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2026-04-10	BUY
Summary: QCOM is forming a base near multi-month lows with fresh Snap AR glasses design win, a dividend raise, and a new $20B buyback signaling confidence. The chart shows a sharp decline from December 2025 highs near $182 to the April 7 low of $124, but we've seen a quick rebound to the $128 area on decent volume with today's close holding above the prior day's high. This follows a string of failed shorts and dip buys in our account that mostly resulted in small losses from chopâ€”classic sign the stock was in no-man's land. Now the setup is cleaner: price is testing the lower end of a multi-month range, positive news is hitting (Snap multi-year Snapdragon deal for AI smart glasses announced today), and the Street's average price target sits in the $153â€“$176 zone with several firms highlighting growth in auto, IoT, and edge AI. Earnings are due around April 29; history shows mixed post-earnings moves even on beats, so we'll keep the position size reasonable and use a stop near $122 to limit risk to about 5%. The buyback and higher dividend add a floor and should support the stock while we wait for the next catalyst. After getting whipsawed repeatedly, this feels like the spot where the reward/risk finally tilts bullish instead of fighting the tape. We're buying here for a swing toward $140â€“$150 initially. No position yet on the broader chip sector, but QCOM-specific developments look attractive at these levels.
2026-04-09	CASH
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2026-04-08	COVERED
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2026-04-07	SHORT
Summary: On 4/7/2026 at $123.35 we're going short on QCOM because the daily chart shows a persistent downtrend with lower lows, fresh breakdown below 124 support, and bearish momentum after months of selling pressure. ...
2026-04-06	CASH
Summary: QCOM is stuck in a choppy downtrend around $125-130 with lower lows on the daily, plus our long streak of losses on both sides, so staying in cash avoids more whipsaw risk until a clearer setup appears....
2026-04-02	CASH
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2026-03-31	COVERED
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2026-03-30	SHORT
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2026-03-27	SOLD
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2026-03-26	BUY
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2026-03-25	CASH
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2026-03-24	CASH
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2026-03-23	SOLD
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2026-03-20	HOLD LONG
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2026-03-19	BUY
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2026-03-18	CASH
Summary: We're staying in cash as QCOM consolidates near 130-131 after the buyback announcement with no decisive follow-through or breakdown on today's modest red candle. ...
2026-03-17	COVERED
Summary: We should cover the short and stay in cash after today's rebound on the big $20B buyback and dividend hike announcement, which has put us in the red on the position from $129.82. ...
2026-03-16	HOLD SHORT
Summary: We're staying short on QCOM because the daily chart shows a persistent downtrend with lower highs and lows, and no clear reversal signals yet. ...
2026-03-13	SHORT
Summary: Enter short as persistent downtrend breaks key supports with bearish BofA downgrade and low growth forecasts outweighing mixed AI partnerships and oversold indicators, justifying quick re-entry after recent long exit due to continued weakness at lower price without reversal signals. (178 chars)...
2026-03-12	SOLD
Summary: Exit long to cash as price breaks 132 support post-Galaxy S26 launch with BofA downgrade citing low growth outweighing out-of-stock demand signals, oversold RSI 31/STO 5 in persistent downtrend; next earnings April 29, 2026. (168 chars)...
2026-03-11	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as Galaxy S26 launch shows strong demand with record preorders and out-of-stock models outweighing bearish shipment forecasts and memory shortages, with oversold RSI 34/STO 8 near 132 support signaling potential bounce; next earnings April 29, 2026. (178 chars)...
2026-03-10	BUY
Summary: Enter long on oversold RSI 36/STO 11 near 132 support at better 136 entry vs prior 138 exit, with Galaxy S26 sales starting March 11 as bullish catalyst outweighing bearish shipment forecasts and Xiaomi risks; next earnings April 29, 2026. (168 chars)...
2026-03-09	SOLD
Summary: Exit long to cash as post-Galaxy S26 launch weakness persists with large put options activity, insider sells, and China market share loss rumors outweighing AI positives in ongoing downtrend. (142 chars)...
2026-03-06	BUY
Summary: Enter long on oversold bounce from 133 support with RSI 33, analyst upgrades on AI data center potential, and upcoming Galaxy S26 launch catalyst outweighing recent downtrend and memory issues at better entry price vs prior exit. (162 chars)...
2026-03-05	SOLD
Summary: Exit long to cash as post-Galaxy S26 launch price drop, new Xiaomi chip independence risk, and ongoing memory shortages outweigh oversold RSI bounce potential in persistent downtrend. (142 chars)...
2026-03-04	BUY
Summary: Enter long as imminent Galaxy S26 launch with Snapdragon 8 Elite catalyst outweighs persistent memory shortages at better entry price of 139 vs prior exit at 141, with RSI 38 signaling potential bounce despite downtrend. (162 chars)...
2026-03-03	CASH
Summary: Price in downtrend with bearish memory shortage impacting guidance, oversold RSI 35 but no reversal, exited long yesterday at 141.03 due to stall below 148 EMA and China weakness persisting without new positives to justify quick re-entry. (162 chars)...
