π― Manas Arora's Trading Masterclass
Strategy for serious swing traders πͺ
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Strategy for serious swing traders πͺ
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1. Who is @iManasArora ?
β’ Started in 2006 as a sub-broker in India; found it boring
β’ Pivoted to trading after being fascinated by price movement
β’ Self-taught, struggled until learning risk mgmt from Mark Minervini
β’ Key Lesson: "Be a risk manager first, trader second."
β’ Started in 2006 as a sub-broker in India; found it boring
β’ Pivoted to trading after being fascinated by price movement
β’ Self-taught, struggled until learning risk mgmt from Mark Minervini
β’ Key Lesson: "Be a risk manager first, trader second."
2. Core Strategy: Swing Trades with Context
β’ Targets: 20-40% moves (typical for Indian equities)
β’ Trade Size: 10-30% of capital
β’ SL: Tight 0.5% to 2.5%
β’ Focus: Get in early, with tight risk and conviction
β’ Targets: 20-40% moves (typical for Indian equities)
β’ Trade Size: 10-30% of capital
β’ SL: Tight 0.5% to 2.5%
β’ Focus: Get in early, with tight risk and conviction
3. The Power of Context
β’ Before any setup, ask:
- Where are indices vs. their MAs?
- Is this early or late in the trend?
β’ Breakouts after extended rallies = high failure risk
β‘οΈ Timing > Pattern
β’ Before any setup, ask:
- Where are indices vs. their MAs?
- Is this early or late in the trend?
β’ Breakouts after extended rallies = high failure risk
β‘οΈ Timing > Pattern
4. Emotional Mastery > Technical Mastery
Struggling with fear of loss? Try this:
π Take 10 trades focused only on managing your emotions
π Log every emotional response
π― Forget P&L, build your trading muscle first
Struggling with fear of loss? Try this:
π Take 10 trades focused only on managing your emotions
π Log every emotional response
π― Forget P&L, build your trading muscle first
5. His Setup: The SVRO
When to enter
β’ S: Strong Start - gap-up, clears yesterday's high
β’ V: Volume Profile - opens above prior day's value area
β’ R: Relative Volume - 7-10% of daily vol in 5β10 min
β’ O: Opening Range Break - enter at ORB high
β‘οΈ Early entry = tight stops + high R:R.
When to enter
β’ S: Strong Start - gap-up, clears yesterday's high
β’ V: Volume Profile - opens above prior day's value area
β’ R: Relative Volume - 7-10% of daily vol in 5β10 min
β’ O: Opening Range Break - enter at ORB high
β‘οΈ Early entry = tight stops + high R:R.
6. Trade Management Like a Pro
β’ Stop = Below day's low; rarely wider than 2-3%
β’ Initial risk per trade = 0.25% of portfolio
β’ Scales in if setup strengthens
β’ Trails with 20DMA but allows for shakeouts
β’ Stop = Below day's low; rarely wider than 2-3%
β’ Initial risk per trade = 0.25% of portfolio
β’ Scales in if setup strengthens
β’ Trails with 20DMA but allows for shakeouts
7. When to Exit
β’ If SL is hit
β’ If the stock gets super-extended from its moving averages (i.e., goes parabolic)
β’ Partial profits are taken, and runners are allowed only when the price justifies.
β’ If SL is hit
β’ If the stock gets super-extended from its moving averages (i.e., goes parabolic)
β’ Partial profits are taken, and runners are allowed only when the price justifies.
8. Losing Trades? Accept Them
β’ 50-60% of trades may fail
β’ Key = Small losses, let winners run
β’ SVRO raises odds; it's not a holy grail
β‘οΈ "Perfect setups fail. Your job is risk control."
β’ 50-60% of trades may fail
β’ Key = Small losses, let winners run
β’ SVRO raises odds; it's not a holy grail
β‘οΈ "Perfect setups fail. Your job is risk control."
9. No Love for Fundamentals?
β’ No deep fundamental screens required
β’ But good trades often align with strong earnings
β’ Loves: Low float + sudden volume bursts
β’ Uses a personal "purple dot" indicator for volume surges
β’ No deep fundamental screens required
β’ But good trades often align with strong earnings
β’ Loves: Low float + sudden volume bursts
β’ Uses a personal "purple dot" indicator for volume surges
10. Screening Process
β’ Doesn't screen daily
β’ Uses:
β Volume spike scans
β Top gainers
β Relative strength during corrections
β’ Maintains a dynamic list of 30-40 high-potential stocks
β’ Doesn't screen daily
β’ Uses:
β Volume spike scans
β Top gainers
β Relative strength during corrections
β’ Maintains a dynamic list of 30-40 high-potential stocks
11. Indian Market Nuances
β’ India = 20-40% swings typical (not the multi-fold moves like US)
β’ Adjust targets, expectations, & exits accordingly
β’ Don't chase multi-baggers; focus on clean base breaks with edge
β’ India = 20-40% swings typical (not the multi-fold moves like US)
β’ Adjust targets, expectations, & exits accordingly
β’ Don't chase multi-baggers; focus on clean base breaks with edge
12. Setup Evolution: SVRO + VCP
β’ Inspired by Minervini's VCP
β’ Looks for:
β Timing
β Price tightening
β Early signs of demand (volume)
β‘οΈ All big moves begin with contraction
β’ Inspired by Minervini's VCP
β’ Looks for:
β Timing
β Price tightening
β Early signs of demand (volume)
β‘οΈ All big moves begin with contraction
13. Final Takeaways π
β’ Survive your 1st year; don't rush profits
β’ Know your style
β’ Must reads:
π Trading in the Zone
π Think & Trade Like a Champion
π How to Make Money in Stocks
β’ Survive your 1st year; don't rush profits
β’ Know your style
β’ Must reads:
π Trading in the Zone
π Think & Trade Like a Champion
π How to Make Money in Stocks
@iManasArora explained his strategy in his discussion at @TraderLion_ 2025 Annual Trading Conference.
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