Monday Morning Money: 3 Stocks and How to Trade Them Like a Pro

Monday is right around the corner. Expert Sumeet Bagadia has just shared his top three stock picks for September 7th. But before you go jumping into the market, do you actually know what his recommendations mean?

Let’s break down the "expert speak" into plain English so you can trade with confidence.

What is a Target Price?

When you see a Target Price, think of it like a GPS destination for your money.

Imagine you are driving from your house to a famous bakery across town. The bakery is your "target." In the stock world, the target price is the specific point where the expert thinks the stock price will go. It is the goal post. Once the stock hits that price, it is usually time to sell and "lock in" your profit—which is just a fancy way of saying "putting the extra cash in your pocket."

What is a Stop-Loss?

This is the most important term for any beginner. Think of a Stop-loss as a financial seatbelt or an emergency exit.

Imagine you go to a carnival and decide to play a game. You tell yourself, "I am willing to lose $10, but if I lose more than that, I’m walking away." That is a stop-loss. It is an automatic order that sells your stock if the price drops to a certain level. It protects you from a small mistake turning into a giant disaster. It keeps your bank account safe if the market has a bad day.

Why does this matter to you?

Why should you follow these three picks on Monday? Because even the pros don't just "guess." They look at charts and data to find patterns.

By giving you a target and a stop-loss, Sumeet Bagadia is giving you a map. He’s saying, "Here is where we think the prize is, and here is where we should quit if things go wrong."

How should you handle Monday?

Are you feeling lucky, or are you feeling prepared?

1. Don't bet the farm: Never invest money you need for rent or groceries next week.
2. Watch the clock: Markets can be wild in the first 15 minutes. Let things settle down.
3. Stick to the plan: If a stock hits the stop-loss, let it go. There will always be another trade tomorrow.

Will you be watching these three stocks when the bell rings on Monday morning? Keep your seatbelt fastened and your eyes on the destination!