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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.

Jun 19, 20268 min read
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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.

Mar 1, 20264 min read
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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.

Feb 22, 20264 min read
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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.

Feb 15, 20264 min read
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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.

Nov 30, 20254 min read
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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.

Nov 2, 20254 min read
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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.

Oct 26, 20254 min read

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