Welcome to TI Swing Picks

Let’s Get You Set Up For Success.

This page is your quick-start guide, whether you’re a brand new newsletter subscriber or just exploring how the system works before diving in. Below you’ll find essential details about why this works, and everything you need to hit the ground running on Monday morning.

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What You Get Each Week

Your Weekly Routine

• Sunday Evening

• Open the email
• Read the write-ups and strategy for each stock
• Check the charts and plan your trades

• Monday Morning

• Enter positions at the recommended levels or use your own discretion (use limit orders for tight control)
• Apply your personal stop-loss
• Relax (or get back to your job/kids/golf/gym)

• During The Week

If you're more active, feel free to add your own flavor—buy dips, sell rallies, use options, go intraday.

This system is meant to fit into your life, not take it over.

Watch These Videos

These two videos walk you through everything—from why relative strength matters to how to implement the trades each week. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting out, this is gold.

• How TI Swing Picks Works

Learn how we use Trade Ideas technology to scan 6,000+ stocks each week, rank them by a proprietary blend of indicators, and select the top 5 stocks based on relative strength, chart setups, and other filters. You’ll also see how easy it is to follow the model and adapt it to your own strategy if desired.

• Why Relative Strength Works

Go deeper into the core concept of relative strength—why hedge funds and institutions are constantly rotating capital into the strongest names, and how we piggyback off that momentum to ride the wave of outperformance.

What Makes TI Swing Picks Special?

We’re not just sending you random tickers. Behind the scenes:

• We scan every stock in the market, weighting 150+ technical indicators, candlestick patterns, and volume-based filters.

• We avoid penny stocks, thin volume, and earnings landmines.

• We cap sector exposure so you’re never overconcentrated.

• Each week brings new leadership, rebalanced for current market conditions.

And it’s all backtested against the S&P 500 since 2017. You’ll see charts in the videos showing TI Swing Picks consistently outperforming even during tough markets like 2020 and late 2018.

Keep It Simple, Or Go Deeper

Whether you just want plug-and-play picks, or you want to dissect every candle and RSI reading, there’s room for both styles.

Want to just follow along? Stick to the model portfolio rules.

Want to trade more actively? These picks are your head start.

Want to trade with options? Proceed with caution, and test on paper first—volatility matters more than you might think.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive the Swing Picks each week?

You’ll receive the newsletter every Sunday evening, giving you time to review the write-ups before the market opens Monday morning.

I didn’t get the email—what should I do?

Check your Spam, Junk, or Promotions folders. If you find it there, mark it as Not Spam. Also, whitelist our email: info@trade-ideas.com. Follow these step-by-step whitelisting instructions.

How do I use the Swing Picks?

It’s simple:

• Buy equal dollar amounts of the 5 stocks at the recommended levels or apply your own discretion
• Hold them until you decide to take profits, the next week's picks are out, or your stop is hit
• Repeat each week with the new list

This is the baseline idea. You can modify the strategy to fit your personal trading style if you prefer.

Should I use a stop loss?

Yes. While our backtested model doesn’t assume any stop losses or profit targets, we strongly recommend using one based on your risk tolerance. Where you place it depends on your comfort level and account size. We include a suggestions for each trade.

What is the TI Strength Index?

It’s a proprietary ranking system built with Trade Ideas technology. We analyze over 6,000 stocks weekly, using more than 150 indicators, including:

• Relative strength
• Chart patterns
• Volatility filters
• Volume and liquidity thresholds
• Sector diversification

Is this algorithm fully automated?

The picks are generated by our backtested algo, then we do a final review for any red flags or big upcoming news. This helps maintain quality. You receive the top five ideas each Sunday.

Do I need Trade Ideas software to use Swing Picks?

Nope! Swing Picks is a standalone product.
However, if you're a Trade Ideas subscriber, you’ll see these stocks inside your platform too, and you can:

• Track them in real-time
• Create alerts
• Trade with Brokerage Plus
• Backtest and tweak as you wish

Will I need special tools?

No. We send everything via email, so you just use whichever broker or platform you prefer.

Are earnings reports or news events considered?

Yes. Stocks with upcoming earnings within the holding period are filtered out.
We also avoid overweighting one sector—so you’ll never get five oil or five tech stocks at once.

How should I allocate capital?

The model assumes equal dollar weighting. For example, if you allocate $10,000, then you’d put $2,000 into each of the five stocks. This helps balance volatility and avoid overweighting any one name.

Can I build a system like this myself?

You could, but it would require:

• Pulling data from ~6,000 stocks weekly
• Building and maintaining a ranking engine
• Filtering for volatility, earnings, and sector balance
• Backtesting everything over years

That’s hundreds of hours. It’s doable, but time-intensive. Swing Picks exists to do all that work for you so you can focus on execution, not research.

What is the "Model Portfolio"?

