
 Investing With IBD
 Investing With IBD Ep. 344 Higher Markets, Fewer Players? What Mark Minervini Sees Despite A Positive Market.
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 Oct 29, 2025  Mark Minervini, a two-time U.S. investing champion and founder of Minervini Private Access, shares his insights into the current market dynamics. He discusses how fewer stocks are driving higher index numbers, reminiscent of monopolies in history. Mark emphasizes the importance of individual stock charts over macro signals and outlines his cautious approach to trading while shorting indexes. He also highlights how sentiment indicators gauge market temperature and why disciplined capital protection is crucial for long-term success. 
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Narrow Leadership Masks Market Health
- Index gains hide weak participation because a handful of mega-cap names drive the rally.
- Mark Minervini calls this a 'reverse stealth bull market' where indexes rise but most stocks lag.
Use Breadth And Tight Stops
- Watch unweighted breadth and RS lines to reveal true market participation.
- Use tight stops and low-risk entries when trading index reversals or shorting SPY.
Limit Risk With Tight Stops
- Keep position risk very small and use tight stops to allow multiple attempts.
- Admit defeat quickly, then try again rather than letting losses run.





