Swing Trading the Stock Market

Refusing to take a loss when the trade has turned, and the reason for getting into the trade in the first place is no longer valid, is one of the biggest problems traders face. In this video, Ryan Mallory discusses the pitfalls that comes with refusing to take the loss and instead opting to become a bagholder on one's trades. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner...

With everyone buying the SpaceX (SPCX) IPO, it is time to have a discussion about these initial public offerings, and how it is likely to ruin many traders and investors portfolios. In this podcast episode, Ryan Mallory details the traps and potential problems that you must know about when it comes to trading stocks and their IPOs. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanne...

Ryan Mallory analyzes one trader's swing trading strategy and whether there are any flaws or issues with his strategy. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual stocks, not to mention my personal watch-lists, reviews and regular update...

In this podcast episode, Ryan Mallory talks about just how important risk is as a factor in one's trading, and how it trumps any potential profit opportunity that exists with a swing trade. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual sto...

In this podcast episode, Ryan Mallory talks about one of the biggest struggles for traders is finding consistency in swing-trading. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual stocks, not to mention my personal watch-lists, reviews and regul...

In this podcast episode, Ryan Mallory talks about the big losses that traders experience and what to do with them when the amount of the loss seems impossible to come back from. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual stocks, not to ment...

The Pattern Day Trading Rule that doesn't allow for more than 3 day-trades within a 5-day period has been eliminated. This is a huge victory for retail traders, But how does that impact you as a trader, and what is the new margin rule that will monitor traders in its place? Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all...

How do you handle swing trading when you suddenly come across a notable increase in your net worth? Whether it is through an inheritance, a job bonus, or the sale of a large asset, How should this be handled exactly? In this podcast episode, Ryan explains his approach to a sudden increase in capital for trading and how one should handle it. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through Sh...

When it comes to swing trading and trading in general, finding a good mentor to help you along in your journey can be quite difficult. In this podcast episode Ryan talk about the red flags that you should be looking out for in finding a quality trading mentor and the qualities that make for a good coach in the stock market instead. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanne...

In this podcast episode Ryan explains six principles for trading in easy markets that will prepare you for the more difficult and bearish markets. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individual stocks, not to mention my personal watch-lists, re...

How does war impact the stock market and what are the potential risks and hazards that impact traders attempting to remain profitable in their swing trading? In this podcast episode, Ryan Mallory covers everything managing the volatility that comes with the headline risk, dealing with heightened levels of emotions, securing open profits, and market exposure to uncertainty in the stock market. Be s...

Passive investing can be a great source of funds for retirement and for building a nest egg. In this podcast episode, a husband and wife asks Ryan's thoughts on building a SPY position on just $2/day. While consistent building a nest egg, is great, the timing and strategy in doing so is just as important. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-han...

Trading what you see and not what you think is one of Ryan's popular trading expressions that he has lived by in his 30 years of trading experience. In this podcast episode Ryan explains why it is so important to not think your way through the market but to be a trader who sees what to trade and reacts accordingly. If you are struggling as a trader, it may very well be that you aren't seei...

Ryan gives his best secrets and tips to shorting stocks and what he focuses on, what he trades, and how he trades them, as well as the must-knows about shorting stocks that no one else will tell you. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market and individu...

The percentage amount for your stop-losses and where to put them at when trading the stock market can be very difficult to determine. In this podcast episode, Ryan talks about times when it works using tight stop-losses versus very wide stop-losses and the tricks that you can use to narrow the stop-loss even further. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes han...

In this podcast episode, Ryan examines one swing trader's disaster of a trade in Robinhood (HOOD) and the problems that come with not managing the trade and managing the risk in every swing trade that one takes. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock mar...

Which trading platform in 2026 should you be using? In this podcast episode Ryan talks about all the major platforms out there from TC2000 to TradingView, to TrendSpider and the Bloomberg Terminal. What are the perks and benefits to each one, and Ryan will also go over his lower-tier platforms that you might want to consider as well. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlan...

What do you do when the best trade setup that you can find is a stock that you already have a position in? Should you trade a stock that you already have a position in and exponentially increase the size of that position? In this podcast episode Ryan explains the circumstances that allows you to increase your position size in an already profitable trade and how to manage the risk in doing so. Be s...

AI is quickly overtaking our everyday life, and in the process changing how we live our life too. But how does AI impact swing trading and what can we use AI for in order to better enhance our trading returns, and perhaps make it a little bit easier too? In this podcast episode, I cover how AI is impacting swing traders, and what it means for the stock market going forward. Be sure to check out my...

Each year I like to take a moment to reflect on my swing trading from the prior year. The 2025 trading year offered a lot to be happy about, but it also changed my views in a number of ways and gave me some lessons to take from it, as well as some new perspectives to take into 2026 as I navigate the stock market for yet another year. I'm hoping this moment of reflection in this podcast episode...

As swing traders, we have to accept that losing will be a regular part of trading and one that we must accept. In this podcast episode, Ryan explains how a trader who isn't comfortable with losing is a losing trader. If you're not comfortable with losing in the stock market, you'll never find real success as a trader either. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through ShareP...

How should one go from their regular 9-5 job into full-time trading? As a swing trader, we don't have to necessarily be full-time, and instead we can combine our trading into a lifestyle that allows us to maximize our time and earning ability. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and tec...

Is it better to be lucky or skillful when it comes to being a good trader? I would argue you can have it both ways, but it requires that skill manages the luck, and at times when luck is simply against you too. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes hand-in-hand with my podcast, offering all of the research, charts and technical analysis on the stock market a...

In today's episode, I talk about tightening the risk on the trades and the benefits of taking a multi-pronged approach in doing so between profit taking and raising the stops. Also, I cover how how aggressive one should be in adding new swing trading positions and how many open positions that one should have at any given time. Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner...

In today's episode, at episode 500, I am diving into the lessons learned from trading over the last 100 episodes, because as traders we are evolving and always attempting to improve our skillset. So here is to episode 500, and to another 500 episodes of learning and developing as swing traders in the stock market! Be sure to check out my Swing-Trading offering through SharePlanner that goes ha...