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One of the most important skills every swing trader must master is identifying support and resistance levels. These levels show you exactly where price is likely to react, bounce, or stall—and that makes them critical for planning high-quality trades.

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, I’ll break down:

• ✅ What support really means and how to spot it

• ✅ How to recognize resistance and why it acts like a ceiling on price

• ✅ The role of support and resistance in entries, exits, and stop placement

• ✅ Simple techniques for marking key levels on your charts

• ✅ Why support and resistance zones give you an edge over “random” trades

By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how to recognize these levels with confidence and use them to structure your swing trades more effectively.

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As a swing trader, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to trade from a set watchlist of stocks or to scan for new opportunities every day. Both strategies can be effective, but each has its own set of pros and cons that will influence how you approach the market.

In this episode of "Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market," we break down the advantages and disadvantages of trading from a set watchlist versus scanning for new stock setups. You’ll learn how each method impacts your efficiency, confidence, and ability to catch the strongest moves in the market.

Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s episode:

Regardless of which method you prefer, the most important aspect is adhering to high-quality A+ setups. That’s why we created the Disciplined Traders Academy A+ Set-Up Checklist. This free resource will help you filter out noise, avoid mediocre trades, and focus only on setups that give you the highest probability of success.

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Whether you’re a brand-new trader building your first watchlist or a more experienced swing trader scanning the market nightly, this episode will give you the clarity you need to align your trading process with your goals.

Wondering, “Is this stock going up or down, and can I trust that move?” In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we break down the fundamentals of trend recognition—one of the most important skills every swing trader must master.

You’ll learn:

• How to identify uptrends, downtrends, and sideways ranges

• Why recognizing higher highs and higher lows (or lower highs and lower lows) matters

• How to use trendlines and moving averages for trend confirmation

• Simple ways to avoid common trend misreads that cost traders money

Recognizing trend strength can be the difference between riding a winning trade or getting chopped up in sideways action. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear process for identifying and confirming trends with confidence.

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If you’re serious about swing trading, you can’t afford to ignore what candlesticks and price bars are telling you. In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we break down how to actually “read” candlesticks — so you can understand the ongoing battle between buyers and sellers, spot shifts in momentum, and make smarter trading decisions.

📈 You’ll learn:

• What candlesticks and price bars really represent (beyond just green or red)

• The story of price action — who’s in control, buyers or sellers

• How wick size, body size, and closing prices reveal momentum shifts

• Why certain candles signal indecision, reversals, or continuation patterns

• How to use this information to anticipate market moves before they happen

Understanding candlesticks is like learning a new language. Once you see what they’re telling you, trading decisions become clearer — and you’ll start noticing opportunities most traders overlook.

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Whether you’re brand new to trading or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode gives you a practical, no-fluff breakdown of candlestick reading that you can apply to your charts right away.

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If you’re new to swing trading and find stock charts confusing, this episode is for you. In this beginner-friendly breakdown, Brian Montes walks you through what a stock chart is, how to read one, and why understanding charts is essential for making confident, profitable trading decisions.

You’ll learn:

• What a stock chart represents (price vs. time)

• Why swing traders rely on daily candlestick charts

• The difference between line, bar, and candlestick charts

• How volume helps confirm price moves

• Why reading charts is a core skill for every successful swing trader

By the end of this episode, you’ll stop guessing—and start seeing stock charts as a powerful tool for identifying trade setups, timing entries, and managing exits.

Key Takeaways:

• A stock chart is a visual map of price over time—it tells the story of buyer vs. seller behavior.

• Candlestick charts offer the most complete data for swing traders

• Each candlestick shows the open, high, low, and close for a given period

• Volume is critical for confirming the strength of price movements

Have you ever wondered if it’s even possible to swing trade while holding down a full-time job?

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, host Brian Montes answers one of the most frequently asked questions by new and aspiring traders:

"Can I start swing trading if I work 9 to 5?"

The answer is YES — and in this episode, you’ll learn exactly how to make it work.

You’ll discover:

✅ Why reviewing charts after hours is the best time for swing trade planning
✅ How to use buy stop and limit orders to automate your trade entries — even while you're working
✅ How to manage risk with stop-loss orders so you never have to babysit a trade
✅ The step-by-step routine that lets you trade part-time without compromising your career

Whether you're brand new to trading or looking to build a swing trading routine that fits your busy life, this episode will give you the confidence and clarity to get started.

Listen if you want to:

• Start swing trading without quitting your job

• Build a repeatable, low-stress trading process

• Use technology to automate your trades

• Learn the fundamentals of trading while working full-time

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You're not failing — you're just trading without a system.

If you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or like you’re “just not cut out for trading,” this episode will shift your mindset. Brian Montes breaks down why most new traders lose money (hint: it’s not because you’re not smart enough) and how building a simple, structured swing trading system can change everything.

Whether you're a beginner or you’ve been trying to “figure it out” for months (or years), this is your wake-up call to stop winging it and start trading with purpose.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why losing trades don’t mean you’re failing — they’re feedback

• The six components every reliable swing trading system must have

• How a lack of structure leads to emotional, inconsistent trading

• What happens when you finally build a system and stick to it

• A step-by-step process to create your system from scratch

🔓 Free Download: T— The DTA A+ Trade Setup Checklist

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, host Brian Montes explores one of the most important — and often most overlooked — aspects of successful trading: emotional discipline.

If you’ve ever hesitated on a setup, panicked during a drawdown, or chased a breakout that turned into a fakeout, this episode will help you understand why it happens — and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to train your mind to trade without emotion so you can stick to your process, make smarter decisions, and become a more consistent swing trader.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why emotions like fear and greed sabotage good trading decisions

• How to focus on process over profits

• The power of using a trading checklist to stay objective

• How to use journaling to uncover emotional patterns

• Why embracing boredom and repetition is the key to consistency

Key Takeaways

• Emotional trading leads to inconsistency — a process-driven mindset leads to discipline.

• A clear trading system paired with a repeatable routine removes uncertainty and guesswork.

• Journaling your thoughts and emotions is just as important as logging your trades.

• Success in swing trading isn’t about reacting — it’s about following your rules even when it’s hard.

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In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we’re diving deep into one of the most important—but often overlooked—skills in trading: knowing when to exit a trade early, before your stop loss is hit.

Stop losses are a critical part of risk management, but they aren’t the only signal to exit a losing position. Smart swing traders learn how to recognize when a trade thesis has broken down before taking a full stop-out.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to evaluate a top-down market shift and recognize when broader conditions invalidate your trade.
✅ Why headline risk in your stock’s sector can signal an early exit.
✅ How broken technical structures and invalidated patterns can help you cut losses faster.
✅ The role of volume analysis in confirming (or contradicting) price action.
✅ Why using a consistent A+ trade checklist improves your decision-making—even when things go wrong.

This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop holding onto hope and start managing your trades with clarity and control.

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This episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market tackles the classic trading temptation: buying the dip. Every trader wants to snag a stock at its lowest point — but how do you know when a market bottom is in?

We break down the key technical indicators, patterns, and signals to help you determine if a dip is truly an opportunity or a trap. Whether you’re trading the S&P 500, tech stocks, or high-beta names, this episode gives you the tools to identify reversals and protect yourself from emotional entries confidently.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why “buy the dip” can be dangerous without confirmation

• How to spot strong support levels and signs of price stabilization

• Which bullish candlestick patterns matter near bottoms

• How to use RSI divergence, MACD crossovers, and volume spikes to time entries

• The role of market breadth and news catalysts in swing trade decisions

• Why confirmation beats prediction — every single time

• How to use a trade setup checklist to avoid poor risk/reward decisions

🎯 Free Download: A+ Trade Setup Checklist
Want to avoid emotional trades and only take high-probability setups?
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