In today’s edition of What Makes This Trade Great, Barry Anderson from Trade Ideas highlighted an excellent example of how traders can leverage AI alerts for profitable opportunities.

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The Power of AI Alerts in Trading

Trade Ideas’ AI generated an alert to short PRG at $35.21. If a trader had acted immediately, they would have seen a quick drop to $34.12—nearly a dollar move in their favor. While this was already a solid trade, the true lesson came in what happened next.

Re-Entry Opportunities & Maximizing Profits

After the initial drop, PRG surged back up past the alert price but never triggered a stop-out level. This presented traders with a second chance. About half an hour later, another short opportunity emerged, this time yielding an even more consistent, orderly downward trend with minimal resistance.

This highlights a key takeaway: AI alerts are not just one-time opportunities. Even if a trade doesn’t work out immediately, revisiting the alert can reveal a second, potentially even better setup.

Key Lessons for Traders

1. Act Quickly on AI Alerts – The first alert to short PRG provided an immediate profitable opportunity.
2. Monitor Alerts for Secondary Setups – If you missed the first move or took profits early, AI alerts often present a second chance.
3. Look for Orderly Trends – The second short entry provided a cleaner, more sustained move downward, making it easier to manage.
4. Trust the Process – AI alerts are designed to identify high-probability setups, and patience can pay off.

Final Thoughts

The key takeaway from today’s example is that AI alerts are more than just signals; they are potential roadmaps to trading success. By staying aware of how a stock reacts after an initial alert, traders can maximize their entries and exits for better overall returns.

Be sure to stay tuned for the next What Makes This Trade Great update for more insights on using AI to sharpen your trading edge!