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.
Pockets of Strength (And a Critical Trading Lesson)
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Today’s chart shows XLF, the ETF tracking a basket of financial stocks. It’s been on a tear recently, surging well past its mid-July highs as the market anticipates the Fed’s upcoming rate cuts. This is just one example of the pockets of strength I’ve been talking about—and there are plenty more if you know where to look. The sharp rise in financials also highlights a crucial trading lesson, which I explain in today’s Insight of the Day.
Market Sentiment is Not What It Seems
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Today’s chart reveals an intriguing twist from the AAII weekly survey. Despite the sharp selloff on Tuesday, bullish sentiment remains above average, while bearish sentiment has actually decreased. Most would expect the opposite, but the data tells a different story. As I delve into in the Insight of the Day, this divergence is a powerful reminder not to take market signals at face value.
Surprised by Yesterday’s Downward Move?
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Today’s chart highlights the number of days the S&P 500 has experienced downward moves of -1%, -2%, or over -3%. Notice that tiny bar on the right? We’re still well below the historical average. Yes, yesterday was a big down day, but given how few of these we’ve seen lately, it’s hardly shocking. When you also consider September’s seasonal trends, the market’s behavior makes even more sense. But what’s the real takeaway here? I break it down in the Insight of the Day.
Don’t Get “Tunnel Vision” in This Market
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Nvidia just reported jaw-dropping numbers—122% revenue growth and 168% earnings growth, both ahead of analysts’ estimates. But when trading opened on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which is 7.5 hours ahead of the U.S., NVDA gapped down 7% despite these blockbuster results. Even after a solid prior day, the market’s reaction was sharply negative. This unexpected move highlights a crucial lesson for traders—a lesson I dive into in today’s Insight of the Day. Don’t miss it.
Buffett’s $1 Trillion Milestone (And the Lesson for Traders)
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Nvidia just reported jaw-dropping numbers—122% revenue growth and 168% earnings growth, both ahead of analysts’ estimates. But when trading opened on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which is 7.5 hours ahead of the U.S., NVDA gapped down 7% despite these blockbuster results. Even after a solid prior day, the market’s reaction was sharply negative. This unexpected move highlights a crucial lesson for traders—a lesson I dive into in today’s Insight of the Day. Don’t miss it.
The #1 Lesson from NVDA’s Earnings
Hey, it’s Ross Givens here with the Chart of the Day. Nvidia just reported jaw-dropping numbers—122% revenue growth and 168% earnings growth, both ahead of analysts’ estimates. But when trading opened on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, which is 7.5 hours ahead of the U.S., NVDA gapped down 7% despite these blockbuster results. Even after a solid prior day, the market’s reaction was sharply negative. This unexpected move highlights a crucial lesson for traders—a lesson I dive into in today’s Insight of the Day. Don’t miss it.
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