BAND Stock Gaining Momentum

September 30th, 2020 BAND Stock Gaining Momentum Dear Reader, Yesterday, we looked at a Monthly Price Chart for Waste Management, Inc. noting the stock's 1-Month Price is trading above the 10-Month SMA. For today's Trade of the Day e-letter we will be looking at a Moving Average Convergence/ Divergence (MACD) chart for Bandwidth, Inc. stock symbol: BAND. Before breaking down BAND's MACD chart let's first review what products and services the company offers. Bandwidth Inc. operates as a cloud-based software-powered communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) provider in the United States. The company operates in two segments, CPaaS and Other. Its platform enables enterprises to create, scale, and operate voice or text communications services across mobile application or connected device. MACD Indicator confirms Price Momentum The BAND daily price chart below shows that BAND is in a price uptrend as the 12/26 day MACD line (black line) is above the 9-Day EMA (purple line). The Moving Average Convergence/ Divergence chart is shown below the daily price chart. MACD uses moving averages to create a momentum indicator by subtracting the longer-term moving average from the shorter-term moving average. The MACD is calculated by subtracting a stock's longer term 26-Day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) from its shorter term 12-Day EMA. This creates the MACD line. MACD 'Buy' Signal The 9-Day EMA line functions as a buy/sell 'trigger'. When the 12/26 Day MACD line crosses above the 9-Day EMA line it indicates positive momentum and higher prices for the stock. When the 12/26 Day MACD lines crosses below the 9-Day EMA it indicates negative momentum and lower prices for the stock. MACD is more of a leading indicator than a moving average cross over which tends to lag price movement. MACD Histogram shows Acceleration of Momentum Also included in a MACD chart is the histogram bar graph. This portion of the chart helps to illustrate the distance between the 12/26 Day MACD and the 9-Day EMA. When a crossover initially occurs, the histogram's bar will be near flat as the two indicator lines have converged. As the lines begin to separate, the bars grow in height, indicating a widening gap and acceleration for the stock's momentum. When the histogram's bars begin to shrink this indicates a narrowing of the gap between the 12/26 Day MACD and the 9-Day EMA and a slowing of the stock's momentum. When the gap between the two indicators begins to narrow, this typically indicates a crossover of the indicator lines could happen soon. As long as the 12/26 Day MACD line remains above the 9-Day EMA, the stock is more likely to keep trading at new highs in the coming days and weeks. Our initial price target for BAND stock is 200.15 per share. Profit if BAND is Up, Down or Flat Now, since BAND's 12/26 Day MACD is above the 9-Day EMA this means the stock will likely rally from here, let's use the Hughes Optioneering calculator to look at the potential returns for a BAND call option spread. The Call Option Spread Calculator will calculate the profit/loss potential for a call option spread based on the price change of the underlying stock/ETF at option expiration in this example from a 10.0% increase to a 10.0% decrease in BAND at option expiration. The goal of this example is to demonstrate the 'built in' profit potential for option spreads and the ability of spreads to profit if the underlying stock is up, down or flat at option expiration. Out of fairness to our paid option service subscribers we don't list the option strike prices used in the profit/loss calculation. The prices and returns represented below were calculated based on the current stock and option pricing for BAND on 9/29/2020 before commissions. Is It Possible to Limit Risk While Trading Options? I know people are wondering if there is a way to profit from the tremendous leverage provided by options without taking a lot of risk. If you're like me, you don't want to take big risks and possibly wipe out your entire account with one wrong move. CLICK HERE to learn how I limit my risk while trading options. Built in Profit Potential For this option spread, the calculator analysis below reveals the cost of the spread is $290 (circled). The maximum risk for an option spread is the cost of the spread. The analysis reveals that if BAND is flat or up at all at expiration the spread will realize a 72.4% return (circled). And if BAND decreases 10.0% at option expiration, the option spread would make a 72.4% return (circled). Due to option pricing characteristics, this option spread has a 'built in' 72.4% profit potential when the trade was initiated. Option spread trades can result in a higher percentage of winning trades compared to a directional option trade if you can profit when the underlying stock/ETF is up, down or flat. A higher percentage of winning trades can give you the discipline needed to become a successful trader. The Hughes Optioneering Team is here to help you identify winning trades just like this one. Interested in accessing the Optioneering Calculators? Join one of Chuck's Trading Services for unlimited access! The Optioneering Team has option calculators for six different option strategies that allow you to calculate the profit potential for an option trade before you take the trade. Trade High Priced Stocks for $350 With Less Risk One of the big advantages to trading option spreads is that spreads allow you to trade high price stocks like Amazon, Google, or Netflix for as little as $350. With an option spread you can control 100 shares of Google for $350. If you were to purchase 100 shares of Google at current prices it would cost about $147,000. With the stock purchase you are risking $147,000 but with a Google option spread that costs $350 your maximum risk is $350 so your dollar risk is lower with option spreads compared to stock purchases. Chuck's Elite Inner Circle Trading Service Today Chuck is offering you a very special deal. As a Trade of the Day subscriber, if you sign up and become a member of The Chuck Hughes Inner Circle Trading Service today, he will give you special discount. Just call Brad at 1-866-661-5664 or 1-310-647-5664 to join and use the code "Optioneering VIP" to receive special pricing! Wishing You the Best in Investing Success, Chuck Hughes Editor, Trade of The Day Have any questions? Email us at dailytrade@chuckstod.com CLICK HERE to Watch Now > Unsubscribe Investment Software Inc 22C New Leicester Hwy #117 © 2020 Tradewins Publishing. All rights reserved. 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