Embrace the volatility!!!
It’s back and it’s back in a big way.
The market’s been gapping up, even with everything going on between Israel and Iran.
Late Thursday into Friday, we saw a sharp sell-off, with fear creeping in. And by Friday afternoon, sentiment was shaky…
And yet, by Monday morning, the broad market came bouncing right back.
I’m not rooting for any of what’s happening in the Middle East right now, but I am aware that the chaos creates opportunities for us as day traders…
And not only in oil and gas stocks.
Speaking of trading opportunities, Monday has been delivering them in spades.
This pattern that I call the Monday setup, mysteriously shows up only on that day, and it can move fast!
We’re talking about moves that could deliver more in one morning than most people see in a month!
And for a limited time, we’re offering the Monday setup for just $7!
That’s an 85% discount off the regular price.
This sale won’t last forever…
So, check out this pattern ASAP in my video tutorial below.
Despite everything going on in the Middle East right now, we need to focus on what day trading thrives on…
Forget about your emotions, or the fundamentals of that stock you’re looking to buy…
It’s all about the volatility!
Take a look at yesterday’s big moves by SRM Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: SRM)…
The stock first spiked before the market opened, for a gain of over 200%*.
But it wasn’t over for SRM…
Oracle got in on the action and gave a green buy signal at $5.90 per share. Once SRM passed that, it ran up to $10.84 for a win of 84%*.
SRM Intraday, 5-Minute Candles Chart; Steady Trade
This precisely illustrates the power that volatility has on penny stocks and day trades.
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Volatility Is the Opportunity
In day trading, we don’t care about balance sheets, and we don’t care about brand loyalty…
Save that for your retirement account.
We only care about fast moves, big volume, and clean exits.
That’s volatility, and without it, there’s nothing to trade.
Whether the ticker is ABCD, XYZ, or some sketchy biotech with a press release and a cult following, if it’s:
- Moving fast
- Trading heavy volume
- Respecting key levels
…then it’s on the radar.
These aren’t “real stocks” where the fundamentals are great, but we have to wait weeks, months, or even years for a meaningful gain.
These are the stocks that could be up 100%, 200%+ in hours…even if the company’s gone next week.
That’s the kind of action we want.
This isn’t investing.
It’s tactical, aggressive, and it’s about a short-term opportunity.
The Ticker Doesn’t Care About You
I hate to break your heart, but penny stocks don’t care about your hopes, your attachment to the company, or what you thought was going to happen.
The day trade game doesn’t reward hope or opinions. It rewards preparation, execution, and adaptability.
Trade it, don’t date it.
You’re using these stocks for a trade. Many of them won’t even exist in six months.
How to Find High-Volatility, High-Probability Setups
Here’s what to zero in on every single day:
Biggest Percent Gainers:
This is your starting point.
Pull up your scanner and sort by % gainers.
Why?
Because that’s where the crowd is.
More traders = more volume = more momentum.
And momentum = opportunity.
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Hot Sectors:
Now take that list of top % gainers and ask, “Is this ticker tied to a hot sector?”
Even a loose connection to a trending theme can fuel a spike.
Remember, day traders chase stories, not fundamentals.
We’re not asking, “Is this a good company?”…
We’re asking, “Will this attract traders today?”
Former Runners:
This is where memory and prep pay off.
If a stock ran hard before, there’s a good chance it could run again.
Traders remember tickers, whether they made money on them or got burned.
Zoom out on your charts. Check the one-year, two-year, and five-year charts.
History matters.
Float Rotation:
Low-float stocks under 10 million shares can fly.
Watch for float rotation when the daily volume starts to rotate through the available float.
That’s your signal that things could get explosive.
And if the volume keeps stacking up, you’ve got the makings of a massive intraday move.
My Final Thoughts…
At the end of the day, trading is a business.
It’s not about what you like, it’s about what’s moving.
Drop the emotions and forget the “shoulda, coulda, woulda.”
The market trades what is, not what you wish it would be.
Find the volatility and trade the action…
And leave your opinions at the door.
Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade
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