The Easiest Way To Spot Stock Trends

How We Spot Stock Trends – Without Getting Lost in the Noise

At Marcus Today, we don’t believe you need to be a charting expert to be a smart investor. But knowing how to spot a trend – and when that trend is changing – can make a big difference to your returns.

In this video, Marcus breaks down how we use simple charting tools to stay on the right side of the market. It’s not about candlestick patterns or textbook theory. It’s about identifying pivot points that matter, cutting through the noise, and knowing when it’s time to act.

Because let’s be honest, you can do all the research in the world, but if you’re stuck in a stock that’s trending down, you’re not making money.

Why We Use Charts – Even as Fundamentally Driven Investors

We’re not technical traders. Our portfolios are built around themes, sectors and strategy, not short-term chart signals. But we do use charts to help us time our decisions.

When to be in. When to get out. When to sit in cash. You don’t need to be perfect – you just need to avoid the big drops and catch the big rebounds. And for that, a clean trendline can tell you more than a 30-page broker note.

Candlesticks vs Heikin Ashi – Which One Tells the Better Story?

Most investors are familiar with standard candlestick charts, but they can be noisy. One bad day, and you’re second-guessing a long-term move.

In this video, Marcus shows the difference between traditional candlesticks and Heikin Ashi charts – a tool that smooths out the volatility and highlights clearer trends. They’re available on most charting platforms, and they’re incredibly useful when you’re trying to tune out the market chatter.

You Don’t Need to Be Right Every Day – Just Twice a Year

If you get two pivot points right – when to get out of the market, and when to get back in – you’re ahead of most investors. That’s the kind of timing we focus on.

We’re not trying to trade every wiggle. We’re looking for meaningful moves, clear themes, and decisive shifts. And these tools help us see the wood for the trees.

Watch the Video

This isn’t about fancy technicals. It’s about helping you make better decisions, avoid the worst of the drawdowns, and ride the market when it runs.

Watch Marcus walk through how we use charts to identify trends and pivot points – in a way that’s simple, clear, and easy to apply.