The market is wildly swinging back and forth right now.
And for normal investors, that’s a cause for concern. But not for me…
I’m watching these stocks because of the volatility.
These are some of the best trade opportunities I’ve seen in months.
For example:
Before the market opened on Monday, March 20, President Trump announced the U.S. and Iran had contributed to “productive discussions” to end the war.
As a result, S&P 500 stocks surged +240 points…
Just like that, $2 trillion in market cap. appeared out of thin air.
But less than half an hour later, Iran denied everything. They said there wasn’t a discussion or any shared peace talks.
The S&P 500 gave back 120 points from its earlier gains: a trillion dollars gone.
In less than an hour, between Trump’s comments and Iran’s rebuttal, the market swung $3 trillion in market cap.
What if I told you: it is fine.
Actually, it’s better than fine… this volatility is perfect.
And these are the stocks I’m watching.
Volatility Is a Gift
I know what this market looks like from the outside.
It looks like everything’s on fire, and the only safe bet is to stay out entirely until it cools down.
But that kind of thinking will cost you.
When markets are stable and grinding higher, at around 0.2% per day, our favorite setups barely move.
We can still make money in that kind of market. But the intraday spikes are smaller because there’s less volatility.
Compared to when stock prices swing wildly, moves that would’ve taken weeks can happen in a few hours.
What do you think that does to our potential gains?
It multiplies them exponentially.
And the best part is… we’re still using the same patterns. There’s no need to learn another strategy.
My Favorite Setups Right Now
You might’ve heard the impact the war in Iran has had on the energy sector thus far. You might even be feeling it at the gas pump.
It’s easy to understand why oil prices are volatile when there’s a war in one of the most oil-rich regions of the earth.
But it’s more difficult to pick out specific opportunities amid the volatility.
Here’s my watchlist:
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY)
- Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI)
- Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX)
- Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN)
All four of these stocks gapped down after Trump’s comments about talks with Iran.
And each of them immediately bounced after Iran denied the talks.
Here’s an example from CVX’s chart:
These stocks are clearly affected by the geopolitical catalysts from the war in Iran.
We can use that to our advantage.
How To Trade This Volatility
Most traders look at the $3 trillion swing from this morning and see chaos. They see a reason to stay out of the market.
I see an opportunity…
I’m watching these energy setups because of the volatility.
The same whipsaw that destroys traders who chase headlines is creating textbook entries for those who know how to wait for the right moment and execute without emotion.
This isn’t luck. I follow a specific system.
For new traders, the hardest part about this strategy is learning to love the boredom.
It’s not supposed to feel like a slot machine. It’s not supposed to keep you glued to your screen all day, stomach tight, wondering if you should cut or hold.
If that’s what your trading feels like right now, something is off.
But don’t worry. I can teach you.
Apply this strategy to the most volatile stocks in the market.
Thank me later.
Be good (and be good to others),
Ben Sturgill
*Past performance does not indicate future results
