If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by the market…
Or if you haven’t quite cracked the trading code — this approach might just be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.
One simple shift could help you recognize higher odds setups, cut out the noise of stocks that don’t perform, and help you on your way to growing your small account.
Of course, this isn’t the only way to trade and grow an account…
But when you focus your attention in the right area you can increase your odds of finding the best potential trades.
So today I’m breaking down what you should focus on and why. And I’ll show you three recent examples…
Why Traders Should Focus on Multi-Day Runners
This trading strategy can help both new and struggling traders make more informed decisions…
Focusing on multi-day runners.
Multi-day runners are stocks that show consistent positive performance over multiple days.
This means they don’t just spike once and disappear — they maintain their momentum for days in a row.
We want stocks that close strong, hold key levels, and continue an upward trend.
Multi-day runners can run on a news catalyst like earnings. Or they can continue to run because over-aggressive short sellers keep getting squeezed.
Either way, we want to be there to capitalize on any opportunities.
These three charts will show you why…
Telesat Corporation (NASDAQ: TSAT)
TSAT is my swing trade idea from a few days ago.
It originally started running on August 11 after the company announced earnings. It had a massive gap up from $8.45 to $13.
After consolidating for the day, the next day TSAT went higher. And that was the sign that it wasn’t over for TSAT…
Once a stock has that big of a gap up and holds it, you know there are buyers holding it up.
And since the catalyst was earnings, it adds more conviction to the trade idea since it’s a fundamental change in the company.
After TSAT went to almost $18 and pulled back to $14, it was loaded with short sellers.
So when the stock went green the next day — the squeeze was on. And it’s still on…
Almost anyone who shorted this stock is underwater. If it breaks above $20 or has another weak open red-to-green move, we could see more squeeze.
TSAT chart: 6-month, daily candle — courtesy of StocksToTrade.com
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI)
AAOI is actually a multi-month runner…
It started uptrending in June and short sellers just kept trying to guess tops. Then just like TSAT, after it pulled back, it gapped up and went green and started to squeeze.
That reversal and the run since the beginning of August is because the company announced earnings.
And it started squeezing all the short sellers.
Now the key breakout level is $16.
AAOI chart: 6-month, daily candle — courtesy of StocksToTrade.com
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS)
TDS also had a huge gap-up on earnings from $7.90 to $10.80 on August 4.
It ran to a high of $15 that day and from there it had a day three surge and then slowly squeezed shorts up to almost $19.
It’s looking a little toppy now and volume is fading, but one more press release or a red-to-green move could trigger another short squeeze higher.
TDS chart: 6-month, daily candle — courtesy of StocksToTrade.com
The Takeaway: Focus and Consistency Win
By now, you’re getting the idea … Multi-day runners are like dependable friends of the trading world.
They don’t just show up for one wild party; they stick around, offering multiple trading opportunities.
While the dip and rip pattern is mostly for trashy penny stocks on day one, you can use many of our patterns to trade multi-day runners — red to green moves, break above the previous day’s high, or the day three surge.
Now that you’re armed with the knowledge of multi-day runners, it’s time to put it into action.
If you’re eager to learn more and get in-depth insights, check out our daily webinars where we dive deep into trading strategies, real-time scans, and much more.
We’ll arm you with a system that can help you get ready to seize opportunities like a pro.
Remember, trading isn’t about making wild bets — it’s about making informed decisions.
Have a great day everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade