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🎯 Manas Arora's Trading Masterclass

Strategy for serious swing traders 💪

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1. Who is @iManasArora ?

• Started in 2006 as a sub-broker in India; found it boring

• Pivoted to trading after being fascinated by price movement

• Self-taught, struggled until learning risk mgmt from Mark Minervini

• Key Lesson: "Be a risk manager first, trader second."

2. Core Strategy: Swing Trades with Context

• Targets: 20-40% moves (typical for Indian equities)

• Trade Size: 10-30% of capital

• SL: Tight 0.5% to 2.5%

• Focus: Get in early, with tight risk and conviction

3. The Power of Context

• Before any setup, ask:

- Where are indices vs. their MAs?

- Is this early or late in the trend?

• Breakouts after extended rallies = high failure risk

⚡️ Timing > Pattern

4. Emotional Mastery > Technical Mastery

Struggling with fear of loss? Try this:

👉 Take 10 trades focused only on managing your emotions

📝 Log every emotional response

🎯 Forget P&L, build your trading muscle first

5. His Setup: The SVRO

When to enter

• S: Strong Start - gap-up, clears yesterday's high

• V: Volume Profile - opens above prior day's value area

• R: Relative Volume - 7-10% of daily vol in 5–10 min

• O: Opening Range Break - enter at ORB high

⚡️ Early entry = tight stops + high R:R.

6. Trade Management Like a Pro

• Stop = Below day's low; rarely wider than 2-3%

• Initial risk per trade = 0.25% of portfolio

• Scales in if setup strengthens

• Trails with 20DMA but allows for shakeouts

7. When to Exit

• If SL is hit

• If the stock gets super-extended from its moving averages (i.e., goes parabolic)

• Partial profits are taken, and runners are allowed only when the price justifies.

8. Losing Trades? Accept Them

• 50-60% of trades may fail

• Key = Small losses, let winners run

• SVRO raises odds; it's not a holy grail

⚡️ "Perfect setups fail. Your job is risk control."

9. No Love for Fundamentals?

• No deep fundamental screens required

• But good trades often align with strong earnings

• Loves: Low float + sudden volume bursts

• Uses a personal "purple dot" indicator for volume surges

10. Screening Process

• Doesn't screen daily

• Uses:
→ Volume spike scans
→ Top gainers
→ Relative strength during corrections

• Maintains a dynamic list of 30-40 high-potential stocks

11. Indian Market Nuances

• India = 20-40% swings typical (not the multi-fold moves like US)

• Adjust targets, expectations, & exits accordingly

• Don't chase multi-baggers; focus on clean base breaks with edge

12. Setup Evolution: SVRO + VCP

• Inspired by Minervini's VCP

• Looks for:
→ Timing
→ Price tightening
→ Early signs of demand (volume)

⚡️ All big moves begin with contraction

13. Final Takeaways 💭

• Survive your 1st year; don't rush profits

• Know your style

• Must reads:
📘 Trading in the Zone
📘 Think & Trade Like a Champion
📘 How to Make Money in Stocks

@iManasArora explained his strategy in his discussion at @TraderLion_ 2025 Annual Trading Conference.

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