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Mastering Swing Trading: The Four Stages of Stock Cycles

Most traders don’t lose money because they can’t read charts. They lose money because they trade without context. In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Market, we break down the four stages of a stock’s cycle and explain why understanding market structure is one of the most critical skills a swing trader can develop. Every stock moves through the same four stages—accumulation, markup, distribution, and decline. The problem? Most traders don’t know how to identify which stage they’re in, so they apply the wrong strategy at the wrong time. This episode gives you a clear framework to stop chasing, stop forcing trades, and start aligning your strategy with how the market actually moves. What You’ll Learn in This Episode * The four stages of a stock’s market cycle are explained in plain English * How institutions operate inside each stage—and why retail traders get trapped * Why Stage 2 (markup) is where most A+ swing trades live * How to avoid giving profits back during distribution * When cash is a position and not trading is the right decision * How DTA traders use structure and process to build consistent cash flow Use the A+ Trade Setup Checklist to Trade With Discipline Understanding the four stages is only the first step. Execution requires rules. That’s why DTA traders use the A+ Trade Setup Checklist—a simple, repeatable process designed to confirm: * Structure supports the trade * Risk is clearly defined before entry If a setup doesn’t pass the checklist, it doesn’t get traded. 👉 Download the DTA A+ Trade Setup Checklist using the link below. https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] Print it. Use it. Hold yourself accountable. Questions? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Enjoying the Podcast? Help Us Grow If this episode helped clarify how markets actually move, we’d appreciate your support. * Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * Like this episode to help it reach more traders * Leave a review and share what you’re learning—it helps more than you think Your feedback helps us keep delivering clear, no-hype trading education to the community.

Cash Flow Trading: How Swing Traders Turn Profits Into Real Income

Most swing traders are taught to grow their accounts. But account growth doesn’t equal freedom. In this episode of the DTA Podcast, we introduce cash flow trading — a structured approach that helps swing traders consistently extract money from the market instead of letting profits sit on a screen. Cash flow trading shifts the question from: “How big can I grow my account?” to “How reliably can my trading pay me?” This mindset shift affects trade selection, risk management, and trader psychology — and it’s the missing link between profitability and actually improving your life through trading. * What cash flow trading really is (and what it isn’t) * Why most profitable traders still feel stuck * The difference between growth trading and income trading * How planned withdrawals improve discipline and consistency In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * What cash flow trading really is (and what it isn’t) * Why most profitable traders still feel stuck * The difference between growth trading and income trading * How planned withdrawals improve discipline and consistency If you’re done trading for “someday” and ready to get paid on purpose, this episode is your starting point. 👉 Subscribe to the DTA Podcast 👉 Download the DTA A+ Trade Set Up Checklist resource in the show notes - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] 👉 Join DTA and start building a trading system designed for your life - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9 [https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9] Because profits don’t change your life. Cash flow does. Question - email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Follow Brian on X - @dtamethod [@dtamethod]

How Swing Traders Can Use UVXY for Smarter Top-Down Decisions

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market Podcast, we break down what UVXY really is, why it confuses so many traders, and how swing traders can use it as a powerful top-down indicator to understand market conditions, avoid getting blindsided, and time entries with more precision. If you’ve ever wondered why UVXY spikes out of nowhere… why it bleeds lower most of the time… or whether you should use it in your swing trading strategy, this episode clears it up with simple, actionable insights. * What UVXY actually tracks (and why most traders misunderstand it) * Why does UVXY behave differently from the VIX * How UVXY reveals hidden volatility before major market pullbacks * How to use UVXY to confirm trend strength in SPY, QQQ, and leading sectors * How UVXY helps identify market turning points and reversal conditions * Practical ways to incorporate UVXY into your daily top-down routine * The biggest mistakes traders make with UVXY — and how to avoid them This is a must-listen for swing traders looking to sharpen their market read and reduce blindside losses. Looking for a way to choose the A+ swing trade set-ups? Download the FREE DTA A+ Swing Trade checklist - https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9]

Why the End of Quantitative Tightening Changes Everything for Swing Traders

In today’s episode, Brian breaks down one of the biggest market shifts swing traders have seen in years: the end of Quantitative Tightening (QT). After three years of the Federal Reserve draining ~$95B/month from the financial system, liquidity is finally coming back — and this changes everything. Brian explains, in simple terms, how the end of QT affects volatility, trend formation, overnight risk, small-cap momentum, and the overall environment for 3–10-day swing trades. If you’ve been frustrated by stop-runs, fakeouts, and sloppy price action… this episode is your roadmap into a cleaner, calmer, more trend-friendly market. What You’ll Learn: * Why the end of QT reduce those sudden, blindside market flushes * How increased liquidity stabilizes volatility and improves chart quality * Why trends should start sticking again instead of reversing instantly * What the end of QT means for small caps, biotech, and the Russell 2000 * How overnight gap-down risk changes in a higher-liquidity environment * The macro shift that makes swing trading feel more like 2020–2021 or 2023 * How to position yourself for a more “normal,” follow-through-driven market Ready to trade with clarity and confidence? Download the DTA A+ Swing Trade Checklist and make sure every setup meets your high-probability criteria. Stop guessing, start executing, and capture more clean swings. Download your free checklist here⬇️ https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9] If you found this episode valuable, share it with a trader who needs clarity. And make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next breakdown of the market environment. Follow Brian on X - @dtamethod

Finding Trade Opportunities in Volatile Markets

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, host Brian Montes discusses identifying trade opportunities and emphasizes the importance of sector analysis. He uses Ralph Lauren as a case study to illustrate how to identify stocks gaining momentum in a choppy market. The conversation covers the significance of volume, the top-down trading strategy, and the necessity of being selective in trade choices. Brian also highlights the importance of maintaining a favorable risk-reward ratio in trading. * Look for opportunities outside of common stocks. * Sector analysis is crucial for swing trading. * Not every trade will be a winner; patience is key. * Winning trades should outpace losing trades in percentages. * Utilize sector ETFs to guide trading decisions. * Ralph Lauren serves as a strong example of a trade opportunity. * Volume is a critical factor in confirming trade setups. * Be selective in a choppy market to find viable trades. * The holiday season typically boosts retail sector performance. * Use the Discipline Trader Academy's checklist to improve your trading outcomes. If you found the episode valuable, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Have a question? Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com Need the DTA A+ Swing Trade Set-Up Checklist? Download it for free -> https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9 [https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9]