About Ross Givens

At a young age, Ross Givens discovered his passion for trading. He purchased 100 shares of Microsoft stock when he was 12 years old. After getting a degree in Finance, he became a financial advisor, broker, and professional money manager in short order

Prior to his role as a vice president of a major investment bank, he held various licenses and certificates issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). 

Ross follows the money with investing

He has invested a lot of time and effort to investigate volume patterns to forecast upcoming stock movements in microcap stocks. 

Ross is widely considered to be the foremost authority on insider trading. His proprietary system focuses on identifying high-probability investment opportunities by using transactions involving business insiders.

The Bears are in Retreat

Hey, Ross here! Investor sentiment is finally starting to catch up with price action. The latest AAII survey shows bears in retreat after months of dominance. Even with a slight market dip yesterday, optimism is building—fueled by strong breakouts, better-than-expected inflation data, and renewed China trade hopes. But here’s the key: sentiment is only just flipping now… after the rally. That confirms what I’ve been saying all along. I dig into the full story in today’s Insight.

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The Fate of the “Average” Stock

Hey, Ross here! The S&P 500 may be charging toward all-time highs—but under the surface, the average stock is barely moving. Year-to-date, the average S&P name has gained just 1.8%. Some sectors, like communication services, are outperforming… while others, like energy, are lagging badly. This kind of divergence creates opportunity—if you know where to look. In today’s Insight, I break down what this means for smart investors.

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Another Big Divergence Happening Now

Hey, Ross here! Lately, I’ve noticed a growing gap between how people feel about the economy and what the numbers actually show. Headlines scream recession, but the hard data keeps beating expectations. This kind of disconnect—where sentiment sinks while real performance stays strong—is exactly the kind of setup I look for. Let me show you how we can turn this divergence into opportunity.

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Where Will the Money Come From?

Hey, Ross here! I just reviewed the data on how each sector performed during the tariff-driven selloff—and more importantly, how far they still need to climb to reach new highs. Some are nearly there, but others have serious ground to cover. With institutional investors finally flipping back to “risk on,” this setup could fuel a broad rally. In today’s Insight, I break down where the biggest opportunities may be.

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A Headline-Driven Opportunity

Hey, Ross here! Even with the market just shy of all-time highs and financial conditions loosening, retail investors still lean bearish. This week’s AAII sentiment survey shows the bears outnumbering the bulls yet again. But as I explain in today’s Insight, that disconnect between sentiment and reality is exactly what creates opportunity—and why I believe the smart money is quietly positioning for what’s coming next.

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Has the Breakout Already Begun?

Hey, Ross here! The Nasdaq looks like it just broke out of its consolidation range—and the S&P 500 isn’t far behind. I’ve marked the zone I’m watching, and while it’s too early to call this a confirmed breakout, the next few sessions will be key. In today’s Insight, I’ll show you what I’m looking for… and why waiting on the sidelines could mean missing the move.

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