The model portfolio is a backtested benchmark, not a live account or an actively traded fund. It’s how we’ve evaluated the performance of the TI Swing Picks system over time—using a fixed, rules-based strategy to simulate results. Here’s how the model portfolio is defined:

• "Buy” the 5 stocks the algorithm has found.
• Invest equal dollar amounts into each position.
• “Hold” these positions untouched until the following Monday’s open.
• Rotate 100% into the new top 5 from the TI Strength Algo's list.
• The backtest assumes no stop losses, no profit targets, no partial exits and no compounding—just a simple weekly rotation, dollar-for-dollar.

Why it matters:
This approach lets us measure the raw power of the system. It's a research tool, designed to show what the algorithm could do under consistent conditions. It’s not investment advice, and it’s not a recommendation—it’s simply a benchmark so you can see how well the top-ranked names from our algorithm are doing over time. What you choose to do in your own account—whether you use stops, trade intraday, or apply options—is up to you.

Why only 5 stocks each week?

Our backtests found that focusing on a small, high-quality list yields better clarity and results than blasting you with 50 ideas. Five picks is enough to diversify a bit while staying manageable.

Why not consider fundamentals, like P/E ratios or earnings growth?

Our approach is purely technical. We measure price and volume-based metrics, chart patterns, and volatility filters. In practice, strong stocks often have decent fundamentals anyway—our job is catching them when they’re performing well.

What is Relative Strength?

Relative strength is a way to measure how strong a stock is compared to other stocks.
We focus on the ones with the most buying interest right now—the ones outperforming their peers. These are the names that institutions and big money are rotating into.
By constantly scanning and rebalancing into what’s working, we aim to stay with the leaders and avoid the laggards. Strong stocks tend to stay strong. That’s the edge we’re tapping into.

What if one of the picks is gapping up on Monday?

Our backtested model assumes entry at the opening price, gap or no gap. But in the newsletter we recommend an entry price as well as a stop loss level and encourage you to:

• Use limit orders
• Wait for a pullback
• Adjust your size based on price action

There’s a lot of flexibility for those who want to fine-tune things.

Can I trade options on these picks?

Our backtests only looked at the stocks themselves, so options remain your personal choice. Some subscribers sell credit spreads or buy calls. Just be cautious: option results can differ from the underlying stock if implied volatility shifts.

What time does the Sunday email arrive?

Typically, you’ll see it in your inbox around 7pm EST on Sunday evening, which gives you time to plan before Monday’s market open.

Can I enter the trades later in the day if I miss the open?

Yes, you can still enter trades later in the day or even the week. Some users wait for better entries on gap-ups or heavy open-volume surges, but that’s up to your style.

Do I have to trade all 5 picks?

Absolutely not. Plenty of members choose 1 or 2 that fit their style, or even paper-trade them to gain confidence. It’s your call.

Do I need to rotate out every Monday?

The backtested model does.
But in practice, if you love a trade and want to hold it longer, you can.

Can I follow this if I work full-time?

Absolutely. That’s one of the core benefits.
Read the email Sunday night or Monday morning
Place trades in your brokerage app
Walk away until the next week (unless you want to tinker)
It’s perfect for busy professionals, part-time traders, or people looking to simplify their strategy.

Can beginners follow this?

Yes. That’s one of the main goals of the newsletter—to remove the overwhelm.
No jargon, no overload, no 50-ticker watchlists. Just 5 high-conviction swing ideas, ranked by proven methodology.
You can start by paper trading until you’re confident, then scale up.

Do you set stops or price targets?

The official backtested model simply buys at Monday’s open and closes the following Monday, with no built-in stops or partial profits. We do this for transparency in performance tracking. We however suggest entry prices and stop loss levels for each Swing Pick in our email newsletter and provide risk management guidance.

How is this different from other newsletters?

Here’s what sets Swing Picks apart:

• Built from a pro-grade algo with deep backtesting
• Focused on relative strength, not opinions
• No guessing, no macro noise—just top-ranked stocks
• Delivered weekly in a tight, actionable format
• Designed to help traders stay focused and avoid the noise

It’s the minimum effort, maximum edge approach.

Who's behind the picks?

The newsletter is powered by the TI Strength Algorithm, built and maintained by Trade Ideas.
The write-ups and curation are led by the experienced traders at Trade Ideas.
You’re getting a system created by pros, tested across market cycles, and designed for individual traders like you.

Why is this only $17/month?

We want an easy entry point for new or busy traders. Our more advanced software costs more, but Swing Picks gives you a quick taste of what Trade Ideas can do.

Can I talk to someone if I have questions?

Absolutely. You can reach us at support@trade-ideas.com with any questions about the product, our support team is happy to help.

What if I want to cancel?

You can cancel anytime. The cancellation will take effect at the end of your current subscription month. You won’t be billed again, and you’ll retain access until the end of your billing cycle.