Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market

Navigating a choppy stock market can be one of the most challenging aspects of trading. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we’re breaking down five invaluable lessons to help swing traders thrive even when the market gets volatile and unpredictable. From increasing your patience to mastering sideways market strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start using today. Whether you’re a new trader or a seasoned pro, these lessons will help you stay disciplined, protect your capital, and make better trading decisions in range-bound markets. Tune in now and take control of your trading success! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why patience is critical in choppy market conditions and how to develop it. 2. Cut through the noise of TV pundits and social media chatter by focusing on price action. 3. Strategies for sideways markets, including credit spreads and trading within support and resistance levels. 4. The importance of managing position sizes to protect your capital during uncertain times. 5. Use a trading journal to refine your approach and turn choppy markets into learning opportunities. Subscribe to the podcast: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an update! If you found value in today’s lessons, we’d appreciate it if you left a review on your favorite podcast platform. Question - email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Ready to take your swing trading to the next level? Sign up for the Disciplined Traders Academy & Community - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9]

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we explore how to profit from Bitcoin without the need to buy or store cryptocurrency. Discover everything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs, including: 📈 What is a Bitcoin ETF? 📊 How Spot Bitcoin ETFs work ⚙️ Alternative Bitcoin ETFs and how they track Bitcoin 💰 Understanding Bitcoin ETF fees 🤔 Why invest in a Bitcoin ETF instead of owning Bitcoin directly ✅ How to choose the right Bitcoin ETF for your trading strategy 🚀 Can Bitcoin ETFs be a profitable swing trade opportunity? We break down the pros and cons of these financial products and offer actionable insights for swing traders looking to capitalize on Bitcoin's price movements. Remember to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your trading community! Do you have a question or topic you want discussed on the podcast? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Ready to join a community to help you take your swing trading skills to the next level? Join us in the Disciplined Traders Academy & Community - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9]

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we dive into one of traders' most critical decisions: when to exit a losing trade before it hits your pre-determined stop loss. While stop losses are an essential tool for managing risk, there are times when leaving a trade early can protect your capital and save you from unnecessary losses. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: * Market Conditions: How to assess overall market health, including market breadth and advancing versus declining stocks, to determine if your trade aligns with current trends. * Sector Performance: Understanding sector momentum and how the top-down trading strategy can guide your decision is crucial. * Technical Breakdowns: Key signs that your trade's technical setup has broken down include support, resistance, and moving averages. * External Factors: How to respond to unexpected news, earnings reports, or macroeconomic events that impact your trade’s logic. * Emotional Awareness: Why your emotional state matters and how to avoid letting fear or stress cloud your judgment. Key Takeaways: * Protect your capital by recognizing when a trade no longer fits your strategy. * Use a checklist approach to evaluate the trade objectively before exiting. * Learn to weigh market conditions, sector trends, and stock-specific signals to make confident decisions. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help new and experienced traders develop a disciplined approach to cutting losses effectively. If you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on the podcast - email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Interested in joining the Disciplined Traders Academy & Community? https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9]

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, Brian Montes breaks down the critical concept of risk-on vs. risk-off markets and how understanding this dynamic can improve your swing trading results. Whether you're a new trader or looking to refine your strategy, this episode equips you with actionable insights to help you evaluate market sentiment and align your trades with broader trends. Key Topics Covered: * What do "risk-on" and "risk-off" mean in the stock market? * Why understanding market sentiment is essential for swing traders. * Three proven methods to determine market sentiment: What You’ll Learn: * How to interpret the performance of growth stocks, Treasury yields, and gold to identify market sentiment. * The role of market breadth indicators in confirming risk-on or risk-off trends. * Why volatility spikes often signal risk-off environments—and how to adjust your trading strategy. * Practical tips for swing trading in both risk-on and risk-off environments. Interested in joining our Disciplined Traders Academy & Community - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9] Do you have a topic you want to discuss on the podcast? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Need to understand market breadth? Here is the link to that podcast episode -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-to-swing-trade-the-stock-market/id1723625987?i=1000657524033 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-to-swing-trade-the-stock-market/id1723625987?i=1000657524033]

In this episode, we examine one of the most powerful bullish chart patterns in technical analysis—the long-term cup and handle pattern—using a real-world example from Home Depot ($HD). Over the past three years, $HD has formed a textbook cup and handle, presenting a potential trading opportunity. Whether you're a swing trader or a long-term investor, this episode will give you actionable insights to approach similar setups confidently. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * What is a Cup and Handle Pattern? A breakdown of its components and why it’s a reliable continuation pattern. * The $HD Chart Analysis: How the 3-year pattern developed, including the rounded cup and recent handle consolidation. * Key Entry Strategies: When to enter a trade based on the breakout or handle formation. * Risk Management: Tips for placing stop losses and calculating reward-to-risk ratios. * Price Target Calculations: Learn how to estimate your profit potential using the cup’s depth. * The Role of Volume: Why volume confirmation is crucial for successful breakout trades. Why This Episode is a Must-Listen: The cup and handle is a foundational pattern every trader should understand. By studying this pattern on $HD, you’ll gain valuable insights into applying technical analysis to find high-probability trade setups. Here is the link to the $HD chart - https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/blog/7b22cc13-c42e-43ad-b5f5-7a8e6239a39b [https://disciplinedtradersacademy.podia.com/blog/7b22cc13-c42e-43ad-b5f5-7a8e6239a39b] Want to join the Disciplined Traders Academy & Community - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9]