Active Investing Edge Mentoring for 02/12/2026

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Video Summary:

In this MarketGauge mentoring session, the mentor walks viewers through live market analysis, focusing on identifying key technical reference points such as pivots, opening ranges, and moving averages. Using tools like Real Motion and insights from ETF behavior (SPY, QQQ, IWM, RSP), the session explores interpreting mixed market conditions and managing risk through tactical positioning. The mentor discusses practical trade management examples, reviews intraday entries and stops, and concludes with broader sector insights including energy and AI-related financial stocks. This educational walkthrough emphasizes disciplined observation, flexible execution, and refining confidence in reading intraday market structure.

Chapters:

1. Opening & Setup Fixes (00:00:00 → 00:00:56)
2. Market Recap & Downside Test (00:00:56 → 00:07:01)
3. Daily Pivots & Key Levels (00:07:01 → 00:12:10)
4. Labor Data & Market Context (00:12:10 → 00:15:57)
5. ETF Overview & Rotation (00:15:57 → 00:20:43)
6. Pivot Dynamics & Pattern Setup (00:20:43 → 00:33:48)
7. Reading Key Reference Points (00:33:48 → 00:39:08)
8. Intraday Trend Confirmation (00:39:08 → 00:43:48)
9. Futures & IWM Trade Review (00:43:48 → 00:58:24)
10. Mixed Market Signals & Patience (00:58:24 → 01:00:56)
11. AI Disruption in Finance (01:00:56 → 01:06:51)
12. Managing Positions in Real Time (01:06:51 → 01:11:48)
13. Cisco & Semiconductor Trends (01:11:48 → 01:18:00)
14. Energy Sector Strength (01:18:00 → 01:25:51)
15. Session Wrap & Closing Thoughts (01:25:51 → 01:27:41)