Opening
- Underlying: ELF
- Date of Opening: 15 Feb 2024
- Underlying Price at Opening: 169.33
- Stop Loss: 159.17
- Profit Target: 203.20
- Market Outlook at Opening: Confirmed uptrend
- RS Rating: 96
- RS Line Trend: Upward
- Industry Rank: 114 out of 197
- Volume U/D Ratio: 1.0
- Institutional Ownership Trend: Upward
- Position Risk, %: 5.96
- Position Risk to Next Level, %: 0.46
- Potential Profit (position), %: 19.88
- Risk to Reward Ratio: 0.30
- Position Size, %: 7.69
- Reason for Opening Trade: The price of the stock bounced up from EMA 21. Recently announced earnings showed positive market reaction, with rapid EPS and sales growth. Selected as a CAN SLIM stock.
- Ideal Buy Status: Not an ideal buy due to price not being in the buy zone.
- Remarks: The stock stands out in its industry with strong advancement but has a low industry rank. Lack of heavy accumulation suggests a need for vigilance. Institutional ownership has nearly doubled over the last year. Triggered the 8-week hold rule with a 20% increase in 2 weeks on 20 Feb 2024.
Closing
- Closing Date: 5 Mar 2024
- Closing Price: 197.72
- Market Outlook at Closing: Confirmed uptrend
- RS Rating at Closing: 97
- RS Change: +1
- Closing Remarks: A sharp price drop followed a long uptrend, likely due to institutions realizing profits. The price action triggered the 8-week holding rule, suggesting a potential buy-back once it recovers.
Results
- What Went Well: Timely earnings realization and profit-taking before a decline. Effective position management yielded a handsome profit in just 11 trading days, with appropriate stop-loss adjustments.
- Cause of Error/Improvement: The latest base was 37% deep, exceeding the accepted maximum of 35%, adding risk. The trend was somewhat old at the time of purchase.
- Lessons Learned: Despite triggering the 8-week hold rule and no immediate price decline, the possibility of outperformance by a single stock in an industry based on continuing EPS growth.
- Position ROI, %: 15.49
- Position ROI (portfolio), %: 1.19
- Position Open Time (trading days): 11
- Position Open Time (days): 19
Epilogue: The Next Chapter
Ready for More?
As our tale concludes, the horizon beckons with new adventures. Are you prepared to chart your course using the stars of strategy, discipline, and a sprinkle of daring? The quest for treasure is never-ending, and the map lies within these pages.
The Path Forward
Embrace the lessons, both the victories and the setbacks. Each chapter is a step toward mastering the art of the trade. Remember, the most celebrated stories are those of resilience, strategy, and, occasionally, a leap into the unknown.
So, adventurer, what’s your next move? Will you join the ranks of those who dare to dream, equipped with the knowledge and strategy to navigate the vast seas of the market? The choice is yours, and the journey awaits.