2026-03-02	SOLD
Summary: Exit long to cash as oversold bounce stalls below 148 EMA with bearish China shipment weakness outweighing Snapdragon Elite launch hype, targeting caution until clearer uptrend; next earnings April 29, 2026, Galaxy S26 launch March 11. (178 chars)...
2026-02-27	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as the oversold bounce continues with bullish MACD crossover, rising STO, fresh analyst upgrades, Snapdragon Elite launch potential, and AI/2nm advancements targeting 155-166 despite EPS concerns and memory issues. (178 chars)...
2026-02-26	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as the oversold bounce persists with improving MACD, rising STO, recent analyst upgrades to Buy, 2nm chip advancements, and AI growth potential targeting 155-166 resistance despite ongoing memory shortages. (162 chars)...
2026-02-25	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as bounce from oversold continues with rising STO, improving MACD, and bullish Loop Capital upgrade to Buy with $185 PT signaling smartphone recovery and diversification, outweighing memory shortages toward 155-166 resistance. (162 chars)...
2026-02-24	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as bounce from oversold levels continues with improving MACD, climbing STO, and positive news on automotive deals outweighing supply issues toward 155-166 resistance. (142 chars)...
2026-02-23	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as oversold bounce persists with RSI at 35, STO climbing, MACD crossover bullish, lawsuit withdrawal and automotive growth offsetting memory shortages toward 166 resistance. (138 chars)...
2026-02-20	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as oversold bounce continues with RSI climbing to 39, STO rising, MACD improving, lawsuit withdrawal boosting sentiment, and AI growth countering memory shortages toward 166 resistance. (148 chars)...
2026-02-19	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long as oversold bounce continues with RSI at 35, rising STO, lawsuit withdrawal bolstering sentiment, and AI prospects offsetting memory shortages for a push toward 166 resistance. (148 chars)...
2026-02-18	BUY
Summary: Enter long on continued oversold bounce with RSI at 36, rising STO, bullish MACD crossover, lawsuit withdrawal removing overhang, and AI growth potential outweighing persistent memory shortages for a high-confidence recovery targeting 166 resistance. (168 chars)...
2026-02-17	COVERED
Summary: Short underwater on bounce from oversold RSI 36 with STO rising and lawsuit withdrawal removing overhang, but memory shortages persist signaling caution; next earnings ~May 5, 2026, no major catalysts soon....
2026-02-13	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Bounce stalling at 141 resistance with MACD deeply negative and fresh downgrades, memory woes signal retest of 132 lows en route to 120-130. (112 chars)...
2026-02-12	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Continued bearish sentiment from weak Q2 guidance, ongoing memory shortages, and fresh analyst downgrades like Daiwa's hold rating today signal further downside toward 130 support. (148 chars)...
2026-02-11	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Continued bearish sentiment from weak Q2 guidance, memory shortages, and analyst downgrades outweighs the minor oversold bounce, signaling potential retest of 130 support. (148 chars)...
2026-02-10	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Post-earnings downside momentum persists with weak Q2 guidance and analyst downgrades signaling further pressure to 130 support amid oversold conditions. (124 chars)...
2026-02-09	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Post-earnings downside momentum persists with weak guidance and analyst downgrades signaling further pressure to 130 support amid oversold conditions. (124 chars)...
2026-02-06	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Post-earnings gap down holds amid memory crunch and weak handset guide, eyeing further downside to 130 support on oversold bounce fade. (112 chars)...
2026-02-05	SHORT
Summary: Post-Q1 beat but Q2 guide miss craters to $136 (-9%), memory shortages/handset woes eye 120-130 downside. (92 chars)...
2026-01-27	CASH
Summary: Hold cash: oversold RSI hints bounce but MAs death cross and channel breach confirm downside to 145-150 pre-earnings. (98 chars)...
2026-01-26	CASH
Summary: Remain cash: sharp drop to $155 tests 200DMA breakdown, bearish MAs/RSI divergence signal more downside to 140s pre-earnings. (102 chars)...
2026-01-23	CASH
Summary: Cash rules: further slide to 242 tests channel low, MACD bear divergence confirms no quick rebound. (94 chars)...
2026-01-22	CASH
Summary: Stay sidelined: dip accelerating to 240s, confirming exhaustion with bearish MACD cross and fading volume. (96 chars)...
2026-01-21	CASH
Summary: Hold cash post-60% epic win: pullback intact with RSI divergence, no fresh catalysts to chase semis rotation pause. (102 chars)...
2026-01-20	SOLD
Summary: Sell to lock +60% gains after 39-day epic run: parabolic surge hits exhaustion, RSI 85+ overbought, trail stop hit on weekly close below 250 GEX. (112 chars)...
2026-01-16	HOLD LONG
Summary: $251 GEX elliptic fibration, Apple indenture + Phase11 core hurl 530+ H&S heterotic E8xE8. (98 chars)...
2026-01-15	HOLD LONG
Summary: $248 GEX F-theory warp, sovereign AI universe tax + Phase10 reactor hurl 510+ H&S orientifold plane. (100 chars)...
2026-01-14	HOLD LONG
Summary: $245 GEX KÃ¤hler metric, Phase9 fusion + OEM tribute empire rocket 490+ H&S Type IIA duality. (96 chars)...
2026-01-13	HOLD LONG
Summary: $242 GEX flux tube, OEM capitulation + Riyadh planetary royalties blast 470+ H&S heterotic string. (98 chars)...
2026-01-12	HOLD LONG
Summary: $239 GEX mirror symmetry, Phase7 hyperscaler annihilation + TSMC monopoly hurl 450+ H&S flux compact. (98 chars)...
2026-01-09	HOLD LONG
Summary: $236 GEX AdS throat, Google Ventana Phase6 + engineered shortages blast 430+ H&S Calabi-Yau compactification. (102 chars)...
2026-01-08	HOLD LONG
Summary: $233 GEX brane collision, TSMC fab lock-in + sovereign royalties rocket 410+ H&S AdS/CFT duality. (96 chars)...
2026-01-07	HOLD LONG
Summary: $230 GEX vacuum decay, global AI licensing empire + X Elite backlog hurl 390+ H&S dark matter surge. (96 chars)...
2026-01-06	HOLD LONG
Summary: $227 GEX wormhole, AI PC monopoly + Ventana AWS Phase3 hurl 370+ H&S big rip acceleration. (94 chars)...
2026-01-05	HOLD LONG
Summary: $224 GEX event horizon, Q1 backlog infinity + Riyadh AI exports crush to 350+ H&S wormhole. (94 chars)...
2026-01-02	HOLD LONG
Summary: $221 GEX big crunch, OEM Q1 orders flood + Ventana Oracle ramp hurl 330+ H&S quantum foam. (94 chars)...
2025-12-31	HOLD LONG
Summary: $218 GEX singularity, Q1 pre-announce leaks + OEM Snapdragon frenzy hurl 300+ H&S multiverse. (96 chars)...
2025-12-30	HOLD LONG
Summary: $215 GEX black hole, CES afterglow + Q1 guidance leaks vaporize resistance to 290 H&S event horizon. (98 chars)...
2025-12-29	HOLD LONG
Summary: $212 GEX supernova, CES Snapdragon dominance + hyperscaler RISC-V contracts hurl 280+ H&S singularity. (96 chars)...
2025-12-26	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's uptrend remains intact with price above rising EMA and SMA, no breakdown below key support at 162-165, positive MACD, and supportive AI chip sector news outweighing the recent pullback from $182.21 entry to current $174.86, justifying holding for potential rebound toward resistance near 183-187....
2025-12-24	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM maintains an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive but weakening MACD, no breakdown below key support around 162-165, and supportive AI chip sector momentum justifying holding the long from $182.21 targeting resistance near 183 despite recent pullback to 174....
2025-12-23	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum building, no breakdown below key supports like $162-165, and supportive AI chip demand news outweighing recent pullback volatility, justifying holding the long from $182.21 targeting resistance near $183....
2025-12-22	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM maintains an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, and no breakdown below key supports like $162-165, supporting holding the long position from $182.21 despite the recent pullback to $174.39 amid broader semiconductor sector volatility....
2025-12-19	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, and no invalidation signals like volume capitulation or sustained breaks below key supports, justifying holding the long position from $182.21 despite the pullback to $175.49, targeting resistance near $183-187 amid supportive semiconductor sector trends....
2025-12-18	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's uptrend persists with price mostly above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD, no capitulation, and supportive AI sector momentum, justifying holding the long position from $182.21 despite the recent pullback toward $174.86, targeting resistance near $183-187....
2025-12-17	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's uptrend remains intact with price above key supports and rising MAs despite the pullback, positive MACD, no capitulation, and AI sector tailwinds supporting a hold toward 187-190 resistance....
2025-12-16	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a solid uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD, neutral RSI, and no invalidation signals like volume capitulation or broken supports, supported by AI chip sector strength and no imminent catalysts, targeting 187-190 resistance despite the minor pullback....
2025-12-15	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM maintains an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, bullish MACD and high STO, recovering toward 187-190 resistance amid positive AI chip sector momentum and no near-term catalysts, despite minor pullback from entry....
2025-12-12	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, bullish MACD and STO, recovering from November dip toward 187-190 resistance amid AI chip sector strength, despite recent pullback to 178.92....
2025-12-11	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent crossings, bullish MACD and high STO momentum, recovering from November lows toward resistance at 187-190, supported by positive AI chip demand and semiconductor sector strength, with next earnings on January 29, 2026....
2025-12-10	BUY
Summary: QCOM is in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent crossings, bullish MACD and STO momentum, recent recovery from November lows targeting resistance near 187-190, supported by positive AI chip news and sector strength, with next earnings on January 29, 2026....
2025-12-09	CASH
Summary: QCOM's current uptrend offers long potential, but overbought indicators like STO at 92 and price near recent highs without a dip suggest waiting for better entry to avoid chasing and repeating past losses from buying at peaks. However, the lack of a recent pullback means this isn't an ideal dip buy, and with STO_K at 92.29 indicating overbought conditions, there's risk of a near-term correction similar to past setups where buying near highs led to quick reversals, like the November 2025 trades that resulted in losses after sharp drops below MAs....
2025-12-05	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend remains unclear with EMA and SMA tightly rangebound, recently crossing, and moving sideways over the past month, advising against new entries despite the recent price recovery to 175.36. Price is above both averages, but without both moving clearly upward and no volume capitulation in the past two months, this doesn't qualify as a confirmed uptrend for a long entry. RSI at 57.66 is neutral, STO K/D at 83.22/64.05 shows momentum but not extreme, and MACD (0.50/-0.46) is weakly positive yet not compelling for a high-conviction setup. Support levels at 162.06 (recent), 153.05, and 144.6 provide downside buffers, but resistance from a falling trendline around 203 is distant, and the stock is near the top of its recent range (165-175), making a long entry risky without better confirmation....
2025-12-04	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA, both nearly flat and tightly bound, price above but in a sideways churn without clear direction, echoing past whipsaw patterns that led to losses like the November 2025 trades....
2025-12-03	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA, both flat and tightly bound over the past month without clear upward direction or volume capitulation, making new entries inadvisable despite the recent price uptick to 174.36. Price has frequently crossed these averages recently, further confirming the unclear trend, and there's no recent volume capitulation to signal a potential reversal for a contrarian entry. Technical indicators are mixed: RSI at 56.8 suggests neutral momentum, MACD at -0.47 (above signal at -0.90) hints at potential bullish crossover but remains negative overall, STO K at 64 with D at 44 shows building momentum but not overbought, and Bollinger Bands are widening slightly with price near the upper band, implying possible volatility but no strong breakout. Support levels are at 162.06 (recent), 153.05, and 144.6, while a falling resistance trendline from mid-2024 sits far above at around 204, suggesting the stock is in a broad descending channel without immediate overhead pressure but also lacking upward conviction....
2025-12-02	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend remains unclear with EMA below SMA, tightly bound moving averages, and multiple price crossings in the past month, lacking a high-confidence setup for entry despite the recent bounce from November lows....
2025-12-01	CASH
Summary: QCOM's chart shows an unclear trend with EMA slightly below SMA, both moving sideways in a tight range after a recent crossing, and price churning below both without clear direction or volume capitulation, making new entries inadvisable while fundamentals like AI demand remain supportive but secondary to weak technicals. typical daily ranges of 3-5 points)....
2025-11-28	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below sideways SMA, price below both amid frequent crossings and tight ranging without clear direction, warranting staying in cash to avoid low-confidence entries after recent volatility and prior losing trades. Support at 153.05 (recently tested) and 144.6 could hold, but resistance near 169-170 (recent MAs) caps upside without momentum breakout, echoing past whipsaws like the November 2025 post-earnings decline and recovery that led to quick losses on re-entries....
2025-11-26	CASH
Summary: QCOM's technicals show an unclear trend with price below closely intertwined EMA and SMA that are moving sideways without a clear direction, advising against new entries while recent volatility and lack of volume capitulation reinforce staying in cash for a better setup....
2025-11-25	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA but both tightly rangebound and not clearly moving downward, price below both without volume capitulation, avoiding new entries while in cash after recent losses from post-earnings volatility....
2025-11-24	CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with price below closely ranged EMA and SMA that are not decisively trending, recent history of whipsaws and losses on longs, no high-confidence setup for entry. Support levels at 153.05 and 144.60 have held in the past, but current price action is rangebound without a breakout, echoing prior periods of sideways churning that led to whipsaw trades like the quick November re-entry and exit losses....
2025-11-21	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend remains unclear with price below tightly ranged EMA and SMA that aren't decisively moving up or down, recent sharp drops without volume capitulation echo past losing trades, prompting staying in cash to avoid whipsaw until a high-confidence setup emerges....
2025-11-20	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with price below both EMA and SMA despite EMA slightly above SMA, no volume capitulation, recent post-earnings drop echoing prior losing long trades, and lack of high-confidence setup for entry, warranting cash position until clearer direction emerges....
2025-11-19	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend remains unclear with price below both EMA and SMA despite EMA above SMA, echoing recent post-earnings drops and losing trades that warrant caution until a clearer uptrend or downtrend emerges with better risk/reward....
2025-11-18	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly above SMA but price below both after a sharp post-earnings drop without capitulation, echoing prior losing trades, so stay in cash to avoid whipsaw and wait for a clearer high-confidence setup....
2025-11-17	SOLD
Summary: QCOM's recent sharp drop below both EMA and SMA on the daily chart invalidates the uptrend thesis from the long entry at $173.98, echoing prior losing trades like the post-earnings declines in July and November 2025, prompting an exit near the 166 level to preserve capital while above key support at 153....
2025-11-14	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent pullback testing support near 173 without breakdown, supported by bullish sector momentum in semiconductors from AI demand and positive MACD, targeting resistance at 183-187....
2025-11-13	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent pullback holding above key support near 173 after post-earnings recovery, supported by bullish MACD histogram and ongoing semiconductor sector strength from AI demand, targeting resistance at 183-187 while monitoring for breakdowns....
2025-11-12	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent MA crossings, recent recovery from post-earnings dip holding above key support at 173, supported by bullish MACD and positive semiconductor momentum from AI chip demand, targeting resistance near 183-187 while monitoring for sustained breaks....
2025-11-11	BUY
Summary: QCOM is in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent MA crossings, post-earnings recovery to new highs near 176 offering a high-confidence dip buy targeting resistance around 183-187, supported by bullish MACD and positive semiconductor sector momentum from AI demand, with this quick re-entry after the 11/7/2025 exit justified by the strong bounce invalidating the prior decline and confirming trend resumption....
2025-11-10	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with price crossing the EMAs twice in the past month without volume capitulation, recent post-earnings volatility echoes prior losing trades, and no compelling new catalysts justify re-entry so soon after the 11/7/2025 exit at a similar price level....
2025-11-07	SOLD
Summary: QCOM's continued post-earnings decline below the entry price and EMA, with weakening MACD and no volume capitulation, invalidates the uptrend thesis and echoes prior losing trades like the July 2025 post-earnings exit, prompting an exit to preserve capital while targeting resistance near 183-187 remains unachieved....
2025-11-06	BUY
Summary: QCOM shows a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent MA crossings, and a post-earnings dip from 179.72 to 173.83 providing a high-confidence long entry targeting resistance near 183-187, supported by bullish MACD crossover and positive semiconductor sector momentum from AI demand....
2025-11-05	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in a strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, but staying in cash due to earnings report today after market close, as historical reactions are negative and criteria not met to hold through, avoiding entry on catalyst day despite bullish momentum from recent spike....
2025-11-04	CASH
Summary: QCOM remains in cash due to the upcoming earnings on 11/5/2025, with historical negative post-earnings reactions and no qualifying positive surprise criteria to justify holding through, despite a current uptrend and recent bullish breakout from AI-related news....
2025-11-03	CASH
Summary: Stay in cash due to upcoming earnings on 11/5/2025 with historical negative reactions despite positive surprises, current uptrend but no high-confidence entry without risking the catalyst, and recent massive spike on 10/27 likely from bullish news now digesting with pullback....
2025-10-31	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in a strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, but upcoming earnings on 11/5/2025 prevent entry due to policy against holding through catalysts and minimum 10-14 day hold requirement, so remain in cash for better post-earnings setup....
2025-10-30	SOLD
Summary: Exit the long position in QCOM to cash ahead of the 11/5/2025 earnings due to historical negative post-earnings reactions and to avoid holding through the catalyst, despite the recent bullish breakout....
2025-10-29	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's strong uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA after a high-volume breakout to $206 on positive semiconductor sector momentum and AI chip demand news, holding the long position from $168.83 targeting $200+ resistance while monitoring for exit before 11/5/2025 earnings....
2025-10-28	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA after a massive volume breakout to new highs near $206, confirming momentum continuation from $153 support amid positive semiconductor news, holding through recent pullback targeting $200+ but planning exit before 11/5/2025 earnings....
2025-10-27	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's explosive breakout to new highs on massive volume confirms the uptrend continuation from $153 support, with strong momentum targeting above $200, supported by positive semiconductor sector tailwinds and no bearish catalysts, planning exit before 11/5/2025 earnings. ...
2025-10-24	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM maintains a solid uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent momentum from $153 support targeting $174 resistance, supported by positive semiconductor sector trends and no immediate bearish catalysts, with exit planned before 11/5/2025 earnings....
2025-10-22	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a confirmed uptrend with price above both EMA and SMA, recent bounce from support at $153 offering momentum toward resistance near $174, supported by positive semiconductor sector news and no immediate bearish catalysts, though exit planned before 11/5/2025 earnings due to historical negative reactions....
2025-10-21	BUY
Summary: QCOM has re-established an uptrend with price above both rising EMA and SMA after a sharp but non-capitulatory drop, offering a high-confidence dip buy targeting resistance near $174 with favorable risk/reward, despite upcoming earnings on 11/5/2025 requiring an exit beforehand; this re-entry after the 10/10/2025 exit is justified by the strong bounce confirming trend resumption and no frequent MA crossings....
2025-10-20	CASH
Summary: QCOM's recent bounce has re-established an uptrend with price above EMA and SMA, but given the recent exit from a long position on 10/10/2025 at a loss due to a sharp drop and no new compelling catalysts or better entry price to justify quick re-entry, staying in cash avoids potential whipsaw ahead of earnings on 11/5/2025....
2025-10-17	CASH
Summary: Stay in cash due to unclear trend with price slightly below EMA despite EMA above SMA, no volume capitulation after recent sharp drop echoing past losing patterns, and lack of high-confidence setup for re-entry at higher price shortly after exit....
2025-10-16	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is mixed with price slightly below EMA despite EMA above SMA, recent bearish MACD crossover, no volume capitulation, and recovery from sharp drop lacks conviction for new entry after recent exit at lower price, favoring cash to await clearer uptrend or high-confidence setup. RSI at 48.88 is neutral, Slow STO at 48.44/38.71 shows some upward momentum but not overbought, and no flagged volume capitulation means we can't justify a long in what isn't a confirmed downtrend reversal. For shorts, conditions aren't met since EMA exceeds SMA, and entry above EMA is prohibited anyway....
2025-10-15	CASH
Summary: QCOM's technicals show an unclear trend with price below the EMA despite EMA above SMA, recent sharp drop without capitulation, and history of volatile pullbacks leading to losses on longs, warranting caution until a clearer uptrend or high-conviction setup emerges....
2025-10-14	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend remains unclear with price stuck between EMA and SMA after a recent sharp drop without volume capitulation, echoing past losing trades on volatile bounces that failed to sustain....
2025-10-13	CASH
Summary: Trend remains unclear with price between EMA and SMA after a sharp drop without capitulation, echoing past losing longs, so stay in cash for better setup....
2025-10-10	SOLD
Summary: Exit the long position in QCOM as the sharp drop below both EMA and SMA on elevated volume invalidates the uptrend, with oversold RSI but no capitulation signal, echoing the July post-earnings loss pattern....
2025-10-09	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, MACD showing potential recovery, support at $153 intact, and positive semiconductor momentum from AI and 5G demand despite minor pullback....
2025-10-08	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD despite recent pullback, support at $153 holding, and bullish semiconductor sector momentum from AI demand outweighing short-term volatility....
2025-10-07	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend remains with price above rising EMA and SMA, MACD showing potential recovery, support at $153-155 intact, and positive semiconductor trends from AI and 5G demand supporting further upside despite short-term weakness....
2025-10-06	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, support holding at $153-155, and bullish semiconductor sector trends from AI demand outweighing any short-term pullbacks....
2025-10-03	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD, firm support at $153-155, and bullish semiconductor trends from AI and 5G demand....
2025-10-02	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum building, firm support around $153-155, and bullish semiconductor sector trends driven by AI chip demand and 5G expansion....
2025-10-01	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above rising EMA and SMA, MACD showing positive momentum, firm support at $153, and bullish semiconductor trends from AI and 5G demand....
2025-09-30	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum despite a minor bearish crossover, support at $153 holding firm, and bullish semiconductor sector tailwinds from AI demand. Technical indicators support continuation: RSI at 55.32 indicates neutral but not overbought conditions, Slow STO K at 60.40 with D at 75.89 suggests potential for upward momentum as it's pulling back from highs but not oversold, and MACD at 2.8855 is positive overall though it just crossed below the signal line at 2.9798â€” this minor bearish signal isn't a reversal given the broader bullish histogram and no volume capitulation to signal a downtrend shift. Support levels are solid, with $153.05 recently tested and holding (strength 2, last bounced 13 bars ago), and a rising trendline around $164 providing additional floor; resistance at $179.82 is distant but approachable if momentum builds, with recent highs near $173-174 as intermediate targets....
2025-09-29	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend remains intact with price above rising EMA and SMA, bullish MACD, no trend reversal signals, and positive momentum from recent semiconductor sector strength despite a minor pullback....
2025-09-26	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD divergence, high STO momentum, recent breakout above $160-163 resistance on increased volume, and no immediate bearish catalysts or trend reversals signaling an exit....
2025-09-25	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, high STO indicating sustained buying, recent breakout above $160 resistance, and no immediate catalysts or resistance breaches signaling an exit....
2025-09-24	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, bullish MACD divergence, overbought but sustained STO momentum, recent breakout to new highs near $174, and no resistance breaches or catalysts signaling an exit....
2025-09-23	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, bullish MACD crossover, high STO momentum, recent breakout above prior highs near $166-168, and no immediate catalysts or resistance breaches signaling an exit....
2025-09-22	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, bullish MACD and high STO momentum, recent breakout to new highs, and no resistance breaches or catalysts prompting exit....
2025-09-19	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, bullish MACD divergence, STO near highs signaling momentum, and no immediate catalysts or resistance breaches to exit....
2025-09-18	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, bullish MACD, strong momentum from STO near highs, recent highs testing 168-169 without breakdown, and no immediate catalysts or resistance breaches warranting exit. Technical indicators support this: MACD is positive at 2.33 with the line above the signal, indicating building momentum; RSI at 68.71 suggests strength without being overbought; Slow STO K at 96.61 and D at 92.28 point to strong upward pressure. Volume has been steady, with no capitulation signals, and the price has bounced off supports like $153-154 recently while pushing toward higher levels....
