Mark Minervini, the renowned stock trader, author of Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, and two-time U.S. Investing Champion, is known for his disciplined, momentum-based approach to trading. With over 40 years of experience, Minervini emphasizes Volatility Contraction Patterns (VCPs), tight risk management, and buying leading stocks in uptrends. On X (formerly Twitter), he occasionally shares glimpses into his portfolio moves, often highlighting longs he’s added or monitoring. These aren’t formal recommendations but real-time insights from a market wizard.
As of October 2025, Minervini has been cautious amid rising volatility and narrowing market participation. Yet, his recent and earlier 2025 posts reveal stocks he’s traded or watched closely. Below, we spotlight five standout mentions from his X activity this year, including direct excerpts from his tweets. These picks span sectors like biotech, travel, and telecom, showcasing his focus on resilient names with breakout potential.
1. $MRUS (Merus N.V.) – Biotech Breakout Surprise
Minervini isn’t afraid to capitalize on M&A catalysts in volatile tapes. In late September 2025, he booked a swift 36% gain on $MRUS after it gapped up on acquisition news from GMAB. This quick trade exemplifies his “sell into strength” philosophy when upside is capped by deal risks.
“Woke up to a gift. Booked +36% in $MRUS on the open. In a tape full of failed breakouts, a good surprise is welcome. This one was an M&A gap (GMAB buying MRUS at $97 cash). I sold into strength—when a stock re-prices to an offer, upside is capped and risk becomes deal-related. On to the next. #riskmanagement”
$MRUS surged over 50% intraday on the news, validating Minervini’s entry timing.
2. $UBER (Uber Technologies) – Travel and Tech Resilience
In mid-August 2025, Minervini added $UBER to his long book amid signs of small-cap strength and a potential S&P 500 breakout. As a high-growth name in ride-sharing and delivery, $UBER fits his criteria for stocks with strong fundamentals and relative strength.
“We added $CCL and $UBER long this morning. We still have a handful of residual open positions including $ABVX, $STX, $IBIT, $OLLI, $IWM. If the $SPY can breakout to new highs, we will stop out of the short hedge and add more longs. The recent strength in small caps is a welcome development. Let see how we close today.”
$UBER has been a bellwether for consumer recovery, aligning with Minervini’s early-cycle bull bias.
3. $CCL (Carnival Corporation) – Cruise Line Momentum Play
Paired with $UBER in the same August update, $CCL represents Minervini’s bet on travel sector rebound. The cruise giant has shown VCP-like contractions, making it a classic setup for his strategy of buying near pivots with tight stops.
“We added $CCL and $UBER long this morning. We still have a handful of residual open positions including $ABVX, $STX, $IBIT, $OLLI, $IWM. If the $SPY can breakout to new highs, we will stop out of the short hedge and add more longs. The recent strength in small caps is a welcome development. Let see how we close today.”
Post-addition, $CCL rallied alongside broader market gains, underscoring Minervini’s rotational focus.
4. $IWN (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) – Small-Cap Rotation Bet
Anticipating small-cap outperformance, Minervini bought $IWN in late August 2025 as a hedge against large-cap dominance. This ETF play highlights his macro awareness, positioning for broader market participation.
“The market looks poised to breakout to the upside. We already bought $IWN several days ago in anticipation of small cap outperformance. We also added a number of individual stocks longs; making good progress out of the gate. As always, all of our positions have relatively tight stop-losses.”
With the Russell 2000 lagging earlier in 2025, $IWN’s addition signals Minervini’s vigilance for sector shifts.
5. $TATT (TAT Technologies Ltd.) – Aerospace Underdog Breakout
In April 2025, amid market fragility, Minervini scooped $TATT just before a “massive breakout,” emphasizing his love for stocks that confirm bottoms with explosive moves. This micro-cap aerospace play shows his willingness to hunt value in overlooked names.
“I only bought a couple stocks this week. One was today. We bought $TATT this morning just before a massive breakout. This is the way I like my purchases to behave. A sign that a reliable bottom has been established would be more stocks acting like this.”
$TATT doubled post-breakout, rewarding Minervini’s precise entry.
Minervini’s X posts remind us that trading is about probability, not perfection—always with stops to protect capital. These mentions reflect his ongoing scan for leaders in a choppy 2025 market. For deeper dives, follow @markminervini or explore his books and workshops. Remember, past performance isn’t indicative of future results; trade at your own risk.
