Trade Reviews

Trade Review: WES

Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) was identified using our custom Mark Minervini Trend Template scanner. We entered on August 17 and manually closed the position on August 26 for a -0.80% (less than 1%) loss since the trade did not materialize according to our original thesis.

Setup

WES met our Mark Minervini Trend Template criteria. The thesis required a breakout.

Entry

We entered WES on August 17, 2026.

Initial Stop

The position had defined risk before entry, which 3% our entry.

Target

The trade needed to break out and gain momentum. It did not.

Result

WES stalled after entry. We closed the position manually for a -0.80% loss.

% Realized Gain/Loss

-0.80%

Position Status

Closed.

Lesson

The breakout never materialized. We did not hold a position that was not working. Small losses are part of the process.

This article reflects our own research and trade process. It is not personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

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