The Dead Simple VWAP Swing Trading Setup With Brian Shannon

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Access the presentations of all 16 experts from the 2021 TraderLion Conference. Learn from top traders, hedge fund managers, trading psychologists, and more - https://go.traderlion.com/uinE0 The VWAP strategy just got simpler—and more effective. In this tactical, no-fluff session, veteran swing trader Brian Shannon lays out the exact process he’s refined over 30+ years to find precise entries using anchored VWAP, multiple timeframes, and trend alignment. You’ll learn how to combine volume, price, and time across intraday and daily charts to spot continuation setups with tight stops and maximum risk control. Brian explains his “pinch” concept, how he anticipates institutional footprints, and how to scale in fast while managing risk like a pro. Case studies include Tesla, Corsair, Casper, VMware, and more. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ How to use anchored VWAP with trend stages for swing trading ✅ Why flat-to-rising 5-day MAs are essential for entry confirmation ✅ How to structure trades with staggered stops and partial exits ✅ When to buy post-dip vs. breakout—and what to avoid ✅ Risk types: Price, time, leverage—and how to control them Whether you're a new trader or looking to sharpen your edge, this is your full playbook for high-conviction VWAP swing setups. ⏰--Timestamps--⏰ 00:00–Intro: Brian Shannon’s swing trading philosophy and VWAP focus 02:01–How Brian enters trades: Tight stops, early trims, heavy sizing 04:12–Casper trade breakdown: Entry timing, stop placement, exit discipline 06:19–Core strategy overview: Market structure, tools, trend, and risk 08:52–Stage analysis: Accumulation, markup, distribution, and decline 11:33–Alert setting and timing: How to prep for entries with precision 13:42–Risk traps: Why buying pullbacks and news often backfires 15:50–Defining swing trades: Trade duration, risk reduction, and exits 18:01–Stop management: Raising stops with price strength 20:09–Multi-timeframe analysis: Chart setup from weekly to 2-minute 25:24–True 5-day MA vs. period average: Getting the math right 29:21–Entry signals: Why volume isn’t the main trigger 33:00–VWAP explained: Price, volume, time, and psychology 37:34–VWAP pinch: Compression setups and institutional footprints 40:22–Case studies: Corsair, Coursera, Apple—what worked, what didn’t 45:11–Live setups: CVS, Home Depot, and what Brian watches before buying 49:03–VMware trade: Multi-timeframe setup, execution, and stop strategy 52:44–Three types of risk: Price, time, leverage—and how to manage each 55:57–Final checklist: Trend alignment, pullback structure, stop logic 59:07–Q&A: Selling strength, scanning process, and daily prep routine Enjoy! - The TL Team ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn Swing Trading from the US Investing Champion Oliver Kell (941% Return): https://links.traderlion.com/SwingTradingMasterclassYT Learn How To Trade from Market Legend Stan Weinstein https://links.traderlion.com/StanWeinsteinYT Level Up Your Trading Psychology with Mental Game Expert Jared Tendler https://links.traderlion.com/TradingPsychologyMasterclassYT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch: 📘 Get your FREE 115-page Ultimate Trading Guide: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtv 🔍 Next-Generation Stock Screener: https://go.traderlion.com/uihts 📈 Trade With IBKR: https://go.traderlion.com/IBKR Follow us on Twitter: https://links.traderlion.com/TwitterYT Like us on Facebook: https://links.traderlion.com/FacebookYT Our Blog: https://links.traderlion.com/BlogYT Key Resources: The Trader’s Handbook: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtH The Lion’s Den: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtx Masterclasses: Historical Analysis Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtN Swing Trading Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtM PCM Pro: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtO IPO Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtQ High Tight Flag Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtP Secrets of Contrarian Trading: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtK Trading Psychology Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtL Episodic Pivot Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtI Stan Weinstein Stage Analysis Masterclass: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtG 2020 Model Book Stocks: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtJ TraderLion Podcast: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtu TraderLion Annual Conference: 2022 Annual Trading Conference: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtF 2023 Annual Trading Conference: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtE 2024 Annual Trading Conference: https://go.traderlion.com/uihtz