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Brian Shannon—experienced swing trader, founder of AlphaTrends.net, and author—shares his foundational trading principles, risk management rules, and technical analysis frameworks for navigating volatile markets.
In this technical conference presentation, Brian breaks down his signature "Don't Chase the Gap, Wait for VWAP" strategy, explaining how anchored VWAP, stage analysis, and multiple timeframe alignment can prevent costly trading mistakes. Through live chart examples across various setups, he walks through real trade management, positioning sizing, and practical exit rules.
From evaluating stock personality and average true range (ATR) to utilizing anchored VWAP across major news events, earnings gaps, and trend reversals, Brian demonstrates how smart capital approaches risk-reward scenarios with systematic discipline.
What You'll Learn:
✅ How to apply the 'Don't Chase the Gap, Wait for VWAP' strategy to avoid buying extended stock moves
✅ How to use Anchored VWAP across weekly, daily, and intraday timeframes to locate institutional support and resistance
✅ Principles of risk management, calculating position sizing based on R-multiples, and raising protective stops
✅ How to identify Stage 1 through Stage 4 trends to align trades with prevailing market structure
✅ How to assess a stock's character, ATR, and supply levels before entering a technical trade
✅ Tactics for managing partial position exits and scaling into options versus equity positions
Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Golden Rules of Trading Engagement
3:37 - Don't Chase the Gap, Wait for VWAP Strategy
5:42 - Where Has It Come From and Potential Supply Levels
12:15 - Managing Risk and Calculating R-Multiples
18:30 - Timeframe Alignment and Multiple Timeframe Analysis
24:45 - Trade Breakdown and Protective Stop Placement
29:36 - Scan Process and Universe Selection
31:45 - Stage Analysis and Anchored VWAP Confluence
38:20 - Understanding Stock Personality and Character
44:10 - Avoiding Chasers Traps in Energy and AI Themes
51:00 - Scaling Exits and Intraday Execution Rules
56:25 - Managing Momentum vs. Breakout Realities
1:01:45 - Riskless Transactions and Final Takeaways
