Be like Mic(rosoft) - LONG at 410.95
I get excited every time MSFT shows up on my screener, because it is literally THE #1 stock in my trading universe (over 2000 stocks) in terms of its risk-adjusted per day returns (.23% based on over 1000 real and backtested trades). I mean it's #1 all time and that return is even MJs number. That has to be a sign...
Seriously, though, when it produces over 1000 trades without a single losing trade, averaging a 2% gain in 9 trading days, I trade it EVERY chance I get.
For those who are new to my trading system, I'll provide a couple of comparisons.
AAPL (also undefeated) has produced a daily return of just over .14%/day over its 1300 trades and everyone's darling until last week, 
NVDA (also undefeated), has produced an average return of around .11% per day spanning a little over 700 trades. Finally, the average return of the S&P 500 historically is just over .04% per day.
Now my ranking system also includes factors like maximum drawdown, maximum capital allocation, number of trades (trading history) and some other factors. So among large/mega caps, that composite score puts MSFT at #1, AAPL at #25 and NVDA at #280 (penalized for a much shorter track record than the other two while also producing lower returns). So you see, MSFT is a standout among standouts, just like #23 the G.O.A.T. was.
Right now, it is stuck in a trading range - and that's OK. Ranging stocks often provide the best results for me, given how I trade. That green lines also show some near-term support here. This is my second idea for MSFT, so if you want a taste of what to expect, check that first one out. In this market, I'll be happy with any win, though. Honestly, I'm happy with any win in any market. I'm not greedy.
Now this win won't likely be a home run, that's not what I do. I like quick wins that I can harvest profits from and then put that money back to work in another high probability trade. They aren't all quick, this is the market after all, but that is the goal. It usually is, though. We are in a tough market, so I'm prepared for a more challenging route to profitability than normal.
Per my usual strategy, I'll add to my position at the close on any day it still rates as a “buy” and I will use FPC (first profitable close) to exit any lot on the day it closes at any profit.
As always - this is intended as "edutainment" and my perspective on what I am or would be doing, not a recommendation for you to buy or sell. Act accordingly and invest at your own risk. DYOR and only make investments that make good financial sense for you in your current situation.
Seriously, though, when it produces over 1000 trades without a single losing trade, averaging a 2% gain in 9 trading days, I trade it EVERY chance I get.
For those who are new to my trading system, I'll provide a couple of comparisons.
AAPL (also undefeated) has produced a daily return of just over .14%/day over its 1300 trades and everyone's darling until last week, NVDA (also undefeated), has produced an average return of around .11% per day spanning a little over 700 trades. Finally, the average return of the S&P 500 historically is just over .04% per day.Now my ranking system also includes factors like maximum drawdown, maximum capital allocation, number of trades (trading history) and some other factors. So among large/mega caps, that composite score puts MSFT at #1, AAPL at #25 and NVDA at #280 (penalized for a much shorter track record than the other two while also producing lower returns). So you see, MSFT is a standout among standouts, just like #23 the G.O.A.T. was.
Right now, it is stuck in a trading range - and that's OK. Ranging stocks often provide the best results for me, given how I trade. That green lines also show some near-term support here. This is my second idea for MSFT, so if you want a taste of what to expect, check that first one out. In this market, I'll be happy with any win, though. Honestly, I'm happy with any win in any market. I'm not greedy.
Now this win won't likely be a home run, that's not what I do. I like quick wins that I can harvest profits from and then put that money back to work in another high probability trade. They aren't all quick, this is the market after all, but that is the goal. It usually is, though. We are in a tough market, so I'm prepared for a more challenging route to profitability than normal.
Per my usual strategy, I'll add to my position at the close on any day it still rates as a “buy” and I will use FPC (first profitable close) to exit any lot on the day it closes at any profit.
As always - this is intended as "edutainment" and my perspective on what I am or would be doing, not a recommendation for you to buy or sell. Act accordingly and invest at your own risk. DYOR and only make investments that make good financial sense for you in your current situation.
Trade closed: target reached
Well, they aren't all fatties. Sold today at 412.41 before the close for a .36% gain. It was a 1 day trade, so it's technically a really good trade, a 56% bigger per day gain than average. Still, I wanted more. But as I said, I'm not greedy. I'm just optimistic about my trade returns when I place the trades - especially on this stock.Note
Trade summary for my records
Wins 1
Losses 0
Avg gain/lot = 0.36%
Avg hold period = 1 day
Avg gain/lot/day = 0.36%
Annualized return = 0.36% x252 = +91%
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