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Brian Shannon

Founder of Alpha Trends and a CMT. He discusses techniques for navigating a volatile market, including adjusting position sizing and trade time frames.

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Jul 16, 2015 • 1h 6min

029: Brian Shannon – The Science of Technical Analysis, Versus the Art of Trading

This weeks guest is Brian Shannon, who first and foremost is a professional trader, whose involvement with the market dates back well over 20 years. He’s also the author of the highly regarded book, Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes. And thirdly, Brian is the founder of AlphaTrends, an educational company focused on teaching traders how to navigate the market successfully. For the most part Brian is a swing trader, with the occasional day trade in the mix. During the interview Brian discusses both approaches, and gives a few pointers that may help you to discover the right timeframe for your own trading. We also talk about understanding the psychology of market participants within well-known patterns, the two indicators that Brian uses most often (one of them being VWAP – Volume Weighted Average Price), and Brian also walks us through the 4 stages of a market cycle: accumulation, markup, distribution & decline.So all in all, Brian hit on plenty of great topics, and I feel like you’re really going to enjoy the insight he shares with us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 2, 2025 • 58min

Ep. 314 Never Too Volatile: How To Spot Opportunities In A Risky Market

Brian Shannon, founder of Alpha Trends and a Chartered Market Technician, shares his insights on thriving in unpredictable markets. He emphasizes the importance of adjusting position sizes and trading time frames to capitalize on volatility. The discussion covers technical analysis techniques like anchored VWAP and moving averages, and how they can uncover shorting opportunities. Shannon also highlights strategies for mastering bearish markets and encourages a cautious, long-term perspective on investments amidst market fluctuations.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 44min

Anchoring Techniques: Mastering VWAPs in Futures Trading | Brian Shannon

Expert Brian Shannon shares secrets of futures trading with Anchored VWAPs, key levels, and multiple time frames. Learn the simplicity of effective trading strategies. Tune in for essential knowledge on mastering VWAPs and enhancing trading prowess.