Brian Montes
93 episodes listed below
PRESS PLAY
What if every trade you made came from a clear, proven process, not emotion, not hype? Trading is simple. Staying disciplined? That's the hard part. Brian Montes has been trading since 2008, navigating bull markets, bear markets, and everything in between. He shares the exact frameworks he uses for swing trading, cash flow creation, and long-term wealth building. The Disciplined Traders Podcast keeps it real, actionable, and process-driven, whether you're just getting started or have experience. No fluff. Just process. If you're ready to trade like it's a business, this is your show.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Brian Montes makes swing-trading discipline practical through specific guidance on setups, market conditions, risk controls, watchlists, and options strategies.
The Disciplined Traders Podcast turns swing trading into a series of concrete decisions about entries, exits, position management, and when to stay out of the market.
Price alert triggered; Brian Montes checks the sector before you call it a trade.
Press play if you want
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A steady market recap that turns hot inflation data into practical trading context.
This episode follows a market recap that opens with a hot February PPI report and then tracks what it means for traders trying to stay disciplined in a volatile tape.
A clear, disciplined guide to when credit spreads make sense and when they do not.
This episode widens the trading toolkit by shifting from directional swing trading into credit spreads and other premium selling approaches. Brian Montes lays out the mechanics plainly, especially the difference between buying options and selling premium, and keeps bringing it…
A plain reminder that patience can be an edge when markets get noisy.
When the market turns choppy and volatile, Brian Montes makes a simple case for doing less: set an alert, wait, and let price prove the trade before acting. The episode treats patience as a real trading edge, but it does not leave discipline floating on its own.
A disciplined case for using premium selling to support returns in sideways markets.
Brian Montes makes a plain case for premium selling as a way to keep a swing trading portfolio working while price is still sorting itself out.
A straightforward reminder to trade with rules, patience, and tighter risk control.
The episode treats swing trading like a habits check, with Brian Montes making the case that many traders lose money less from one big mistake than from repeating the same rule breaks.
A practical case for taking gains out before the market gives them back.
This episode treats swing trading as a cash management problem more than a chart problem. Brian Montes uses a Caterpillar trade to make the point: he sold one third after a gain, then says a later drop would have taken him back to break even if he had waited.
A calm reminder that process matters most when the market gets noisy.
This episode stays focused on discipline when markets turn choppy, especially for swing traders deciding whether to hold back, skip setups, or wait for cleaner entries.
A blunt, useful look at swing trading discipline, risk control, and the cost of chasing setups.
The episode treats swing trading as a craft built on patience and restraint. Brian Montes keeps bringing it back to the basics: clear entries, stop losses, partial profit-taking, and the discipline to wait for setups instead of chasing them.
Demetri Kofinas interviews specialists on geopolitics, energy markets, AI, and finance at length.
BBC's daily business show, from toy-industry founders to Anthropic's Pentagon standoff.
This episode segment introduces the importance of understanding the four stages of stock cycles for swing traders to avoid buying at the wrong time and improve trading decisions.
The host analyzes a hot February PPI report, highlighting a 48.9% monthly surge in vegetable prices driven by weather, tariffs, and labor shortages.
Host Brian Montes provides a comprehensive educational breakdown of credit spreads, an options trading strategy for generating income.
Host Brian Montes teaches swing traders how to navigate choppy, volatile markets by emphasizing patience, discipline, and emotional control.
Host Brian Montes explains the strategy of selling options premium to enhance a swing trading portfolio.
Brian Montes teaches swing traders how to use pivot points to improve entry timing and risk management.
Brian Montes argues for using simple charts with moving averages over complex indicators to improve trading discipline and profitability.
Host Brian Montes presents five essential rules for becoming a successful swing trader in 2026, focusing on discipline, risk management, and technical analysis.
Host Brian Montes explains why he avoids margin trading for swing trading, drawing from personal experience to distinguish between volatility and risk.
Brian Montes introduces cash flow trading as a mindset shift for swing traders, explaining how to intentionally extract profits from the market to fund real-life expenses rather than just growing accounts.
Host Brian Montes explains how swing traders can use the UVXY ETF as a market indicator rather than a trading vehicle.
Host Brian Montes analyzes how the imminent end of the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening (QT) program will fundamentally shift the stock market environment for swing traders.
Brian Montes explains how to find swing trade opportunities by analyzing sector ETFs, using Ralph Lauren as a recent winning example.
Host Brian Montez teaches how to use swing trading not as an end goal, but as a cash flow engine to systematically fund a dividend portfolio.
Brian Montes analyzes the market sell-off on November 13th, discussing catalysts and how to navigate increased volatility with discipline.
This episode of The Disciplined Traders Podcast teaches investors and traders how to distinguish a temporary, healthy price pullback from the beginning of a serious bearish trend reversal.
The host explains inflation and hurdle rates, emphasizing the need to outpace inflation to build wealth through swing trading and investing.
Brian Montes identifies and explains the seven hidden costs of over-trading for swing traders, including mental fatigue, capital drain, and confidence collapse.
Host Brian Montes analyzes a dramatic Friday stock market sell-off triggered by trade war escalation, explaining the technical and psychological factors behind the volatility.
Brian Montes provides a foundational guide for beginners learning swing trading, explaining the three essential pillars (technical skills, risk management, and mindset), common mistakes to avoid, and a four-step roadmap to build confidence.
Host Brian Montes explains the critical importance of position sizing in swing trading, teaching listeners how to calculate proper trade sizes using the 1-2% risk rule and a specific mathematical formula.
Host Brian Montes analyzes a fundamental decision for stock traders: whether to focus on a fixed watchlist of familiar stocks or constantly scan the market for new opportunities.
Host Brian Montes provides a foundational lesson on reading stock charts, focusing specifically on interpreting candlesticks or price bars.
Brian Montes introduces swing trading and discusses how seasonality impacts the stock market.
Brian Montes introduces swing trading basics, emphasizing technical analysis and disciplined strategies for new traders.
Brian Montes teaches swing trading basics, focusing on order types and stops to manage risk and improve trading discipline.
Brian Montes discusses how swing traders can benefit from bear markets and downturns, emphasizing disciplined strategies.
This episode teaches swing traders how to understand and embrace market pullbacks as part of a healthy bull market.