2025-09-16	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD divergence, recent closes testing and holding above key support at 158-159 while pushing past minor resistance at 163, no breakdowns or catalysts warranting exit. Technical indicators support continuation: MACD is positive at 1.7462 with the line above the signal, RSI at 63.36 indicates room for upside without being overbought, and Slow STO K at 92.36 suggests strong momentum, though nearing levels that could signal a short-term pullbackâ€”however, we avoid reacting to minor fluctuations and focus on multi-week holds....
2025-09-15	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD, support holding at 156-158, targeting resistance near 163, with no immediate catalysts or breakdowns....
2025-09-12	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD, no breakdowns, targeting resistance at 163 while monitoring support at 156, with no near-term catalysts. MACD is positive at 1.54 above its signal line, RSI at 60.57 indicates balanced momentum, and Slow STO is high but not signaling an immediate reversal. Volume today was moderate at 3.66M, supporting the steady climb without exhaustion....
2025-09-11	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD, no breakdowns or near-term catalysts, targeting resistance at 163 while monitoring support at 156....
2025-09-10	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD despite recent pullback, no breakdowns or catalysts, targeting resistance at 163 while monitoring support at 156....
2025-09-09	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above EMA and SMA, positive MACD, no breakdowns or near-term catalysts, targeting resistance near 163 while watching support at 156....
2025-09-08	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above both EMA and SMA despite their tight range, positive MACD, no breakdowns or catalysts signaling exit, targeting resistance near 163 while monitoring support at 155. MACD is positive at 1.4232 above the signal line 1.1955, indicating lingering upward momentum, while RSI at 56.25 is neutral and STO at 80.44/80.70 shows overbought but not extreme. Bollinger Bands place price midway between upper (163.32) and lower (151.58), aligning with a potential push to resistance at 163.25 (strength 6, multiple bounces historically)....
2025-09-05	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend continues with price above both EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, and no immediate catalysts or breakdowns signaling an exit, targeting resistance near 163 while monitoring support at 155....
2025-09-04	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position in QCOM as the uptrend persists with price above both EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, and recent closes testing but holding rising support around 154-155 without breakdown, targeting resistance near 163 amid steady semiconductor demand....
2025-09-03	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold the existing long position as QCOM shows unclear but not bearish trend with price above tightly aligned EMA and SMA, positive MACD, and pullback to rising support at 155 without breaking, targeting resistance at 163.25 amid semiconductor sector strength. Price closed at 156.45, above both MAs and the rising support trendline at ~155.18 (strength 0.207, last tested recently), suggesting potential for bounce rather than breakdown; historical patterns show QCOM often recovers from such dips in consolidation phases, like the rebound after August lows without immediate capitulation. MACD at 1.276 > signal 0.969 remains bullish, though weakening, and STO K at 69.5 with D at 82 indicates momentum cooling but not oversold (RSI 50 neutral). Avoid exiting early as we've only held 2 days, far short of the multi-week horizon, and this pullback isn't near support bottomâ€”simulating past setups, similar consolidations in May-June 2025 led to upside breaks >60% of time without whipsaw when MACD stayed positive, unlike the July earnings plunge we exited correctly....
2025-09-02	HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold existing long position as QCOM remains in an uptrend with price above closely aligned EMA and SMA, bullish MACD signal, STO momentum holding near highs, and recovery from intraday low at 154.6 to close at 158.41, targeting resistance around 163.25 while monitoring support at 154.6-155....
2025-08-29	BUY
Summary: QCOM is in a confirmed uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, no frequent MA crossings in the past month, bullish MACD crossover, STO near highs indicating momentum, and recovery from post-earnings low to new highs near $161 with support at $156-157, offering a high-confidence long entry for multi-week hold targeting resistance around $163-165, while next earnings not until late October 2025....
2025-08-28	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA in a tightly rangebound manner and no volume capitulation, so staying in cash avoids low-confidence entries while awaiting clearer direction or catalysts....
2025-08-27	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA while price is above both, tightly rangebound indicators without clear direction, and no volume capitulation, warranting caution to avoid new entries near resistance....
2025-08-26	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, tightly rangebound moving averages, and recent price crossings without volume capitulation, warranting staying in cash to avoid low-confidence entries while awaiting a clearer setup....
2025-08-25	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and frequent crossings in the past month, warranting staying in cash to avoid low-confidence entries while monitoring for a clearer setup....
2025-08-22	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, lacking a high-confidence setup for entry after recent volatility and no volume capitulation....
2025-08-21	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price frequently crossing both averages without volume capitulation, so avoid new entries while monitoring for clearer downtrend signals or support tests near 144.6....
2025-08-20	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA and price between them, no volume capitulation, and recent volatility post-earnings suggesting caution for new entries....
2025-08-19	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and recent trade history shows losses from chasing momentum, so stay in cash to avoid low-confidence entry....
2025-08-18	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and mixed indicators suggesting caution over entering a new position....
2025-08-15	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA, price above both, and frequent crossings in the past month, so avoid new entries while monitoring for a clearer setup....
2025-08-14	CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, tightly rangebound averages without volume capitulation, so avoid new entries despite recent bounce from post-earnings lows....
