The Disciplined Traders Podcast - Master the Market. Build Wealth. Stay Disciplined

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.

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]