Playing Applied Materials

Yesterday Jim Cramer offered a new breakout play: Applied Materials (AMAT). He said to buy it after company reports on Thursday, if stock drops.

I decided to buy now. I don't know how earning report is going to play out. If stock drops, I might add to position. If not, well, I have it already.

Of course, I did my own homework. Company looks solid. Future P/E around 14. There is a new cycle in semiconductors, companies are switching to 22 nm chips, and AMAT is the biggest equipment supplier. Which means that there isn't much chance of serious downside (except for unforeseen or unreported events). But in case of a break up profit may be significant.

Disclosure: I am long AMAT.

Additional disclosure: Positions can change any time.