Last Friday, I took a trade going into the close.
It was a simple setup, a dip buy off the highs that I sold after-hours for a nice single.
But the stock also had all the right ingredients for a weekend trade.
So, I actually took two positions.
A few students asked why I took the trade in the first place.
Others wanted to know why I didn’t sell when it dipped after-hours.
So, I want to go over my weekend trade because the setup is one of my favorites.
In fact, my first ever six-figure trade was on a weekend play.
I haven’t traded with that kind of size in years.
These days I trade with a small account because I teach students with small accounts.
And this trade didn’t end up being a huge win.
In the end, even though it gapped up yesterday, it couldn’t hold its gains.
So, I got out for a tiny win (roughly break even).
But the recipe is the same and the ingredients were there.
Check it out…
Table of Contents
The Setup
Again, this one had everything going for it, so take notes (and bookmark this).
It is NOT the first time we’ve seen this setup (and it WON’T be the last time).
The Recipe for Weekend Trade Success
Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ: ATOM) had a clear multi-day, muti-week breakout on Friday.
Here’s the 3-month chart…
The move back in February went from the $2s to the $7s.
That makes ATOM a recent Supernova (always worth watching).
Friday was a first green day. And even though it was choppy, it had key support around $8.40…
Still, some students asked why I bought it five minutes from the close when it was off its highs.
How To Judge a Weekend Trade Setup
This might seem strange if you’re new, but this trade (and any weekend setup) can’t be judged by how much you won or lost.
Why?
Because sometimes you’re going to lose. That’s trading.
The best way to judge the setup is based on risk to reward.
In other words, did the trade have enough going for it to get in and hold over the weekend?
Gooooooooooooooood morning! Who's up early today?!?! Whewww what a GREAT winner for my https://t.co/NFpygler5m subscribers in $ATOM from last week, congrats to all longs from the mid 8s last Friday, now its nearly a $2/share winner in a choppy choppy market, you gotta love it!!! pic.twitter.com/hvUqkmXqp2
— Timothy Sykes (@timothysykes) April 27, 2026
ATOM had every ingredient…
- Sector Momentum. Recognize that chip companies are hot. Whether it’s Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) spiking 25% on Friday, or Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD)… Or any other chip stock. It’s a very hot sector.
- A News Catalyst. The company announced an expanded collaboration with Synopsys, Inc (NASDAQ: SNPS) which is a much bigger company in the semiconductor industry.
- A Breakout. Again, it was a multi-day, multi-week breakout.
- Holding Gains Going Into the Close. Yes, it was off the high-of-day, but still mostly holding. Especially at that key support level.
I was able to buy just above the key support at $8.40ish.
Even though I didn’t get out right when premarket trading opened (which would have given me a big win) the setup was beautiful.
And because I knew the key levels, because, frankly, my weekend strategy is good…
Because the news was already out…
And because it was a solid risk/reward given the drop off the highs with support just below my entry.
This is a beautiful trade.
Millionaire Moves
In this MUST WATCH interview, Matt Monaco talks about how he went from unprofitable to making over $1M last year.
From Unprofitable Trading to $3M, How Matt Monaco Made Over $1M Last Year
In This Video:
Why Matt Stopped Trading One Day Per Week
Matt’s data showed him when NOT to trade, now he gets an extra day off every week (and makes MORE money).
Why Athletes Make Great Traders
I’ve been saying this for years. Matt confirmed it (again) with HIS take on how golf set him up to be a millionaire.
Why Matt Started Teaching
Some idiots like to say “those who can’t, teach.” That’s just BS. ONLY a successful trader can truly teach others (and Matt is one of the best).
Plus, a LOT more.
If you want to know how Matt finds trades and the setups he uses…
This Friday and Saturday, May 1st – 2nd, I’m hosting my Millionaire Formula Conference, LIVE. Over two days I’ll be covering all the concepts Matt first learned as a student starting back in 2017.
One thing to know is that the market shifts over time. Which is EXACTLY why I’m hosting this bootcamp.
On Day 1, we’ll cover the basics of my Millionaire Formula. On Day 2, we’ll go in-depth into how my students and I “supercharge” the formula based on today’s market.
The best part is, it’s FREE. (My team wanted to charge $497 for this… I told them NO).
There’s just one catch… you have to register ahead of time…
Yes, Tim I’m Ready
Show Me How Your Millionaire Students Do It
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Catalyst Watch
This is a big week for earnings with 5 of the Mag 7 reporting earnings.
Wednesday’s Mag 7 earnings:
- Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL)
- Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT)
- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META)
Thursday Mag 7 earnings:
- Apple inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Why is this important?
Because roughly 75% of stocks follow the overall market.
The Mag 7 makes up roughly 33% of the S&P500’s total market capitalization.
Let that sink in…
Big tech earnings have a HUGE impact on the rest of the market.
Key Takeaways from ATOM
Several students asked (even after the trade) how I throw out the numbers and analysis on a stock like ATOM.
There are three things to remember:
- I look at basic support and resistance. If you’re not sure, watch every video lesson I’ve ever posted on YouTube. There are hundreds of videos that talk about support and resistance.
- I’m basically a glorified history teacher. Study past charts. Unless you are brand new, you should know this. And if you ARE brand new… now you know. ATOM is a former supernova several times over. My students and I have been watching and trading this stock since late 2020.
- Study HARD! This is not rocket science. You can learn most of what you need to know in a few years. But you MUST study hard. Every. Single. Day
Cheers,
– Tim Sykes
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