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

  • Earnings introduce binary risk that charts cannot manage.

  • Locking in gains ahead of events preserves both capital and confidence.

  • Strong traders sell certainty, not hope.

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WED 1/21: VIAV – BUYING/ADDING TO (1/3) @ $19.18

2:50 PM – Adding another 1/3 to my position here.

As I said on this morning’s initial 1/3 purchase – “Shares are advancing from their 10 DMA this morning with an increase in volume, signaling renewed short-term momentum. As long-time members know, moves up from the 10 DMA are my BUY SIGNAL when they occur in highly ranked, fundamentally sound stocks.’

There may be some resistance at $19.75 – $20.00. We’ll see how the stock handles that technical hurdle.”

MY BUYS:
1/21 (1/3) @ $19.19
1/21 (1/3) @ $19.18

James’ Trader’s Tip: The 10 DMA Is the Trigger

  • The 10 DMA defines short-term control.

  • Advances from this level with volume reflect institutional participation, not random price action.

  • Combining technical strength with strong ranks and fundamentals keeps the odds firmly in your favor.

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WED 1/21: VIAV – BUYING (1/3) @ $19.19

10:34 AM – Shares are advancing from their 10 DMA this morning with an increase in volume, signaling renewed short-term momentum. As long-time members know, moves up from the 10 DMA are my BUY SIGNAL when they occur in highly ranked, fundamentally sound stocks.’

There may be some resistance at $19.75 – $20.00. We’ll see how the stock handles that technical hurdle.

MY BUYS:
1/21 (1/3) @ $19.19

James’ Trader’s Tip: The 10 DMA Is the Trigger

  • The 10 DMA defines short-term control.

  • Advances from this level with volume reflect institutional participation, not random price action.

  • Combining technical strength with strong ranks and fundamentals keeps the odds firmly in your favor.

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MON 11/3: VIAV – CALLING A FINAL SELL SIGNAL @ $17.27 +60.2%

11:11 AM – Closing this out here after a solid winning trade. Shares are now well extended above any near-term support following a strong multi-week run. Locking in profits while momentum remains stretched to the upside.

SELL SIGNALS:
8/20 @ $10.55 -2.1%
10/10 @ $12.31 +14.2%
11/3 @ $17.27 +60.2%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Lock in Gains in a Strong Market

  • Parabolic moves rarely last.

  • Selling strength is how disciplined traders stay ahead of reversals.

  • Book the win, protect capital, and be ready for the next setup.

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FRI 10/10: VIAV – CALLING A 2ND SELL SIGNAL @ $12.31 +14.2%

3:50 PM – The stock is dropping well below its 10 DMA and is also breaking below an upward trendline. This action signals a clear loss of short-term momentum and institutional support. Calling a 2nd SELL SIGNAL here to lock in gains and protect profits.

SELL SIGNALS:
8/20 @ $10.55 –2.1%
10/10 @ $12.31 +14.2%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Trendlines Don’t Lie

  • When a stock breaks below a clear upward trendline, character has changed.

  • Institutions defend trendlines — once they stop, momentum fades quickly.

  • Respect every technical break; it’s often the market’s quiet warning before sharper declines.

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WED 8/20: SELLING: VIAV (ALL) P/L: -$203.94 -2.0%

9:52 AM – Selling my VIAV here. Reducing my margin exposure.

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: What Margin Really Means

  • Trading on margin means you’re borrowing money from your broker to buy more shares than you could with cash alone.

  • It’s like leverage: bigger gains if you’re right, bigger losses if you’re wrong.

  • Margin should only be used with discipline — because a small move against you can quickly wipe out profits or force a sale.

👉 Think of margin as a tool, not a strategy. Use it carefully, and never let it manage you.

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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 8/15: BUYING: VIAV (1/3) @ $10.78

3:58 PM – Picking up a 1/3 position here just before the close as shares advance from the 10 DMA with a +78% increase in volume.

BUY DATE: 8/15

BUY PRICE: $10.78

% P/L: +0.0%

An ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Volume is the Conviction

  • A sharp increase in volume is one of the strongest confirmations of a valid BUY SIGNAL.
  • The bigger the volume surge, the stronger the conviction that institutions are stepping in.
  • Always pair volume with a key support level like the 10 DMA for higher-probability 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.