// Market Hours — Mountain Time
Pre-Market
Thin volume. Mostly noise.
4–9:30 AM ET
2–7:30 AM MT
Open Bell 🔔
Wait 15 min — pure chaos.
9:30 AM ET
7:30 AM MT
Prime Window ⭐
Best entries. Direction is clear.
10 AM–12 PM ET
8–10 AM MT
Lunch Lull
Low volume — skip it.
12–2 PM ET
10 AM–12 PM MT
Afternoon ⭐
Buy here for next-day swing.
2–4 PM ET
12–2 PM MT
After Hours
Orders queue for next open.
4–8 PM ET
2–6 PM MT
⏰ Wait 15 min after open
📊 SPY red = stay out
🎯 3 day trades/week — swings = unlimited
💰 Max $15/position — hold cash reserve
🌅 Best buy windows: 8–10 AM or 12–2 PM MT
// Core Movers
// High Volatility Plays
// Leveraged ETFs — Day Trade Only, Don't Hold Overnight
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