Sideways Market

My Swing Trading Approach I closed out Square (SQ) yesterday for a +6.7% profit and Netflix (NFLX) for a +1.6% profit. I tried a short on the market when it looked like the market might actually breakdown early on, but it didn’t materialize into anything. A lot of major earnings reports coming out

My Swing Trading Approach I added one additional position on Friday, and will look to add more to the long side today, should the market show a willingness to reverse the morning weakness. At the very least, I will also be tightening my stop losses and protecting profits.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – Another massive drop

My Swing Trading Approach I didn’t add anything to the portfolio yesterday as the market was dull and not providing much substance to go on. I’ll consider adding a new long position today, if the morning strength can hold.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – Two days in a row where early morning strength resulted in giving

My Swing Trading Approach Should the early morning strength hold, I will look to add 1-2 new long setups to the portfolio this morning.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach I will look to add 1-2 new swing-trades this morning, if the market shows it can hold its lows and bounce higher. Otherwise, I will play it cautious and look to book gains while raising my stops.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach I continue to follow the sectors that are setting up the best right now. Earnings this week, so caution as it pertains to specific industries (banks) that are reporting soon has to be respected. I will continue to add more positions as long as the market plays nice.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach I added one additional swing-trade to the portfolio on Friday, and will look to do the same again, should the bullishness persist today.   Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach This has been a cautious week for me, especially due to the lack of continuity among the sectors on a day-to-day basis and the holiday right in the middle of the trading week. Once we get past the employment report this morning, and direction becomes better known, I may look to

My Swing Trading Approach I am taking a wait and see approach following Tuesday’s head fake. The market needs to build some credibility with me today that it can sustain its gains, before I go adding something new again. Tuesday’s price action didn’t make for ideal trading conditions, and instead of committing more capital, I

My Swing Trading Approach Holiday trading is upon us. I may look to add another position if the morning strength looks to hold. Less is still more in this market still, as price action is still unfavorable in the Dow, and range bound on SPX.  Indicators