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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