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Here are the swing ideas for today; $AMPH $PAHC $R $ENSG $MUSA $ALOG $TESO $GNRC $CHUY $IFF $DRII $EXR $CACI $TRIP $CTLT $FRM $AAOI $LTRPA $ULTA $SPWR $LBTYK $TRNXThe Process;Every morning I go through a few of my scans to find buy candidates for the day.  Depending on the current state of the market the size of the list will vary, usually its no more than 50 names.  My process is based on market structure not on beliefs or myths of what works– or what doesn’t work.  They are certain behavioral patterns that have been around for 100 years that [...]

Many people are watching the video below and thinking about these two stocks; $TASR, $DGLY. Taser and Digital Ally (makers of body cameras) both had huge runs last year starting in August due to the incident that happened in Ferguson St. Louis.  This recent incident might put these stocks back in play again. Photo; Observer.comThe information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.

On 3/26 after the close Restoration Hardware reported their earnings for the 4th quarter.  After an initial move lower the stock settled 4.78% higher the next day and peaked at 102 two days later. Since then the stock has moved lower and its currently down 5 days in a row to its 20 day moving average and to possible support from two trendlines as you can see in the chart below.  This set up would be extremely interesting to me if it can get above today's high, if does that, I believe one can go long for a swing trade [...]

When you are swing trading or even investing entries matter.  I believe that its extremely important not to chase stocks or ETF'S after they are up 3,4,5, days in a row.  The avoidance of chasing will more than likely help your bottom line and your mental capital.  Chasing stocks that are up 5 days in a row normally leads to quick a shakeout that leaves you frustrated.  From a swing traders perspective buying a stock at $35 on its 5th up day in a row is not the same as buying that same stock at $35 after 5 days of [...]

This current bull market that started in 2009 by far is the most hated one I can recall.  After two 50% corrections in the SP500 its easy to see why, many investors are still healing from those wounds. Some wounds don’t heal easily and the psychological effects normally lasts longer than the physical ones.  You throw in how much information is available now and how easily it can be obtain you can understand why so many are on the edge every time the market ticks down.  But know this; page views, sessions, users, blog quotas, etc..is what’s important to those that [...]

When your trading time-frame is anywhere between 1-20 days a lot of the things that we believe are important are not. Trading books suggest that you should only buy a stock near its 52 week high, that it should be above a certain moving average, or that it should have earnings, etc....But very simply, if you take the time to study the biggest winners in the 1-20 day time-frame you might come up with different conclusions.  Don't be afraid.These are the names on my swing trading list today; $MUSA $DRII $ENSG $EW $PLKI $DTSI $BABA $RH $LOCO $GNRC $MBLY $BERY [...]

Halliburton ($HAL) and Patterson Energy ($PTEN) are two stocks with similar technical set ups. Both have been basing for roughly 5 months after nasty gap downs in December.  $PTEN is now trading above the high of the base and $HAL is close to trading above its high which is $44.37. Depending on your time frame I believe both offer a decent risk reward opportunity.

On March 4, 2015 after the close Vivint Solar (VSLR) reported earnings that took the street by surprise.  Total revenues for the quarter were up 248% to $6.9 million dollars, for the full year they were up 309% to $25.3 million. Based on the stock reaction the next day +33%. the street not only love the numbers but they were obviously caught by surprise.In my opinion VSLR is a typical PEAD situation.  "Post Earnings Announcement Drift (PEAD) is the tendency for a stock’s cumulative abnormal returns to drift in the direction of an earnings surprise for several weeks (even several [...]

This quote from Sean McLauglin is very true, all you have to do is read any of the market wizards book to agree.  You had macro investors, value investors, technical traders etc..;Bruce Kovner, Jim Rogers, Mark Weinstein.  Nowadays we have so many extremist in the investing world, we have the extreme fundamentalist, the extreme technician, the extreme passive  investor  and the extreme active investor.  What dictates what is the right way or wrong way of investing/trading is your P&L.  I believe a hybrid approach triumphs all.There is no doubt that in order for a stock to make a multi year [...]

Here’s a quick video on what to expect after the trading resolution that took place last week.P.S. I’m allowed to change my mind if the market says I have to.Back Stage Pass Into How I Translate My Tweets & Blogs Into Actual 3rd Party Verified Trades Sign Up For Free UpdatesZor Capital LLC is a New York based investment management firm, founded in 2011. Our goal is superior performance, with preservation of capital as our number one priority. Zor Capital manages separate accounts (both taxable and retirement) for accredited investors and institutions. This structure gives clients access to a hedge fund [...]