trend lower.
• A subsequent break below the 10 DMA confirms that short-term support has weakened.
• When multiple bearish signs begin stacking up, follow the technical evidence and protect capital.
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FRI 8/28: URGN – SELLING (ALL) @ $44.61 | P/L: -$545.48 -10.9%
9:44 AM – Selling the back half of my URGN position here this morning and exiting the stock completely. After first breaking below the 10 DMA on 8/20, which triggered our 1ST SELL SIGNAL, shares are now falling below the ROUND-$45 level while the 10 DMA continues to roll over. Those are additional bearish technical signs, and I’m not willing to ignore the continued deterioration.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Weakness Often Builds in Stages
• The initial break below the 10 DMA was the first warning that short-term momentum had changed.
• Losing the ROUND-$45 level adds another technical violation.
• A rolling-over 10 DMA reinforces the bearish trend and supports getting completely out when weakness continues to build.
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TUE 8/25: TPR – SELLING (ALL) @ $130.51 | P/L: -$2,023.68 -20.3%
3:34 PM – Selling all my TPR here after getting hit roughly 20% on earnings and seeing no meaningful recovery develop. Shares are currently being turned back from the 10 DMA, which is now the first level of resistance. Additional resistance sits just overhead at the 200 DMA near $132.64, followed by the ROUND-$140 level and then the 50 DMA near $144.63.
At this point, there is simply too much technical damage and too much overhead resistance. I would rather redeploy this capital into a fresh breakout or BUY SIGNAL showing substantially better technical conditions.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Capital Has an Opportunity Cost
• A deeply damaged stock may require significant time just to work through multiple layers of overhead resistance.
• Even if a recovery eventually develops, that capital may be tied up while stronger opportunities emerge elsewhere.
• Sometimes the best decision is not waiting for a damaged position to recover—it is moving the money into a stock with a cleaner technical setup.
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TUE 8/25: TNDM – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$803.14 -8.0%
10:06 AM – Getting out of TNDM this morning as the technical picture continues to deteriorate. Shares have been (1) posting a series of lower highs, (2) making new recent lows, and (3) trading with the 10 DMA now clearly rolling over. At the same time, my loss has reached roughly 8%, which is about as far as I generally allow a position to move against me under my risk-management guidelines. I’m exiting here and protecting capital.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect Your Maximum Loss
• Lower highs and new lows show that the stock is moving in the wrong direction.
• A rolling-over 10 DMA confirms that short-term momentum is deteriorating.
• Once a loss reaches your predetermined threshold, discipline matters more than hope—take the loss and move on.
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MON 8/24: QGEN – SELLING (1/2) @ $42.12 P/L: -$266.06 -5.3%
3:27 PM – Selling half my QGEN position here as shares break below the 10 DMA while volume runs 177% above average. That combination of a key support violation and extremely heavy selling volume represents bearish technical action I cannot ignore, so I’m reducing the position here.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Heavy Volume Makes Weakness More Meaningful
• A break below the 10 DMA is already a technical warning.
• When that break occurs on dramatically increased volume, it suggests much stronger selling pressure.
• Reducing exposure quickly when price and volume both turn bearish helps keep risk under control.
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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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MON 8/24: MGA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$348.75 -1.7%
9:41 AM – Selling all my MGA shares quickly this morning as the stock sells off sharply on a huge increase in volume and breaks below the ROUND-$70 support level. The combination of heavy selling pressure, a key support violation, and expanding volume is enough technical deterioration for me to exit the position and move on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Sharp Selling on Heavy Volume Demands Action
• A break below a key support level is already a technical warning.
• When that break comes with a major increase in volume, the signal becomes much more meaningful.
• Heavy-volume weakness should be respected quickly before a manageable loss has the chance to become something larger.
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FRI 8/21: GPN – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$840.87 +16.6%
3:55 PM – Selling the remainder of my GPN position as we head into the close. Shares are trading higher this afternoon, but volume is running below average, which takes some conviction out of the move. With a solid +16.6% gain still intact, I’m locking in the rest of the profit and moving on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Price Strength Is Better When Volume Confirms It
• A stock can move higher on light volume, but the move carries less technical conviction.
• When volume fails to confirm a price advance, it can be a good opportunity to protect profits.
• Strong gains are worth protecting—especially when the technical evidence begins to lose some strength.
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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: URGN – SELLING (1/2) P/L: -$380.08 -7.6%
3:44 PM – Selling half of my URGN position here as shares have clearly broken below their 10 DMA support. That is a technical violation and a SELL SIGNAL under our rules. I’m reducing the position here rather than ignoring the weakness.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the Technical Violation
• A clear break below the 10 DMA tells us that important short-term support has failed.
• Once a stock violates a key technical level, the rules—not hope—should determine our response.
• Selling part of the position immediately reduces risk while giving the remaining shares an opportunity to recover.
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THU 8/20: ECPG – SELLING (1/2) P/L: -$249.34 -4.9%
3:44 PM – Selling half of my ECPG position here as shares gap lower and break below the 10 DMA. That loss of our key short-term support is a clear technical violation and a SELL SIGNAL under our rules.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the 10 DMA
• The 10 DMA is our primary technical indicator for identifying changes in short-term price strength.
• A decisive break below the line signals that the stock’s technical condition is weakening.
• Scaling out allows us to reduce risk immediately while leaving part of the position in place if the stock recovers.
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TUE 8/18: AME – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$257.68 +2.6%
9:56 AM – Selling all my AME shares this morning as the stock is clearly breaking below the 10 DMA. That loss of short-term support is a technical violation, and with a modest profit still intact, I’m locking in the gain and moving on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Protect Even Small Profits
• A profit does not have to be large to be worth protecting.
• When a stock breaks a key support level like the 10 DMA, the technical picture has changed.
• Taking a small gain and freeing up capital is better than allowing a winning trade to turn into a loss.
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TUE 8/18: NDSN – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$76.33 -0.76%
9:56 AM – Selling all of my NDSN here this morning as shares have been developing a series of lower highs and are now clearly breaking below the 10 DMA. With bearish technical action continuing to build, I’m taking this very small loss and moving on rather than waiting for possible additional deterioration.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Small Losses Are Part of the System
• Not every BUY SIGNAL will develop into a winning trade.
• When the technical evidence changes, there is no reason to stay committed to the original decision.
• Taking a small loss quickly keeps capital available for the next opportunity and prevents an insignificant loss from becoming significant.
