Let me just say it again to make it stick…
No one, and I mean no one, can predict what the market will do.
That includes me. That includes the “experts.”
My best advice right now is to turn off the TV, throw away the newspaper, and close those news sites.
Yes, ignore it all!
The media is sending the markets to crazy-town…and we don’t need to go there.
Why?
Because the stocks I like to play, pennies and other day trades, have nothing to do with the broad market…not at all.
Why would we continue to have an endless list of setups every morning?
Join me for Pre-Market Prep to see those firsthand and learn how to trade them.
Why would Oracle keep finding huge winners each day, even when the market is down or sideways?
Because the patterns are still there, no matter what the S&P and NASDAQ are doing, and what the headlines are saying.
And since today is Friday, now is the perfect time to introduce you to one of my favorite trading windows…
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Why Friday Afternoon Matters (A Lot)
Friday afternoon is a super underrated window for part-time traders.
If you’ve got a full-time job, family responsibilities, or just can’t be glued to the screen every minute, Friday afternoons might be your moment.
This is when certain patterns play out that can lead to profitable weekend holds…
But you have to know what to look for.
Friday Short Squeeze Setups
Short sellers do NOT want to hold positions into the weekend.
Why?
Because they’re terrified of Monday morning gap-ups, and for good reason.
A lot of these low-float momentum stocks run hard during the week. If they hold near highs into Friday afternoon, shorts start to sweat.
And if any unexpected news drops over the weekend like earnings, a big contract win, whatever, they’ll be screwed by Monday morning.
That’s why we often see short squeezes kick off late Friday.
Here’s what to look for:
- Multi-day runners that have stayed strong all week
- Pushes into new highs late Friday
- Low-float, high short-interest stocks
- High volume holding into the close
These can gap hard Monday morning, and if you’re holding one of these tickers…
Monday might not be as bad as you expect it to be.
And speaking of Mondays, if this is a day you dread, like most people (not me, I can’t wait to get to trading again!), maybe I can make it better.
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These are trades that only show up on that day, and they can move fast!
We’re talking about the kind of move that can deliver more in one morning than most people see in a month, or even a year.
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The OTC Gap Play
If you’re trading Over-the-Counter (OTC) stocks (and by the way, these are not for new traders), Friday can also deliver opportunities.
Learn more about OTC stocks in my video.
But it’s a different setup from the short squeeze.
You’re looking for:
- Multi-month or multi-year breakouts
- Big momentum into the close
- Gradual uptrend on growing volume
Why do these gap up on Mondays?
Because as the stock pushes through a breakout level and FOMO causes traders to jump in.
Momentum builds, and by Monday morning, you’ve got an explosive mover in play.
My Final Thoughts…
If you’re a part-time trader, Friday afternoon might be your secret weapon.
You don’t need to be at your desk all week to spot an opportunity.
But you do need to understand the pattern and be ready when they show up.
Let the setups come to you. Stick to the plan. Be patient.
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Have a great weekend, everyone. See you back here on Monday. Find that Friday afternoon trade!
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade