The Disciplined Traders Podcast - Master the Market. Build Wealth. Stay Disciplined

In today’s episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, Brian pulls back the curtain on the trading education industry.
If you've ever felt burned by a trading course, confused by flashy strategies, or stuck wondering why your trading still isn't working, you're not alone.

Most trading education fails traders because it’s built around marketing promises, not real mentorship. In this episode, Montes shares why traditional trading courses often leave traders frustrated, the missing pieces most programs ignore, and how YOU can break the cycle and build a strong trading foundation based on discipline, structure, and review.

✅ Whether you're a brand-new trader or someone rebuilding after bad experiences, this episode will give you real-world insight—and a path forward.

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In this episode, Brian Montes discusses Google's recent earnings report, highlighting significant revenue growth and the impact of AI integration on the company's future. He analyzes the stock's performance, offering insights into potential investment strategies, including swing trading and long-term holding. The conversation also touches on the importance of option flow in understanding market sentiment.

• Google's quarterly earnings exceeded analysts' expectations.
• Total revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to $90.2 billion.
• Net income surged 46% to nearly $35 billion.
• Google Cloud revenue grew by 28% year over year.
• YouTube advertising revenue rose 14% year over year.
• AI integration is essential for Google's long-term success.
• Gemini, Google's AI tool, is driving growth across products.
• The stock shows potential for both swing trading and long-term investment.
• A two-to-one reward-to-risk ratio is achievable with Google stock.
• Significant options flow indicates strong market interest in Google.

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In this video, Brian Montes discusses Google's strong Q3 2024 earnings, highlighting significant revenue growth and profitability in its cloud services. He analyzes the stock's performance, focusing on key price levels and potential entry points for investors. The discussion also touches on the bullish sentiment in the options market, indicating confidence in Google's future performance.

• Google's Q3 2024 earnings exceeded expectations with strong revenue growth.
• Consolidated revenues reached 88.3 billion, a 15% increase year over year.
• Google Cloud revenue surged by 35% year over year to 11.4 billion.
• AI integration is crucial for Google's future growth.
• Search is becoming less relevant as users turn to AI tools.
• A daily close above 162 is a key indicator for investment.
• The stock shows potential for a two-to-one reward-to-risk ratio.
• Bullish call options indicate strong market confidence in Google.
• Investors should consider both long-term and swing trade strategies.
• Google is positioned to provide investment opportunities moving forward.

What do you see when you analyze the $GOOGL chart?

Are you trading stocks without considering sector rotation? If so, you could be missing out on significant opportunities. In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we discuss sector rotation, how institutional money moves between sectors, and why understanding these shifts can improve swing trading results.

You’ll learn to identify strong and weak sectors, use a top-down trading approach, and align your trades with broader market trends.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ What sector rotation is and why it matters for swing traders
✅ How economic cycles impact sector performance
✅ Tools and indicators to identify sector strength and weakness
✅ How to incorporate sector rotation into a top-down trading strategy
✅ How to find strong stocks in leading sectors for better trade selection

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Are you struggling with your swing trades lately? You’re not alone. In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we explain why current market conditions make swing trading more challenging and what you can do to adapt.

Volatility is increasing – Why is market uncertainty shaking out traders.

Breakouts are unreliable – More breakouts fade and do not continue onward.

Momentum stocks are selling off – What’s behind the shift in market sentiment?

Tariff concerns – How geopolitical risks are influencing stock prices.

Sector rotation challenges – You need to see what sectors are seeing an inflow of money.

Earnings season risks – The dangers of trading through unpredictable earnings reactions.

Interest rate jitters – Why the Fed’s decisions add more uncertainty.

Liquidity concerns – How lower institutional participation affects trade follow-through.

🎯 Be more selective with trade setups.🎯 Be disciplined with your stop losses. 🎯 Trade more minor positions to manage risk in uncertain conditions.🎯 Follow sector rotation to see where institutional money is flowing.🎯 Stay informed on macro events that could impact stock movements.

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In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, we dive into a powerful yet often overlooked tool—options flow—and how you can use it to improve your swing trading strategy.

Options flow helps traders track institutional money by identifying large, unusual options trades that could signal future price movements.

You'll learn:
✅ What options flow and why it matters for swing traders
✅ How to identify key signals like unusual volume, sweeps, and deep ITM contracts
✅ How to use options flow alongside technical analysis to confirm trade setups
✅ Step-by-step on how to incorporate options flow into your swing trading

Why This Matters:

Institutions and hedge funds move markets, and their options activity can leave behind clues about where a stock might be headed next. Understanding how to read options flow allows you to gain an edge in identifying high-probability swing trade setups before the big move happens.

Key Topics Covered:
🔹 The difference between sweeps, block trades, and unusual options volume
🔹 How to spot deep ITM options buys and what they mean
🔹 Why expiration dates and strike prices reveal institutional intent
🔹 Why options flow should confirm—NOT replace—your technical analysis

Resources & Tools Mentioned:
📊 Options flow scanners: Unusual Whales, FlowAlgo, Cheddar Flow, Bullflow.io
📈 Trading platforms with options flow tracking: ThinkorSwim, TradeStation, BlackBoxStocks

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Navigating a choppy stock market can be one of the most challenging aspects of trading. In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we’re breaking down five invaluable lessons to help swing traders thrive even when the market gets volatile and unpredictable. From increasing your patience to mastering sideways market strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start using today.

Whether you’re a new trader or a seasoned pro, these lessons will help you stay disciplined, protect your capital, and make better trading decisions in range-bound markets. Tune in now and take control of your trading success!

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In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we explore how to profit from Bitcoin without the need to buy or store cryptocurrency.

Discover everything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs, including:

📈 What is a Bitcoin ETF?
📊 How Spot Bitcoin ETFs work
⚙️ Alternative Bitcoin ETFs and how they track Bitcoin
💰 Understanding Bitcoin ETF fees
🤔 Why invest in a Bitcoin ETF instead of owning Bitcoin directly
✅ How to choose the right Bitcoin ETF for your trading strategy
🚀 Can Bitcoin ETFs be a profitable swing trade opportunity?

We break down the pros and cons of these financial products and offer actionable insights for swing traders looking to capitalize on Bitcoin's price movements.

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In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, we dive into one of traders' most critical decisions: when to exit a losing trade before it hits your pre-determined stop loss. While stop losses are an essential tool for managing risk, there are times when leaving a trade early can protect your capital and save you from unnecessary losses.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

Key Takeaways:

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help new and experienced traders develop a disciplined approach to cutting losses effectively.

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In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, Brian Montes breaks down the critical concept of risk-on vs. risk-off markets and how understanding this dynamic can improve your swing trading results. Whether you're a new trader or looking to refine your strategy, this episode equips you with actionable insights to help you evaluate market sentiment and align your trades with broader trends.

Key Topics Covered:

• ​What do "risk-on" and "risk-off" mean in the stock market?
• ​Why understanding market sentiment is essential for swing traders.
• ​Three proven methods to determine market sentiment:

What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to interpret the performance of growth stocks, Treasury yields, and gold to identify market sentiment.
• ​The role of market breadth indicators in confirming risk-on or risk-off trends.
• ​Why volatility spikes often signal risk-off environments—and how to adjust your trading strategy.
• ​Practical tips for swing trading in both risk-on and risk-off environments.

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Need to understand market breadth? Here is the link to that podcast episode -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-to-swing-trade-the-stock-market/id1723625987?i=1000657524033