Brian Shannon

Brian Shannon, a renowned technical analyst and author of 'Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes,' shares insights into effective trading strategies. He discusses the power of the Anchored VWAP tool for understanding market sentiment. Shannon emphasizes the importance of price, volume, and time in making informed decisions. He also explores the complexities of market behavior, risk management, and emotional discipline, offering personal anecdotes that highlight the cyclical nature of trading and the need for multiple strategies to succeed.

This weeks guest is Brian Shannon, who first and foremost is a professional trader, whose involvement with the market dates back well over 20 years. He’s also the author of the highly regarded book, Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes. And thirdly, Brian is the founder of AlphaTrends, an educational company focused on teaching traders how to navigate the market successfully. For the most part Brian is a swing trader, with the occasional day trade in the mix. During the interview Brian discusses both approaches, and gives a few pointers that may help you to discover the right timeframe for your own trading. We also talk about understanding the psychology of market participants within well-known patterns, the two indicators that Brian uses most often (one of them being VWAP – Volume Weighted Average Price), and Brian also walks us through the 4 stages of a market cycle: accumulation, markup, distribution & decline.So all in all, Brian hit on plenty of great topics, and I feel like you’re really going to enjoy the insight he shares with us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Shannon, CMT — veteran trader, AlphaTrends founder and educator. He discusses his swing‑trading approach and why he prefers it to day trading. He explains the origins and practical uses of Anchored VWAP, how anchoring choices reveal buyer versus seller control, and how to manage entries, stops, and scaling for better trade discipline.

Expert Brian Shannon shares secrets of futures trading with Anchored VWAPs, key levels, and multiple time frames. Learn the simplicity of effective trading strategies. Tune in for essential knowledge on mastering VWAPs and enhancing trading prowess.

Brian Shannon, founder of Alpha Trends and a Chartered Market Technician, shares his insights on thriving in unpredictable markets. He emphasizes the importance of adjusting position sizes and trading time frames to capitalize on volatility. The discussion covers technical analysis techniques like anchored VWAP and moving averages, and how they can uncover shorting opportunities. Shannon also highlights strategies for mastering bearish markets and encourages a cautious, long-term perspective on investments amidst market fluctuations.