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Nov 2024
11m 16s

How to Identify A+ Swing Trade Set-Ups

Brian Montes
About this episode

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we tackle every trader's critical question:

How do you identify an A+ swing trade setup?

Brian Montes breaks down six actionable criteria in this episode to help you zero in on high-probability trades.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this episode provides the tools to improve your trading results.


Key Takeaways:

**Trend Alignment:** Why trading in the direction of the prevailing trend is non-negotiable for A+ setups.

**Support and Resistance Zones:** Learn how to identify these critical levels and use them to time your entries and exits.

**Volume Confirmation:** Understand how to use volume to signal conviction and strength in price movements.

**Risk-Reward Ratios:** Discover why defining risk and targeting a 2:1 ratio or higher is essential for consistent profits.

**Catalysts and Market Context:** Explore how news events, earnings reports, and overall market trends can boost the probability of success.

**Technical Indicator Alignment:** Use RSI, MACD, and other tools to confirm your setups without overcomplicating your charts.


Why Listen?

- Find out what separates a mediocre trade from a high-reward A+ trade.

- Get practical tips you can implement immediately to refine your swing trading strategy.

- Learn to apply a systematic approach to identify, analyze, and execute trades confidently.


Connect with Us:

**Follow the Podcast:** Don’t miss future episodes packed with actionable swing trading tips and strategies!

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**Leave a Review:** If this episode helped you, let us know by leaving a review—it helps us reach more aspiring traders!

**If you want a question or concept answered, email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com with your question, and he will answer it on the podcast.

Do you want to listen to the episode about Bullish & Bearish Divergence? Check out episode # 31 titled Using Bullish & Bearish Divergence to Anticipate Market Reversals



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