Category: 40% Goal Portfolio
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Mon Aug 17 2026

With the small caps dipping slightly I setup a new trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio. This Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap stocks of the Russell 2000. The goal of this portfolio is ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Mon Aug 3 2026

Last Wednesday, Jul 29, investors were in a selling mood following hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and I placed a trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio. Today investors are in a buying mood and I placed another trade ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Jul 29 2026

With all the major indexes lower this morning by over 1% as investors brace for the Fed interest rate announcement this afternoon, the smalls caps are also lower and this helped to open a new trade in the 40% Goal ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Thu Jul 16 2026

A new trade today was setup in the 40% Goal Portfolio. This is the second trade in July in this portfolio. This portfolio continues to work toward returning 40% this year. A second trade is left open for the week. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Mon Jun 29 2026

I discussed setting up this trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio in today's, Mon Jun 29 202, morning Investing Strategy Notes. This portfolio continues to work toward returning 40% this year. A second trade is left open for the week. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Tue Jun 23 2026

I discussed setting up this trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio in today's (Jun 23 2026) morning Investing Strategy Notes. This portfolio continues to work toward returning 40% this year. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Thu Jun 18 2026

A new trade was placed today, Thu Jun 18 2026 in the 40% Goal Portfolio. This portfolio continues to work toward returning 40% this year. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Fri May 22 2026

A new trade was placed today in the 40% Goal Portfolio. This portfolio continues to wind its way toward returning 40% this year. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap stocks ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Tue May 12 2026

With the weakness today in stocks, the IWM ETF is also moving lower. This is ideal for another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Fri May 8 2026

I outlined this trade idea in the 40% Goal Portfolio in the Investing Strategy Notes. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap stocks of the Russell 2000. The goal of this ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Apr 29 2026

With the IWM ETF slipping lower today I placed a trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio. I increased the size of the trade and shortened the time period to just a couple of weeks. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Mon Apr 20 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today. I setup today's trade slightly different from the trade outlined in today's Investing Strategy Notes. I decreased the size of the trade. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Apr 15 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today. I setup today's trade slightly different from the trade outlined in today's Investing Strategy Notes. I increased the size of the trade. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Thu Apr 2 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap stocks of the Russell 2000. The goal ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Mar 25 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today. The 40% Goal Portfolio is using the IWM ETF exclusively. This ETF follows the small cap stocks of the Russell 2000. The goal ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Mar 18 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today if there was weakness. Thanks to the latest PPI report showing a jump higher, equities moved lower which allowed for this trade ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Thu Mar 12 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio today if there was weakness. With equities lower I placed the trade in the IWM ETF outlined but adjusted the position from the ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Thu Mar 5 2026

Yesterday a trade was placed in the 40% Goal Portfolio which is exclusively using the IWM ETF. Today's decline in the market allowed for a second trade which earned more than double yesterday's gain. This is the 11th trade done ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Wed Mar 4 2026

In the morning Investing Strategy Notes today I discussed setting up another trade in the 40% Goal Portfolio. I entered the trade outlined and discuss a second trade expected this week. I think this is an opportunity for another trade. ....... Read More
40% Goal Portfolio – IWM ETF Trade Alerts for Fri Feb 27 2026

I placed a trade earlier this week in the 40% Goal Portfolio but with the small caps under more selling pressure today, the IWM ETF fell below $260. I think this is an opportunity for another trade. I adjusted the ....... Read More
Recent Outlooks
Nordson Corp Stock (NDSN) Trade Alert and Idea for Thu Aug 20 2026
I discussed earnings from Nordson Corp yesterday. Today I entered the trade in Nordson Corp Stock (NDSN) as outlined. The trade alert provides the details and further comments. This trade alert article is for FullyInformed Members. Members can read the …
Walmart Stock (WMT) Trade Alert and Idea for Thu Aug 20 2026
With Walmart Stock (WMT) falling today after releasing earnings that beat estimates but the forward guidance disappointed investors who sold out of the stock. The trade alert provides the details and further comments. This trade alert article is for FullyInformed …
SPY ETF Hedge Trades And Intraday Market Updates For Thu Aug 20 2026
Here are the SPY ETF Hedge Portfolio opening trade notes for Thu Aug 20 2026 following a relatively flat day on Wednesday. Make sure to read the Opening Trade Notes for today and review the support and resistance levels currently …
4 Watch List Trade Ideas for Thu Aug 20 2026
For Thu Aug 20 2026 there are 4 stocks on the watch list. Make sure to read the introductory notes for today’s watch list as they explain ho9w the trades may be entered today. The rest of this trade ideas …
Morning Investing Strategy Notes for Thu Aug 20 2026
For FullyInformed Members the morning Investing Strategy Notes for Thu Aug 20 2026 discuss the outlook for stocks after Wednesday’s slightly higher close. There are a number of equity trades today. Stocks include Nordson Corp Stock (NDSN), Walmart Stock (WMT), …
Goal of 80% Return for Nordson Corp Stock (NDSN) – Trade Ahead Of Earnings Strategy Setup for Wed Aug 19 2026
The trade on Wed Aug 19 2026 in Nordson Corp Stock (NDSN) ahead of earnings using the Trade Ahead Of Earnings Strategy was setup with a goal for a return of 80% against the capital in use. There were no …
Goal of 90% Return for Walmart Stock (WMT) – Trade Ahead Of Earnings Strategy Setup for Wed Aug 19 2026
The trade on Wed Aug 19 2026 in Walmart Stock (WMT) ahead of earnings using the Trade Ahead Of Earnings Strategy was setup with a goal for a return of 90% against the capital in use. There were no changes …
Analog Devices Stock (ADI) Trade Alert and Idea for Wed Aug 19 2026
Earnings this morning from Analog Devices Stock (ADI) crushed all estimated with revenue jumping 40% and earnings up 68%. Investors are taking profits as the stock on the back of these strong numbers. I setup a new trade in the …
Target Stock (TGT) Trade Alert and Idea for Wed Aug 19 2026
Target Stock (TGT) was discussed in the morning Investing Strategy Notes today following yesterday’s earnings release. With the stock rising, I placed a trade. The trade alert provides the details and further comments. This trade alert article is for FullyInformed …
4th Watch List Trade Alert For Wed Aug 19 2026
The fourth watch list trade for Wed Aug 19 2026 had an adjustment done. The trade alert has the details and explains the adjustment made. This Watch List Trade alert is for FullyInformed Members Members can read the trade alert …
3rd Watch List Trade Alert For Wed Aug 19 2026
The third watch list trade for Wed Aug 19 2026 ended up earning 30% more than the original trade idea. The trade alert has the details and further comments. This Watch List Trade alert is for FullyInformed Members Members can …
2nd Watch List Trade Alert For Wed Aug 19 2026
The second watch list trade for Wed Aug 19 2026 ended up earning 24% more than the original trade idea. With the extra income I increased protection of the trade as explained in the trade alert. The trade alert has …
1st Watch List Trade Alert For Wed Aug 19 2026
The first watch list trade for Wed Aug 19 2026 ended up earning a huge 40% more than the original trade idea. The trade alert has the details and further comments. This Watch List Trade alert is for FullyInformed Members …
Merck Stock (MRK) Trade Alert and Idea for Wed Aug 19 2026
With Merck Stock (MRK) and Moderna Stock (MRNA) soaring today on the back of exceptional Phase 3 trial results on a melanoma vaccine, I placed this trade in Merck Stock (MRK) which I have traded for years. The trade alert …
