How ETF Setups works.

ETF Setups scans daily price data for three swing-trading setups. Each signal has a model entry, stop and exit rules. You decide whether to trade and manage your orders through your broker.

Read the daily trend

Market Pulse classifies each symbol using its trend alignment and its price relative to the Market Pulse line. The four colors describe the current state; they do not predict the next move.

The sector map shows 60 sessions of history for US sectors. The world map covers international and commodity ETFs.

A green trend is not a new entry by itself. Trend Reversal looks for a qualifying turn; First Pullback looks for the first qualifying dip after that turn.

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Daily regime across all 11 S&P 500 sectors

Check the setup

Trend Reversal identifies an upward trend change. First Pullback identifies a dip toward the Market Pulse line after that change. Oversold Bounce looks for a recovery after a large decline and applies only to ETFs.

Trend state

Trend setups require a qualifying upward turn or pullback. Oversold Bounce uses a declining trend.

Prior weakness

Stock setups also check the bearish sessions before the turn.

Entry quality

The signal-day opening gap must pass the entry filter.

Pullback character

First Pullback limits how far the close can fall below the Market Pulse line.

Setups must pass their applicable filters before appearing as signals. The number of qualifying signals varies by session.

A live signal that cleared every conviction screen — A signal that cleared every screen, with its plan and its 60-session regime.

Follow the exit rules

Trend Reversal and First Pullback use the same exit sequence, with a different trailing-stop trigger for ETFs and stocks. ATR, or average true range, measures price movement.

The initial stop is 2 ATR below entry. Its distance depends on the symbol’s volatility. Dollar risk also depends on position size.

The stop moves to entry when the trigger is reached. The trigger is 1 ATR above entry for ETFs and 2 ATR for stocks. Gaps, slippage and fees can still produce a loss.

The stop then trails 1 ATR below the running high. It can move up but never down. Trend trades do not use a fixed profit target.

A bearish trend change closes the model trade. The model uses that session’s closing price. A trade still open at 60 sessions also closes.

Oversold Bounce has a target 2 ATR above entry, a stop 4 ATR below entry and a 40-session limit. It does not use a trailing stop or the trend-change exit.

Entry, stop, break-even arm and trailing stop on one chart — The chart shows the entry, initial stop, trailing-stop trigger and current stop.

Review the daily update

Signals and model positions update after the daily close. The model records stop exits when the daily low touches the stop, and trend-change exits at the closing price. Those are model fills; your broker execution may differ.

ETF Setups does not place trades or update broker orders. Review the published levels and maintain your own orders.

A day in the system

Evening Review new signals and model exits.
Next open Check current prices before placing your orders.
All day Manage your orders through your broker.
Close Review updated stops and positions.

Understand the results

The record separates historical backtests from signals tracked since launch. Compare trade counts, average returns and losses alongside win rate. Model results are not brokerage returns.

What members can see

Members see signal levels, exit rules and the recorded outcomes. The exact signal-filter thresholds and indicator settings are proprietary.

Review the model track record

The public performance summary includes winning and losing trades and months. Review it before subscribing.

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