William@CANSLIM ResearchCDNA is the only name worth your full attention today. It’s sitting right at the 49.86 pivot with a 3.13 reward-to-risk, but volume is barely above average at 1.02 — that’s not the institutional stamp I want to see on a breakout. I’d rather wait for the stock to prove itself on a 40-50% volume surge than buy a lukewarm move. SENEA, NTRA, and PBF are on the list, but none of them are screaming leadership. The other 110 names are noise. Patience is still the edge here; don’t force a trade just because the market is in a confirmed uptrend.
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Today’s dual scan surfaced 130 candidates (actionable 8, watch 12, avoid 110). Market regime: Confirmed Uptrend. Published 2026-08-22 20:23.
The Market Comes First
The tape reads Confirmed Uptrend. I never fight the general market — three out of four stocks follow it. I only put money to work when the market is in a confirmed uptrend; when distribution stacks up or a correction sets in, I raise cash and wait. No individual chart is good enough to override that.
How I Screen — My Rules, Not Opinions
| Rule | Threshold | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly EPS YoY | ≥ 25% | current earnings power (C) |
| RS Rating | ≥ 80 | buy leaders, not laggards (L) |
| Price | ≥ $15 | avoid low-priced stocks |
| Trend | above 50 & 200-day MA | buy only in an uptrend |
| Entry window | buy point to +5% | never chase extended (N) |
| Reward/Risk | ≥ 3:1 | 8% stop vs ~25% target |
Today’s List at a Glance
Actionable 8 · Watch 12 · Avoid 110. Names, buy points, stops and targets are below for members.
Portfolio Snapshot
Starting Capital: $100,000
Current Equity: $90,571 (-9.4%)
Cash: $57,034
Exposure: 37% · Positions: 4
Win Rate: 11% (1W / 8L)
Avg Win: +3.0% · Avg Loss: -4.7%
Max Drawdown: -9.4%
Recent Trades:
🔴 HZO -0.7% — Suspected buyout pattern — sold, blacklisted
🔴 SENEA -2.8% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🔴 CDNA -2.5% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🔴 ETON -0.7% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🔴 ETON -0.7% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
Open Positions
| Symbol | Shares | Entry | Current | P&L | Stop | Target | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDNA | 115 | $49.86 | $48.61 | -2.6% | $45.87 | $62.33 | 0 |
| SENEA | 29 | $199.65 | $194.07 | -2.8% | $183.68 | $249.56 | 0 |
| NTRA | 34 | $333.66 | $332.03 | -0.5% | $306.97 | $417.08 | 0 |
| PBF | 150 | $75.78 | $73.53 | -3.0% | $69.72 | $94.72 | 0 |
Imminent — Close to Triggering
CDNA · Base breakout · R/R 3.13:1
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy point | $49.86 |
| Stop | $45.87 (-8%) |
| Target | $62.33 (+25%) |
| Reward/Risk | 3.13 : 1 |
| Status | IMMINENT (-2.51% from buy point) |
| Est. wait | ~1 weeks |
Why now: The stock is sitting just 2.51% under a proper buy point at 49.86, with the RS line at a new high and zero distance to the 52-week high—this is the kind of tight, constructive action I want to see before a breakout. Volume is already slightly above its 50-day average (1.023x) with up/down volume at 1.785, showing institutional accumulation, not distribution. The reward/risk of 3.13 justifies waiting for the trigger, and the base is short at 3 weeks, which keeps the pattern fresh and less prone to failure.
Why wait / risk: The base depth is extreme at 68.73%, and the base quality score is weak at 0.289—this is not a high-quality, tight consolidation. A close below 45.87 (-8% from the buy point) invalidates the setup immediately, and any further drop in volume or a failed breakout above 49.86 would tell me the institutions aren't committed. I never chase; I wait for the exact trigger on heavy volume, and if it doesn't come, I move on.
Skipped: already holding
SENEA · Base breakout · R/R 3.13:1
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy point | $199.65 |
| Stop | $183.68 (-8%) |
| Target | $249.56 (+25%) |
| Reward/Risk | 3.13 : 1 |
| Status | IMMINENT (-2.79% from buy point) |
| Est. wait | ~1 weeks |
Why now: This is a proper base breakout setup, and I want to see it trigger at 199.65 on volume. The RS line is at a new high, and the stock is sitting right at its 52-week high—exactly where institutional money wants to be. The 3.13 reward/risk is worth the wait, and the 7-week base with a 40% depth is a valid consolidation, not a broken chart.
Why wait / risk: The stock is still 2.79% below the buy point, and today’s volume is only 0.571 times its 50-day average—no institutional footprint yet. If it fails to break out on heavy volume, or if it drops below the 183.68 stop, the setup is dead. I never chase; I wait for the trigger.
