Pre-Holiday Trading Tips

Short holiday weeks mean thin volume and erratic price moves.

Key advice:

• Trade lighter, stick to “A+” setups.
• Use tight stops, especially in liquid names like Apple.
• Expect sideways moves unless a real catalyst emerges.
• Be cautious—many institutional traders are out.

“We close at 1pm Eastern on Thursday, which I just learned yesterday.” – Brian

Trade Risk & Technicals 101

Risk management is central—always know your “get out” level before entry.

Brian’s Process:

1. Identify reference levels: anchored VWAP, 50MA, swing highs/lows.
2. Set risk before trading (“If it fails at 31.5-32, I’m out”).
3. Avoid chasing. Wait for meaningful consolidation or confirmed breakout.
4. Go lighter ahead of holidays.

Core Tools:

• Anchored VWAPs (from IPO, gap, or major move)
• 50-day moving average
• Range compression for energy buildup

Final Watchlist: GM, Apple, Intel

Wrapping up, the show flagged a few actionable names:

• General Motors (GM): Looks constructive for further upside.
• Apple: Setting up for a potential breakout above the day’s range—watch for moves with tight stops.
• Intel: Above key moving averages, possible breakout on shorter timeframes.

“Check out also…I’m long Webull as well and I think this is a name that we’ve really liked here on the show and trying to get back above here.”

Quotes, Mindset & Wrap-Up

Key Quotes

“If you can find a good setup with a low risk, you know, tight stop, in a liquid name like Apple, that might be a great way to make some coin ahead of the holiday.”

“If it were to go back below the low of this week, then you got to move to the sidelines because this thing could come down a lot harder very quickly.”

“A stock like SMR, it’s got an 11% average daily range. So it’s a dangerous stock.”

Mindset

• Focus on practical, chart-driven trading.
• Emphasize risk management and adapting position size to market conditions.
• Enjoy the process—and take breaks around holidays to refresh for the next push.