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How to Use the Weinstein Stage 2 Breakout Scan to Find High-Quality Swing Trades

Most new swing traders struggle because they chase stocks after the move has already happened. In this episode, we break down the Weinstein Stage 2 Breakout Scan, a proven method swing traders use to identify strong stocks before they enter powerful uptrends. You’ll learn how to recognize Stage 2 stocks, why institutional accumulation matters, and how to build a watchlist of high-probability swing trading setups using trend, structure, relative strength, and volume. If you’re looking for a repeatable swing trading strategy that removes emotion and guesswork, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * What the Weinstein Stage Analysis is and why Stage 2 matters most for swing traders * How to identify a true Stage 2 breakout on a stock chart * Why the 30-week moving average is critical for trend confirmation * How to spot clean base structures that lead to powerful moves * The role of relative strength vs the S&P 500 in finding market leaders * Why volume confirmation separates real breakouts from false ones * How swing traders use the Stage 2 scan to build watchlists—not chase trades * Common mistakes new traders make when trading breakouts Join the DTA Community (Risk-Free) If you want to stop guessing and start trading high-quality swing setups, join us inside the DTA Community. ✔️ Learn how to scan the market properly✔️ Trade proven Stage 2 breakout setups✔️ Follow a structured, disciplined swing trading process 👉 Try the DTA Community risk-free for 7 days⁠https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/⁠ [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/] Questions: Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Watch this podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/BZndjtR5T4s [https://youtu.be/BZndjtR5T4s]

Pivot Levels Explained: How Swing Traders Use Pivot Points to Plan Better Trades

Most swing traders struggle not because they lack setups—but because they don’t know where price is likely to react. In this episode, we break down pivot levels (pivot points) and how swing traders can use them as a framework for identifying support, resistance, and high-probability decision zones on a chart. Pivot levels are not predictions.They’re reference points—and when used correctly, they help traders trade with structure instead of emotion. Why Pivot Levels Matter for Swing Trading Pivot points help swing traders: * Identify logical entry and exit zones * Define risk before entering a trade * Avoid chasing price in extended areas * Understand where trends may pause, pull back, or accelerate Rather than guessing where price might reverse, pivot levels provide a repeatable framework for analyzing price behavior. Join the DTA Community – Trade with Structure, Not Emotion If you want to apply tools like pivot levels the right way—within a complete swing trading framework—the Disciplined Traders Academy (DTA) community is built for you. Inside the DTA Community, you’ll get: * Daily swing trade watchlists * Clear trade planning frameworks * Risk management education * Live market breakdowns * A disciplined community focused on process, not hype You can join risk-free for 7 days. No pressure. No long-term commitment. If it’s not for you, walk away. If it is, it could change how you trade. 👉 Join the DTA Community risk-free today - https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy]

Why Simpler Charts Make Better Traders: Using Moving Averages for Swing Trading

Many traders overload their charts with indicators, believing more signals lead to better results. In reality, complexity often works against consistency and profitability. In this episode, Brian Montes breaks down why simpler charts lead to better trading decisions and how moving averages form the backbone of a disciplined swing trading system. You’ll learn how to use the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages to define trend, manage risk, and identify high-probability swing trade setups—without clutter or confusion. Whether you’re a newer trader or an experienced swing trader looking to refine your process, this episode will help you simplify your approach and focus on what actually matters. Join the Disciplined Traders Academy Community If you’re ready to move beyond random indicators and start trading with structure and discipline, check out the Disciplined Traders Academy (DTA). You get 7 days to explore the community at no risk. If you like what you see, you can stay. If not, no harm, no foul. While we can’t guarantee results, we can guarantee you’ll learn how to build your own swing trading systems—and you’ll be able to take trades alongside us inside the community. 👉 Join the DTA Community, risk-free, using this link - https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/disciplined-traders-academy]

5 Rules That Make You a Super Trader

Most traders don’t fail because they lack information. They fail because they ignore rules. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we break down five foundational trading rules used by elite swing traders to protect capital, improve consistency, and dramatically increase their odds of success. These principles—popularized by legendary momentum traders—remove emotion from trading and replace it with structure, discipline, and probability-based decision making. If you want to stop chasing trades and start trading like a professional, this episode is your blueprint. Key Takeaways for Swing Traders * Volatility is opportunity—but only when risk is controlled * Clean charts outperform complicated indicators * Small losses are the cost of doing business * Discipline beats prediction every time * Capital preservation keeps you in the game Ready to set up your trading system? Grab our free DTA A+ Trade Set Up Checklist - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] Question - Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com If this episode helped you think differently about trading: * Follow the podcast * Leave a review to support the show * Share this episode with a trader who needs more discipline and fewer indicators

Why Margin Trading Can Be Risky

Most traders are taught to fear volatility—but volatility isn’t the real danger. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market Podcast, Brian Montes explains why he does not trade stocks using leverage or margin, and why conflating volatility with risk is one of the most expensive mistakes retail traders make. You’ll learn the critical difference between volatility and risk, how margin trading introduces hidden dangers like forced liquidation and time compression, and why disciplined swing traders actually benefit from volatility when trading without leverage. If you’re swing trading, building a growth portfolio, or trying to trade consistently without blowing up your account, this episode will fundamentally change how you think about risk management. * Volatility creates opportunity, not danger. * Risk comes from over-leverage, not price movement * Margin removes your margin of error and compresses your time horizon * Brokers—not traders—control leveraged positions during volatility spikes * Survival is the first edge in trading * Consistency beats intensity every time If this episode helped reframe how you think about risk and volatility: 👉 Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes 👉 Leave a review—it helps more traders find real education 👉 Download the DTA A+ Setup Checklist and start trading with clarity, not leverage. https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] Remember: The goal isn’t to trade more. It’s to trade long enough to let the edge compound.