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THU 8/13: GPN – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$879.92 +17.5%
3:29 PM – Selling half my GPN position here as shares have made a solid price advance, but volume is running only around the daily average. At the same time, price has become extended from the 10 DMA, currently at $87.52. I’m locking in some decent +17.5% profits here while continuing to hold the remaining half of my position.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Take Some Profits Into Strength
• A strong price advance can provide an opportunity to lock in gains before any technical weakness develops.
• When price becomes extended from the 10 DMA, the probability of a normal pullback toward that line increases.
• Selling part of a winning position allows you to bank profits while maintaining exposure if the stock continues higher.
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WED 8/12: TPR – SELLING (1/2) P/L: -$482.66 -4.8%
3:46 PM – Selling half of my 2/3 position here as shares break below the 10 DMA. The exception here is that the company is scheduled to report earnings tomorrow morning, so today’s weakness may at least partially be influenced by the upcoming announcement. I’m reducing my risk ahead of the report, but after having some recent success with earnings plays, I’m willing to accept the added risk and hold the remaining 1/3 position through tomorrow morning’s announcement.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Reduce Risk Without Eliminating Opportunity
• A break below the 10 DMA is a technical violation and should not simply be ignored because earnings are approaching.
• Earnings can produce significant gaps in either direction, making position size especially important.
• Selling half allows you to reduce exposure while maintaining a smaller position if you deliberately choose to accept the overnight earnings risk.
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WED 8/12: PRI – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$464.85 -4.6%
3:34 PM – Selling all my PRI shares as we head into today’s close. After Monday’s break below the 10 DMA, the stock has continued to exhibit bearish technical action, and the loss is now approaching my acceptable threshold. Rather than allow additional weakness to develop, I’m exiting the position and protecting capital.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Know Your Loss Threshold
• A technical violation such as a break below the 10 DMA is an early warning that momentum may be deteriorating.
• When weakness continues and the loss begins approaching your predetermined limit, discipline becomes more important than hope.
• Taking a manageable loss protects both capital and flexibility for the next stronger opportunity.
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TUE 8/11: AMRX – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$670.51 -6.7%
9:58 AM – Selling all my AMRX shares this morning, and here’s why. The stock recently broke below its 10 DMA, which was the first technical violation. It then fell below our noted ROUND-$18 support, and shares are continuing lower this morning while the 10 DMA is now clearly rolling over. With multiple signs of technical deterioration stacking up, I’m exiting the position and moving on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Ongoing Technical Weakness Is a Signal
• A break below the 10 DMA is often the first warning that momentum is deteriorating.
• Losing additional support levels confirms that the weakness is continuing—not improving.
• When the 10 DMA begins rolling over while price continues lower, the stock is telling you the technical trend is weakening. Listen to it.
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WED 8/5: THRM — Selling All for a Solid Profit +16%
3:44 PM – Selling all of my THRM position here and locking in a solid +15.9% profit. The trade worked well, and I’m taking the gain and moving the capital on to the next opportunity.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Take the Profit When the Trade Has Worked
• Not every exit needs to come after a major technical breakdown.
• A strong gain gives you the flexibility to lock in profits and redeploy capital elsewhere.
• Protecting realized gains is just as important as finding the next BUY SIGNAL
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TUE 8/4: ITGR – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$2,383.43 +23.9%
1:48 PM – Selling all my ITGR shares here after learning the company is being acquired for approximately $127.00 per share. With the stock now trading around the announced buyout value, I’m locking in this strong +23.9% gain and moving on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Take the Win When the Catalyst Changes
• A buyout can quickly change the technical setup and limit the stock’s remaining upside.
• Once the primary move has been captured, there is little reason to keep capital tied up waiting for a small additional gain.
• Locking in a strong profit and redeploying that capital into a fresh opportunity keeps the portfolio working.
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TUE 8/4: CBZ – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$2,524.08 +24.4%
1:48 PM – Selling all my CBZ shares after the stock recently gapped sharply higher on buyout news. I’m taking these windfall profits here, locking in a strong +24% gain, and moving on to the next opportunity.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Take the Windfall and Move On
• Buyout news can create an immediate jump in price and dramatically change the original technical setup.
• When a stock delivers a sudden outsized gain, there is nothing wrong with taking the profit rather than waiting for incremental upside.
• Bank the win, free up the capital, and look for the next strong setup.
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MON 8/3: FTS – SELLING (1/2) P/L: -$395.96 -3.7%
3:44 PM – Selling all of my FTS position this afternoon as we head into the close. After recently losing support at the 10 DMA, shares are now clearly breaking below the 50 DMA while the 10 DMA is rolling over. With multiple signs of technical deterioration stacking up, I’m closing out the position and protecting capital.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Technical Weakness Often Builds in Stages
• Losing the 10 DMA is often the first warning that short-term momentum is weakening.
• A subsequent break below the 50 DMA confirms more serious technical deterioration.
• When weakness continues to build and key moving averages begin rolling over, respect the message and reduce exposure.
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WED 7/29: CBZ – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$2,749.91 +27.5%
9:55 AM – Selling half of my 2/3 position in CBZ this morning after the stock gapped sharply higher following earnings. While the reaction is certainly bullish, post-earnings trading can be highly volatile. I’m taking advantage of the strength to lock in a substantial profit while allowing the remaining shares to participate if the gains continue.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Let Earnings Work for You
• Large post-earnings gaps often create increased volatility in both directions.
• Selling a partial position into strength allows you to realize gains while maintaining upside exposure.
• Scaling out in stages helps reduce emotional decision-making and keeps you aligned with your trading plan.
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TUE 7/28: GPN – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$822.12 +8.8%
3:43 PM – Selling half my GPN position here and locking in a solid gain. I have been in a selling mode today because I currently own too many stocks and may be carrying too much exposure in an increasingly shaky market. With my personal trading account at all-time highs—up 20% YTD and 60% YoY—my priority is protecting those gains and reducing unnecessary risk.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Reduce Exposure From a Position of Strength
• Trimming a profitable position allows you to lock in gains while maintaining some exposure if the stock continues higher.
• When portfolio exposure becomes excessive, reducing positions can lower both market risk and margin pressure.
• Protecting an account at all-time highs requires discipline—not complacency.
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TUE 7/28: BBSI – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$759.20 +7.6%
3:34 PM – Selling all my BBSI shares this afternoon as the stock reverses from its intraday highs and begins to weaken into the close. I’m taking the opportunity to lock in a solid profit while also reducing my overall margin and market exposure. My account is at all-time highs, and I want to keep it that way.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Protect Profits Before They Evaporate
• Stocks reversing from their intraday highs can signal that buying momentum is fading.
• Taking a respectable profit is often better than hoping for a little more and risking much less.
