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Ross Givens
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Ross Givens

Chief Market Strategist

Ross Givens is a veteran trader with over 15 years of experience and a former VP at a major Wall Street investment bank. Specializing in small-cap stocks and momentum-driven plays, Ross identifies high-probability setups before they hit the mainstream. As Lead Strategist at Traders Agency, he has guided hundreds of successful trades and developed multiple flagship publications.

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The 2025 Market Scorecard
Market Brief
Market Brief

The 2025 Market Scorecard

Hey, Ross here — and before we sign off for the year, I want to show you something most traders completely misread. The VIX just collapsed from above 26 to below 14 in a little over a month — a huge shift from high to low volatility. That sounds scary, but history says it’s often rocket fuel for...

Jan 5, 2026Read article
A Bullish Collapse?
Market Brief
Market Brief

A Bullish Collapse?

Hey, Ross here — and before we sign off for the year, I want to show you something most traders completely misread. The VIX just collapsed from above 26 to below 14 in a little over a month — a huge shift from high to low volatility. That sounds scary, but history says it’s often rocket fuel for...

Dec 30, 2025Read article
Tis the Season to be Bullish
Market Brief
Market Brief

Tis the Season to be Bullish

Hey, Ross here. With Monday’s surge still fresh, I’m digging into why this really is the season to stay bullish—even in a shortened trading week. Despite all the chatter about “overvaluation,” most of this year’s gains in the S&P 500 (and even the Nasdaq 100, Mag 7, and Russell 2000) come from...

Dec 29, 2025Read article
Welcome to the Wednesday Watchlist!
Stock Analysis
Stock Analysis

Welcome to the Wednesday Watchlist!

Hey friend, It’s Christmas Eve, and our offices are officially closed for the week – so I’ll make it short. As you may know, every Tuesday evening, I release a...

Dec 24, 2025Read article
Investing in Stocks No Longer Worth It?
Market Brief
Market Brief

Investing in Stocks No Longer Worth It?

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 12, 2025Read article
What to Expect After the Fed Cut
Market Brief
Market Brief

What to Expect After the Fed Cut

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 11, 2025Read article
3 More Signs Risk Appetite is Surging
Market Brief
Market Brief

3 More Signs Risk Appetite is Surging

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 10, 2025Read article
The Market Just Contracted (Why That’s a Good Thing)
Market Brief
Market Brief

The Market Just Contracted (Why That’s a Good Thing)

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 9, 2025Read article
A “Calm” Uptrend Resuming?
Market Brief
Market Brief

A “Calm” Uptrend Resuming?

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 8, 2025Read article
The Return of Risk-On Mood?
Market Brief
Market Brief

The Return of Risk-On Mood?

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 5, 2025Read article
Sentiment is Fickle [PROOF]
Market Brief
Market Brief

Sentiment is Fickle [PROOF]

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 4, 2025Read article
Still Room for This Rally to Run?
Market Brief
Market Brief

Still Room for This Rally to Run?

The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...

Dec 3, 2025Read article
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