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Trading Strategies

There are many reasons why some succeed at trading, while others badly fail. One of the biggest differences is in trade preparation, establishing proper targets, and being able to stay in the position. Having a sound trading plan and strategy can make the world of difference to any trader, no matter their experience level. Top professional traders share their expert trading strategies to help you become a more consistently profitable trader.

Articles on Trading Strategies

Last week, the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) hit an all-time high, led by mega-caps, which are heavily weighted in the index. But the technical picture shows market internals weakening. That makes sense given the strong run-up since March, writes Bonnie Gortler, CEO of BonnieGortler.com.
Trading legend Tom Sosnoff joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast this week to discuss his storied career, including lessons learned founding and growing Thinkorswim and Tastytrade. He shares his perspective on the explosion of options trading and how individual investors are increasingly taking control of their own financial strategies.
I’m watching several high short-interest names reporting earnings this week. For example, Circle Internet Group Inc. (CRCL) just reported earnings and it jumped 16% after. These kinds of moves can cause post-earnings momentum moves, plus short squeezes, explains Danielle Shay, editor of Five Star Trader.
Even though it has been more than a week since the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) finished April with an impressive 10.4% gain, there is still an ongoing discussion about the abrupt reversal and what to expect in the near term. Here’s my take, explains Jeff Hirsch, editor-in-chief of The Stock Trader’s Almanac.
Although capital flows remain slightly above trend, the internal strength behind the advance has weakened. In Q1, much of the upside move was fueled by a lack of sellers rather than strong demand as downside capital­weighted volume often overwhelmed upside even as indexes drifted higher, notes Buff Dormeier, chief technical analyst at Kingsview Partners.
Commodities continue to trade with a “risk-on/war-off” tone as oil prices plunged recently before recovering some losses amid shifting headlines surrounding US-Iran ceasefire prospects, writes Tom Essaye, president of the Sevens Report.
Earnings season remains hot, with plenty of beats and a few misses. Some of the largest market-cap and high relative-strength names are reporting this week. But it might be time to start thinking about hedging some of the recent monstrous gains in the S&P 500 Index (^SPX), writes John Eade, president of Argus Research.
The major indices are all enjoying a booming bull move to new all-time highs, including the S&P 500 Index (^SPX), Nasdaq-100 Index, and Russell 2000 Index. This display of strength has occurred in the face of potential geopolitical worries, which indicates that “the market” isn’t too concerned with those, advises Lawrence McMillan, editor of Option Strategist.
Why isn’t the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) falling? The market is effectively shrugging off bad news, which is often a sign that underlying demand — likely driven by institutional flows into tech — is still doing the heavy lifting, observes Fawad Razaqzada, technical analyst at TradingCandles.
Market experts JC Parets (chief market strategist at TrendLabs) and Steve Strazza (chief market strategist at All Star Charts) join this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode to break down why they believe the current bull market is entering a powerful new phase.

Experts on Trading Strategies


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This session will begin with a summary of the resources and tools that Dr. Wish has found to be useful for managing risk in the stock market. He will also describe the evidence for why he focuses on stocks trading at all-time highs using his Green Line Breakout (GLB) indicator and show how his modified “Guppy” charts help him to identify price trends.

In this presentation, John Kurisko — host of DaytradingRadio.com and a 30-year full-time trader — will show you exactly how to build a professional business plan and, using only 3 proven trade setups, create a reliable, income-generating trading lifestyle.


This is a step-by-step system that John uses live every single day while he teaches and trades. The same techniques work across all major trading vehicles: Futures, Stocks, and Options.


Whether you trade full-time or part-time, you’ll walk away with a clear, actionable blueprint you can start using immediately to treat your trading like a real business — and finally build the consistent income and freedom you want.

The market continually communicates information through recurring behaviors. In this presentation, Dean Christians of Turning Point Market Research will explain these repeatable patterns and demonstrate how he exploits them using his dual trend system. Attendees will learn how to capitalize on these signals and apply a structured trend framework to improve the timing and conviction of their trading decisions.

