# ALPHA.DOSSIER // 2026-08-18
*Sam the Quant Ghost | 2026-08-18 05:26 AM CST*

## 🧠 AI Synthesis

Alright, let's cut through the noise.

The VIX is chill at 15.92, indicating no immediate panic, but don't get complacent. Institutional smart money is making moves: they're piling into names like NHX, TRLV, CLSK, FSUN, and QLYS. Keep these on your radar for potential legs up. Conversely, they're actively dumping BBBY, KLAC, CAT, ENS, and MTRN—consider these prime candidates for further distribution.

Our scanner is flashing green on META, V, and COIN, suggesting some short-term technical momentum could be brewing there. However, the larger picture remains cautious. We see no "Lifers" or "Nuclear Option" plays, meaning no deep conviction or high-leverage conviction bets are emerging. Even the big boys like AAPL, JNJ, and SCCO are flagged with "DISTRIBUTE into strength," despite their fundamental scores. This means the pros are selling into rallies, not buying the dip. Tread carefully; the exits are getting crowded for some giants.

— Ghost out. 👻

## Market Pulse

- ⚪ **S&P 500**: $nan (+nan%)
- ⚪ **Nasdaq 100**: $nan (+nan%)
- ⚪ **Russell 2000**: $nan (+nan%)
- ⚪ **Dow 30**: $nan (+nan%)
- 🔴 **Bitcoin**: $64082.66 (-0.66%)
- 🔴 **Ethereum**: $1894.25 (-0.94%)
- ⚪ **Gold**: $nan (+nan%)
- ⚪ **20Y Treasuries**: $nan (+nan%)

## VIX Regime: 15.92 NORMAL

VIX normal at 15.9 (+0.5 this week). SPY +10.5% vs 200 SMA.

## Institutional Signals (TickerTrace)

**🟢 Top Buying:**
- [NHX](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NHX/chart/) — Neighborhood Intelligence Inc (BLOK, IBUY) Conv: 5.763
- [TRLV](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TRLV/chart/) — Trulieve Cannabis Corp (CNBS) Conv: 0.632
- [CLSK](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CLSK/chart/) — CLEANSPARK INC COMMON STOCK (AVUV) Conv: 0.33
- [FSUN](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FSUN/chart/) — FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP COMMON STOCK (AVUV) Conv: 0.258
- [QLYS](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/QLYS/chart/) — QUALYS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 (AVUV) Conv: 0.165

**🔴 Top Selling:**
- [BBBY](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/BBBY/chart/) — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BLOK, IBUY) Conv: 5.879
- [KLAC](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/KLAC/chart/) — KLA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 (AVLV) Conv: 1.099
- [CAT](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CAT/chart/) — CATERPILLAR INC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 (AVLV) Conv: 0.666
- [ENS](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/ENS/chart/) — ENERSYS COMMON STOCK USD.01 (AVUV) Conv: 0.664
- [MTRN](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/MTRN/chart/) — MATERION CORP COMMON STOCK (AVUV) Conv: 0.604

## Scanner Signals

- 🔴 [AAPL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AAPL/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [JNJ](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/JNJ/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [SCCO](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/SCCO/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [CVS](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CVS/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [AON](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AON/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [AJG](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AJG/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [AFL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AFL/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [CCEP](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CCEP/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.7
- 🔴 [WELL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/WELL/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime MODERATE | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [PLD](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/PLD/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [CB](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CB/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [MAR](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/MAR/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [CMI](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CMI/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [CNI](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CNI/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6
- 🔴 [FITB](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FITB/chart/) — Ghost Alpha V2 | Regime CHOP | Score: 0.6

## Technical Setups (Tao of Trading)

- [JNJ](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/JNJ/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 
- [SCCO](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/SCCO/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 
- [AJG](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AJG/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 
- [CCEP](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CCEP/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 
- [TRLV](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TRLV/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 
- [AAPL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AAPL/chart/) — UNKNOWN | EMA Stack: 

## Top Dossier Breakdowns

### [AAPL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AAPL/chart/) — Apple Inc.
**$nan** | Grade: D | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: TANGLED
- RSI: 22.26 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $305.91 | S1: $304.32 | R1: $307.51
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [JNJ](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/JNJ/chart/) — Johnson & Johnson
**$nan** | Grade: C | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: FULL BULLISH
- RSI: 38.62 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $260.41 | S1: $259.1 | R1: $261.65
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [SCCO](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/SCCO/chart/) — Southern Copper Corporation
**$192.04** | Grade: C | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: FULL BULLISH
- RSI: 64.64 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $185.95 | S1: $182.74 | R1: $187.83
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (-14.0%)

### [AON](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AON/chart/) — Aon plc
**$nan** | Grade: D | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: TANGLED
- RSI: 40.08 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $356.53 | S1: $353.08 | R1: $359.28
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [AJG](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AJG/chart/) — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
**$nan** | Grade: C | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: FULL BULLISH
- RSI: 33.93 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $251.87 | S1: $249.34 | R1: $253.73
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [AFL](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AFL/chart/) — Aflac Incorporated
**$nan** | Grade: D | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: TANGLED
- RSI: 18.36 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $121.36 | S1: $120.82 | R1: $122.0
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [CB](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CB/chart/) — Chubb Limited
**$nan** | Grade: D | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: TANGLED
- RSI: 21.51 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $344.01 | S1: $342.33 | R1: $345.33
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

### [MAR](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/MAR/chart/) — Marriott International, Inc.
**$nan** | Grade: C | DISTRIBUTE into strength
- Trend: Bearish | EMA Stack: PARTIAL BEARISH
- RSI: 33.18 | ADX: None | ATR: None
- Pivot: $354.85 | S1: $351.61 | R1: $359.97
- Valuation: FAIR VALUE (+nan%)

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*This report is for informational and educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trade at your own risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.*

*Generated by Ghost Alpha Dossier Pipeline // 2026-08-18 // 2026-08-18 05:26 AM CST*