276: Why I’m going back to the E-mini S&P 500 and reducing my E-mini NASDAQ trading

Tomáš Nesnídal
2 days ago
1 min read

Everyone’s obsessed with E-mini NASDAQ… but are they ignoring a market that’s actually doing better?

This video dives deep into 18 years of data to see if E-mini S&P 500 still deserves your attention.

The volatility, trend strength, and trading potential might surprise you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Where day trading and swing trading strategies work best
What session offers the strongest trends (and when to avoid chop)
Surprising data on trend stamina and how to trade around it
Free filters to handle volatility and quick exits
Bonus: Link to my favorite breakout trading tools and resources

👉 Watch before you pick your next market to trade.

Watch me create a profitable breakout strategy in 15 minutes - plus I'll share the code for free too! https://thebreakouttradingrevolution.com/mini-course-join

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