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FRI 2/27: KN – CALLING A 3RD SELL SIGNAL @ $27.13 +10.1%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, KN, PERFORMANCE, TDBO, TDBO PERFORMANCE

3:45 PM – Shares have clearly broken below the 10 DMA as the broader market environment weakens. That violation triggers our rule-based exit. When a stock breaks short-term support during market pressure, we do not hesitate. This is the third and FINAL SELL SIGNAL.

SELL SIGNALS:
1/23 (1/3) @ $23.93 -2.9%
2/9 (1/3) @ $26.67 +8.2%
2/27 (1/3) @ $27.13 +10.1%

OVERALL P/L: +5.1%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Market Pressure Accelerates Weakness

  • A break below the 10 DMA during a weak market environment carries more weight.

  • Stocks that cannot hold short-term support often deteriorate quickly when indexes soften.

  • Following predefined SELL SIGNAL rules removes emotion and locks in gains systematically.

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MON 2/9: KN – SELLING (ALL) P/L: +$807.94 +8.1%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, JTPP, JTPP PERFORMANCE, KN, PERFORMANCE

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: KN – CALLING A 2ND SELL SIGNAL @ $26.67 +8.2%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, KN, PERFORMANCE, TDBO, TDBO PERFORMANCE

10:55 AM – Calling a prudent 2ND SELL SIGNAL this morning as shares begin to dip to new lows post-earnings. Stocks are often volatile for several sessions following earnings, and this action warrants additional risk reduction.

SELL SIGNALS:
1/23 (1/3) @ $23.93  -2.9%
2/9 (1/3) @ $26.67  +8.2%

OVERALL P/L: +2.7%

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THU 1/15: KN – BUYING (1/3) @ $24.58

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, JTPP, KN

10:08 AM – I sold out of several losing positions this morning to reallocate capital into a stock with better upside velocity. KN is breaking out to new multi-year highs with an increase in volume, signaling strong demand. This name comes directly from my Traditional BreakOuts Watch List. Initiating a 1/3 position here to help right-side the portfolio and improve overall momentum exposure.

MY BUYS:
1/15 (1/3) @ $24.58

James’ Trader’s Tip: Rotate Out of Weakness, Into Strength

  • Capital tied up in laggards carries opportunity cost.

  • Breakouts to multi-year highs often move faster once resistance is cleared.

  • Strategic rotation keeps the portfolio aligned with where momentum is building — not where it’s broken.

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