MA

MA

Mastercard Inc
Financial Services
$574.31 +2.15% As of Aug 19, 12:05 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$490/495
Expiration
May 8
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The MACD indicator is signaling strong bullish momentum, indicating that Mastercard (MA) is likely to continue rising in price. Entering a bull call spread at this point, with the lower strike at $490 and the upper strike at $495, provides a favorable risk/reward structure, as it captures the anticipated upward movement while limiting risk to a small defined loss. This strategy offers the potential for a 94%+ ROI on winning trades, aligning perfectly with our objective of maximizing gains while managing losses effectively. 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 Breaks Out at $574.31 as Moving Averages Align

Bullish
Aug 19, 2026 at 12:05 AM $574.31 (+2.15%)

Mastercard Inc (MA) closed up 2.15% at $574.31 on August 19.

The technical setup looks bullish:

Moving Averages Moving averages are stacked bullishly—9-day EMA ($566.58) supports, 21-day ($559.35) below.
Momentum RSI at 62.5 is neutral but improving. MACD is bearish (9.60 vs signal 11.19).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 9.5% indicates low volatility.

While the trend remains bullish, weakening MACD warrants caution for new entries at current levels.

Watch $535.33 as support and $588.55 as resistance.

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%)

MA Breaks Out at $569.29 as Moving Averages Align

Bullish
Aug 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM $569.29 (+0.40%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp -103
Trade Date Apr 2, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.