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Hey, Ross here! Funding spreads—essentially the cost of borrowing to trade futures—are climbing again after a mid-November dip. This surge reflects increasing demand from professional investors, signaling that institutions are back in risk-taking mode. The pullback may be over, but the opportunity is just beginning. In today’s Insight, I explain why this is a trend you don’t want to ignore.

Hey, Ross here! Funding spreads—essentially the cost of borrowing to trade futures—are climbing again after a mid-November dip. This surge reflects increasing demand from professional investors, signaling that institutions are back in risk-taking mode. The pullback may be over, but the opportunity is just beginning. In today’s Insight, I explain why this is a trend you don’t want to ignore.

Hey, Ross here! Funding spreads—essentially the cost of borrowing to trade futures—are climbing again after a mid-November dip. This surge reflects increasing demand from professional investors, signaling that institutions are back in risk-taking mode. The pullback may be over, but the opportunity is just beginning. In today’s Insight, I explain why this is a trend you don’t want to ignore.

Hey, Ross here! The “smart money” is leaning bullish, with institutional investors showing a significantly positive bull-bear spread. Meanwhile, individual investors are leaning bearish, with more bears than bulls among them. This stark divergence between the pros and the crowd presents a major opportunity for savvy traders. What’s driving this split—and how can you take advantage? I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross here! The small-cap Russell 2000 has been lagging behind other major indexes, still sitting below its 2021 highs. But as the chart shows, it’s now on the verge of a breakout. If it clears those highs, the potential upside for small-cap traders like us could be massive. Here’s the thing, though—you don’t need to wait for the breakout to act. I explain why in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross here! The Equal-Weight S&P 500 Index (RSP) just hit a new high, even as the traditional S&P 500 lags behind its mid-November levels. This flip is rare in this bull market, where larger-cap names typically lead the way. But something is shifting beneath the surface, and it could have major implications for how you trade. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross here! The Equal-Weight S&P 500 Index (RSP) just hit a new high, even as the traditional S&P 500 lags behind its mid-November levels. This flip is rare in this bull market, where larger-cap names typically lead the way. But something is shifting beneath the surface, and it could have major implications for how you trade. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross here! The small-cap Russell 2000 is showing classic constructive price action. A few weeks ago, I highlighted the ascending triangle pattern it had formed. Since then, the index broke out, pulled back, and is now bouncing back—right on the previous resistance line, which has turned into support. This kind of setup signals opportunity. When smart traders spot constructive price action like this, they don’t hesitate. I break it all down in today’s Insight of the Day. Don’t miss it.

Hey, Ross here! The small-cap Russell 2000 is showing classic constructive price action. A few weeks ago, I highlighted the ascending triangle pattern it had formed. Since then, the index broke out, pulled back, and is now bouncing back—right on the previous resistance line, which has turned into support. This kind of setup signals opportunity. When smart traders spot constructive price action like this, they don’t hesitate. I break it all down in today’s Insight of the Day. Don’t miss it.

Hey, Ross here! This chart tracks the S&P 500’s performance in November since 1950, and guess what? Pullbacks mid-month are completely normal. Historically, the market tends to resume its rally before the month ends. Despite the election noise, November 2024 is playing out in a way that’s surprisingly consistent with past trends. I break it all down—and explain why staying the course could pay off—in today’s insight.