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VCP Pattern: Volatility Contraction Trading Guide [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

The Volatility Contraction Pattern, or VCP, as it has come to be known, has been popularized by Mark Minervini in his books Think and Trade Like a ...

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Nasdaq Weekend Futures: What Trades and When

Al Hill : July 29, 2026
Last Updated: September 19, 2026

Every Sunday afternoon my inbox has some version of the same question: the Nasdaq futures quote on some website moved over the weekend, so why ...

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Mean Reversion Trading Strategies Explained [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 28, 2026

Mean Reversion Definition Reversion to the mean, or "mean reversion," is just another way of describing a move in stock prices back to an average. ...

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Is Day Trading Like Gambling? [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 28, 2026

This answer to this question is based on the strategy and investing style of the participant. I can tell you without a doubt that trading in the ...

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VIX Futures: 5 Ways to Profit at Major Market Bottoms [Updated July 2026]

R SW : July 28, 2026

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Top 3 Managed Futures Funds [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 28, 2026

Managed futures hedge funds have existed since the start of the regulated futures markets in the U.S. and have offered an alternate option for ...

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Swing Trading – 7 Things To Know Before You Start [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 28, 2026