Stock Market

In addition to my work in analytics, I’ve developed a strong passion for day trading — particularly momentum stocks. There’s something uniquely engaging about the fast-paced environment of the stock market’s opening hour. It challenges me to combine data interpretation, pattern recognition, and discipline — skills that closely mirror my analytical background. Day trading keeps me sharp, focused, and in tune with market sentiment, which is part of what makes it so rewarding.

My approach to day trading centers on identifying big percentage gainers from market open. I focus on low priced stocks with a low float, meaning fewer shares are available for trading, which can lead to explosive moves when demand surges. I look for catalysts — usually breaking news or significant company updates — that are driving high volume early in the session. These are often the tickers that catch the attention of retail traders, momentum scanners, and social media, which creates the kind of volatility I’m interested in.

Rather than jumping in right away, I wait. The market typically needs time to shake out weak hands, test price levels, and form support. That’s when I look for the ABCD chart pattern — a classic technical setup that includes an initial spike (A), a pullback (B), a base or consolidation (C), and then a breakout above resistance (D). When the setup confirms with increasing volume and strong price action, I look for an entry with a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. While no strategy is perfect, this methodical approach helps me stay focused, minimize emotion, and make data-informed trading decisions.

In my experience, the lunch hour (Eastern time zone) is a good time to scan for potential trades. By then, early morning spikers that are fading the rest of the day have fallen out of scope, leaving only the day's winners. You can look for a stock setting up, get in, then set a trailing stock and return to work. If the stock continues, you can check after work on it's progress with your profits. If the stock fails, you'll be stopped out with a small loss.