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The VIX Explained: How to Use the Fear Gauge to Time Swing Trades
The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) measures market fear in real time. Learn how swing traders use VIX spikes, compression, and key level crossovers to time better trades.
Alternative Data: Congress, Insiders & Reddit as Trade Signals
Congressional disclosures, insider buys, institutional 13Fs, and Reddit buzz are now mainstream inputs. Here is what each one really tells you — and what it doesn't.
How to Track and Trade Congress Stock Trades
Congressional stock disclosures are public and free — but full of lag and caveats. Here is how to read a Periodic Transaction Report and use it without fooling yourself.
Reddit & WSB Sentiment: Trading the r/wallstreetbets Crowd
Reddit mention data measures attention, not edge. Here is how to read a WSB sentiment spike, when it fuels a move, when it marks a top, and how to use it safely.
Insider Cluster Buys: When Several Insiders Buy at Once
One insider buying is interesting. Several buying at once is a story. Here is why cluster buys are the strongest insider signal — and how to use them.
Congressional Trading Trackers: Following the Most-Watched Members
Trackers turn STOCK Act disclosures into followable feeds of high-profile members. Here is what they actually show, the hype-vs-edge reality, and how to use them.
Short Interest and Short Squeezes: Reading the Setup
Short interest, days-to-cover, and float set the stage for a squeeze — but high short interest alone is not a trade. Here is how to read the setup properly.
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