• Consistent trading is built on protecting gains just as diligently as limiting losses.
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TUE 7/28: IVZ – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$354.41 -3.5%
7/28 TUE: IVZ – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$354.41 -3.5%
11:02 AM – Selling all my IVZ shares this morning. The stock has become volatile following earnings, which is both expected and fairly normal. However, I’m simply not willing to assume any additional risk here. My personal trading account is currently sitting at all-time highs, and my priority is protecting those gains rather than hoping for a post-earnings recovery.
James’ Trader’s Tip: There Is Nothing Wrong With Reducing Risk
• Earnings often create unpredictable price swings, regardless of a company’s long-term outlook.
• Protecting capital is just as important as generating returns.
• Sometimes the best decision is to step aside and preserve portfolio strength for the next high-probability opportunity.
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TUE 7/28: AM – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$579.89 -5.0%
9:40 AM – Selling all my AM shares this morning as the stock continues lower after slipping below the 50 DMA yesterday. That break represents clear technical weakness. I am also freeing up needed capital to add another 1/3 position to FTS, which appears headed toward new highs on above-average volume.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Move Capital Toward Strength
• A break below the 50 DMA is a meaningful technical violation that should not be ignored.
• Holding a weakening stock can prevent capital from being deployed into a stronger opportunity.
• Portfolio management is not only about what you sell—it is also about where that capital can work more effectively.
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FRI 7/24: EXPD – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$271.77 +2.7%
9:38 AM – Selling my entire EXPD position early this morning. I typically avoid making trades before 10:00 AM, allowing the market time to settle after the opening volatility. However, within the ULTRA Personal Portfolio, I will occasionally act ahead of an official SELL SIGNAL when I believe the technical evidence warrants it. In this case, the stock is beginning to carve out a bearish pattern characterized by (1) a series of lower highs, (2) a break below the 10 DMA, and (3) the 10 DMA beginning to roll over. Rather than wait for additional technical deterioration, I’m taking a small profit and moving on to stronger opportunities.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Anticipating Technical Weakness
• While the ULTRA system is rules-based, experience can sometimes identify a weakening pattern before an official SELL SIGNAL is triggered.
• A series of lower highs combined with a declining 10 DMA often signals that momentum is fading.
• Preserving capital and reallocating it into stronger opportunities is often more productive than waiting for additional technical damage to occur.
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THU 7/23: THRM – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$1,215.80 +24.3%
3:36 PM – Selling half of my THRM position here into the close. I’m locking in a portion of these quick gains as my personal trading account reaches a new all-time high. The remaining position allows me to continue participating should the stock’s uptrend persist.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: There’s Nothing Wrong With Taking Profits
• Strong gains can disappear quickly if they aren’t protected.
• Selling a portion of a winning position locks in profits while allowing the remaining shares to continue working for you.
• Partial profit-taking is a disciplined way to manage both risk and portfolio growth.
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WED 7/22: GLAD – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$470.60 -4.7%
3:34 PM – Selling my entire GLAD position this afternoon after several days of continued weakness. Shares first broke below the 10 DMA and are now violating the 50 DMA, creating too much technical deterioration to ignore. With multiple violations stacking up, I’m taking the loss and moving on.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect Stacked Technical Violations
• One technical violation is a warning; multiple violations confirm that weakness is increasing.
• A break below both the 10 DMA and 50 DMA shows deterioration in the short- and intermediate-term trends.
• When bearish signals continue to accumulate, protecting capital becomes the priority.
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TUE 7/21: OII – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,475.474 +7.4%
2:28 PM – I’m taking these solid profits in OII as the stock has delivered a respectable gain in a short period of time. With the company scheduled to report earnings tomorrow, I’m choosing to lock in the profit rather than assume the additional overnight earnings risk.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Don’t Be Afraid to Take a Good Profit
• You don’t have to capture every last dollar of a move to be a successful trader.
• Consistently taking solid gains helps build long-term portfolio performance while reducing risk.
• Good trades are measured by disciplined execution—not by selling at the exact top.
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FRI 7/17: APD – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$192.64 -1.9%
3:54 PM – Selling my entire APD position here as we head into the close. The stock has been making a series of lower highs and posted a negative reversal today. In addition, the 10 DMA is now rolling over, while the next meaningful support at the 50 DMA remains approximately another 2% below the current share price.
I am responding to these increasingly bearish technical signals while also reducing margin exposure—particularly among technically weaker holdings—in the current market environment.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Reduce Exposure in the Weaker Names
• Lower highs and a negative reversal indicate that buying momentum is deteriorating.
• A rolling-over 10 DMA increases the risk of further weakness toward the 50 DMA.
• When reducing margin, prioritize technically weaker holdings rather than selling your strongest stocks indiscriminately.
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WED 7/1: LQDA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,401.40 +13.9%
7/1 WED: LQDA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,401.40 +13.9%
3:55 PM – Selling all of my LQDA here this afternoon and taking a solid profit. Again, my current theme remains taking profits — maybe prematurely — but that discipline has helped push my account to new all-time highs after a lackluster first half of the year.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Profits Build Confidence
• After a difficult stretch, booking real gains can help restore momentum.
• Taking profits early may leave some upside behind, but it also protects hard-earned progress.
• Strong account performance is built by consistently turning good trades into realized gains.
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MON 6/29: TRV – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$560.96 +5.6%
3:31 PM – Selling all of my TRV here as shares are starting to get extended from the 10 DMA, while today’s volume is below average. My mantra remains: take profits.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Take Profits Before the Chart Forces You To
• Extended stocks often pull back toward the 10 DMA to reset.
• Below-average volume makes today’s advance less convincing.
• Locking in gains keeps capital moving and protects hard-earned profits.
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FRI 6/26: MYE – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$2,682.56 +26.8%
3:44 PM – Selling all of my MYE as we head into the week’s close. As stated when I recently sold my TILE position, this sale may be premature as well. However, I am looking to book another confidence-building win.
My account is now well above all the major benchmarks and will close this week at an all-time Net Account Value. I am also reducing my near wide-open margin exposure as the S&P 500 continues to struggle technically and show bearish signs.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Protect Progress When You Have It
• Big gains deserve to be converted into realized profits.
• Reducing margin exposure after a strong run helps protect account equity.
• When the broader market is showing technical weakness, locking in winners can be the smartest move.
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THU 6/18: UNF – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$429.84 -4.3%
10:14 AM – I have to lighten up on UNF here as the stock is starting to break below support at ROUND-$260. I’m also looking to free up some capital to add to my TILE position, which is currently showing stronger technical action.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Capital Should Flow to Strength
• Not all positions deserve the same amount of capital.