Skipped: already holding
NTRA · Base breakout · R/R 3.13:1
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy point | $333.66 |
| Stop | $306.97 (-8%) |
| Target | $417.08 (+25%) |
| Reward/Risk | 3.13 : 1 |
| Status | IMMINENT (-0.49% from buy point) |
| Est. wait | ~1 weeks |
Why now: The stock is sitting just 0.49% under a proper buy point of 333.66, with the RS line at a new high — exactly the kind of tight, constructive action I want to see before a breakout. The 3.13 reward/risk is worth the wait, and the 25% target gives me room to let the move work without forcing a trade.
Why wait / risk: Volume today is only 0.834x its 50-day average — that’s not the heavy institutional accumulation I demand on a breakout. A shallow 2-week base with 45.7% depth is low quality, and if it fails to trigger on strong volume, I’ll stand aside rather than buy a weak move.
Skipped: already holding
PBF · Base breakout · R/R 3.13:1
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy point | $75.78 |
| Stop | $69.72 (-8%) |
| Target | $94.72 (+25%) |
| Reward/Risk | 3.13 : 1 |
| Status | IMMINENT (-2.97% from buy point) |
| Est. wait | ~1 weeks |
Why now: The stock is within 3% of a proper buy point at 75.78, and the RS line is at a new high—exactly the kind of institutional footprint I want to see before a breakout. The reward/risk is 3.13, which justifies waiting for the trigger rather than acting early. A close above 75.78 on volume at least 40% above average would confirm the move.
Why wait / risk: The base is only 3.4 weeks old and extremely deep at 57.56%, which is poor structure and raises the risk of a false breakout. If the stock fails to clear 75.78 on heavy volume, or pulls back below the 50-day moving average, the setup is invalidated—do not buy a stock that can’t hold its launch pad.
Skipped: already holding
HZO · Base breakout · R/R 3.13:1
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Buy point | $52.56 |
| Stop | $48.36 (-8%) |
| Target | $65.7 (+25%) |
| Reward/Risk | 3.13 : 1 |
| Status | IMMINENT (-0.68% from buy point) |
| Est. wait | ~1 weeks |
Why now: The stock is within 0.68% of a proper buy point at 52.56, with the RS line at a new high (0.966) confirming relative strength. The reward/risk at 3.13 justifies waiting for the trigger, and the 0.5% distance to the 52-week high shows the stock is coiling just below resistance. I want to see a decisive close above 52.56 on volume at least 40-50% above average—today's volume is only 0.788x the 50-day, so the breakout is not confirmed yet.
Why wait / risk: The base is only 1.8 weeks long with a 53.83% depth and a base quality score of 0.0—this is a shallow, low-quality pattern that can fail quickly. A close back below the buy point on heavy volume, or any drop that takes the stock 7-8% below entry (stop at 48.36), invalidates the setup. Do not chase if it gaps more than 5% above the buy point; that extension kills the risk/reward.
Watch List — What’s Missing
| Symbol | Source | Missing / note |
|---|---|---|
| AYA | ONEIL | still building base |
| FRD | ONEIL | still building base |
| GKOS | ONEIL | still building base |
| KNSA | ONEIL | still building base |
| PRAA | ONEIL | still building base |
| S | BOTH | still building base |
| UMAC | RS | still building base |
| TWLO | RS | still building base |
| NAVN | RS | still building base |
| FIVN | RS | still building base |
| NSIT | RS | still building base |
| NTAP | RS | still building base |
Avoid — Why We’re Passing
| Symbol | Reason |
|---|---|
| AAMI | RS Rating >= 80 |
| AGPU | price $10.21 < $15.0 |
| ANET | 200-day MA trending up ~1 month; RS Rating >= 80 |
| AU | MA alignment 50 > 150 > 200 |
| DELL | RS Rating >= 80 |
| DINO | RS Rating >= 80 |
| DK | RS Rating >= 80 |
| EC | RS Rating >= 80 |
| ECO | RS Rating >= 80 |
| ERO | MA alignment 50 > 150 > 200 |
| EVER | MA alignment 50 > 150 > 200; 150-day MA above the 200-day MA |
| INSW | RS Rating >= 80 |
| IVZ | RS Rating >= 80 |
| LFST | price $12.47 < $15.0 |
| LGND | Price above the 50-day MA; RS Rating >= 80 |
| MASS | price $10.68 < $15.0 |
| MAX | price $12.94 < $15.0 |
| MGTX | price $14.34 < $15.0 |
| MTA | price $11.14 < $15.0 |
| NESR | extended 12.35% past buy point |
What I’d Tell You
One, only buy when the market is with you. Two, buy in the zone — from the buy point to five percent past it, never more; the stock that gets away costs you nothing, the one you chase costs you money. Three, the seven-to-eight percent stop is not negotiable. Do those three things and the reward-to-risk takes care of itself.
Stage, pattern and sentiment labels are generated by rule-based approximations (Weinstein stage analysis, Minervini trend template and heuristic pattern detection), not by precise technical analysis. Data as of August 22, 2026. For informational and educational purposes only — not investment advice. Always verify against primary sources before making any investment decision. Ratings use open-data proxies for IBD-proprietary figures and may run looser than the originals.
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