To The Moon

I. Headlines & Catalysts Yesterday was a textbook rotation day. Momentum stocks were hit hard as traders rushed for the exits, while defensive names quietly took the lead. The Nasdaq broke lower, yet the Dow pushed into fresh all-time highs! That split told the whole story. Risk was not leaving the market, it was just changing seats. Software led the pain. What started as a greenish open faded fast, and by the afternoon even strong earnings could not stop the selling. The mood shifted from chasing growth to protecting capital. II. Sector Performance Snapshot Green on the board belonged to defense. Real Estate and Energy topped the list, followed by Consumer Defensive, Healthcare, and Financials. Capital rotated toward areas that tend to hold up when uncertainty rises. On the other side

Let me tell it calmly, the way I see it. Gold started falling. Then silver cracked. Hard. People were overleveraged, crowded, convinced the crisis was here. Euphoria. When margins got hit, they did not sell what they wanted. They sold what they could. Crypto was liquid, so it went next. That is not crypto failing. At least, I do not think it is. That is stress moving through the system. I have seen this many times. Panic never looks logical in the moment. Everyone searches for a villain, a headline, a reason. But most sell because they must. They didn’t changed their mind in a few days. While that happens, bigger players stay quiet. They do not rush. They buy slowly, knowing fear does the hard work for them. This is how markets reset. Clarity for whales, confusion for the weak hands. I do

I. Headlines & Catalysts The market cooled. The Dow closed above 49,000 for the first time ever. The S&P 500 came close to 7,000, then posted its worst single session in two weeks. Price is still elevated, but momentum clearly slowed. Earnings are reinforcing a familiar theme. Companies that use AI efficiently are printing cash. Everyone else is being judged harshly. Software, semis, and consumer names without a clean growth story are losing investor patience fast. Macro pressure eased slightly. Markets continue to price in Kevin Warsh joining the Fed in May, viewed as flexible but not reckless. The House passed a government funding resolution, signed after the close, removing a short term risk. Gold and silver bounced after last week’s flush. Bitcoin stayed stuck between 70K and 8

The main topics in this Knowledgebase are divided into:My General Approach and PhilosophyEvaluating a CompanyPortfolio ManagementAdjusted vs GAAP EarningsWhat is My Buying Policy?What is My Selling Policy?## My General Approach and PhilosophyMost of my stocks start with a recommendation and write-up by someone I have a lot of confidence in. This could be someone on the board, Bert, The Motley Fool, or more rarely a write-up by someone else on Seeking Alpha.I want rapid revenue growth. My ideas about that have become inflated in the last couple of years and where I once might have looked for 20% to 25% as very fast growth, I’m now looking for 40% growth, and sometimes more.I look for a stock in a special niche, with something special about it. I guess this could be considered a moat. It als

One of the most important qualities a trader can possess is the ability to change their mind when new evidence arises. Being able to adjust your trading decisions in response to changing market conditions or new information is crucial for success in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of trading.It’s natural for traders to develop certain biases or preconceptions about the market based on their past experiences or personal beliefs. However, it’s important to recognize that these biases can often cloud our judgment and prevent us from making rational decisions based on the current market conditions.By being open-minded and willing to change your perspective, you can better adapt to changing market conditions and make more informed trading decisions. This can help you avoid costly mistake

Mark Minervini is a legendary trader who has made a name for himself in the world of investing. He is famous for his unique approach to trading, which emphasizes finding quality stocks with strong fundamentals and a proven track record of success.Here are 15 trading tips from Mark Minervini that can help improve your trading performance:Have a plan: Minervini believes that successful trading requires a consistent strategy based on proven principles. He advises traders to develop a trading plan that they can follow consistently.Focus on explosive earnings growth: Minervini looks for explosive earnings growth in the companies he invests in. He believes that a company’s earnings growth is one of the most important indicators of its potential for success.Pay attention to market leadership: Mar

Trading is a complex and challenging activity that requires a lot of discipline, patience, and skill. Even experienced traders can make mistakes that can lead to significant losses.Here are the most common pitfalls in trading and how to avoid them:Overtrading: One of the most common pitfalls in trading is overtrading, which means trading too frequently and impulsively. Overtrading can lead to emotional decisions, losses, and exhaustion.Lack of discipline: Another common pitfall in trading is a lack of discipline. Traders lacking discipline may have difficulty sticking to their trading plan, following risk management rules, or controlling their emotions.Trading without a plan: Trading without a plan is another common mistake that traders make. A trading plan should include entry and exit st

Never underestimate the power of a momentum move. Up or Down. Once the freight train is in motion, it will keep going much further than most have anticipated.Price is the only thing that matters. Adapt to it, don’t fight it.Don’t underestimate the power of desperate money managers in the fourth quarter. They need to beat their benchmarks or risk losing their jobs/clients.Mental stops will ensure you an emotional trade. Don't use mental stops. You are either in the trade or not. Mental stops invite emotions.Mental stops are another way of saying: “I am not sure where to place my stop”Adding to a losing position is one of the best ways to end your trading career.The biggest winning trades normally have a big volume driving them higher.Trading triple ETFS will deplete the account over the lon

Plan your trades. Trade your plan.Keep records of your trading results.Keep a positive attitude, no matter how much you lose.Don’t take the market home.Continually set higher trading goals.Successful traders buy into bad news and sell into good news.Successful traders are not afraid to buy high and sell low.Successful traders have a well-scheduled planned time for studying the markets.Successful traders isolate themselves from the opinions of others.Continually strive for patience, perseverance, determination, and rational action.Limit your losses — use stops!Never cancel a stop loss order after you have placed it!Place the stop at the time you make your trade.Never get into the market because you are anxious because of waiting.Avoid getting in or out of the market too often.Losses make th

Nasdaq (+0.99%) went higher with bigger volumes than the previous day. As already stated, building a base here before a potential breakout is a healthy price action. Watching this channel while also keeping an eye on a possible violation of the recent support (SMA50 / EMA21 area).   $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ SP-500 (+0.59%) went higher with lower volumes. This is an inflection point as the price face very strong resistance (both the recent high and the 12th of September high) and the proximity of SMA200. Definitely, this might a big milestone if passed. As always, be prepared for rejection as well.  $S&P 500(.SPX)$ In the newsFed Minutes Show Most Officials Favored Slowing Rate Rises S