• When one stock weakens while another strengthens, reallocating capital can improve portfolio efficiency.
• Successful portfolio management is often about where your money is working best today, not where it was working best yesterday.
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TUE 6/9: SONO – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$599.88 -6.0%
3:45 PM – Selling all of my SONO here as we head into the close. The stock was essentially turned back from its 10 DMA today, while that line is beginning to roll over. That combination is a bearish technical development and warrants an exit.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Watch the Slope of the 10 DMA
• A rising 10 DMA typically supports advancing stocks.
• When the line begins to flatten or turn lower, momentum may be fading.
• Stocks rejected at a declining 10 DMA often face additional selling pressure in the days ahead.
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WED 6/3: AFRM – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$234.26 -7.1%
2:27 PM – The stock sliced through its 10 DMA and also fell below its 200 DMA. Those are significant technical violations and trigger a SELL SIGNAL under our rules.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the Major Moving Averages
• The 10 DMA measures short-term momentum, while the 200 DMA reflects the longer-term trend.
• When both levels fail, the chart is signaling a meaningful change in character.
• Reducing exposure after major technical violations helps preserve capital and maintain discipline.
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WED 6/3: NSIT – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$641.03 +12.7%
9:37 AM – Selling the remainder of my NSIT position this morning as the ROUND-$120 level has become resistance, as previously noted. Shares had failed to reclaim that line yesterday and a selling off from there today, making it a logical spot to lock in the remaining gain and redeploy capital elsewhere.
SELL SIGNALS:
6/1 (1/2) @ +16.2%
6/3 (ALL) @ +12.7%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Taking Profits Into Resistance
• Prior support often becomes resistance.
• When a stock repeatedly fails at a known resistance level, it may signal waning momentum.
• Protecting gains is just as important as finding good entries. Capital preserved can be redeployed into stronger opportunities.
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MON 6/1: NSIT – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$814.06 +16.2%
3:52 PM – Deciding to sell 1/2 of my NSIT position here and take a nice, quick profit. Today’s action was clearly bullish, with volume-backed gains, however there is some resistance looming ahead near ROUND-$120. Locking in part of the gain here allows me to participate further while reducing risk.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Partial Profits Create Flexibility
• Selling part of a winning position locks in gains while keeping upside exposure.
• Round-number levels often act as resistance as traders take profits.
• Good trading is about managing risk and reward, not maximizing either one.
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MON 6/1: NSIT – SELLING (1/2) P/L: +$814.06 +16.2% – Clone
3:52 PM – Deciding to sell 1/2 of my NSIT position here and take a nice, quick profit. Today’s action was clearly bullish, with volume-backed gains, however there is some resistance looming ahead near ROUND-$120. Locking in part of the gain here allows me to participate further while reducing risk.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Partial Profits Create Flexibility
• Selling part of a winning position locks in gains while keeping upside exposure.
• Round-number levels often act as resistance as traders take profits.
• Good trading is about managing risk and reward, not maximizing either one.
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THU 5/28: AFG – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$244.35 -2.5%
10:06 AM – Selling all of my AFG here as the stock has clearly broken below the 10 DMA, ROUND-$135, and is now trading below the 200 DMA. Those stacked technical violations signal meaningful technical deterioration and increasing downside risk.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Major Support Failures Change the Picture
• Breaks below multiple support levels often signal a significant change in trend.
• The 200 DMA is a major long-term institutional reference point.
• When technical damage compounds, preserving capital becomes the priority.
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FRI 5/22: AUPH – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$656.04 -3.3%
9:51 AM – Selling all of my AUPH here as the stock is clearly breaking below the 50 DMA. That is a significant technical violation and signals increasing downside risk.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the 50 DMA
• The 50 DMA often acts as key institutional support.
• Once that level fails, the intermediate-term trend is weakening.
• Exiting quickly helps preserve capital and prevents larger losses from developing.
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THU 5/21: MGA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$64.77 -1.0%
3:20 PM – Selling all of my MGA here. Looking to free up capital for other potential purchases while also reducing overall margin exposure.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Capital Allocation Is Part of Trading
• Every position competes for limited capital and buying power.
• Reducing margin exposure lowers overall portfolio risk.
• Sometimes the best move is reallocating capital into stronger opportunities.
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THU 5/21: PRLB – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$278.60 -2.8%
11:21 AM – Selling my PRLB position this morning as the stock is breaking below its 10 DMA. That technical violation signals weakening short-term momentum and warrants an exit under our rules.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Small Losses Are Part of the Process
• Not every trade will work — disciplined exits keep losses manageable.
• The 10 DMA is designed to identify early momentum shifts.
• Consistently controlling downside risk is what keeps traders in the game long term.
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MON 5/18: TRP – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$862.86 +4.3%
12:33 PM – I’m preemptively selling all of my TRP here this afternoon as price is just starting to get extended from its 10 DMA, while today’s volume — only average at this point — does not fully support the gains. I’m taking some quick profits here and moving on, as a pullback to the 10 DMA looks possible.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Don’t Ignore Weak Volume
• Stocks extending too far above the 10 DMA often need to reset.
• Strong price advances are more trustworthy when backed by strong volume.
• Taking profits into strength keeps capital flexible and protects gains.
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FRI 5/15: MGA – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$170.64 -5.2%
10:01 AM – Following the rules and selling 1/3 of my roughly $10,000 position here as the stock falls below its 10 DMA. The next support level I’m watching is ROUND-$60. Below there, the next major support is the 50 DMA, currently at $58.40.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Sell Signals Are About Risk Control
• The goal of a SELL SIGNAL is to reduce risk, not predict the future.
• Selling in thirds allows flexibility if the stock stabilizes.
• Respecting technical violations keeps emotions out of the process.
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TUE 5/12: IVZ – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,749.70 +8.7%
3:44 PM – I’m selling all of my IVZ here as shares are beginning to get extended from the 10 DMA and appear likely to pull back and retest that level. In the meantime, I would rather free up this capital to redeploy into other opportunities, including my recent BUYS in TRP and PRLB.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Rotate Capital Efficiently
• Stocks extended too far above the 10 DMA often pull back to reset.
• Taking profits into strength helps preserve gains.
• Capital should constantly be evaluated and directed toward the strongest opportunities.
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TUE 5/5: BCAL – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$90.55 +0.91%
10:50 AM – Selling my lagging BCAL shares to free up capital and redeploy into a potentially stronger opportunity with an additional 1/3 purchase of IVZ. This is a rotation into relative strength.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Avoid Opportunity Cost
• Capital tied up in lagging stocks limits your upside potential.
