Trade Review: CVS
Manual Exit. Position Closed.
Setup
20 SMA Support Scanner
Entry
Entry at $103.57 on July 10.
Initial Stop
$100.46. This was 3% below the original entry.
Target
Not recorded.
Result
The position was closed manually at $105.26 on August 3, 2026.
Average Exit
$105.26
Percentage Realized Gain
1.63%
Position Status
Closed.
Lesson
CVS moved sideways and failed to build momentum. With earnings two days away, the limited upside did not justify the event risk or the time spent holding the position. We closed the trade, protected a modest gain, and freed capital for stronger setups.