What really happens in the stock market around Labor Day? We crunched 73 years of S&P 500 data to find out. Here are the surprising results!

Labor Day, the last hurrah of summer—marked by barbecues, friends, family, and one last chance to soak up the sun. As you set up your grill, we’ve grilled up some fun stats on how stocks have historically performed right before and after Labor Day.

By the way, before you wonder: “Is the stock market open on Labor Day?” The answer is “no,” and it’s time to relax—you deserve it!

A Historical Splash

We decided to plunge into 73 years of stock market data to discover its waves around Labor Day. As we all prepare to wave goodbye to summer, find out what waves the stock market has historically ridden.

Riding the Labor Day Waves

Using the S&P 500 as our benchmark index, we surfed through the trends based on 3 days before and 3 days after the Labor Day holiday, from 1950 through 2022.

What did we find? The average daily return of those 438 days was…wait for it…

A tiny loss of -0.005%

Based on this rather boring number, the stock market seems to also enjoy chilling around the Labor Day holiday!

Recent Ripples: Labor Day’s Latest Trends

Curiosity led us to take a closer look at just the last 5 years as well.

It seems the waters were a bit warmer in recent years, with a slight average daily gain of +0.002%.

Just for fun, here is the yearly S&P 500 breakdown from 2018-2022 (3 days before and after Labor Day):

• 2018: -0.11%
• 2019: +0.62%
• 2020: -0.89%
• 2021: -0.11%
• 2022: +0.50%

Noteworthy Nudges

While the 73-year average was pretty steady, stocks tended to have a slight uptick on the Friday before Labor Day weekend. As for the first trading day post-celebrations? Be prepared for some volatility, as traders mark the end of the “summer doldrums” and get back to work.

Sailing to the Conclusion

Is there a magical Labor Day stock trading strategy? Hardly.

While these insights can be fascinating (at least for stat geeks like us), it’s never wise to anchor your decisions on seasonal shifts alone. Having a disciplined approach, with a proven trading strategy, is what truly matters for your long-term trading success.

Our north star? The Wagner Daily PRO, our flagship swing trading service.

Our guiding principle? Trade what you see, not what you think!

Your Special Labor Day Invitation

Before you set sail on your Labor Day adventures, we’d like to offer you a special invitation to join the MTG Tribe by diving into our popular Wagner Daily PRO service.

In addition to joining a tight-knit community of fellow traders in our exclusive Swing Trader Chatroom, you will receive explosive swing trade alerts while learning the proven MTG trading techniques. As an end-of-day swing trading system, it’s your perfect side hustle!

Here’s to a fun, happy, and safe Labor Day weekend! And remember, the stock market may take a Labor Day break, but we’re here, prepped and ready for the next wave when it’s back in action!

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Discover how to properly navigate the market’s choppy waters and trade with confidence now. Transform your trading journey with proven techniques for long-term success.

Are you feeling the sting of choppy market conditions? Are market profits slipping through your fingers due to lack of experience or training? It’s time to up your trading game, and we’re here to help.

At Morpheus Trading Group, we’re proud to extend you an invitation to our exclusive, live webinar masterclass. Swing Trading Success Secrets is taught by Deron Wagner—best-selling author, trading maestro, and founder of MTG.

In this powerful online masterclass, Deron will walk you through the foundations of swing trading, how to create a personalized trading plan, and how to identify top relative strength stocks. You will also discover how to profit from key breakout strategies, read market trends, implement key risk management strategies, and even how to master your trading psychology. 

Did you miss Deron’s jam-packed workshop at the recent Vegas MoneyShow? This is your second chance! Plus, you’ll be welcomed into the MTG tribe, joining a vibrant community of traders who grow and learn together. 

The webinar isn’t just an opportunity to sharpen your trading acumen, but an investment in your trading future. And here’s the best part—your registration fee not only secures your spot at the masterclass, but also includes a free month of The Wagner Daily PRO service ($49 value).

Press “REGISTER NOW” below to reserve your exclusive live masterclass spot for:

Secrets of Swing Trading Success

Saturday, July 1 from 1:00-3:30 PM ET (UTC −4)

MTG Masterclass Series

Don’t miss out—jump aboard and discover the knowledge that has transformed the trading journey for tens of thousands since 2002.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

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Master the art of swing trading: Dive in to our MoneyShow recap and unlock exclusive access to our Live Webinar Masterclass and insightful blog posts.

Morpheus Trading Group’s recent presentations at the 2023 Vegas MoneyShow were a phenomenal success!

It was fantastic to meet so many members of the MTG tribe who attended our Secrets of Swing Trading Success masterclass. We were thrilled to see a packed house with many enthusiastic attendees—all eager to learn the simple swing trading strategy we’ve shared with more than 70,000 traders since 2002.