• Rotating into stocks showing stronger action improves overall portfolio performance.
• Always ask: Is my capital working as hard as it should be?
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WED 4/22: BY – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$245.69 +2.5%
9:46 AM – Getting out of this BY position as the stock is breaking below its 10 DMA support. That violation signals a loss of short-term momentum and warrants a full exit.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Lock Gains When Momentum Breaks
• The 10 DMA is the first sign of strength — and the first sign of weakness.
• When that level is lost, momentum is no longer in your favor.
• Taking profits quickly helps protect gains and keeps capital working efficiently.
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MON 3/30: LGND – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$987.47 -9.8%
9:38 AM – Selling the entire LGND position here this morning as the stock has clearly broken below its 50 DMA. That violation signals a breakdown in the intermediate trend and warrants a full exit to protect capital.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the 50 DMA Breakdown
• The 50 DMA is a key line for institutional support.
• Breaks below this level often lead to further downside pressure.
• Exiting decisively helps prevent losses from compounding.
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WED 3/25: NVT – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,488.21 +6.4%
3:31 PM – Taking profits here on this NVT swing trade after previously booking some losses. This afternoon, shares are pulling back from their day highs while becoming extended from the 10 DMA by +7.7%. With the market remaining bearish and highly news-driven, this is a prudent time to lock in gains.
This trade is part of my Personal Portfolio, and this is a personal decision. I am still covering this stock on the site within the Traditional BreakOuts Portfolio.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Take Profits Into Extension
• Stocks extended too far above the 10 DMA often pull back to reset.
• Selling into strength helps lock in gains before momentum fades.
• In volatile markets, taking profits proactively improves consistency.
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THU 3/19: FCFS – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$392.22 -1.9%
1:17 PM – Selling all my FCFS here as the stock is selling off from its 10 DMA and beginning to make new recent lows, with a sharp +65% increase in volume. That combination signals clear institutional selling pressure and confirms a breakdown in momentum.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Volume Accelerates the Message
• Breaks from the 10 DMA carry more weight when volume expands.
• New lows confirm sellers are in control of the trend.
• Exiting decisively during high-volume weakness helps protect capital.
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WED 3/18: OOMA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$170.75 -1.8%
3:47 PM – Liquidating my entire OOMA position here at the close. The stock is now clearly trading below the 10 DMA and has broken below ROUND-$14 support on above-average volume. These types of price/volume moves are pivotal.
Additionally, the broader market environment continues to weaken, with the major averages all breaching their 200 DMA levels (even if only slightly).
It is also well past time to reduce margin exposure. My usage tends to run on the high side, which has help me produce sharp YOY gains, it becomes increasingly risky in a downtrending, news-driven market like we are seeing now.
This stock is a lower-priced, thinner name, and considering that, I was anticipating a sharp upside move given its position near the 10 DMA as well as other technical bullish points. Instead, today’s action showed the opposite.
With both technical deterioration and portfolio risk management in play, I’m out with a modest loss.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Align With the Market Environment
• Breaks below the 10 DMA and key support on volume are clear exit signals.
• When the broader market weakens, individual stocks become more vulnerable.
• Reducing margin in a deteriorating environment is disciplined risk management, based on clear bearish signals.
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WED 3/18: PNTG – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$284.88 -2.8%
9:37 AM – Stock is making new recent lows this morning as the 10 DMA is starting to roll over and a downtrend is developing. In addition, my account is currently stretched on margin, and this is a good opportunity to reduce exposure and free up capital.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Trim Risk When Conditions Change
• New lows combined with a rolling over 10 DMA signal weakening momentum.
• Managing margin exposure is just as important as managing individual positions.
• Freeing up capital allows flexibility to move into stronger opportunities.
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MON 3/16: FCFS – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$52.01 -0.5%
3:31 PM – Selling 1/3 of my FCFS position this afternoon as the stock has clearly lost its 10 DMA, and that line is starting to roll over. That shift signals weakening short-term momentum and warrants scaling back exposure.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Trim When Momentum Fades
• A break below the 10 DMA is an early sign of technical deterioration.
• When that line begins to roll over, momentum is no longer in your favor.
• Scaling out early helps control risk and preserves capital for stronger setups.
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WED 3/11: RBC – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$407.73 -2.9%
9:58 AM – I’m selling the remainder of my RBC position here. The stock is simply underperforming and is getting turned back from its 10 DMA, which has been acting as clear resistance. That line is also starting to roll over, confirming weakening momentum. Motto: BUY STRENGTH – SELL WEAKNESS.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Sell Weakness Without Hesitation
• Stocks repeatedly rejected at the 10 DMA are losing short-term leadership.
• When the 10 DMA rolls over, momentum has clearly shifted.
• Following the rule — buy strength, sell weakness — keeps the portfolio aligned with leadership.
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MON 3/9: KGC – SELLING (ALL) @ $31.29 -11.2%
10:02 AM – Dumping the remainder of my KGC position here this morning. The gap down below the 10 DMA on 3/3 was the first technical violation, followed a few days later by the loss of the 50 DMA. Now with shares making new lows this morning, it’s clear the stock is in a deteriorating trend. Reducing exposure further by exiting the position entirely.
James’ Trader’s Tip: When Violations Stack Up
• A break below the 10 DMA is often the first sign that momentum is fading.
• Losing the 50 DMA soon after confirms deeper technical deterioration.
• When violations stack up, exiting the position preserves capital and keeps the portfolio focused on stronger leaders.
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FRI 3/6: KGC – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$575.79 -12.8%
3:54 PM – Shares are now clearly trading below the 50 DMA. That violation signals weakening intermediate momentum. This position has been under pressure for some time, so it’s overdue to scale back. Cutting loose 1/3 of the current position here.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Trim Losses Before They Grow
• The 50 DMA often acts as a key institutional support level.
• When a stock clearly trades below that line, risk increases quickly.
• Reducing exposure early keeps losses manageable and preserves capital for stronger opportunities.
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FRI 3/6: NVT – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$872.89 -13%
3:29 PM – After closing just below its 50 DMA yesterday, shares are clearly trading below that level again today. When a stock loses the 50 DMA, it signals weakening intermediate momentum. Selling 1/3 of the current position here to reduce exposure.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Scaling In and Out in Thirds
• Positions are built and reduced in thirds, allowing the stock to prove itself before committing full capital.
• This method reduces timing risk — you don’t have to be perfect on the first trade.
• Scaling out in thirds locks in gains or trims losses progressively while still allowing participation if things reverse.