Most traders believe success comes from finding the right indicator or predicting the next move. In reality, performance is determined before the market even opens. In this live session, Adrian Manz, Ph.D., a 30-year professional trader and co-founder of TraderInsight, will walk you step-by-step through the exact premarket routine used by elite traders to prepare for the opening bell—and then demonstrate how that preparation translates into real-time trade execution.

You’ll learn how to:

- Identify high-probability opportunities before the open

- Structure trades with predefined entry, stop, and target levels

- Understand how institutional order flow drives the first hour

- Eliminate emotional decision-making through a rules-based process

Then, Adrian will take you into the open, where he will execute and break down live trades in:

- Magnificent 7 stocks

- Index futures

- 2SD opening gap setups in S&P 500 stocks

This session is designed to show—not just tell—how professional traders approach the most important hour of the trading day. If you’ve ever felt like you’re reacting to the market instead of executing a plan, this presentation will give you a clear framework to trade with structure, discipline, and confidence.

Get ready for a no-holds-barred discussion of this wild market – and how to navigate it as an active trader! Learn what Steve’s technical indicators are showing, and how you should use them to improve your focus and discipline in a headline-driven environment. Plus, find out what trading opportunities he finds particularly attractive for the rest of the second quarter – and beyond.

In today’s complex and volatile markets, a single line of defense is rarely sufficient to protect investor portfolios. This presentation introduces Tactical Allocation Models (TAM), a next-generation framework built on a multi-layered defense that dynamically adapts to shifting market conditions. You’ll explore how TAM integrates an adaptive Volume Factor risk overlay with defined outcome strategies—including floors and buffers—to address distinct phases of the market cycle and help mitigate downside risk and drawdowns. Beyond the mechanics, you’ll discover how this synergistic, goals-based approach aligns with behavioral finance insights, aiming to improve client outcomes by enhancing emotional resilience and reducing the likelihood of impulsive decisions. Attendees will leave with a tactical blueprint for constructing more resilient portfolios—and cultivating greater investor confidence. 

Kenny will demonstrate in this session how you can tell when it is time to cover your shorts if you are shorter and brave enough to go long when you cover—all by using VWAP. 

Falling realized and implied volatility levels have helped the market quickly recover from the Spring Tariff Tantrum. However, we observed similar price action in 2018 during the first trade war, followed by a period of significantly higher volatility levels, as economic data began to sour and tariffs started to take effect. We could consider a repeat, given that tariff levels today are significantly higher than they were in the past.

The summer rally is losing steam just as August and September—the market’s historically weakest months—come into view. With inflation pressures mounting, tariffs returning to the headlines, and political uncertainty rising, timing is everything. Join Jeff as he breaks down his critical NASDAQ Best 8 Months MACD Seasonal Sell Signal, what it means for your portfolio now, and how he's adapting to the shifting landscape of rates, politics, and seasonality. Don’t miss his top picks, defensive plays, and tactical ETF moves to ride out the late-summer volatility and position for a stronger Q4. 

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In today’s uncertain and computer-driven market, lots of traders are making one critical mistake. They don’t know how to manage a trade once they are in it, so they hold and watch a winner become a loser. Learn how to line up a successful trade, set a realistic target, and know when a trade is not going to work out, so you can exit before incurring large losses.

Trading requires a disciplined approach and there are techniques you can learn to use now that can minimize your risk and increase your profits. The secret lies in knowing how consistently profitable traders find trades and manage them well from start to finish. Anyone can learn these trading strategies—all you need is a commitment to discover what works and the confidence to implement them. Whether you trade stocks, options, or futures, we’ve gathered the top experts here to show you specific tactics that can be used immediately to spot opportunities and trade them profitably.

Trading is a dynamic enterprise. If you aren’t improving your systems, strategies, and technology you may be losing ground. Our experts will keep you up to date on all the cutting-edge tools—as well as some that have stood the test of time—to keep you on the fast track to trading success.

Whether you're just starting out or a veteran trader looking for fresh ideas, or you are interested in learning day trading strategies, stock trading strategies, and everything in between, this section is made for you.Every article, video, or event is designed to bring you the latest intelligence available so that you can make better trading decisions, starting with your very next trade. Our experts will help you gain the edge you need to succeed in any market environment.