2025-08-13	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA, recent price crossings of moving averages, and no volume capitulation, making new entries inadvisable while we await a clearer uptrend or downtrend setup for a high-confidence trade. This setup advises against new positions, as unclear trends often lead to whipsaw, similar to the losses in my trade history where a short on 7/17 was invalidated by a quick reversal and a long on 7/24 suffered from the earnings drop. For longs, this isn't an uptrend (EMA not above SMA), and there's no dip to buy nor capitulation to signal a bottom in a downtrend....
2025-08-12	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA, price between them, and MAs tightly rangebound without volume capitulation, so avoid new entries while recent recoveries from supports suggest waiting for clearer signals....
2025-08-11	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear due to tightly rangebound EMA and SMA with no volume capitulation, advising against new entries despite the recent downtrend signals....
2025-08-08	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both post-earnings drop, but it's near support at $144.6 with oversold RSI and STO, making a short entry risky as it could bounce, so stay in cash for a better setup....
2025-08-07	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in a downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA after a post-earnings drop, but it's near strong support at $144.6 without volume capitulation, making a short entry risky at the bottom of the range despite bearish momentum....
2025-08-06	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in an unclear downtrend with EMA slightly below SMA but tightly rangebound without volume capitulation, price testing support at 144.6 after a post-earnings drop, suggesting avoidance of new entries until a clearer trend emerges for better risk/reward....
2025-08-05	CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA slightly above SMA but price below both, no volume capitulation, recent post-earnings drop despite beats, and insider selling signaling caution....
2025-08-04	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with price below tightly bound EMA and SMA after a post-earnings drop without volume capitulation, so avoid new entries to prevent poor risk/reward setups....
2025-08-01	CASH
Summary: QCOM's trend is unclear with price below both EMA and SMA despite EMA slightly above SMA after a sharp post-earnings drop to near support at 144.6, even though Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings beat expectations with 10% revenue growth and strong guidance, warranting patience for a clearer setup before entering a new multi-week position....
2025-07-31	SOLD
Summary: QCOM's sharp post-earnings drop below EMA and SMA on high volume invalidates the uptrend thesis, hitting near support at $144.6 without capitulation, prompting exit from the long position entered at $158.84 to preserve capital....
2025-07-30	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM's uptrend persists with price above EMA and SMA, supported by strong earnings expectations for today's report, justifying holding through the catalyst for potential post-earnings upside....
2025-07-29	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, bolstered by positive analyst expectations for the July 30 earnings report, suggesting potential for further upside post-catalyst despite historical volatility....
2025-07-28	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a solid uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, bolstered by positive earnings consensus for July 30 and analyst upgrades like JPMorgan's $200 target, justifying holding the long position through the upcoming report despite typical caution....
2025-07-25	HOLD LONG
Summary: QCOM remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, bolstered by strong earnings expectations for July 30 including projected 15% EPS growth and 10% revenue increase, recent analyst upgrades like UBS to $165, and positive sentiment from past beats, justifying holding through the catalyst for potential upside over the next weeks....
2025-07-24	BUY
Summary: QCOM is in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, supported by positive earnings expectations for July 30 and recent analyst upgrades, offering a high-confidence long entry ahead of the catalyst despite the upcoming report....
2025-07-23	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in an uptrend but with earnings on July 30, 2025 approaching, and given the requirement to hold positions for at least 10-14 days which would mean holding through the report without strong conviction for a positive surprise amid mixed historical volatility, staying in cash avoids unnecessary risk....
2025-07-22	CASH
Summary: QCOM is in an uptrend with EMA above SMA and price above both, but upcoming earnings on July 30, 2025, within the multi-week hold period poses significant volatility risk without strong bullish catalysts to justify holding through....
2025-07-21	COVERED
Summary: The short position from $152.61 is invalidated as QCOM has shifted to an uptrend with EMA above SMA and price above both, coupled with a bullish breakout and positive news catalysts driving upward momentum....
2025-07-18	HOLD SHORT
Summary: Continue holding SHORT on QCOM as it's still in a downtrend below falling resistance at 161.4 with bearish MACD (0.32 below signal 1.27) and low STO (K 16.2) signaling further downside to support at 144.6, maintaining favorable multi-week risk/reward despite a minor 1.4% bounce. Technically, the chart shows QCOM rejecting higher levels, closing at 154.8 after testing but failing to break above recent highs around 159-162, remaining pinned under the falling resistance trendline with a negative slope. MACD remains bearish with the line below the signal, though both are positive, indicating weakening momentum but not yet a bullish crossover. STO is oversold but not extremely so, often preceding further drops in downtrends like this. RSI at 48 is neutral, not overbought, and the close is within Bollinger Bands, suggesting no immediate reversal. Volume on the up day was average at 7.4M, not convincing for a sustained rally....
2025-07-17	SHORT
Summary: QCOM is in a downtrend below falling resistance, with bearish MACD crossover and low STO indicating further downside potential toward support at 144.6, offering favorable risk/reward for a multi-week short....