Why Chasing Breakouts Is a Usually a Big Mistake for Small Accounts

[] Resist the FOMO… To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [] [] [] [] [JEFFRY IS LIVE AT 4 PM ET: THREE 60-MINUTE SURGE TICKERS FOR EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE AND MORE!]( Chasing Breakouts Is a Usually a Big Mistake for Small Accounts For retail traders, one of the most common pitfalls is chasing breakouts — especially after big news or market-moving events. The temptation to jump into a stock that’s surging higher can be overwhelming, but it’s usually a mistake. While professionals may take advantage of these moves, most retail accounts aren’t built to handle the risk and timing required to trade breakouts successfully. [Let’s use Tesla (TSLA) as an example.]( During a breakout following the 2024 election, the stock moved sharply higher, coinciding with speculation about Elon Musk’s increased influence in the Trump administration. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, thinking, “This is my chance to ride the wave.” But here’s the problem: Breakouts like this are often driven by speculation and short-term news — factors that don’t lend themselves to clear trading opportunities for smaller accounts. Options in Tesla can also be quite expensive, making matters even more risky for small accounts. Professionals with hundreds of millions in capital can afford to hold positions through speculative phases. They have the resources to scale in and manage risk over time. Retail traders, on the other hand, need to focus on trades that offer better timing and clearer setups. For example, waiting for Tesla to retest its breakout level would provide a more structured opportunity with less risk. [The Same Logic Applies to MSTR]( [] _______________________________________________ [] Ready to Try Letting Your Money Work for You Over the Weekend? Most traders accept weekends as dead trading days. Saturday and Sunday? Zero profits. Nothing happening… no opportunities. But what if I told you these "dead days" could [fetch you extra income from the market]( without needing to do any extra work at all? According to our backtesting… Back on April 25, anyone who knew about this method of targeting extra income during the weekends could have taken 2 minutes to place a trade Friday… Head out camping, golfing, to the movies or whatever you like to do for the weekend... And on Monday morning, wake up to an extra $917. Sure enough the next weekend, May 2 rolls around… Place another quick setup before the weekend… book that favorite bed and breakfast... Wake up on Monday to an extra $1,852 waiting to be claimed. Granted, there would have been smaller wins and those that did not work out, but while others watch their accounts sit idle Saturday and Sunday, you could be targeting an extra $915 on average — all without touching a single share of stock. [Get the Full Rundown Here]( [] The profits and performance shown are not typical, we make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. The trades expressed are from historical data in order to demonstrate the potential of the system. [] Kane Shieh Kane Shieh Trading Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more! • Telegram: [Ji2OakXnGMM5OTI5]( • YouTube: [GammaPockets/featured]( *This is for informational and educational purposes only. There is inherent risk in trading, so trade at your own risk. [] [] [] [] [JEFFRY IS LIVE AT 4 PM ET: THREE 60-MINUTE SURGE TICKERS FOR EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE AND MORE!]( Chasing Breakouts Is a Usually a Big Mistake for Small Accounts For retail traders, one of the most common pitfalls is chasing breakouts — especially after big news or market-moving events. The temptation to jump into a stock that’s surging higher can be overwhelming, but it’s usually a mistake. While professionals may take advantage of these moves, most retail accounts aren’t built to handle the risk and timing required to trade breakouts successfully. [Let’s use Tesla (TSLA) as an example.]( During a breakout following the 2024 election, the stock moved sharply higher, coinciding with speculation about Elon Musk’s increased influence in the Trump administration. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, thinking, “This is my chance to ride the wave.” But here’s the problem: Breakouts like this are often driven by speculation and short-term news — factors that don’t lend themselves to clear trading opportunities for smaller accounts. Options in Tesla can also be quite expensive, making matters even more risky for small accounts. Professionals with hundreds of millions in capital can afford to hold positions through speculative phases. They have the resources to scale in and manage risk over time. Retail traders, on the other hand, need to focus on trades that offer better timing and clearer setups. For example, waiting for Tesla to retest its breakout level would provide a more structured opportunity with less risk. [The Same Logic Applies to MSTR]( [] _______________________________________________ [] Ready to Try Letting Your Money Work for You Over the Weekend? Most traders accept weekends as dead trading days. Saturday and Sunday? Zero profits. Nothing happening… no opportunities. But what if I told you these "dead days" could [fetch you extra income from the market]( without needing to do any extra work at all? According to our backtesting… Back on April 25, anyone who knew about this method of targeting extra income during the weekends could have taken 2 minutes to place a trade Friday… Head out camping, golfing, to the movies or whatever you like to do for the weekend... And on Monday morning, wake up to an extra $917. Sure enough the next weekend, May 2 rolls around… Place another quick setup before the weekend… book that favorite bed and breakfast... Wake up on Monday to an extra $1,852 waiting to be claimed. Granted, there would have been smaller wins and those that did not work out, but while others watch their accounts sit idle Saturday and Sunday, you could be targeting an extra $915 on average — all without touching a single share of stock. [Get the Full Rundown Here]( [] The profits and performance shown are not typical, we make no future earnings claims, and you may lose money. The trades expressed are from historical data in order to demonstrate the potential of the system. [] Kane Shieh Kane Shieh Trading Follow along and join the conversation for real-time analysis, trade ideas, market insights and more! - Telegram: [Ji2OakXnGMM5OTI5]( - YouTube: [GammaPockets/featured]( *This is for informational and educational purposes only. 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No matter the opportunity, we bring together a strong community of like-minded traders to focus on analyzing market news as it’s presented each day. DISCLAIMER: FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. The materials presented from The TradingPub are for your informational purposes only. Neither The TradingPub nor its employees offer investment, legal or tax advice of any kind, and the analysis displayed with various tools does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice and should not be interpreted as such. Using the data and analysis contained in the materials for reasons other than the informational purposes intended is at the user’s own risk. DISCLAIMER: TRADE AT YOUR OWN RISK; TRADING INVOLVES RISK OF LOSS; SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. The TradingPub is not responsible for any losses that may occur from transactions effected based upon information or analysis contained in the presented. To the extent that you make use of the concepts with the presentation material, you are solely responsible for the applicable trading or investment decision. Trading activity, including options transactions, can involve the risk of loss, so use caution when entering any option transaction. You trade at your own risk, and it is recommended you consult with a financial advisor for investment, legal or tax advice relating to options transactions. Please visit [( for our full Terms and Conditions. [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by The TradingPub 101 Marketside Ave, Suite 404 PMB 318 Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081, United States