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V-Shaped Reversals

7 modules52 minIntermediateFree with an account

A complete breakdown of one trade setup: the rules for entry, stop and targets, the chart settings, and worked examples, with the ThinkOrSwim workspace to follow along.

V-Shaped Reversals course cover

What you'll learn

  • The rules for this setup, with an entry, stop and target checklist
  • The chart pattern that marks a momentum reversal, down to the candle
  • How to set up alerts and automated triggers to enter trades
  • Where to place stops and targets so the reward is larger than the risk
  • A one-monitor workspace that fits on a laptop

Modules

7 modules, 52 min in all, all free with an account.

  1. 01

    Introduction

    What the course covers, and where to download the workspace and indicators.

    5 min
  2. 02

    Setup Overview

    The logic of the setup, with an example trade.

    8 min
  3. 03

    Entry Criteria

    The entry checklist and rules used for every trade.

    8 min
  4. 04

    Stop Loss

    Where to place the stop for day trades and swing trades.

    3 min
  5. 05

    Target Zones

    The first and second target zones.

    7 min
  6. 06

    Chart Settings

    The workspace and chart layout for this setup.

    9 min
  7. 07

    Chart Examples

    Several examples of the setup, so you learn to spot it.

    12 min

Course files

Presentation PDF

The slides from the course, with the setup rules.

Trade checklist PDF

The entry, stop and target checklist to keep next to your charts.

ThinkOrSwim workspace

The full workspace with every chart setting and indicator, ready to import.

The setup uses Stock Volatility Box zones

Stock Volatility Box members can pair the setup with the live scanner, which lists the stocks and ETFs at a volatility zone as price reaches it.

See Stock VB

Free tools that go with it

Free indicators for spotting reversals, and Market Pulse for the trend behind them.

Questions

What is the V-Shaped Reversal setup?

A setup for momentum reversals at set price levels, with checklists for the entry, the stop and the targets.

Is this course for beginners?

It is written for intermediate traders who know basic chart patterns and ThinkOrSwim. The step-by-step videos make it workable for a beginner willing to put in the time.

Can I automate the entries?

Yes. The course covers alerts and automated triggers for entering trades.

What timeframes does it use?

Both intraday and swing timeframes. The course covers the settings for each.

How do I practice it first?

Use paperMoney in ThinkOrSwim. The workspace and indicators work the same in paper trading.

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