MA

MA

Mastercard Inc
Financial Services
$506.58 -0.38% As of Mar 18, 1:19 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$490/495
Expiration
Apr 24
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The MACD indicator is signaling bullish momentum for MA, indicating that the stock price is likely to rise. Entering a bull call spread at this point, with the current price at $492.43, allows us to capitalize on expected upward movement within a tight range. The ATM spread structure minimizes our risk while maximizing potential returns, offering an attractive risk/reward profile that aligns perfectly with our disciplined trading strategy. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.
Bullish Factors
MACD Positive and Rising.

Technical Analysis

MA Consolidation Compresses at $506.58

Neutral
Mar 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM • $506.58 (-0.38%)

The stock of Mastercard Inc (MA) dropped 0.38% to close at $506.58 on March 18.

Key indicators suggest a bearish bias:

Moving Averages The stock trades below its 9-day EMA ($508.72) with the 21-day ($515.43) acting as overhead resistance.
Momentum RSI at 41.4 is neutral but improving. MACD reads -7.57 against its -7.23 signal line (bearish).
Volatility Volatility has been compressing for 8 sessions (TTM Squeeze active), often a precursor to directional moves.

Watch $492.87 as support and $534.34 as resistance.

MA Volatility Compresses at $506.58, Breakout Watch

Neutral
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $506.58 (-0.38%)

Traders Watch MA Squeeze Closely at $508.50

Neutral
Mar 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM • $508.50 (+2.11%)

TTM Squeeze Alert: MA Primed for Big Move at $497.99

Neutral
Mar 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM • $497.99 (+0.14%)

MA Volatility Compresses at $497.99, Breakout Watch

Neutral
Mar 14, 2026 at 3:34 AM • $497.99 (+0.14%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 36
Trade Date Mar 18, 2026

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