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FRI 3/6: RBC – SELLING 1/3 @ $547.82 -3.4%
9:56 AM – Selling a 1/3 position today as the stock has clearly lost support at the 10 DMA. When a stock breaks this key short-term momentum line, it signals weakening technical character and warrants a SELL SIGNAL.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect the 10 DMA
• The 10 DMA is the heartbeat of short-term momentum.
• When price breaks below this level, leadership is often fading.
• Acting quickly on this rule helps protect gains and limit downside risk.
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WED 2/25: MNST – SELLING ALL P/L: +$651.40 +2.2%
3:54 PM – Selling my entire MNST position here just before today’s bell. The company is set to report earnings tomorrow after the close, and shares can begin to get volatile ahead of that event. Earnings reactions are unpredictable and often sharp. While I do occasionally take risk into announcements, with Monster here I’d rather lock in a quick +2.2% gain and move on.
I believe my entries — outlined below — were near perfect, and something both to practice and learn from. Each 1/3 position was executed on a clear bullish technical signal the stock provided.
The 2/17 breakout to new highs on a +37% increase in volume was the initial BUY SIGNAL. I personally entered, admittedly a little late, the following day with a 1/3 position.
My first 1/3 ADD came on the 2/20 advance from the 10 DMA to new highs on a +14% increase in volume — exactly what I look for and you want to see.
The continued bullish action the following session gave me one final opportunity to complete the position as shares pushed to new highs once again.
If it weren’t for tomorrow’s earnings report, I would still be holding MNST. The 10 DMA is just beginning to “line up,” as I say. That action is typically constructive ahead of a developing, continued uptrend, as I have pointed out many times with previous winning selections.
I do realize MNST could blast higher on tomorrow’s quarterly report, and that’s money I am going to be missing out on. However, there’s also an equal chance the stock gaps down and sells off.
Every trader’s portfolio goals evolve over time. My focus right now is aggressively growing account equity — which is currently at all-time highs — by rotating into quicker-moving opportunities as I’m currently finding plenty each week in this current market.
At this stage, I’m perfectly content hitting some quick singles and the occasional doubles — stacking modest, consistent wins. Those will drive my balance home and push my total runs higher.
I prefer my capital be positioned in strength and momentum — and as always remain there only while bullish technical signals persist.
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MY BUYS:
2/18 (1/3) @ $83.68
2/20 (1/3) @ $82.98
2/23 (1/3) @ $84.76
NEW COST BASIS: $83.81
MY SELLS:
2/25 (ALL) +$651.40 +2.2%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Earnings Volatility Is a Choice
• Earnings reactions are often sharp and unpredictable.
• Protecting a quick gain is disciplined risk management.
• Capital should rotate into stocks showing current momentum.
• Aggressive growth still requires controlled risk.
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MON 2/23: KNSA – SELLING ALL P/L: +$612.88 +3.1%
3:40 PM – Selling my entire KNSA position this afternoon ahead of tomorrow morning’s earnings announcement. While gains were significantly higher earlier in the session, I am choosing to lock in profits and avoid potential post-earnings volatility. Earnings reactions can be sharp and unpredictable. This exit also frees up capital for stronger-acting setups, including RBC (BUYING 1/3) and adding to MNST (FINAL 1/3).
MY BUYS:
2/13 (1/3) @ $45.79
2/19 (1/3) @ $46.99
MY SELLS:
2/23 (ALL) +$612.88 +3.1%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Earnings Risk Is Real
• Earnings events often bring sharp, unpredictable moves.
• Protecting gains ahead of known volatility is disciplined risk management.
• Strong trades can be re-entered after the event if structure remains intact.
• Capital should always flow toward the strongest current opportunities.
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FRI 2/20: SNN – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$500.91 +2.5%
10:31 AM – Pulling out of SNN this morning. Shares are advancing, but without meaningful volume conviction as price once again meets resistance near prior October lows. Light-volume strength into resistance is not the type of action I want to sit through. Always striving to be in stocks that are actually moving. Taking these quick gains and freeing up capital for potentially faster-moving setups such as MOV which is breaking out this morning.
MY BUYS:
2/10 (2/3) @ $35.36
MY SELLS:
2/20 (ALL) +$500.91 +2.5%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Rotate Capital Toward Momentum
• Light-volume rallies into resistance lack conviction.
• Prior lows often act as resistance levels.
• Capital tied up in slow movers has opportunity cost.
• Strong accounts are built by staying in stocks that are advancing — not stalling.
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FRI 2/20: TPC – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$3,198.56 +10.7%
9:53 AM – Selling my entire TPC position here. Shares are advancing, but volume remains below average, which reduces conviction behind the move as shares approach what could be resistance of some previosu highs. The stock previously pulled back to the ROUND-$80 area and finding support there was constructive. However, with a solid gain in hand and lighter volume on this push, I’m choosing to take the +10.7% profit and free up capital for potentially faster-moving opportunities. This is swing trading.
MY BUYS:
1/12 (1/3) @ $73.24
1/26 (1/3) @ $77.21
1/29 (1/3) @ $80.65
MY SELLS:
2/20 (ALL) +$3,198.56 +10.7%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Protect Profits When Momentum Lacks Conviction
• Advancing prices on light volume often lack institutional urgency.
• Strong accounts are built by locking in gains before they fade.
• Capital rotation is part of disciplined portfolio management.
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TUE 2/10: NVT – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$569.65 -2.8%
3:29 PM – After failing to close back above its 10 DMA yesterday, shares are now breaking more decisively below that key level today on above-average volume, exhibiting clear bearish technical action. After sweating through the recent earnings sell-off, I’m selling the entire position and reallocating capital for stronger technical setups, such as SNN (see here).
MY BUYS:
1/22 (1/3) @ $112.15
MY SELLS:
2/10 (ALL) -$569.65 -2.8%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Respect Failed Reclaims of the 10 DMA
• A failed attempt to reclaim the 10 DMA often signals continued weakness.
• Increased volume on the downside confirms institutional selling pressure.
• Freeing capital from underperformers allows redeployment into stronger setups.
• Discipline protects the account — hope does not.
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MON 2/9: KN – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$807.94 +8.1%
11:14 AM – Shares are beginning to dip to new morning lows, signaling a loss of short-term momentum. With a solid gain in hand following this quick earnings-related move, I’m selling the entire position to protect quick profits. Stocks are usually volatile for several days post-earrings.
Furthermore, my account has taken a few recent hits, and my priority right now is preserving gains and keeping the account near recent highs (where it is at this moment). Individual traders may have different financial goals, risk tolerances, or time horizons, and you’re always free to manage trades in a way that best fits your plan. As always, I’m available for questions regardless of my personal positioning.
