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Short-term trading is where the action happens — fast-paced decisions, calculated risks and targeted profits. This week, I focused on three high-potential stocks…
Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META) and Walmart (WMT). Each offered unique setups and valuable lessons in execution, timing and strategy. Here’s what I learned and how you can apply these principles to your own trades.
Amazon: Riding the Apex Signal
Amazon remains one of my top picks thanks to a strong Apex Indicator signal that highlighted a 12-week average hold time with an impressive 83% win rate. The profit target for this setup was $254.75, with a stop price at $181 — a move offering about 10% upside potential.
The key takeaway here?
Patience. While short-term trades can feel like a sprint, understanding the stock’s historical behavior helps align your expectations. For Amazon, I used a wrap order strategy, cutting the cost of the trade dramatically while maintaining a solid profit potential.
It’s a perfect example of how smart trade structures can amplify returns without excessive risk.
Meta: Momentum in Motion
Meta caught my attention as both an Apex and weekly momentum play. It’s no secret that the Technology sector (XLK) has been red-hot, and Meta’s chart showed strong swings even before factoring in its recent news.
Meta’s setup reinforced the importance of reacting to momentum while respecting technical signals. I paired this insight with a short-term debit spread, giving the trade room to breathe while maintaining a clear exit strategy.
Remember, when momentum flips green, it’s an opportunity — but you have to act quickly to capitalize.
Ticker: META
META Weekly Play:
- 17 JAN 25 Expiration
- BUY $612.5 Call
- SELL $615 Call
- Look for around $1.33 debit — 87.9% profit potential
Walmart: The Monthly Breakout
Walmart offered a textbook monthly breakout setup, with earnings on the horizon but enough time to play the stock before the volatility of its report. I structured a wrap order using the 92/93 call spread, targeting a modest move above $93 by mid-February.
Ticker: WMT
Options: 14 FEB 25 – BUY $92 CALL / SELL $93 CALL
Calculator: $0.49 debit → 104% profit
Profit Target 1: GTC @ $0.75 credit
With only a 1.4% move required to double my investment, this trade was all about risk management and timing.
The lesson here? Know your time frame!
With Walmart, I wasn’t aiming to hold through earnings — just to catch the pre-event momentum. This kind of planning helps avoid unnecessary risk while still capturing meaningful opportunities.
The big picture here is these trades highlight three critical components of short-term trading: aligning with historical patterns, leveraging momentum, and structuring trades for maximum efficiency.
Whether it’s Amazon’s Apex signal, Meta’s momentum, or Walmart’s breakout, the goal remains the same — create trades with strong risk-reward profiles.
By combining these principles with disciplined execution, you can take advantage of opportunities across the market while staying in control of your risk.
Short-term trading isn’t about throwing darts — it’s about building a system that consistently puts the odds in your favor.
Remember, it’s not about hitting every trade perfectly. It’s about swinging the bat often enough, with the right tools and strategies, to stack up wins over time.
Keep these lessons in mind, and you’ll stay one step ahead in the market’s fast lane.
Graham Lindman
Graham Lindman Trading
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*This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk.
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The profits and performance shown are not typical. We make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. Trade at your own risk. From 10/28/24 through 12/26/2024 on live trades published in real time, the win rate is 92% over a 3-day average hold time.
