By Barrie Einarson

Hello everyone,

Barrie Einarson here with today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Potentially Great.

Let’s talk about Palantir (PLTR).

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Palantir just reported earnings, and on the surface, it looked strong across the board:

• Beat on earnings
• Beat on revenue
• Raised guidance

This is what traders call a “beat, beat, raise.”

And yet, the stock is down about 7%.

What’s Really Happening?

This is a great reminder that markets trade on expectations, not just results.

When a stock sells off despite strong earnings, it often means:

• Expectations were already priced in
• Traders are taking profits
• Institutions are repositioning

This disconnect between strong fundamentals and negative price action can create opportunity.

The Plan

I’m not chasing the move lower.

Instead, I’m watching to see if PLTR can find support and produce a bounce. If buyers step in and momentum starts to shift intraday, that’s where I become interested.

Leveraged Approach: PTIR

Rather than trading PLTR directly, I’m watching PTIR, a 2x leveraged ETF tied to Palantir.

• If PLTR moves higher, PTIR will amplify that move
• If PLTR continues lower, PTIR will magnify the downside

This makes it a high-risk, high-reward instrument that requires disciplined execution.

The Key Principle

This is not about predicting what happens next.

This is about reacting to what the market shows.

No bounce, no trade.
Confirmation first, then action.

Bottom Line

Strong earnings don’t always translate into higher prices, and PLTR is a clear example.

However, when sentiment and price diverge, traders should pay attention.

I’ll be watching closely for a bounce and looking for an opportunity if it develops.