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Bullish Swing Idea Signal: 2026-09-25

Delayed 9M / Episodic Pivot Analysis — 2026-09-25

September 25, 2026 4 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • BOIL ($22.66): catalyst 1d ago, +12.5% gap, RVOL 1.2
  • SECZ ($15.96): catalyst 1d ago, +15.1% gap, RVOL 1.7
  • TEM ($85.01): catalyst 1d ago, +7.4% gap, RVOL 1.2
  • UNG ($11.13): catalyst 1d ago, +6.3% gap, RVOL 2.0
  • GT ($5.12): catalyst 3d ago, +9.4% gap, RVOL 0.6

Catalyst Overview

Today’s session presents a rich catalyst environment with 54 total Delayed 9M signals and 10 fresh 9M catalyst events firing in real-time. However, the SA Regime remains Bearish, capping our conviction ceiling — we are treating this as a selective, high-caution catalyst day despite the volume of signals. Breadth sits at just 21.0% above SMA-40, confirming a narrow, fragile tape even as Health Care (2.2% ATR%) and Technology (1.6% ATR%) show relative sector strength against Industrials (-1.9%), Real Estate (-3.3%), and Utilities (-4.6%).

Quality Score: 3/5 (regime-capped). Of the Top 10 D9M candidates, 8 carry the G+N MAGNA53 flag combination (gap ≥4% + institutional neglect <100 funds), making them structurally interesting but not yet full MAGNA53 qualifiers — none display the MA (sales acceleration) or 3 (analyst upgrade) criteria today. EP-Tagged stocks are at zero, reinforcing a cautious stance: no confirmed episodic pivots have cleared institutional validation yet.

Today’s fresh 9M catalyst events include a standout gap in APUS (+47.4%, vol 37.1M) — an outsized, high-volume mover worth tracking for tomorrow’s delayed-9M reaction. CRDU (+15.4%), GENI (+11.0%), BE (+8.3%), and CRDO (+7.7%) round out a Technology/Software-heavy catalyst batch, aligning with today’s leading sector strength.

Top 5 MAGNA53 Candidates

SECZ ($15.96) — Software

Catalyst Analysis: 1 day ago, +15.1% move on 10,522,686 shares, reaction confirmed as BullishPinBar. Currently pulling back -3.5% with RVOL 1.7, sitting in a “between” zone with no immediate supply overhead — a constructive setup for continuation.

MAGNA53 Score: G (gap ≥4%), N (neglected, 15 funds). 2 of 6 criteria confirmed.

Entry Stop Target
$15.96 $14.30 (below reaction low) $18.50 (extension toward 52W high, -3.6%)

UNG ($11.13) — ETF/ETN/CEF (Natural Gas)

Catalyst Analysis: 1 day ago, +6.3% move on massive 66.5M share volume, BullishPinBar reaction. Currently at_demand ($10.665-$10.87, strength 8.8) with tight overhead supply just 0.13% away — a coiled setup.

MAGNA53 Score: G (gap ≥4%), N (neglected, 5 funds). 2 of 6 criteria confirmed.

Entry Stop Target
$11.13 $10.60 (below demand zone) $11.90 (above supply breakout)

TEM ($85.01) — Medical

Catalyst Analysis: 1 day ago, +7.4% move on 10.8M shares, BullishPinBar. Currently +3.4% follow-through with 431 institutional funds — one of the most institutionally validated names on this list despite the “N” flag not applying.

MAGNA53 Score: G (gap ≥4%). 1 of 6 criteria confirmed, but deep fund coverage supports quality.

Entry Stop Target
$85.01 $76.00 (below demand zone) $93.00 (into supply zone top)

AAL ($13.87) — Transportation

Catalyst Analysis: 4 days ago, +4.7% move on heavy 76.9M volume, BullishMarkupBar reaction confirming trend continuation. Currently +3.9% and testing supply at $14.01-$14.11, just 1.02% away.

MAGNA53 Score: G (gap ≥4%). 1 of 6 criteria confirmed; 480 funds provide strong institutional backing.

Entry Stop Target
$13.87 $12.90 (below demand zone) $14.75 (breakout above supply)

GT ($5.12) — Auto

Catalyst Analysis: 3 days ago, +9.4% move on 14.4M shares, BullishPinBar. Sitting exactly at_demand ($4.91-$5.12) with tight supply overhead at $5.205-$5.31, only 1.66% away — a low-risk, defined-range setup.

MAGNA53 Score: G (gap ≥4%). 1 of 6 criteria confirmed; tightest ATR risk profile (32.8%) in the group.

Entry Stop Target
$5.12 $4.85 (below demand zone) $5.45 (above supply breakout)

Fresh 9M Catalysts

APUS’s explosive +47.4% move on 37.1M shares is today’s standout — extreme volume and magnitude make it a prime candidate to appear as a Delayed 9M signal within 1-3 sessions if it forms a basing reaction pattern. CRDU (+15.4%, 9.6M vol) and GENI (+11.0%, 13.9M vol) also show gap-and-hold characteristics typical of early-stage episodic pivots. BE (+8.3%) and CRDO (+7.7%) are more moderate but occur in the Technology sector, which aligns with today’s top-performing sector ranking (1.6% ATR%), improving their odds of converting into validated setups.

Summary

Today’s episodic pivot landscape is quantity-rich but conviction-limited under the current Bearish regime — 54 D9M signals and 8 MAGNA53-flagged names provide plenty of raw material, yet zero EP tags and the absence of MA/5/3 criteria keep the overall quality score capped at 3/5. Catalyst activity concentrates in ETF/commodity vehicles (BOIL, UNG, KORU, MSOS, RAM), Software (SECZ), Medical (TEM), Transportation (AAL), and Auto (GT), with Technology and Health Care sectors offering the best backdrop for follow-through given their leading ATR% readings. Traders should favor tight, at_demand setups like UNG and GT for defined risk, while treating the ETF-heavy cluster as higher-beta, higher-risk plays given elevated ATR risk percentages (75-97%) across several names.

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