MY BUYS:
1/15 (2/3) @ $24.58
MY SELLS:
2/9 (ALL) +$807.94 +8.1%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Protect Gains Post-Earnings When Possible
• Earnings-driven moves can reverse quickly once momentum stalls.
• Locking in profits after a sharp advance is a risk-management decision, not a market call.
• Preserving capital keeps you positioned for the next high-probability setup. (which is readily available)
• Every trader’s objectives differ — disciplined execution allows flexibility without emotion.
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MON 2/9: RBC – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$603.30 +5.8%
10:36 AM – Shares have rallied into what could become ROUND-$550 resistance following the post-earnings move. With a solid gain in hand and price now stalling at a clear technical level, I’m selling the entire position and locking in profits from this quick earnings trade.
MY BUYS:
2/4 (2/3) @ $520.25
MY SELLS:
2/9 (ALL) +$603.30 +5.8%
James Trader’s Tip: Take Profits Into Resistance
• Earnings-driven rallies often move fast but can stall just as quickly.
• Selling into clear resistance removes uncertainty and protects gains.
• Locking in profits is part of disciplined execution — not a sign of weakness.
• Capital freed from winners can be redeployed into stronger technical setups.
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FRI 2/6: AEIS – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$137.93 +0.7%
9:51 AM – I’ve been looking for an opportunity to exit this position, and today’s market-driven strength provides that window. Shares are trading higher this morning, but volume is only slightly above average, offering no strong confirmation of sustained demand. I’m selling the entire position and freeing up capital.
MY BUYS:
1/28 (2/3) @ $263.80
MY SELLS:
2/6 (ALL) +$137.93 +0.7%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Prune Weaker Positions From Your Portfolio
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Market-assisted rallies often provide exit opportunities, not new conviction.
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Gains on light or only modest volume lack durability.
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When the market gives you liquidity, use it intentionally.
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MON 2/2: AZTA – CALLING A FINAL SELL SIGNAL @ $37.26 +5.1%
3:55 PM – Shares are posting another day of above-average volume declines, and the 10 DMA is now clearly rolling over, confirming a loss of short-term momentum. With downside pressure building, a test of the 50 DMA appears likely. Calling a FINAL SELL SIGNAL here with a +5.1% overall profit.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/11 (1/3) @ $37.67 +6.2%
12/16 (1/3) @ $34.50 –2.7%
2/2 (1/3) @ $37.26 +5.1%
OVERALL P/L: +2.9%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Rolling Averages Change the Risk Profile
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A rolling-over (trending lower) 10 DMA signals momentum is no longer supportive.
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Persistent selling on above-average volume increases downside risk.
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Exiting before a deeper test preserves gains and avoids repair mode.
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WED 1/28: ISSC – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$405.91 -4.5%
3:52 PM – Shares are breaking below the ROUND-$20 support and closing at the session lows, confirming a loss of control. I’m exiting the entire position here and freeing up capital for potentially stronger opportunities.
SELL SIGNALS:
1/28 (ALL) @ $19.75 –4.6%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Round Numbers Are Decision Levels
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ROUND-$ levels often act as psychological support.
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Breaks below them, especially into the close, tend to invite follow-through selling.
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Exiting quickly on structural breaks keeps capital available for better setups, not trapped in repair mode.
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WED 1/28: VIAV – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1870.43 +9.4%
9:48 AM – Selling the entire VIAV position here to lock in gains ahead of earnings. With a solid profit in hand, there is no reason to carry unnecessary event risk.
MY BUYS:
1/21 (1/3) @ $19.19
1/21 (1/3) @ $19.18
MY SELLS:
1/28 (ALL) +$1,870.43 +9.4%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Don’t Gamble Profits on Earnings
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Earnings introduce binary risk that charts cannot manage.
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Locking in gains ahead of events preserves both capital and confidence.
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Strong traders sell certainty, not hope.
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THU 1/15: KNSA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$3,580.60 -15.1%
10:13 AM – While yesterday’s positive reversal on more than twice normal volume looked constructive and suggested the start of a potential quick recovery, that follow-through failed to materialize. This morning, shares are making new lows. The stock now has significant overhead supply to work through, and is technically disadvantaged. I’m exiting the position. Capital is being redeployed into cleaner setups with better upside asymmetry such as Knowles Corp (KN – NYSE) which I am now starting a 1/3 position in.
James’ Trader’s Tip: Failed Reversals Are a Red Flag
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One strong day does not make a trend — follow-through is required.
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When a bullish reversal fails immediately, risk escalates quickly.
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Cutting exposure in damaged charts preserves capital for stocks that can move higher with less resistance.
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THU 1/15: PGNY – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$376.27 -3.8%
10:08 AM – Selling out of PGNY this morning as shares are being turned back from the 10 DMA, signaling renewed short-term weakness. This action provides a clear reason to exit with a modest loss and to free up capital. The focus now is redeploying into stocks with cleaner technical setups and less overhead supply to work through, like KN which I am staring a position in here.
SELL SIGNALS:
1/15 (ALL) –3.8%
James’ Trader’s Tip: Small Losses Are Strategic
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Being turned back at the 10 DMA is a sell signal.
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Accepting small losses preserves capital and mental clarity.
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Capital performs best when it’s allocated to stocks that can move higher without fighting resistance.
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WED 1/14: JPM – SELLING (ALL) P/L: $1,054.14 -5.03%
10:14 AM – Shares are not recovering quickly enough from yesterday’s earnings sell-off, indicating continued post-event weakness. I’m exiting the entire position here and freeing up capital to redeploy into ISSC. See here.
SELL SIGNALS:
1/14 (ALL) –$1,054.14 –5.03%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Earnings Gaps Change the Rules
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When a stock fails to rebound promptly after an earnings gap down, risk increases materially.
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Post-earnings weakness often persists longer than expected.
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Exiting decisively allows capital to be reallocated into stocks showing strength, not damage control.
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FRI 1/9: TD – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$165.63 -0.82%
10:21 AM – Shares are clearly breaking below the 10 DMA this morning and also undercutting recent lows near $94.00. That combination confirms a loss of short-term momentum, and a great reason to reduce my margin exposure.
RECENT SELL SIGNALS:
1/9 (ALL) –0.82%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: When Support Fails, Don’t Argue
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Breaks below the 10 DMA signal early momentum failure.
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Losing prior price lows confirms that sellers are in control.
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Full exits on confirmed rule breaks prevent small losses from turning into larger ones.
