Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that tension has flared up again in the Middle East…
And of course, the Russia/Ukraine war continues to rage on.
This is a terrible situation for everyone in both places, but it’s a great thing for a specific group of stocks…
And especially for those who trade them!
Speaking of great things, Mondays have become exactly that for traders who have been using my newly-discovered setup.
If you don’t know about it, listen up…
Every Monday, the market kicks back into gear after a weekend of rest… And that reset creates a unique opportunity!
Right at 9:30 am Eastern, as the opening bell rings, we look for a very specific setup that often shows up like clockwork.
I call it my Monday Setup, and it can lead to some explosive moves.
Look what happened this past Monday…
Presidio Property Trust (NASDAQ: SQFT) spiked an incredible 104%* after the company announced pricing of a direct offering of common stock.
These are the kinds of morning spikes we hunt for every Monday!
Want to learn how to spot them for yourself?
Watch the video below for the full trade breakdown and strategy tutorial.
Besides all the geopolitical conflicts, there’s another major catalyst that’s lit a fire under the sector I mentioned above.
Geopolitical Risk Is Fuel for Defense and Surveillance Plays
Each new headline — airstrikes, oil shipping disruptions, missile activity — reminds markets that modern warfare isn’t just boots on the ground anymore…
It’s unmanned, high-tech, and increasingly reliant on drones.
From real-time battlefield intelligence to surgical strikes, drones are now front and center in global military strategy.
And to add to the drone stock momentum, then came this…
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Oh, and by the way, the photo above shows a drone made by Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT), which is one of the top names on my watchlist.
It has taken off…
RCAT 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Wait for a pullback in RCAT and get in right away!
Hot Drone Stocks to Watch
Here’s what else is on my list…
Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ: KTOS):
KTOS is a key player in tactical drone development for the U.S. military.
While it’s more liquid than the microcaps, it still offers solid volatility for swing or momentum trades when the right catalyst hits.
KTOS 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO):
DPRO develops drones for defense, public safety, and medical delivery.
This is a microcap name that reacts sharply to military or border security headlines.
DPRO 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS):
Ondas owns American Robotics and Airobotics, which are both focused on autonomous drone systems for government and industrial use.
This stock is tied to autonomous systems and UAS themes. It can catch sympathy runs off government contract news.
ONDS 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Knightscope Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP):
KSCP builds autonomous security robots.
While not a drone company, KSCP is a sympathy play that moves with defense/security tech trends.
KSCP 5-Day, 5-Minute Candles Chart; SteadyTrade
Drones aren’t a future concept anymore…
They’re a real-time asset in modern warfare, and the current situations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and elsewhere are only accelerating their relevance.
Whether you’re trading large-cap defense stocks or small-cap drone tech, keep these plays on your radar.
The narrative is strong, the catalysts are real, and the market is paying attention.
Now the question is….
Are you?
Have a great weekend, everyone. See you back here on Monday.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
P.S.
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