Volatility

My Swing Trading Approach I’m taking as much from the market as it is willing to give. Meaning, I am not overly committing to the long side, but if there are opportunities to take advantage of, I am going to take them, while raising stops to protect existing profits. With recent market choppiness, I want

My Swing Trading Approach Similar to yesterday, I will take a very cautious approach with this market. Less is more in this market and I do not want to rapidly increase my long exposure with such incredible uncertainty. Only under very bullish circumstances today, will I add additional long exposure to my portfolio. Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach I expect to remain light on my feet today, as the bulls are struggling, and I do not want to add more long exposure in this kind of market. I will be raising the stops on existing positions this morning to help secure profits.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach I remain cautious here, as the bulls are struggling to rally the market substantially higher. Plenty of choppiness in the market. I don’t see myself adding any more than 1-2 new positions to the portfolio if conditions permit.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach Caution is warranted here, as the market may give up the gains of the past three days. It is important to make the market prove itself here to you, and not front run any anticipated market bounce. Let the market show you it wants to bounce first.  Indicators

So far this sell-off that has lasted six of the last seven trading sessions has been anemic at best. That stat is of course assuming that SPX finishes lower on the day, which it has been vacillating between positive and negative territory. Nonetheless, the volume today is one of the lowest readings of 2018. There

My Swing Trading Approach There will be a substantial bounce to play at some point in the future. I will sit on the sidelines until that time is unveiled.  Indicators

My Swing Trading Approach There are a lot of divergences occurring in this market right now and plenty of reason to be concerned. Based on the indicators that I follow, the market has been consolidating through time for the better part of a month. I plan to be cautious with new long setups, until we

My Swing Trading Approach Staying nimble in this market. The market is suddenly prone to large intraday swings, being flexible in this market will remain key. Indicators

Yesterday’s rally didn’t quite seem there was a great deal of conviction behind it. Perhaps with the Fed set to release its FOMC Statement today, we’ll get the market to provide us with a decent size move. Over the past four trading sessions, the market has been rather quiet.