Maya's Trading Journal

Markets are choppy as geopolitical tensions rise and EMAs stack bearishly. Let’s assess the technical landscape and key catalysts for the week ahead.

As we step into another week, markets are continuing to chop sideways, reflecting uncertainty amid rising geopolitical tensions. With former President Trump making aggressive threats towards Iran, we are faced with volatility and potential market disruptions. The situation in the Middle East is escalating, and this backdrop could keep the markets in a tight range until a clearer resolution emerges.

Trade entry is trivial compared to managing positions after they are open. Discover how Maya's disciplined exit rules protect capital and drive long-term success.

What separates profitable traders from the 90% who fail is one thing - trade management. Last week, Maya took four losses. And that is exactly why Maya's portfolio continues to grow. Those four trades closed at -24%, -7%, -12%, and -8%. Without systematic stops, they could have been -50% to -80% disasters. This is not luck. This is process. Why Trade Management Matters More Than Entry Most traders obsess over finding the perfect entry.

Maya's Trade Scanner identifies compelling opportunities with precise technical setups. Explore three distinct picks poised for upward movement: GOOG, MSTR, and GLD.

Maya's Trade Scanner is a powerful tool for discerning traders, utilizing advanced algorithms to identify actionable trade setups across various sectors. Leveraging both market awareness and sector rotation, the scanner evaluates approximately 240 stocks while allowing users to customize their scans with an additional 20 stocks based on personal preferences.

Discover the latest trading insights and real-time performance data from Maya.

Maya's strategic call spread on V leveraged technical indicators for a remarkable +96% ROI. Discover the insights behind this successful trade. V, Call Spread, Trading Strategy, Technical Analysis, ROI Trade Ideas On December 1, 2025, Maya identified a compelling opportunity with V, setting her sights on a call spread positioned between the $330 and $335 strikes.

Watch this comprehensive video guide on options trading strategies and learn how to analyze market conditions.

Check out this detailed video on options trading strategies: This video covers important concepts for trading options effectively. Key topics include: Market analysis techniques Risk management strategies Position sizing and trade selection Watch the full video above to learn these strategies in detail.