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Bob Iaccino explains his rotation zone framework — how the 8 and 21 EMA form a tradeable zone, why moving average crosses alone don't work, how to use best-fit trend lines for entries, and how to set stops and targets using Gann and Fibonacci extensions.

The Russell 2000 declined approximately 0.5% this week, underperforming its larger-cap peers as investors rotated away from higher-beta areas of the market following a strong first-half run in small-cap stocks.

Bob Iaccino walks through the exact risk management framework he uses for active trading and day trading — including the 2% rule, position sizing by percentage, how to think about stops, and why your account size doesn't change how you should think about risk.

The Russell 2000 continued to underperform despite the broader market’s resilience. Small-cap stocks faced headwinds from higher Treasury yields and a renewed preference for mega-cap technology names. While the Russell remains one of the year’s strongest-performing major indexes, this marked its second consecutive weekly decline, suggesting investors are becoming more selective after a strong first-half rally.

The Russell 2000 was one of the market’s standout performers again this week, continuing its impressive run and extending to fresh all-time highs.

HYG turned in a solid week, reflecting continued confidence in the corporate credit market.

HYG had a constructive week as credit markets continued to benefit from a “risk-on” environment.

HYG had a solid week as risk appetite improved and credit spreads remained relatively tight.

HYG finished the week modestly lower as rising Treasury yields and renewed concerns about inflation pressured the high-yield credit market.

Bob Iaccino explains why vanilla support and resistance isn't enough — and walks through his complete framework for finding valid levels, trading channel breakouts and retests, the 50% channel rule, and why volume is less reliable than most traders think.