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THU 1/8: TD – SELLING (1/3) P/L: +$93.09 +0.93%
10:06 AM – Selling 1/3 of my TD position here to reallocate capital into a higher-conviction opportunity. This trim is about capital efficiency, not a technical failure.
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Capital Has a Job
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Every dollar should be allocated to the strongest available setup.
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Trimming one position to fund a better one is disciplined portfolio management.
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Avoid opportunity cost — capital should always be working where momentum is strongest.
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FRI 12/26: KNSA – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$295.28 -4.4%
10:16 AM – Shares are trading just below the 10 DMA this morning. While holiday trading conditions can mute signals, I’m choosing to lighten exposure by 1/3 of the total position here. With this account sitting near all-time highs, the priority is protecting gains and keeping risk contained into year-end.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/26 (1/3) @ $41.92 –4.6%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Protect Gains Near Year-End
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When a stock fails to reclaim the 10 DMA, momentum is no longer working in your favor.
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Trimming during uncertain, low-liquidity sessions reduces downside without abandoning the trade entirely.
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Strong years are preserved by defense, not by forcing marginal setups late in the calendar.
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MON 12/22: ATI – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,080.15 +10.9%
11:50 AM – Taking profits here after a strong run.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/22 (ALL) @ +10.9%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Sell Strength, Not Hope
• Locking in gains after a sharp advance prevents winners from reversing.
• Strong moves are opportunities to sell into demand, not wait for more.
• Consistent profit-taking compounds results over time.
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FRI 12/19: SELLING: FER (ALL) P/L: -$1,023.54 -3.4%
9:41 AM – Shares are gapping down below the 10 DMA this morning after showing concerning action on Wednesday and Thursday. That prior weakness removes patience here. I’m choosing to act quickly and exit the position.
Also worth noting: today is triple-witching options expiration, so volume readings will be inflated and less reliable as a standalone signal.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/19 (ALL) –3.4%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Don’t Ignore Pre-Weakness
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When a stock shows deterioration before a gap down, the risk profile changes fast.
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Gaps below the 10 DMA following weak prior sessions often signal a break in character.
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On abnormal volume days (like triple-witching), price action matters more than volume — respect the rule breaks and move on.
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WED 12/17: ADI – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$126.90 -1.3%
11:23 AM – Shares are selling off with volume and breaking below the 10 DMA.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/17 (ALL) @ $274.54 –1.3%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Volume Confirms the Violation
• Breaks of the 10 DMA matter most when they occur with expanding volume.
• Increased volume signals urgency from sellers, not random price movement.
• Acting quickly on confirmed violations helps keep losses contained.
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WED 12/17: BMO – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$231.43 -2.3%
11:23 AM – Breaking below its 10 DMA as the broader market continues to weaken.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/17 (ALL) @ $128.13 –2.3%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Market Context Matters
• Individual stock weakness carries more weight when the broader market is under pressure.
• Breaks of the 10 DMA during market weakness often lead to faster downside follow-through.
• Reducing exposure in weakening conditions preserves capital for better environments.
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TUE 12/16: TECK – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$362.97 -3.6%
3:48 PM – Stock remains below its 10 DMA and is now developing a downtrend. Freeing up capital for other stocks showing stronger technical positions.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/16 (ALL) @ $43.30 –3.7%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Opportunity Cost Matters
• Capital tied up in weak stocks cannot be deployed into stronger opportunities.
• When momentum fades, patience often turns into opportunity cost.
• Staying flexible allows you to quickly reallocate into leadership when conditions improve.
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THU 12/11: AZTA – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$1,251.72 +6.2%
1:38 PM – Stock is having trouble getting over resistance at the previous highs near $38.20. I’m taking these profits now.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/11 (ALL) @ $37.67 +6.2%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect Overhead Resistance
• When a stock stalls repeatedly near prior highs, momentum often begins to fade.
• Taking profits at known resistance levels preserves gains before supply increases.
• Strong stocks clear resistance with conviction; hesitation is often an early warning.
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WED 12/10: ASTE – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$507.89 -5.1%
9:40 AM – Selling the remaining shares here to free up capital for stocks showing stronger technical conditions.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/9 (1/3) @ $44.13 –5.1%
12/10 (ALL) @ $44.13 –5.1%
OVERALL P/L: –5.1%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Capital Can Be Better Used
• When a stock loses momentum, holding it creates opportunity cost.
• Redirecting capital into stronger technical setups improves portfolio efficiency.
• Stay disciplined — capital flows toward strength, not stagnation.
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WED 12/10: TD – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$2,408.69 +8.02%
9:40 AM – Going to grab these profits here and not get too greedy.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/10 (ALL) @ $90.11 +8.0%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Locking Gains Builds Discipline
• Take profits when a stock becomes extended from support.
• Avoid letting a strong winner drift back and weaken your equity curve.
• Discipline on exits is as important as discipline on entries.
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WED 12/10: VAL – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$152.57 -1.5%
9:40 AM – Selling this stock here as it breaks below its 10 DMA. Freeing up capital for other purchases showing stronger technical action.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/10 (ALL) @ $57.95 –1.5%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Respect the 10 DMA Breakdown
• A clean break below the 10 DMA signals a loss of momentum.
• Weak stocks tie up capital better used in stronger setups.
• Selling quickly on momentum violations protects the portfolio and preserves discipline.
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TUE 12/9: ASTE – SELLING (1/3) P/L: -$167.83 -5.0%
2:15 PM – Shares are falling below the 10 DMA and also breaking below their short-term uptrend, signaling a clear loss of momentum. Calling a 1/3 SELL SIGNAL here — which represents 1/3 of the 1/3 position currently held.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/9 (1/3) @ $44.12 –5.0%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: The Break in Character
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When a stock loses both the 10 DMA and its uptrend, momentum is no longer working in your favor.
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These “breaks in character” often precede deeper pullbacks — trimming early protects capital.
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Staying disciplined with technical violations keeps you out of trouble and ready for stronger opportunities.
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THU 12/4: AEP – SELLING (ALL) P/L: -$433.20 -4.3%
3:45 PM – Stock is struggling near its important 50 DMA support. It’s not bouncing — it could someday — but right now the technical action does not justify holding. Freeing up capital for stronger-looking opportunities.
SELL SIGNALS:
12/4 ALL @ $117.93 –4.4%
ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Don’t Let Weak Stocks Tie Up Capital
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When a stock can’t bounce from major support, momentum is not in your favor.
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Weak action near the 50 DMA often signals deeper deterioration ahead.
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Rotating out early keeps your capital available for higher-probability setups.
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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.