Pocket Pivot Setup
Discovered by Gil Morales and Chris Kacher (former O'Neil portfolio managers). A volume surge off a key moving average where the up-day volume exceeds any down-day volume in the prior 10 sessions — institutional accumulation footprint inside an uptrend.
⊕ Historical hit rate: 21% reached the target before the stop · avg +4.1% (n=160)
Setup Criteria
- › Stock is in a Stage 2 uptrend
- › Up day at or above the 10/21/50-day MA
- › Up day volume exceeds the highest down-volume in prior 10 sessions
- › Often a buy on the close or next morning
Entry
Buy at or near the close of the pocket pivot day.
Stop Loss
Below the moving average where the pivot occurred.
Today's Pocket Pivot Setups — 1 found
| Ticker | Score | RS | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN Franklin Resources, Inc. | 87.3 | 86.3 | ✓ |
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