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This journal entry looks at the recent market movements of VMware, NYSE: VMW Stock
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Let’s consider VMware, Inc. (ticker: VMW):
The VantagePoint platform recently indicated upside momentum.
Using the predictive indicators embedded within VantagePoint and its predictive AI technology, we will point out three significant things. We have a bullish crossover indicated by the blue predictive indicator line crossing above the black simple moving average on August 2nd. We can combine that with the VantagePoint propriety neural index indicator moving from the RED to the GREEN two days before. This indicator measures strength and weakness for a 48-hour period, in this case strength. The move to the GREEN position further makes the case for a potential bullish scenario. We also have the predicted high and low above yesterday’s actual high and low indicating further strength. I want to play the VP bullish indication.
Strategy Discussion
If one was strictly a stock trader, buying VMW in the $151.00 area could be prudent. You are anticipating a move to the upside. As a protective measure, it is always good practice to place a sell-stop order. In this case, placing that order in the $147.50 area will mitigate potential losses.
For active traders with a shorter investment time horizon, you can consider a setup utilizing options. Given the market conditions outlined above, taking an active, premium debit approach may be the best path to success.
Because of the reasons given above, the purchase of a debit call spread may be one way to approach this situation. You will first want to calculate your target strike. In order to do this, you will need three pieces of data: current price, expiration date and the implied volatility associated with that expiration date. For VMW, that yields a target strike of ~$158.00. You may want to consider the VMW August 17th regular expiration 155/157.5 call spread, buying it for $0.70. The most you can lose is the premium paid and the most you can gain is the width of the spread less any premium paid. Max risk = $0.70 and max reward = $1.80. This means that you are getting odds of 2.57:1.
Given the trading and market environment outlined above, a trader must evaluate whether this reward/risk ratio is appropriate for his/her risk tolerance.
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