The Stock Trading Pit – With Etienne Botes, the Creator of the Vortex Indicator

01/08/2021| By Brad Ritter

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We’re kicking off 2021 with a NEW season of the Stock Trading Pit Show! This week we have first-time guest Etienne Botes, creator of the Vortex Indicator, on for a two-part special.

Show Notes

First, Etienne gives us an in-depth walkthrough of the Vortex indicator, how it was conceived, and some ways you can use it in your technical analysis, followed by the Broad Markets with Jake, and some insight into how Etienne manages risk.

This Week’s Segments

Vortex Indicator Overview
Broad Market Recap
Managing Risk
Weekend Chart Requests

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