Hey, Traders,

I hope you’re enjoying some downtime this week. 

I know things get slower around the holidays, but that can be a good thing for traders who are ready.

When the big funds and firms are off for Thanksgiving, the whole market gets a lot quieter. 

You’ll hear the term “light volume.” That just means fewer people are trading.

But when volume drops, smaller stocks can start moving more aggressively. 

There’s less resistance in the way. 

You don’t have to deal with a huge wall of sellers or giant iceberg orders soaking up momentum. 

A small burst of buying can make a stock fly, and the same goes for selling.

It’s kind of like driving through a small town with no traffic lights. You hit the gas, and boom — you’re already out of sight.

So I don’t mind hunting for moves this week, but I do get very picky.

This is how I’m choosing the right setups and the stop I’m using to protect myself.

See how you can too.

Let’s Talk Setups

I’m not just buying any random low-priced stock that’s jumping around this week. 

That’s how people get chopped up in this kind of market. 

I want something with a clean chart, preferably a recent runner that’s holding higher levels.

If I see a dip into support — and it holds — I’m interested.

Let’s say a stock had a big move a few days ago, then pulled back. If that pullback lands on a previous breakout level, and I see buyers stepping in, that’s where I’ll consider taking a shot.

But if I do, I always have a clear risk level in mind. 

Usually it’s right below that recent support zone. I’m talking 5–10 cents below depending on how the chart looks.

Mind Your Timing

Why so tight? Because when things are this thin, stocks can turn quickly. 

That’s where volatility comes in. It’s exciting, but you’ve got to respect it. 

I’d rather take a small paper cut than let a trade spiral.

Now, here’s something most people won’t tell you…

A lot of the best moves happen early, like premarket or right off the open. 

If I don’t see what I want early, I don’t force anything. Sometimes the whole day is a snooze fest — and that’s OK.

It’s all about staying patient and sharp, and not getting greedy just because you’re sitting at home near the kitchen.

You might only get one or two solid setups this week, and that’s enough. 

Protect your gains and be selective. Always cut losers fast. 

But in the meantime, enjoy the holiday — and remember, this game is a marathon, not a sprint. 

Just because the market’s open doesn’t mean you have to trade. 

But if you do, make sure the setup is there … and your risk is locked in.

Talk soon,
Jack