Hey Traders, I’m wrapping up another wild week in the markets with your Five Star Trader update. We’ve seen quite a bit of increasing volatility as geopolitical tensions flare up and AI hype meets reality checks – but that’s what makes trading different every day, and fun! Let’s break it down and gear up for … Read more
Microsoft’s Downfall Microsoft has been one of the top-watched stocks on the planet, especially for the last several weeks. The nasty double top pattern that occurred last summer has continued to play out to the downside, and with each level, it has drawn new buyers. I’m sure you know I’m a huge fan of MSFT, … Read more
Hey traders! I hope this newsletter finds you navigating the markets with confidence and precision. As we navigate another earnings season packed with opportunities, I’m thrilled to share my latest insights straight from my home office in the San Juan Islands—and this time, from CNBC! Spotlight: My Appearance on CNBC Power Lunch – How to … Read more
Hey Five Star Traders, Get ready for an exclusive live session packed with actionable insights and real-world trading strategies! I’m thrilled to announce a joint trading room session with Stephen, COO of Public.com, in the Mastering the Trade room on Tuesday, September 23rd. What’s on Deck? Stephen and I will dive deep into: Market Analysis: … Read more
Hi Traders! Welcome to the latest edition of the Five Star Trader newsletter! As we continue our bi-weekly revival, I’m sharing my bullish outlook for this unusual September and highlighting some favorite trade entries. Plus, I’m thrilled to promote my debut episode of The Trader’s Code, filmed at the iconic NYSE with Jeffrey Hirsch (@almanactrader). … Read more
I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to share some personal news with you. As many of you know, I’m expecting, and it’s almost time for me to welcome a new addition to my family! As a result, I’ll be stepping away from my weekly market updates to go … Read more
Hey traders! I’m spying a daily and weekly squeeze in Bitcoin, and it’s a stone’s throw away from breaking critical resistance at $70,000. If it can break through $70,000, we should go upward to $80,000. Coinbase (COIN) is also breaking out! Learn more in the video below:
Hey traders! Last week, I posted a bullish Netflix (NFLX) setup at Five Star Trader. At this point, this trade is making targets, and I’m taking profits. What does that look like? Well, Netflix has hit just below my price target of $730. My put credit spread, and my butterfly has two days remaining. One could … Read more
Relative Strength, Squeezes, and Earnings Netflix has been at the top of my radar for the past few months due to its trend and relative strength. This is primarily for trading only versus investments because I don’t invest in stocks at new all-time highs. With this ticker, I added some put credit spreads and bullish … Read more
Relative strength stocks continue to break out after the Fed cut rates. When semiconductors (SMH) break higher, along with Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), Meta (META), Tesla (TSLA), and Broadcom (AVGO), this relative strength is a bullish sign for continued upside price action. There’s also a difference between where traders and investors should focus. … Read more