Intraday Trade Setups

This week I share how to set up your chart to take advantage of intraday volatility. I also review my longer-term outlook for the markets and where the next area of support is for the S&P 500 Index.

Key Factors We’ll Cover:

  • What’s Driving The Market’s Volatility
  • Key Area Of Support For The S&P 500 Index
  • Chart Setups For Intraday Traders With Precise Examples

If you’re looking for more insight, I also wanted to share my video from StockCharts this week. In the video below, I share the next area of possible support for the markets. I also review what’s driving these markets lower and what we’ll need to see to stem the losses. Lastly, I highlight areas of strength and why they’re able to withstand downward pressure elsewhere.

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Mary Ellen McGonagle

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