It's a rare occasion when fundamentals and technicals align, and we might just have a compelling case here. Carvana stands out as one of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market. The company has been in the red for quite some time, and this quarter was no exception, with a loss of $1 per share, falling short of analysts' expectations on both EPS and revenue (they lost more than expected).
Despite these challenges, the company sees a shift in demand, with buyers increasingly returning to online car purchases. The Orange number 1 on chart marks the lowest price at the open on the gap-up day ( $66.48), a +26% jump from the previous night's close. The momentum didn't stop there; the price ran another 20% to hit a daily high of $76, before settling at $69.21.
Here's my strategy:
- Stop: Sell if the price drops below $66.48 (allow some leeway, given the volatility)
- Target: If it trades above $76, we could be looking at an elevator ride up to $150, mirroring its previous ride down from $150 to under $30 a share.
I'm eyeing a 1:2 quick trade risk/reward ratio, but that's a waste and the prospect of a potential short squeeze is tantalizing (yes, I said it!). Opportunities like this are few and far between.
Trade carefully,
OnlyTrade2Win.
Despite these challenges, the company sees a shift in demand, with buyers increasingly returning to online car purchases. The Orange number 1 on chart marks the lowest price at the open on the gap-up day ( $66.48), a +26% jump from the previous night's close. The momentum didn't stop there; the price ran another 20% to hit a daily high of $76, before settling at $69.21.
Here's my strategy:
- Stop: Sell if the price drops below $66.48 (allow some leeway, given the volatility)
- Target: If it trades above $76, we could be looking at an elevator ride up to $150, mirroring its previous ride down from $150 to under $30 a share.
I'm eyeing a 1:2 quick trade risk/reward ratio, but that's a waste and the prospect of a potential short squeeze is tantalizing (yes, I said it!). Opportunities like this are few and far between.
Trade carefully,
OnlyTrade2Win.
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It's working really nicely, lets see if the short squeeze will really come.
Take a look at the Weekly chart
Take a look at the Weekly chart
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added 20% to initial position yesterday morning (March 7, 2024)- I put a bid in @ $76.89 before market opened and got hit
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The market is selling off from the open.
Sold the 20% I added on March at $85.52, holding core position.
Sold the 20% I added on March at $85.52, holding core position.
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bought back the 20% I sold above at $79.53. This is probably not the best entry, yet i know if this thing ticks up, the shorts will get nervous.
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FOMO- i knew i was jumping the gun with buying back 20% at 79.53. yet the idea of missing out on this one, was a lot more painful than the 3 points i "missed":)
Comment:
The stock is at the top of the range at the same place it had a deep pullback. Be careful- I\if you chase it, be ready for a deep pullback.
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if the broad market continues to pullback/selloff, the stop on CVNA is bellow the February 23 Low 66.45 and my average entry price is 74.46 , if stopped out it will be a 3.2% loss for the account.
Mistakes so far:
-1 the 79.53 was definitely jumping the gun for the +20%
-2 what was worse, I did not sell the 20% at 90 as planned. that was the last time i will cancel my offer because of no particular reason, or especially when the "big Idea" start working and i get greedy (they say that if you write your commitments down, there is a 90% greater chance to reach them).
what are your latest mistakes ?
Mistakes so far:
-1 the 79.53 was definitely jumping the gun for the +20%
-2 what was worse, I did not sell the 20% at 90 as planned. that was the last time i will cancel my offer because of no particular reason, or especially when the "big Idea" start working and i get greedy (they say that if you write your commitments down, there is a 90% greater chance to reach them).
what are your latest mistakes ?