TUE 4/15: LINC – Posts Bullish Action for its First Day +2.7%

Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (LINC – NASDAQ)

10:18 PM: Yesterday afternoon, LINC was called a BUY with a 1/3 position at $16.85. The stock showed an encouraging push immediately after entry, closing strong near highs and continuing to rise the today. It’s now holding above the entry with improving volume action and positive momentum, closing at $17.31 for a modest gain of +2.7%.

Performance B

Segment Value Return % P/L
Current Position Value $10,273.07 +2.73% +$273.07
Total (LINC) $10,273.07 +2.73% +$273.07

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Chart-Based Analysis

  • Entry setup: Initiated after bounce off rising 10 DMA with strong closing action.
  • Price action: Tight consolidation broke to the upside with clean momentum follow-through.
  • Volume behavior: Healthy volume rise on entry day, confirming institutional interest.

Sell Signals Called

No sell signals have been triggered/posted at this point. LINC remains active.

Trade Execution Highlights

  • Entry timing: Excellent — just above support with strong volume and near day highs.
  • Follow-through: Immediate continuation the next session confirmed strength.
  • Trend riding: Still early — strong hold over 10 DMA is a bullish sign.

Trade Summary

Symbol LINC
Buy Date 4/14/2025
Buy Time 3:51 PM
Entry Price $16.85
Position Size $10,000
Current Price $17.31
Gain/Loss +$273.07
Return +2.73%

Lessons Learned

  • Positioning near support with confirming volume gives strong risk/reward setups.
  • Early gains can be telling — strong continuation reinforces initial thesis.

Technical Action to Monitor Going Forward

  • Support levels:
    • – 1st support: 50 DMA ($16.59)
    • – 2nd support: $16.00
  • Needs to hold above $16.00 and push above $17.40 to trigger further momentum.

Trade Outcome / Grade

  • Outcome: Early gains and strong hold over moving average — healthy so far.
  • Grade: B
  • Comment: Well-timed entry with early confirmation. Monitoring for continued strength.

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