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Francis Hunt (The Market Sniper)

Overview

Pure price action trading without lagging indicators. Focus on patterns, timing, and risk management.

Key Videos

Breakouts & Volatility

Video: Explosive Breakouts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvSvVHX2I7U&list=PLnSelbHUB6GT9L_TanRe_sya0CV5_QHW-&index=12

Key Insight: Usually less volatility and pre-existing trend will only lead to explosive breakouts. He basically confirms what Qullamaggie says.

Managing Losses

Video: Why 91% Fail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYLyRwStCxA&list=PLnSelbHUB6GT9L_TanRe_sya0CV5_QHW-&index=19

91% of traders fail because they:

  • Don't manage losses
  • Don't follow process
  • Listen to emotions

Biggest mistake is taking a big loss.

Mean Reversion vs Swing Trading

Video: Statistics Comparison

https://youtu.be/oG0KaQ2rVok?si=9RM-araHc44K3BV5

Mean reversion vs swing trading statistics.

Build Your Own Strategy

Video: Strategy Building

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJjqO1XRa3k

Great video on building your own strategy.

Key Teachings

Timing & Immediate Feedback

If Timing is Right

Hunt says if your timing is right you will get immediate returns (if you got the break right).

Aggressive Stops

Stop Loss Philosophy

He says to put aggressive stops.

Opportunity Cost

Don't Overstay

He also says that staying in long position for a long time in a stock is inefficient due to opportunity cost. Maybe you are missing out on a swing on another stock.

So he basically says: if your decision/timing was right you must get immediate feedback.

Patterns & Psychology

Why Patterns Repeat

He says patterns are repeatable components due to human psychology and emotions.

What Separates Winners

Edge Factors

He says what separates you from others is:

  1. Your risk management
  2. Your position management
  3. Your ability to time entries

Sniper Circle Community Review

8-Month Member Review

"I've been in the Sniper Circle community for about 8 months now. The level of detail that Francis goes into his teachings is immaculate, and you truly get to understand price action without lagging indicators such as moving averages, RSI, etc.

Just pure price action - key levels, candlestick analysis, chart patterns, and the holy grail: the HVF pattern.

Price action is analyzed in ways that are not conventionally thought of, such as: - The amplitude of impulses - Proportionality of pattern in terms of price and time

Francis also emphasizes a lot on risk and money management, which should be the foundation of any good trader.

I would say that the price tag is definitely worth the investment for what you get. 5 stars!"

Backtesting Software

Great Backtesting Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCVFHaTAps8&list=PL0u56lu3jgFeA0VXUDRPcs3ZxKMnRKci_&index=3

Great backtesting software and explanation.

Resources

UKspreadbetting Channel

This channel is amazing: UKspreadbetting

Notes