Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, host Brian Montes explores one of the most important — and often most overlooked — aspects of successful trading: emotional discipline. If you’ve ever hesitated on a setup, panicked during a drawdown, or chased a breakout that turned into a fakeout, this episode will help you understand why it happens — and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to train your mind to trade without emotion so you can stick to your process, make smarter decisions, and become a more consistent swing trader. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Why emotions like fear and greed sabotage good trading decisions * How to focus on process over profits * The power of using a trading checklist to stay objective * How to use journaling to uncover emotional patterns * Why embracing boredom and repetition is the key to consistency Key Takeaways * Emotional trading leads to inconsistency — a process-driven mindset leads to discipline. * A clear trading system paired with a repeatable routine removes uncertainty and guesswork. * Journaling your thoughts and emotions is just as important as logging your trades. * Success in swing trading isn’t about reacting — it’s about following your rules even when it’s hard. Connect & Learn More Ready to become a more disciplined, confident swing trader? Join the community inside the Disciplined Traders Academy and access tools, training, and support to level up your trading results. 📬 Grab Your Free A+ Trade Set-Up Checklist - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and many other podcast platforms! 📸 Follow on Instagram: @DisciplinedTradersAcademy 🌐 Visit the website: https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/ [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/] You can also email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we’re diving deep into one of the most important—but often overlooked—skills in trading: knowing when to exit a trade early, before your stop loss is hit. Stop losses are a critical part of risk management, but they aren’t the only signal to exit a losing position. Smart swing traders learn how to recognize when a trade thesis has broken down before taking a full stop-out. You’ll learn: ✅ How to evaluate a top-down market shift and recognize when broader conditions invalidate your trade. ✅ Why headline risk in your stock’s sector can signal an early exit. ✅ How broken technical structures and invalidated patterns can help you cut losses faster. ✅ The role of volume analysis in confirming (or contradicting) price action. ✅ Why using a consistent A+ trade checklist improves your decision-making—even when things go wrong. This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop holding onto hope and start managing your trades with clarity and control. Want to know how to identify high-probability swing trades before you place your next order? Download the same checklist used by the Disciplined Traders Academy to find trades with the edge. Free Download – The DTA A+ Trade Set-Up List -> Free Download – The DTA A+ Trade Set-Up List -> [ Free Download – The DTA A+ Trade Set-Up List -> ] 📣 Help Us Grow: Enjoying the show? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help more traders find the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast. And don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow trader who needs to sharpen their exit game.

This episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market tackles the classic trading temptation: buying the dip. Every trader wants to snag a stock at its lowest point — but how do you know when a market bottom is in? We break down the key technical indicators, patterns, and signals to help you determine if a dip is truly an opportunity or a trap. Whether you’re trading the S&P 500, tech stocks, or high-beta names, this episode gives you the tools to identify reversals and protect yourself from emotional entries confidently. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * Why “buy the dip” can be dangerous without confirmation * How to spot strong support levels and signs of price stabilization * Which bullish candlestick patterns matter near bottoms * How to use RSI divergence, MACD crossovers, and volume spikes to time entries * The role of market breadth and news catalysts in swing trade decisions * Why confirmation beats prediction — every single time * How to use a trade setup checklist to avoid poor risk/reward decisions 🎯 Free Download: A+ Trade Setup Checklist Want to avoid emotional trades and only take high-probability setups? 📥 Grab the free checklist here → https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/the-dta-a-trade-setup-checklist [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/the-dta-a-trade-setup-checklist]

In today’s episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, Brian pulls back the curtain on the trading education industry. If you've ever felt burned by a trading course, confused by flashy strategies, or stuck wondering why your trading still isn't working, you're not alone. Most trading education fails traders because it’s built around marketing promises, not real mentorship. In this episode, Montes shares why traditional trading courses often leave traders frustrated, the missing pieces most programs ignore, and how YOU can break the cycle and build a strong trading foundation based on discipline, structure, and review. ✅ Whether you're a brand-new trader or someone rebuilding after bad experiences, this episode will give you real-world insight—and a path forward. Connect with Brian Montes & The Disciplined Traders Academy: Instagram: @DisciplinedTradersAcademy [@DisciplinedTradersAcademy] DTA Community: https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9] Help the Show Grow! If you found value in today’s episode, please rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps more traders discover a better way to learn and succeed in the market.

In this episode, Brian Montes discusses Google's recent earnings report, highlighting significant revenue growth and the impact of AI integration on the company's future. He analyzes the stock's performance, offering insights into potential investment strategies, including swing trading and long-term holding. The conversation also touches on the importance of option flow in understanding market sentiment. * Google's quarterly earnings exceeded analysts' expectations. * Total revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to $90.2 billion. * Net income surged 46% to nearly $35 billion. * Google Cloud revenue grew by 28% year over year. * YouTube advertising revenue rose 14% year over year. * AI integration is essential for Google's long-term success. * Gemini, Google's AI tool, is driving growth across products. * The stock shows potential for both swing trading and long-term investment. * A two-to-one reward-to-risk ratio is achievable with Google stock. * Significant options flow indicates strong market interest in Google. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Disciplined_Traders_Academy [https://www.youtube.com/@Disciplined_Traders_Academy] Questions? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Interested in joining the Disciplined Traders Academy? https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9]