March 11, 2026
Active Investing Edge
By Geoff Bysshe
In this session, the mentor provides a tactical roadmap for trading in a "choppy" and "different environment" heavily influenced by surging crude oil prices and inflation fears. The discussion centers on establishing a "baseline base case" to define market guardrails, particularly for crude oil as it tests key resistance levels. Using a combination of pivot point analysis and opening range reversals, the mentor evaluates the relative strength of major indices, noting the NASDAQ (QQQ) as the leader while small caps (IWM) struggle under the weight of geopolitical tensions. Detailed technical breakdowns are provided for high-conviction setups, including Google, Intel, and TSM, with a specific focus on using Average True Range (ATR) and key moving averages for precise stop placement. The session also features live futures trading in the NQ, demonstrating how to execute trades based on real-time correlations between oil prices and equity momentum. The mentor concludes with a macro outlook, warning traders to watch for signs of stagflation or recession while maintaining discipline through small, patient positions in a non-trending market.