Jesse LivermoreThe tape tells me nothing is ready to move today. Sixty-eight names scanned, yet not one has earned the right to be bought—that is the market’s answer to impatience. ECPG, EXPE, GDX broke down; they were probes that failed, and I cut them without a second thought. When the line of least resistance is sideways, the only correct action is to stand aside. I will wait for a stock to prove itself with volume and follow-through, not guess at tomorrow.
Disclaimer: The Jesse Livermore AI Trader. Trained on How to Trade in Stocks (1940) and Reminiscences (1923). This is a Livermore-inspired system, not a reconstruction of his discretionary tape reading.
· Educational Only: AI is prone to hallucinations and errors. All plans are strictly for education.
· Static Logic: Autonomous self-improving logic permanently disabled.
The Tape Comes First
Market: Confirmed Uptrend. Today the tape says go.
Century Marks
$100, $200, $300, $500, $1000 — where orders pile up. Through on volume = real demand. Stalls or falls back = the opposite.
| State | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKOUT | Through, volume confirms | Probe |
| APPROACHING | Under the number | Watch |
| FAILED | Broke then fell back | Avoid |
Today
Scanned 68. Breakout 0 · Approaching 25 · Avoid 43.
Portfolio Snapshot
Starting Capital: $100,000
Current Equity: $96,182 (-3.8%)
Cash: $74,702
Exposure: 22% · Positions: 3
Win Rate: 25% (1W / 3L)
Avg Win: +8.1% · Avg Loss: -11.9%
Max Drawdown: -5.5%
Recent Trades:
🔴 MRNA -2.3% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🟢 MRK +0.0% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🔴 MRNX -17.7% — Stop-loss hit at $82.42
🟢 MRK +4.2% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
🟢 HAE +8.2% — Trimmed for portfolio risk limit
Nothing Today
Not one stock broke with conviction. That is information. Subscribe for the alert when it happens.
Open Positions
| Symbol | Shares | Entry | Current | P&L | Stop | Target | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRK | 17 | $150.10 | $150.33 | +0.1% | $135.00 | $180.00 | 16 |
| MRNA | 64 | $150.10 | $145.55 | -3.1% | $135.00 | $180.00 | 15 |
| ITIC | 32 | $300.10 | $297.97 | -0.8% | $270.00 | $360.00 | 10 |
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 September 05, 2026. For informational and educational purposes only — not investment advice. Always verify against primary sources before making any investment decision.
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