MA

MA

Mastercard Inc
Financial Services
$573.72 -0.11% As of Aug 20, 12:00 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$495/500
Expiration
May 15
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The technical indicators, particularly the rising MACD, signal a strong bullish momentum for MA, suggesting that prices are likely to continue their upward trajectory. The current stock price of $498.52 is close to the lower strike of $495, making this an optimal entry point to capitalize on potential gains while minimizing risk. The ATM bull call spread structure allows for a favorable risk/reward profile, as the limited risk from the spread provides an attractive return when MA rises above the higher strike of $500. 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 Clears Resistance, EMAs Confirm at $573.72

Bullish
Aug 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM $573.72 (-0.11%)

Mastercard Inc (MA) slipped 0.11% to $573.72 on August 20.

Technical indicators paint a mixed picture:

Moving Averages Bullish EMA alignment intact with price above the 9-day at $568.01 and 21-day at $560.66.
Momentum RSI at 62.0 is showing no strong directional bias. MACD is bearish (9.56 vs signal 10.87).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 8.2% indicates low volatility.

The bullish trend is intact, but fading MACD momentum suggest waiting for a pullback.

Key levels to watch: Support at $540.82, Resistance at $587.24.

MA Finds Strong EMA Support at $573.72

Bullish
Aug 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM $573.72 (-0.11%)

EMA Crossover Fuels MA Move to $574.31

Bullish
Aug 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM $574.31 (+2.15%)

MA Momentum Turns Negative at $562.26

Bearish
Aug 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM $562.26 (-1.24%)

MA Momentum Breakdown Confirmed at $562.26

Bearish
Aug 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM $562.26 (-1.24%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp -97
Trade Date Apr 6, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.