Strategies for Trading

We often talk about technical analysis being the bread and butter of swing trading, and for the most part, it is. But every so often, a geopolitical event hits the wires that shakes the market just enough to demand attention. The recent U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro is one of those moments. When the news

You have probably been there before. You see a stock breaking out above a key resistance level, and the price action looks incredibly bullish. The candles are green, momentum feels unstoppable, and fear of missing out starts creeping in. You hit the buy button, confident you’ve caught the beginning of a major move. Then almost

Many traders come to the market thinking it’s an easy path to wealth, only to find out the casino approach doesn’t work. The reality is, consistent success in trading isn’t about hitting the jackpot; it’s about having a solid plan and the discipline to follow it, while grinding out consistent gains. If you’ve learned some

Broken trend lines creates resistance Something you want to watch for is the resistance that forms when a stock breaks below its trend-line. For most traders, once a trend line is broken, the trader simply dismisses the trend-line and forgets it never existed. However to the contrary, broken trend-lines creates a new layer of resistance.

How Large Overnight Moves in SPY and QQQ Play Out During the Trading Day Big overnight gaps in indices often set up compelling trading opportunities. This in-depth analysis examines how frequently these gaps are “faded” intraday, with special focus on Monday vs. other weekday differences along with the actionable trading insights I was able

Here’s how to trade a bear flag setup Bear flag patterns are one of the best chart patterns you can trade in a bear market and so let’s talk about how to trade a bear flag pattern. Just in case you don’t know what a bear flag pattern is, it is basically a pause in

Every swing trader faces moments of uncertainty when a trade doesn’t perform as expected. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out whether the trade failed due to flawed technical analysis vs market conditions not favorable or simply adverse to the trade setup. Understanding the difference between these two factors is critical for long-term trading

A stock market correction that started in February has continued its slide through March, leaving many traders wondering if they should go entirely to cash or keep trading. With volatility popping, and the Mag7 stocks crashing, this period can feel reminiscent of the early stages of previous market downturns. It’s not an easy environment to

Short-term bounces aren't meant to go straight up. There is plenty of reason to expect a stock market bounce right now, but it doesn't mean that stocks go straight up with out any resistance or push back. Once there is a meaningful reversal day, whether it is a major rally on strong volume, or a

As January goes, so goes the year! If you've been trading stocks for any length of time, you've probably heard of the January Barometer. You'll hear it quoted endlessly by the media, but let me tell you, that whole expression of "As January goes so goes the year" has zero value to it any longer.