Dear Student,
In case you haven’t seen the news, stocks are in the gutter as I’m writing. The Dow is down 4.05%… The Nasdaq’s down 4.95%… and the S&P 500 isn’t too far behind, down 4.80%.
What’s causing today’s market meltdown? Largely tariffs.
President Trump implemented broad global tariffs on Wednesday’s “Liberation Day.” And, unsurprisingly, other countries are responding, with China announcing a 34% retaliatory tariff on all U.S. imports effective April 10.
Additionally, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that the economic damage from this escalating trade war could be more severe than anticipated, including higher inflation and slower growth.
Not a great way to start the weekend…
But as easy as it may be to get sucked into the chaos… DO NOT PANIC. This isn’t the time to throw your rules out the window and start making impulsive decisions—no matter how loud the headlines are.
That kind of recklessness could obliterate your portfolio as well as any chance of recovery. Instead, it’s time to buckle up, plan your trade, and trade your plan.
And since this market uncertainty will likely continue, even worsen, next week, I want to spend a few minutes getting you prepared.
So, in today’s video, I’ll show you:
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Why rules-based traders are the biggest winners in turbulent markets
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The five trading styles that can be turned into backtestable systems
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How to test your trades—before even risking a dollar
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And the one tool I swear by to spot high-probability trades, no matter what the market’s doing.
Click below to watch now.
To your continued success,
Tom Gentile
America’s Pattern Trader
