Know the different times of the day to make a profit

Did you know that the trends that occur in US stocks can be broken down in sequential order for a “typical” trading day? As you review this information, please remember that the times listed are approximate, which means that you cannot expect to see a pullback/reversal at exactly the same time every day. What you will see is that pullbacks are common near the indicated times.

Each of the times listed here is present in Eastern Standard Time, with opening at 9:30 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m.

Trends are also based on the movement of the index, which is actually an average of various stocks and there may be slight differences in some cases.

09:30 a.m.
The open/bell time is also when there is a push in a certain direction. The price may also start to swing back and forth a few times, but in most cases, one direction will prevail.

If you don’t see much movement in the first 15 minutes, it may be a slow day overall. The initial hour is the most volatile hour.

9:45
The dominant direction in which the price moved is usually the initial test. There will be a noticeable retracement or a complete reversal of the trend.

10 to 10:30
This is another time where “intuitive control” of the trend will come into play. This is when another major correction against the existing trend will occur. It can be a full reversal or a reversal. You can look at the context of actual price movements to determine what to do.

11:15 to 11:30
The London stock market will close at 11:30 am ET. Between this time, European traders are exiting their positions, which is when a new low or high is created or tested. These are usually the last significant moves before the price stabilizes over lunch.

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This is when trends are most likely to reassert themselves. Beware of a breakout during this time.

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
There is not much to see, but you have to be careful. The end of the day is nearing, with many people shuffling their positions.

15:00 to 15:30
The trend can change quickly during this time. In many cases, the period is a “shock” in which people can start trying to assert themselves. In some cases, you can earn money, but don’t count on it.

15:55 to 16:00
Unless you have a certain strategy to trade in the last few minutes of the day, you should end three to five minutes before close. The US markets are going to have a closing auction and it’s all done in one transaction, which happens at 4 pm

As you can see, by knowing how stock prices typically behave at different times of the day, you will have a competitive advantage over those traders who don’t. This knowledge can lead to more profitable trades and success in your trades.