I want to tell you a quick story—because if you’ve ever struggled in the markets, you’ll see yourself in it.
A few years ago, I made what I thought was one of the best trades of my life.
Perfect chart setup.
Perfect timing.
Perfect rationale.
I did everything “right.”
And then…
within 48 hours…
everything unraveled.
You know the feeling:
That slow sinking in your gut as the candle moves the *wrong* direction…
That voice saying, “No, it’ll turn around… give it a little more time.”
That moment when you finally close the trade and stare at the loss thinking:
“How did I get blindsided AGAIN?”
That loss wasn’t the biggest I’d ever taken.
But it was the one that really slapped me up the side of my head.
Because deep down, for the first time, I admitted to myself:
“I’m not losing because I’m doing it wrong…
I’m losing because I’m playing the wrong game.”
And I was right.
See, what most retail traders never realize is this:
The entire system is structured so that you follow patterns, signals, and setups that institutions already know you’re going to follow.
They KNOW where you’ll enter.
They KNOW where you’ll set your stop.
They KNOW how you’ll react emotionally.
Meanwhile, they’re using:
* order-flow data you never see
* insider trading analysis
* volatility traps
* options positioning
* and dark-pool footprints
…to extract profits from the exact moves that wipe out retail accounts like yours and mine.
Once I understood that, something clicked.
And then I made a simple shift — a strategy change so subtle, yet so powerful — that it completely changed how my trades performed.
Instead of hoping a trade worked…
I knew the odds were stacked massively in my favor.
Instead of praying for direction…
I used a structural approach that didn’t require prediction at all.
And suddenly…
I found myself in positions where as many as 94% of the setups I used had the potential to end in profit.
Not because I got smarter.
Not because I learned “magic chart patterns.”
But because I stopped playing the retail game
…and started using the principles the pros use.
I've finally set up a free training [LINK] to show exactly what I discovered:
👉 Why most investors consistently underperform (and why it’s NOT their fault)
👉 The structural flaw that guarantees crappy results for the average trader
👉 The simple shift that flips the odds so heavily in your favor you’ll never want to go back
👉 How to align your trades with what the smart money is actually doing
If you’ve ever felt like you were “so close,”
or like something was missing,
or like you keep paying tuition to the markets…
…this training will hit you hard (and help you a lot).
And it might be the moment everything changes.
Every trader has a moment that wakes them up.
This could be yours.
Talk soon,
Shawn Casey & Brian Koz
These 3 Stocks Just Graduated to the MSCI World Index
Reported by Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Publication Date: 2/15/2026.
Key Points
- AST SpaceMobile solidifies its commercial standing with the deployment of large-scale satellites that connect directly to standard mobile devices.
- Coherent secures its role in the artificial intelligence boom by supplying critical optical hardware that enables massive data centers to scale speed.
- FTAI Aviation capitalizes on the global aircraft shortage by expanding its engine leasing model and securing strategic partnerships for power generation.
Wall Street has a graduation day, and for three companies, that day has finally arrived.
On Feb. 10, MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) announced the results of its February Quarterly Index Review. This quarterly event is more than a press release; it is a mechanical trigger that forces the global financial machinery to turn its gears.
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Watch the video to get the ticker nowWhen a stock is added to a major benchmark like the MSCI World Index, the index effect takes hold. The market is full of passively managed mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and institutional portfolios that do not pick stocks but simply track indexes.
When indexes change, those funds are mathematically required to update their holdings by selling the losers and buying the new additions to ensure their portfolios align with their benchmarks. This buying pressure is not optional. It must happen by the close of business on the implementation date: Feb. 27.
For investors, this creates a predictable window of liquidity and demand. For the February 2026 cycle, three companies rose above the rest in market capitalization and liquidity. No longer niche players, they cleared the rigorous hurdles of financial health and public float to earn spots on the global stage.
AST SpaceMobile: From Sci-Fi to WiFi
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has evolved rapidly from a speculative concept into a critical piece of global telecommunications infrastructure. Currently trading near $90 per share, the stock's ascent reflects the market's growing recognition that space-based cellular broadband is no longer science fiction but an operational reality.
