Standing Tough Through Volatile Times

Patience and discipline always pay off.

The stock market may be on the verge of a full blown correction. But there’s no need to panic. We’ve seen this before and we know that no matter how bad things get, staying disciplined and patient are the only ways to get through these rough trading periods. Get the full details in this week’s Smart Money Trading Strategy Weekly, e-mailed separately FREE to all subscribers of this service.

The market’s volatility delivered some casualties to our portfolio. But what a way to go as we closed out $6159 in profits.

• SOLD - Amazon.com (AMZN). Bought 8/16/2024: $177. SOLD 2/18/25: $225. Return for this trade: $4800/100 shares (27.11%).

• SOLD Skyline Corp. (SKY). Bought 2/5/25: $98.41. 2/20/25 intraday price: $103.04. SOLD 2/21/25: $102. Return for this trade: $359/100 shares (3.51%)

• SOLD - Corcept Therapeutics (CORT). Bought 1/22/25: $56. SOLD 2/20/25: $66. Return for this trade: $1000/100 shares (17.85%).

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This week, I’m discussing recent trades and offering a detailed analysis on two crucial stocks, Amazon.com and Walmart.

I designed the Smart Money Weekender Portfolio for investors who appreciate a steady rate of gains based on sound macro analysis of the markets and solid stock picking. Inside every issue of the Weekender, you’ll find the Trend Trading Portfolio which focuses on stocks poised to move higher over the next few weeks to months along with the Rainy Day Portfolio which focuses on stocks which can rise for extended periods of time, months to years.

I know there’s a lot of information in this post. So, if you’re in a hurry, for an EZ Vue summary of all positions go here.

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