Are you trading too much and losing more than you think? Discover the mental, financial, and emotional toll of overtrading—and how to protect your account.

In this episode, Brian dives deep into the 7 hidden costs of overtrading that can quietly destroy your trading performance, confidence, and growth.

Overtrading isn’t just about losing money—it affects your mental focus, decision-making, learning process, and even your time. If you’re struggling to stick to your trading plan or find yourself taking too many trades, this episode is a must-listen.

Brian discusses:

1. Mental Fatigue – How trading too much exhausts your brain and slows reaction times.

2. Blurry Focus – Why scattered attention leads to missed signals and suboptimal trades.

3. Lower Quality Decisions – How overtrading weakens judgment and breaks your rules.

4. Drain of Capital – Small losses pile up quickly and erode your account.

5. Lost Learning – Skipping journaling and trade reviews slows skill growth.

6. Confidence Collapse – Taking unnecessary trades chips away at your self-belief.

7. Time Theft – Why chasing lower-quality setups dilutes your system and steals precious time.

By understanding these hidden costs, you can trade smarter, protect your capital, and improve your long-term performance.

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In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the recent dramatic sell-off in the stock market, analyzing the factors that led to the decline and emphasizing the importance of having a solid trading system.

He examines market sentiment, geopolitical risks, and the importance of position sizing and stop-losses in swing trading. The conversation provides valuable insights for new traders on how to navigate volatility and maintain discipline in their trading strategies.

Brian discusses:

• The recent sell-off was triggered by geopolitical risks and overbought conditions.
• Market sentiment can shift rapidly, resulting in significant volatility.
• Having a trading system is crucial for managing risk during market downturns.
• Position sizing should remain consistent regardless of market conditions.
• Stop losses are essential for protecting against large losses.
• Taking profits along the way can help ensure overall trade profitability.
• It's important to step away from trading after a significant loss to regain perspective.
• Market internals were weak prior to the sell-off, indicating underlying issues.
• Gold and cryptocurrencies also reacted negatively to the market sell-off.
• Traders should remain disciplined and adhere to their trading systems during volatile periods.

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When a stock reaches all-time highs, most new traders hesitate — assuming it’s “too late” to enter.
In this episode, Brian Montes breaks down a structured approach to analyzing breakout stocks, using volume confirmation, consolidation structure, relative strength, and the 1.618 Fibonacci Extension to identify sustainable upside potential.

Learn how to move from emotion-based trading to structured technical analysis, so you can confidently trade in price discovery territory — where real market leaders are born.

In this episode, we discuss -

• Why all-time highs signal strength, not exhaustion.

• How to confirm a breakout using volume analysis.

• Understanding pullbacks and retests for optimal entries.

• The role of relative strength in identifying market leaders.

• How to apply the Fibonacci Extension Tool to project price targets — including the 1.618 extension zone.

• Common mistakes traders make when analyzing breakouts.

• A real-world look at stocks like NVDA to see how new highs often lead to bigger moves.

Technical Tools Discussed

• Volume Profile & Breakout Confirmation

• Support/Resistance Flip (Retest Setup)

• Relative Strength Line

• Fibonacci Extension Tool (1.0, 1.272, 1.618 levels)

• Trend Structure and Consolidation Patterns

Connect with Brian Montes

• 📸 Instagram: @disciplinedtradersacademy

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Think a bull market is just one long, straight climb? Think again. 🐂 In this episode of the Disciplined Traders Academy Podcast, we break down why pullbacks and consolidation aren’t obstacles—they’re your secret weapons as a swing trader.

You’ll discover:

• What pullbacks and consolidations really mean for your trades

• Why market pauses are essential for a healthy uptrend

• How to time your entries for better risk-reward setups

• Tricks to validate trends before committing your capital

Whether you’re just starting out in swing trading or looking to refine your strategy, this episode shows you how to embrace the natural rhythm of the market instead of fighting it.

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Quadruple Witching may sound mysterious, but it’s a very real event that impacts the stock market four times a year — on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December.

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market Podcast, we break down:

• What Quadruple Witching is and why it happens

• How it impacts market volatility, volume, and price action

• Why swing traders often see false breakouts on these days

• The best way to prepare and trade around Quadruple Witching

You’ll learn how to recognize when price action is driven by real market conviction versus derivative expirations and institutional repositioning. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with strategies to protect your swing trades and even find opportunities after the dust settles.

If you’ve ever been confused by sudden spikes in volume or “fake moves” on certain Fridays, this episode will give you the clarity you need.

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Welcome to the first of a series of episodes designed to give you a foundation for swing trading.

Are you new to trading and feeling overwhelmed by YouTube rabbit holes, endless indicators, and conflicting advice? In this episode of the Swing Trading Foundations Podcast, we break down exactly what swing trading is, why it’s perfect for part-time traders, and how to avoid the most common beginner mistakes.

You’ll learn:

• ✅ What swing trading is and how it compares to day trading and investing

• ✅ The 3 pillars of successful swing trading: technical skills, risk management, and mindset

• ✅ The biggest mistakes new traders make (and how to avoid them)

• ✅ A simple roadmap to start trading with clarity and confidence

If you’ve ever wondered how to start swing trading as a beginner, this episode will give you the exact foundation you need to begin your trading journey.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 📘 Join the waitlist for the Swing Trading Foundations Course → https://bit.ly/4pxjfRq

• 📝 Free resource: The Disciplined Traders A+ SetUp Checklist -> https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9

• 💬 Question - Email Brian at brian.montes@icloud.com

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important — and most ignored — parts of swing trading: position sizing. If you want to stay in the game long enough to actually win, you need to control your downside. That’s exactly what this episode is about.

• Why position sizing matters more than your stock picks.

• The 1–2% rule and how it protects your account.

• The difference between capital invested vs. risk taken.

• The exact formula you can use to size every trade.

• Common mistakes new traders make with position sizing. Example:

• Account size = $10,000

• Risk = 1% = $100

• Entry = $50

• Stop = $48

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.

📥 Free Resource: Don’t forget to grab your free DTA A+ Swing Trade Checklist here → https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9

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.

👉 Download your free A+ Set-Up Checklist here: https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9

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

  💡 Resources Mentioned:
  📥 Download the DTA A+ Set-Up Checklist → https://bit.ly/3Z0gWe9
  🎙️ Ready to join The Disciplined Traders Community - https://bit.ly/3Mm41N9
  📩 Have a question for Brian? Email at brian. montes and ask away!

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.

Connect & Learn More

Ready to become a more disciplined, confident swing trader?
Join the community inside the Disciplined Traders Academy and access tools, training, and support to level up your trading results.

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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.

Want to know how to identify high-probability swing trades before you place your next order?

Download the same checklist used by the Disciplined Traders Academy to find trades with the edge.

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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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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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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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