What Makes This Trade Great: CPS and the Power of Patience

What Makes This Trade Great: CPS and the Power of Patience

May 2, 2025

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Today we’re looking at CPS, which was one of the standout plays coming straight from our Trade Ideas AI. The alert hit at $19.42, and before long, we saw it push up to around $21.68—that’s an 11.5% move from the initial alert. Not too shabby for a morning setup.

Now, a question I get asked a lot is: “Why didn’t the alert come earlier, Barrie?” Great question. Let’s unpack that.

One of the smart things about Trade Ideas’ AI is that it doesn’t rush in right at the open. We all know that the first 10–15 minutes of the market can be chaotic—stocks chopping up and down, stop orders getting hit left and right. The AI holds off, typically waiting until about 9:40 AM or later to start issuing alerts. This filtering helps avoid false starts and gives us cleaner, higher-probability setups.


What really stood out to me on this one was how well Trade Wave helped manage the trade. For those unfamiliar, Trade Wave is part of our standard service, and it’s a visual indicator that helps you ride the wave of momentum.

Here’s the kicker:

  • Green color: Stay in the trade.
  • Orange color: That’s your cue that momentum might be fading.

In CPS’s case, the Trade Wave stayed green for a good stretch, telling us there was no reason to exit early. Sure, you can (and probably should) take some profits on the way up, but sticking with a portion of the trade until that color shift can really pay off.


The Takeaway

This CPS trade is a textbook example of why patience and the right tools matter. It’s not just about jumping in—it’s about managing the trade smartly, letting the AI do its job, and using tools like Trade Wave to keep you in the game longer.

Stay disciplined out there and don’t overthink it—trust the process.

Catch you all on the next one.

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