2025-02

Hey, Ross Givens here! Investor sentiment just hit an extreme. According to the latest AAII poll, over 60% of individual investors are bearish—far higher than during last year’s market pullback. Meanwhile, bulls have dropped below 20%. Fear is normal, but this level of pessimism? The numbers say it’s overblown. And when the crowd gets too negative, opportunity isn’t far behind. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Investor sentiment just hit an extreme. According to the latest AAII poll, over 60% of individual investors are bearish—far higher than during last year’s market pullback. Meanwhile, bulls have dropped below 20%. Fear is normal, but this level of pessimism? The numbers say it’s overblown. And when the crowd gets too negative, opportunity isn’t far behind. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The market pulled back yesterday—but take a closer look. This chart shows that 461 more stocks advanced than declined on the NYSE. That’s not the kind of action you see in a true market breakdown. As I always say, you have to look beneath the surface. And when you do, you’ll spot the opportunity hiding in plain sight. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! February has a well-earned reputation for market turbulence, and this year is no exception. Today's chart shows 75 years of S&P 500 performance trends, and right on cue, the second half of the month is bringing the usual weakness. If recent dips have caught you off guard, don’t be—this pattern is playing out almost perfectly. The real question is how to use it to your advantage. I break it all down in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! So far in 2025, the S&P 500 has shown a clear weekly pattern—Wednesdays are massively bullish, while Fridays are just as bearish. If the market moved every day like an average Wednesday, we’d be up 90% for the year. But Fridays? That would mean an 86% decline. The numbers are extreme, but the takeaway is simple—this pattern isn’t random. I explain what’s driving it in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are setting up a textbook breakout pattern—one of my favorite setups for explosive short-term gains. Market participation is broadening, with over 50% of stocks now above their 50-day moving averages. Meanwhile, retail sentiment is hitting a one-year high in bearishness, echoing late October 2023. What do these signals tell us about the market’s next move? I break it all down in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are setting up a textbook breakout pattern—one of my favorite setups for explosive short-term gains. Market participation is broadening, with over 50% of stocks now above their 50-day moving averages. Meanwhile, retail sentiment is hitting a one-year high in bearishness, echoing late October 2023. What do these signals tell us about the market’s next move? I break it all down in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are setting up a textbook breakout pattern—one of my favorite setups for explosive short-term gains. Market participation is broadening, with over 50% of stocks now above their 50-day moving averages. Meanwhile, retail sentiment is hitting a one-year high in bearishness, echoing late October 2023. What do these signals tell us about the market’s next move? I break it all down in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are setting up a textbook breakout pattern—one of my favorite setups for explosive short-term gains. Market participation is broadening, with over 50% of stocks now above their 50-day moving averages. Meanwhile, retail sentiment is hitting a one-year high in bearishness, echoing late October 2023. What do these signals tell us about the market’s next move? I break it all down in today's Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The financial sector has been the top performer in the S&P 500 for months—outpacing tech by a staggering 20-to-1 margin. That’s a massive shift from what we’ve seen for most of this bull market. Sector rotation is driving the market’s recent churn, but most traders don’t recognize what’s happening. And because they don’t see it, they miss the opportunities it creates.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 is forming a classic “bull wedge” pattern—one that could signal a major breakout. The same setup is unfolding in the Nasdaq, adding even more weight to the bullish case. No guarantees, of course, but the odds favor an upside move. Understanding this ahead of time gives you a serious edge.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Tariffs are back in focus, and the market’s reaction this time around is even sharper than in 2018–2019. Investors fear inflation sticking around, forcing the Fed to keep rates high. Even companies are bringing up tariffs on earnings calls. Expect volatility—but that doesn’t mean we can’t turn it into an opportunity.