Hey friend,
Nothing on the economic calendar today – just a bunch of Fed speeches.
Let’s see how the markets have been moving.
The Daily Direction
Note: All indexes closed higher again yesterday and opened higher this morning. All index directions remain in the green.
Check This Out
The market just flashed a second BUY signal. And Head Trader Ross Givens breaks it down here.
The Daily Nugget
Use position sizing to help manage your emotions
A lot of traders think the answer to uncertainty is staying completely out of the market.
And sometimes, yes, sitting tight is the right move.
But if that becomes your default response every time conditions feel uncomfortable, you create a different problem:
You take away your ability to participate when real opportunities show up.
You cannot make money by always standing on the sidelines.
That is where position sizing matters.
Position sizing gives you a way to stay involved without taking on more stress than you can handle.
It lets you keep exposure small enough that you can think clearly, follow your plan, and avoid turning every trade into an emotional event.
That matters more than most people realize.
Because when a position is too large, emotions get louder. You start watching every tick. You get shaken out too quickly.
Or worse, you hold too long because the trade feels too important.
A smaller position can solve a lot of that.
It gives you the chance to stay engaged, manage risk, and keep yourself in rhythm with the market– without putting unnecessary pressure on every decision.
You do not need to go all in to stay active.
Sometimes the smartest move is simply sizing down enough to stay steady, while still giving yourself room to benefit if the trade works.
Enjoy the weekend.
The Traders Agency Team
