Hey traders, Barrie Einarson here again, and today’s edition of “What Makes This Trade Great” is all about a trade that was not for the faint of heart: $APVO (Aptevo Therapeutics). To Subscribe: https://go.trade-ideas.com/SHQ
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Let me tell you up front—this one was chaotic, but the potential reward was huge if you were quick, disciplined, and sharp on your entries.

It all started around 11:14 AM. The first short opportunity showed up then, and sure—it popped right after, so if you obeyed your stop (which you should!), you were likely out. And that’s fine. It’s about risk management.

But here’s where it got interesting…

Shortly after, APVO announced a financing, and boom—it dropped hard and got halted right on the news. That moment gave another prime short opportunity—likely still around 11:14 or even into the 10.50 range.

Once the halt lifted, this thing kept halting again on the way down. But guess what? Even if you entered on the second wave, it collapsed to $4.75 before finally catching a bounce.

That’s $5 to $6+ of movement in a matter of minutes. 🔥

A lot of traders in our room started playing the bounce afterward too. So whether you were in on the initial drop, caught the fade, or played the bounce, APVO had something for everyone—if you stayed alert.

Sometimes the best trades don’t come easy. News-driven moves like this are volatile, but if you’re using Trade Ideas to track halts, news, and momentum plays, you’re going to be in the loop before most others even know what’s going on.

And today? That awareness was the edge.

See you in the room,
—Barrie