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This Market Is Incredibly Bullish – But Extended
Sami Abusaad says this market remains “incredibly bullish”… but a little bit extended: Sami goes over: What levels to watch for a pullback on SPY and QQQ The bullish setup on AUPH and why it has plenty of room The 1 2 3 buy setup on ELAN The underwear company that looks like it’s gearing up for a breakout The Monthly Transition A pattern on MTCH – Sami’s favorite pattern! The weekly chart sell setup on BAX A list of names he’s watching to short on a climactic top And more!
Continue Reading -->7 Trading Lessons from Sami Abusaad
Want to go from zero-to-pro trader with Sami’s help? Check out the Pristine Mentorship now. Sami Abusaad just appeared on our new podcast “The T3 Alpha Show” to fill us in on his fascinating journey from non-English speaking immigrant to honor student to big 4 CPA to top professional trader: Here are 7 trading lessons we took away from this in-depth interview: 1. Trading Isn’t a Game (But It Should Feel Like One) Sami was a great accountant. But his heart wasn’t in it. It was too rigid and too boring. Trading, on the other hand, was what he was looking for. He loves the daily grind of analyzing charts and risking capital, and that’s a big part of why he’s so good at it. You have to find something you love so much that the work doesn’t feel like work. 2. Get in the Zone Ever heard of a “flow state”? It’s when you’re so focused on what you’re doing that everything else melts away. For Sami, that’s what trading is all about. He’s locked in, fully immersed, and totally concentrated. It’s the complete opposite of the typical trader stereotype – hot-tempered with zero attention span. In fact, when Sami is at his best, he isn’t even thinking. He’s FEELING. 3. The Big Picture Trumps the Details When Sami looks at a chart, he sees a picture, not a bunch of numbers. He flips through them at warp speed, almost like a slideshow, and he can tell if a chart is a good one instantly. He doesn’t get caught up in the tiny little details because he trusts his gut and his years of experience. A setup is good, or it’s not. And for Sami, it’s just like seeing a piece of art. He knows that he likes at a glance. If he looks at a chart for more than a few seconds, it’s trash. 4. It’s a Mix of Nature and Nurture Sami believes anyone can learn to trade, but to be a superstar, you need some natural talent. He credits his analytical mind and innate knack for pattern recognition with his success. But natural talent is never enough. The best traders work hard and love what they do. So, some of it is in your genes, but you still need to work hard and grind. 5. You Can Bounce Back from Big Losses Sami’s friend James “Rich” Young (they teach the Pristine Mentorship together) spent $40,000 on education before things clicked clicked. And Sami himself lost $65,000 at the start of his career before getting on the track to long-term success. So a rough start doesn’t mean you’re a failure. Keep learning and keep getting better. Don’t let yourself get cocky, because the market will humble you. 6. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket Sami’s friend has a single strategy that she’s used to become a great trader. But Sami warns that relying on just one approach can be a trap. The market changes all the time, and a strategy that works today might not work tomorrow. A smart trader is always adapting and has multiple tools in their toolbox. Yes, you should always max out whatever’s working now. But never assume it will last forever. 7. Let the Computers Do the Boring Stuff Sami is very tech-savvy. He traded Bitcoin back in 2012, before 99.9% of the population ever heard of it. He’s even developed his own algo that automates a lot of his trades. He picks the stocks and sets the rules, and the computer handles the rest. He sees a future where AI handles the routine tasks, freeing up traders to focus on big decisions. But he’s not ready to hand over complete control just yet. He still wants to be in the driver’s seat. Want to make Sami your personal trading mentor? Check this out now.
Continue Reading -->The #1 Sector Right Now
Sami Abusaad is cautious on the market. But there is one sector he likes right now… along with a beaten-down EV name that is not named Tesla (TSLA). Sami goes over: Sami explains: The #1 sector that looks most bullish right now Why Sami started this week bearish The reason SPY and QQQ could see their August 1 lows A left-for-dead EV name (not Tesla) that might be ready for a breakout A large-cap biotech name with a beautiful daily buy setup Why he likes the monthly and weekly charts in Wheels Up Experience (UP) A beaten-down tech name that looks ready to rebound Multiple short ideas that can work into the big Jackson Hole meeting And more!
Continue Reading -->Why Pullback Risk is High Right Now
Sami Abusaad argues that the market is at risk of a pullback right now: Sami goes over: The exact levels in SPY and QQQ that could signal a broader pullback for the market Why IWM looks messy after its recent rally attempt Why it’s hard to pick a top when the market is grinding up A crypto miner with strong upside potential Why Gartner (IT) might rally after its huge gap down What’s so bullish about gold and silver right now, and the miner he is targeting The bullish trend in solar names Another China name that is setting up for a big long-term move The bear case for Coinbase (COIN) And more!
Continue Reading -->Reality Check: The Market Topped Out
Sami Abusaad argues the market topped out. Here’s why: Sami explains: What the gap down after Apple (AAPL) and Amazon’s (AMZN) earnings reports means The problem in understanding the trend Why QQQ $540 could come into play How IWM could hit $200 Why Monday represents a line in the sand – and would could nullify the bear case Why it’s hard to find good shorts right now – even with the market looking shaky The gold name Sami likes right here A biotech stock that looks ready to ignite And MORE!
Continue Reading -->My 3 Favorite Stock Ideas Right Now
Sami takes you through this top 3 swing trades, including: A leading cloud software name breaking out to new highs An Aerosol technology company that is staging a rapid reversal higher A surging biotech name Sami also goes over: Why he likes Microsoft $MSFT into earnings Why he does not like Meta $META into earnings Why Bristol-Myers $BMY looks like a short His favorite leveraged ETFs
Continue Reading -->My Secret Chinese Buy List
Sami Abusaad is still bullish on China – and is focused on some new names you haven’t heard of: Sami explains: Why the overall market bias remains bullish Why Microsoft (MSFT) looks like SPY and QQQ The breakout setup in a Draftkings (DKNG) Why China name Kingsoft Cloud (KC) looks ready to rip The other names China loves right now The AI names that looks destined to fail An airline stock set to break down further
Continue Reading -->Why I Love Trading
Sami Abusaad loves trading – but not because it’s an easy way to get Lambos and women: Sami explains: How trading has changed his life Why Sami likes to be his own boss The surprising thing he learned about himself through trading Why trading has taught him way more about life than books Why he likes being his own boss
Continue Reading -->We’re Due for a Pullback But I’m Still Bullish
Sami Abusaad says the market is extended and due for a pullback. But the technicals still look super bullish. Sami goes over: How the market looks super-extended on the daily chart Why his favorite idea is a boring insurance stock A crypto play he’s watching that’s NOT Bitcoin A pharmaceutical play that looks ready to turn higher The breakdown failure in VSTS The trouble with shorting a name like GME And MORE!
Continue Reading -->I Want This China Name BAD
Sami Abusaad is super bullish on China, as evidenced by his giant position in the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3x Shares (YINN). But now he’s targeting another China idea: Sami goes over: How the market took Sami by surprise Friday The specific levels that could cause SPY and QQQ to break down The importance of Friday’s lows Why the overall buyish should be bullish The China name he wants to get in next after YINN Why he is targeting UnitedHealth (UNH) again 3 names he wants to short And MORE!
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