Investing With IBD Ep. 351 How Everyday Traders Can Create Their Own Trading Schedules
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Dec 17, 2025 Greg Morton, an individual investor and a dedicated IBD meetup leader, shares his innovative trading strategies. He introduces his 'coloring book' spreadsheet that simplifies complex IBD methodologies into daily schedules. Greg discusses how he tracks market trends, manages buy/sell days, and sources breakout stocks efficiently. He emphasizes the importance of having written sell rules and outlines his tiered watchlist approach, ensuring he stays disciplined while fitting trading into his busy life.
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Use A Daily Market Coloring System
- Track market direction daily using simple, repeatable rules tied to moving averages and index behavior.
- Use a compact, visual record to spot trend changes and avoid guessing market context.
Market Direction Dominates Stock Performance
- The market direction (the "M") often dominates stock outcomes because most stocks follow the general market.
- Prioritizing market context prevents buying winners that fall with broad market weakness.
Quantify Accumulation With A 25-Day Count
- Count buying and selling days in a fixed window (Bill O'Neill used 25 days) to quantify accumulation versus distribution.
- Convert the count into simple colors (green/neutral/red) for quick decisions during your routine.