The company's inclusion in the MSCI World Index validates its direct-to-device technology. Unlike legacy satellite internet, which requires expensive dishes or hardware, ASTS connects directly to standard smartphones, effectively eliminating dead zones for regular mobile users. That capability has drawn strong interest from retail investors and government entities. A primary driver of AST SpaceMobile's recent price action was the deployment of BlueBird 6—launched Dec. 23—which successfully unfolded its array, a milestone the company confirmed on Feb. 10.
BlueBird 6 carries the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit. The array's size matters because it dictates the bandwidth and speed the network can handle. With BlueBird 6 operational and BlueBird 7 scheduled for launch later this month, ASTS has demonstrated it can manufacture and deploy satellites at a commercial cadence.
Investors often worry about the volatility of space stocks, but ASTS has built a significant defensive moat through partnerships. The company has secured definitive commercial agreements with industry titans AT&T (NYSE: T), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), and Vodafone (NASDAQ: VOD). These partnerships help de-risk the regulatory path and provide a clearer route to revenue.
For the market, ASTS is transitioning from a risky startup to a utility-like provider supported by major telecom partners.
Coherent: The Nervous System of AI
While companies like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) manufacture the brains of artificial intelligence, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) builds the nervous system. Trading in the $210–$225 range, Coherent has surged over the last year as investors look for ways to play the AI infrastructure boom beyond the chipmakers.
Coherent's recent Q2 earnings report, released on Feb. 4, highlighted why it made the cut for the MSCI World Index: record revenue of $1.69 billion, above analyst expectations.
The real story lies in the specific hardware driving this growth: 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers.
As tech hyperscalers continue building massive data centers, they face a physical bottleneck. The speed at which data moves between chips is as important as the chips' own speed. If connections are slow, expensive AI processors sit idle.
Coherent's optical transceivers act as high-speed pipes that enable thousands of AI processors to work in unison without lag.
Under CEO Jim Anderson, the company has also improved its profit margins by divesting non-core assets. That discipline has turned Coherent into a profitable, cash-generating business. Inclusion in the MSCI is likely to attract generalist funds that seek AI exposure but want diversification into the industrial supply chain.
FTAI Aviation: The Perpetual Power Machine
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) is perhaps the most unique addition to the index this quarter. Trading near $265, the company is outperforming traditional aerospace peers by capitalizing on a global shortage of airplanes.
The aviation industry is in a super-cycle of scarcity. Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Airbus (OTCMKTS: EADSF) have faced significant delivery delays. Consequently, airlines are keeping older planes flying longer than planned. That environment plays to FTAI's strengths: the company owns a large portfolio of jet engines (notably the CFM56) and operates a proprietary maintenance network known as The Module Factory.
Traditional engine maintenance can take months. FTAI's Module Factory approach allows it to swap out specific engine modules rather than performing a full overhaul.
Think of it as a pit stop in a race rather than a full garage rebuild—getting planes back in the air faster, exactly what airlines need right now.
Beyond aviation, FTAI has unlocked a new value stream with FTAI Power. On Jan. 22, the company signed a multi-year agreement with CFM International to support converting jet engines into power-generation units for data centers. By bridging industrial aerospace and the insatiable power needs of the high-tech sector, FTAI has created a dual-threat business model that appeals to both value and growth investors.
The Countdown to Feb. 27
The inclusion of AST SpaceMobile, Coherent, and FTAI Aviation in the MSCI World Index represents a shift in market sentiment toward hard tech. Investors are allocating capital to tangible assets—satellites, optical hardware, and jet engines—that power the modern economy.
For investors, the critical date to watch is Feb. 27. As the implementation deadline approaches, trading volumes for these three stocks will likely spike as passive funds execute their mandatory buy orders.
While the index effect often creates a short-term price premium, the long-term takeaway is clear: these companies have graduated from niche players to institutional staples. Volatility may remain high, but the validation is lasting.
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