Barron’s Just Highlighted These Stocks — Here’s How I’d Trade Them

Barron’s Consumer Staples Breakdown (Nov 20, 2025): 5 Stocks, Supply & Demand Setups, and Options Strike Logic.

This week’s Barron’s spotlights consumer staples—the “boring” sector that’s quietly printing 3:1+ edges for price-action traders. Mitch Firestone (Precision Trading Labs, NYC) tears through the November 20 issue, pulling Coca-Cola (KO), Boston Scientific (BSX), Monster Beverage (MNST), Instacart (CART), and Kroger (KR)—and hands you ready-to-execute supply & demand zones, options strikes, and set-and-forget management. No macro rants. No fundamentals. Just clean levels, R:R ladders, and theta-aware expirations. Let’s roll.

Method Recap: Daily Zone → Options Strike → Set & Forget

1. Daily chart → Mark fresh DBR/RBD bases 
2. Confluence → Volume profile, 50-SMA, Bollinger midline
3. Options → Pick strike at zone edge + expiration 45–90 DTE (theta sweet spot)
4. Execute → Limit entry, hard stop, scale at 1R / 2R

1. Coca-Cola (KO) – Demand Zone + Feb 2026 $65 Call

• Options Play: Feb 2026 $65 call 
  • Why Feb ‘26? 60+ DTE → minimal theta bleed, room for swing
  • Cost basis: ~$4.20 → breakeven $69.20 (inside zone)
  • Target: $8–$12 (100%+ ROI at 2R)

2. Boston Scientific (BSX) – 3:1 Winner Recap

• Prior Setup: DBR demand ~$82.50 (Oct 2025)
• Entry: $83 call (Jan 2026)
• Outcome: Price ran to $92+ → +3.2R (call from $5 → $16)

3. Monster Beverage (MNST) – Pullback Long at $65.45

• Demand Zone: ~$65.45 (tight 3-candle base)
• Entry: Limit buy shares or Mar 2026 $65 call 
• Stop: $63.80
• Targets:
  • 1R: $69.50
  • 2R: $73+ (prior highs)

4. Instacart (CART) – Demand Tested, Earnings Watch

• Demand: ~$42.20 (post-IPO base) — already held once 
• Next Catalyst: Earnings (Dec 2025) 
• Play:
  • Long: Straddle or $45 call if zone holds
  • Short: $50 put if breaks lower

5. Kroger (KR) – Missed Long → Supply Put Setup

• Missed DBR: ~$58 demand (ran without us)
• Now Watching: RBD supply ~$62.50 
• Short Play: Feb 2026 $65 put 
  • Entry on bounce rejection
  • Target: $58 (2R), $54 (3R)

Options Strike & Expiration Logic (Theta Cheat Sheet)

Pick strike AT zone edge → max delta, min gamma risk.

Set & Forget in Action

1. Pre-market: Mark zone + set limit order 
2. +1R: Move stop to breakeven 
3. +1.5R: Scale 50% (or roll strike)
4. Walk away → Check at close

Resources

• Barron’s Table of Contents: Nov 20 Issue 
• Intro Video: “Trade with Supply & Demand” → Pinned in comments

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