Stay in control, no matter where your trading game takes you. Leoš Mikulka, trader and leading participant in the 2024 U.S. Investing Championship with a gain of more than 900% in 11 months, shares how he identifies the themes and setups that led to his investing success. Plus, he discusses the competitive edge he brought from football to investing and how he fits trading into his weekly routine. Mikulka also discusses the action in stocks like GE Vernova (GEV), NextNav (NN) and IonQ (IONQ). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for sector rotations with the best tools of the trade. Anne-Marie Baiynd, trader and author of “The Trading Book,” starts from the basics, discussing the motivations people can have for buying and selling stock, how to deploy iron condors and what call walls are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, dives into the complexities of today’s market sentiment. He shares insights on the notable rebound of specific industries and how to strategically prepare portfolios in light of political shifts. The conversation highlights potential comebacks for regional banks and tech stocks like Zoom. Woods also discusses the evolving landscape of market indicators and the importance of technical analysis in navigating volatility, revealing key trends for savvy investors.

Know when to put on the brakes and when to get out. Scott Bennett founder of InvestWithRules.com joins the “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss how to follow the big money: trader habits, the intricacies of institutional buying, and how to adjust your fund and trend watching habits. Scott also discusses the trends in stocks like Carvana (CVNA), GE Vernova (GEV) and Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Fahmy, managing director at Zor Capital, joins the “Investing With IBD” podcast to discuss common missteps investors make when bracing for big news events and the importance of trusting the market action. Plus, we take a look at high-flying AI stocks that need a pullback to be actionable: Nvidia (NVDA), Vertiv Holdings (VRT) and Tesla (TSLA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With markets rising on a Donald Trump victory, how do you handle the initial reactions you see in markets? Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, discusses why market sentiment is measurable, the three big challenges that remain, and why she thinks we’re heading to a more subdued trading environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine looking at a map of the U.S. and taking a drive starting in Arizona and ending in Maine. That’s what you want your equity curve to look like: smooth as possible, with no detours. Don Vandenbord, chief investment officer of Revere Asset Management, joins Investor’s Business Daily’s “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss rules to get out, and rules to stay in even when scared. Take emotion out of your investing and stay the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elections are taking over from the Fed as the reason markets are in a wait-and-see mode. John Kosar, CMT, president, chief market strategist at Asbury Research, explains why it’s prudent to hold back from your own big bets, what volatility tells us about market trends and what gold’s strength means for commodities. He also talks JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS) and Tesla (TSLA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Minervini, a two-time U.S. investing champion known for his trading insights, teams up with Irusha Peiris, a seasoned Portfolio Manager at O’Neil Global Advisors. They dive into the current market chaos paired with unexpected volatility, revealing how historical data can shape today’s strategies. They emphasize the bullish potential for mid and small-cap stocks as election trends unfold. Risk management takes center stage, highlighting position sizing and adaptive tactics for trading success amidst uncertainty. This conversation is a strategic goldmine for investors!

Are markets setting up for a smooth November and December? David Keller, president and chief strategist at Sierra Alpha Research discusses why breadth indicators are the greatest challenge for investors, and the signs to watch for shifting market tides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices