Volatility Index (VIX)

My Swing Trading Strategy One additional trade was added yesterday, and while the futures are pointing higher, this morning, the ideal time to add another trade to the portfolio may be after the morning gap has been filled, as opening price levels have not been able to hang on as of late.  Indicators Volatility Index

My Swing Trading Strategy I added one additional long position on the dip yesterday which is off to a good start so far. I’m a little concerned by the extent of yesterday’s pullback and the fact that volume came in to support the selling late yesterday. I’ll hold off on adding any new positions in

My Swing Trading Strategy Currently holding on to two positions in the portfolio, and with the lowest volume seen in over a year in the market yesterday, I refrained from adding any new positions. I’ll look to add additional long exposure today, should the market show the desire to push higher.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) –

My Swing Trading Strategy I did not take any trades yesterday. The large gap up and subsequent gap fill, was tempting to short, but chose not to pounce on it, because I didn’t want to be squeezed by an afternoon rally (which eventually did happen). I am open to adding some long positions to

My Swing Trading Strategy I closed out my trades in ROKU at 105.80 for a +15% profit, and TNA at 61.45 for a +18.5% profit. Should the morning strength hold, which definitely has some question marks associated with it, considering how quickly overbought the market has become, I will consider adding 1-2 positions to the

My Swing Trading Strategy No new swing-trades yesterday. I closed out three positions. One for a loss, Wayfair (W), but then closed out Square (SQ) for a 2.6% profit and Quest Diagnostics (DGX) for a 0.6% profit. I lighhtened up more than what I expected today, so I may look to add one to two

My Swing Trading Strategy One new position added yesterday, and considering another new position as well today. But the market needs to show that it can hold its gains into the close, something that has eluded it in each of the last six trading sessions.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – Gave up its session gains, but

My Swing Trading Strategy No new positions on Friday, as I am hesitant about any more exposure until the market breaks out of the current five day consolidation and low volume pattern.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – $VIX dropped 3.4% on Friday and sits just above its 50-day moving average, which is has been unable to

My Swing Trading Strategy I added a healthcare stock yesterday to the portfolio which is off to a great start so far. I may add another position today, but will need to see this market breakout of its bull flag pattern to the upside.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – VIX dropped for the third time

My Swing Trading Strategy I didn’t add any new positions yesterday as the market didn’t show much willingness to make any meaningful move. I will look to add one or two new positions today.  Indicators Volatility Index (VIX) – Less than a 1% drop yesterday, and continued consolidation over the last five trading sessions. The 50-day