IBM

IBM

International Business Machines Corp
Technology
$229.76 +0.07% As of May 9, 4:29 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$225/230
Expiration
Jun 12
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current stock price of IBM at $226.31 is just above the lower strike of $225, positioning this bull call spread for immediate profitability as the stock rises. With no identified technical risk factors, this entry point capitalizes on potential upward momentum, while the ATM spread structure limits the maximum loss and offers a favorable risk/reward profile. The strategy aims for a high ROI, especially with disciplined exit rules that will help lock in profits or cut losses early. 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.

Technical Analysis

Bears Tighten Grip on IBM Below $229.76

Bearish
May 9, 2026 at 4:29 AM • $229.76 (+0.07%)

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) closed near unchanged at $229.76 on May 9.

The technical picture is bearish:

Moving Averages The stock trades below its 9-day EMA ($230.71) with the 21-day ($235.16) acting as overhead resistance.
Momentum RSI at 42.5 is in neutral territory. MACD is bearish (-4.80 vs signal -4.34).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 17.1% indicates normal volatility.

Watch $217.07 as support and $257.60 as resistance.

Moving Average Resistance Caps IBM at $229.76

Bearish
May 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $229.76 (+0.07%)

IBM Tests Lower Support as EMAs Roll Over at $225.74

Bearish
May 7, 2026 at 10:55 AM • $225.74 (+0.00%)

Technical Breakdown: IBM Loses EMA Support at $225.74

Bearish
May 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $225.74 (-1.44%)

Technical Damage Mounts for IBM at $229.03

Bearish
May 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM • $229.03 (-0.20%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 33
Trade Date May 8, 2026

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Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.