How to Determine if the Stock Market is Risk-On or Risk-Off

In this episode of Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market, Brian Montes breaks down the critical concept of risk-on vs. risk-off markets and how understanding this dynamic can improve your swing trading results. Whether you're a new trader or looking to refine your strategy, this episode equips you with actionable insights to help you evaluate market sentiment and align your trades with broader trends.

Key Topics Covered:

• ​What do "risk-on" and "risk-off" mean in the stock market?
• ​Why understanding market sentiment is essential for swing traders.
• ​Three proven methods to determine market sentiment:

What You’ll Learn:

• ​How to interpret the performance of growth stocks, Treasury yields, and gold to identify market sentiment.
• ​The role of market breadth indicators in confirming risk-on or risk-off trends.
• ​Why volatility spikes often signal risk-off environments—and how to adjust your trading strategy.
• ​Practical tips for swing trading in both risk-on and risk-off environments.

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Need to understand market breadth? Here is the link to that podcast episode -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-to-swing-trade-the-stock-market/id1723625987?i=1000657524033