The event provided valuable insights and fantastic networking opportunities, all while strengthening the Morpheus brand in the trading community.

Missed the live Vegas event? Here’s your second chance to dive in…

We’ve got you covered if you missed our recent live event at MoneyShow. By popular demand, we’re excited to announce that we will soon be hosting a live webinar masterclass, Secrets of Swing Trading Success, to provide a second chance for anyone who missed the Vegas event.

This exclusive webinar will cover the same powerful techniques and strategies presented at the MoneyShow. However, please note that webinar class registration will be limited in order to provide the best educational experience for attendees.

As such, be sure to act fast and reserve your spot after receiving your email invitation in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on registration details and secure your spot when class registration becomes available.

Powerful educational articles to get you started…

Your forthcoming Secrets of Swing Trading Success webinar masterclass will provide you with a solid educational foundation to start learning to master our proven swing trading system.

If you’re eager to start learning now, we’ve curated a list of 5 top blog posts that provide you with a solid overview of the key topics that will be discussed in the webinar. These informative articles are designed to help kick-start your swing trading journey, so press any link below to read the article now:

1. Cup and Handle Pattern: The Ultimate Guide

Master the powerful chart pattern from our masterclass for massive gains in your trades.

2. Gap Trading Strategy: Master the Art of Trading Gaps

Expand your knowledge from the masterclass and capitalize on gaps for consistent profits.

3. Trading Psychology: Mind Over Markets

Dive deeper into the mindset secrets from our masterclass for long-term trading success.

4. The 200-Day Moving Average: Your Essential Trend-Following Tool in 2023

Further explore this powerful indicator from our masterclass to identify market trends and make informed decisions.

5. Swing Trading vs. Day Trading: Which One is Right for You?

Delve into the differences between these two popular trading styles to find your perfect fit.

Conclusion

The Vegas MoneyShow was an incredible experience, and we’re grateful to everyone who attended our presentation.

We look forward to bringing the same enthusiasm and expertise to our upcoming live webinar masterclass, Secrets of Swing Trading Success, giving more traders the opportunity to learn our simple and effective swing trading methodology.

If you’re not already a subscriber of our free Market Minutes list, drop your email below to ensure you receive your exclusive webinar invitation and more invaluable resources for your trading journey.

Questions? Just press the chat icon on this page to leave us your message.

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Hello MTG tribe,

We hope you’re enjoying the quality swing trader education, powerful market analysis, and top trade signals we regularly share here on the MTG trading blog.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new MTG Swing Trading groups on Facebook, and we’d love for you to join us!

As a valued member of the MTG tribe, you’re in for a special opportunity. For a limited time, we’re opening up access to these groups to anyone who’s interested in learning more about swing trading.

This is your chance to join a friendly community of fellow traders who are passionate about mastering the markets and trading with confidence.

By joining the MTG Facebook groups, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Network with other traders and receive guidance and support
• Share your trading experiences, both good and bad, with the community
• Invite friends and family who are interested in learning about trading
• Receive daily swing trade ideas, market commentary, and educational mini-lessons
• Have a voice in shaping the future of the group by providing feedback and suggestions

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be a part of a supportive and dynamic community of traders. Press the links below now to take your trading to the next level with our new MTG Facebook Groups:

Trade Stocks? Join MTG Stock Swing Trading Group

Trade Crypto? Join MTG Crypto Swing Trading Group

Our MTG trading team can’t wait to welcome you to the group and see you grow as a trader.

Yours in success,

Deron Wagner | Founder & CEO
Morpheus Trading Group

PS – Bring your friends and family along for the ride. The more traders in our community, the smarter we all become.

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Discover how to successfully navigate a weak stock market

In this free live webinar, you will learn:

• A simple method to reduce your risk in a weak market–while still focusing on trading profits
  Find out how to tweak your existing trading strategy to keep risk to a minimum, while still remaining focused on profitable results.
  
  
• A basic technique for profiting from stocks and sectors in a steady downtrend
  Discover a simple strategy to profit from bearish momentum in the market–including the power of inverse ETFs (which Deron wrote books about).
  
  
• An easy way to know when it’s time to step on the gas again
  Learn a basic technical strategy that indicates when it may be the right time to start  looking for more buying opportunities and increasing risk exposure. 

The Nasdaq has been stuck in a vicious decline in recent weeks, causing many former top stocks to fall 50% or more from their highs.

​​​​​​​Without proper risk management strategies, your account can quickly sustain massive damages!

That’s why RIGHT NOW it is crucial to properly reduce  your capital risk by using a few powerful, yet simple strategies designed to keep you safe if stocks continue lower. 

In addition to learning how to limit risk, now is also a great time to discover how to even generate profits while stocks are moving lower–AND when it’s time to start buying again!

In this free live webinar, best-selling author and MTG founder Deron Wagner shares the top Morpheus strategies of the past 20 years  for successfully navigating a weak market.

You can’t afford to miss this powerful, free educational event!

Press the “Register” button below to attend your free live webinar on:

Sat., February 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET (UTC−5)

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Morpheus Trading is excited to invite you to Watchlist Wednesdays, our dynamic, new live audio discussion on Twitter Spaces every Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET (18:00-UTC).

Each week, the Morpheus Crypto team shares their top crypto altcoin picks to watch for potential swing trade entry in the coming days.

At the conclusion, you have the chance to ask any questions to the Morpheus team for live, audio-only discussion.

It’s simple, fun, educational, and just may help you become more profitable swing trading crypto!

Best of all, it’s free!

Simply bookmark this page, then check back weekly for the current Twitter Spaces link below:

Join us for Watchlist Wednesday

Live on Twitter Spaces every Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET (18:00-UTC)

TIP: Press the link above, then press “Set Reminder” to receive a Twitter notification when it’s time to start.

Miss a Watchlist Wednesday session?

Each weekly stream is automatically recorded and available for 30 days. Check back here each week for a link to the recording.

Crypto Swing Trading Strategy

The Morpheus Crypto swing trading strategy typically targets crypto altcoins showing high relative strength to Bitcoin ($BTC) and/or Ethereum ($ETH).

Crypto signals for buy entry are based on pullbacks and breakouts of high relative strength chart patterns, especially when backed by solid fundamentals.

What is Twitter Spaces?

Twitter Spaces is an impressively simple, audio streaming platform for listening to and participating in live discussions regarding a variety of subjects.

To join, first follow Morpheus Crypto on Twitter, then grab the current link here each week (remember to bookmark this page).

Looking for the Full Morpheus Crypto Experience?

If you like what you hear in our Spaces discussions and would like to receive ALL Morpheus trade signals (and a whole lot more), simply press HERE to find out more and to become a member.

Questions? Just drop us a line on Twitter and we’ll help you out.

See you at our next Space on Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET!

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When Bitcoin and the crypto market are in correction mode, it is crucial to properly reduce risk by making key adjustments to your trading methodology.

However, it is also important to know when it’s the right time to start increasing risk to take advantage of the market’s next profitable opportunities.

In this timely, free live webinar, professional crypto trader Deron Wagner will share his  top five strategies for staying safe in the crypto market now–while remaining ready to profit when the time is right!

If you are actively swing trading crypto (or would like to), you simply can’t afford to miss this powerful, educational event!

Press the “REGISTER NOW” button at bottom of page to attend on:

Tuesday, February 1 at 1:00 PM ET (UTC−05:00)

In this free live webinar, you will learn:

• A simple method to reduce your risk in a weak market–while still generating trading profits
  Find out how to tweak your existing trading strategy to keep risk to a minimum, while still remaining focused on profitable results.
  
• Alternative, lower-risk opportunities for generating income in the crypto market
  Learn about additional, innovative ways to make money in crypto outside of just trading Bitcoin and altcoins.
  
• How to keep the “big picture” in proper context with multiple time frame analysis
  We will show you an easy way to analyze the “big picture” trends with multiple time frames to help you maintain a clear and objective mindset for consistent trading success. 
  
• How to avoid unexpected surprises by sticking with more established cryptos
  Discover the unique ways that crypto market corrections can sometimes trigger a negative “domino effect” on the price of newer and less proven altcoins.
  
• A simple and effective method for knowing when it’s time to step on the gas pedal again
  Learn a basic technical strategy to indicate when the time may be right to start taking more risk to position your account for larger trading profits.

When Bitcoin and the crypto market are in correction mode, it is crucial to properly reduce risk by making key adjustments to your trading methodology.

However, it is also important to know when it’s the right time to start increasing risk to take advantage of the market’s next profitable opportunities.

In this timely, free live webinar, professional crypto trader Deron Wagner will share his  top five strategies for staying safe in the crypto market now–while remaining ready to profit when the time is right!

If you are actively trading the crypto markets (or would like to), you simply can’t afford to miss this powerful, educational event!

Press the “REGISTER” button below now to attend on:

Tuesday, February 1 at 1:00 PM ET (UTC−05:00)

Check out the Morpheus Crypto service to for the hottest crypto signals for swing trading Bitcion and the leading altcoins. Includes trade alerts, crypto portfolio allocations, entries and stops.

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When you browse any social media outlet these days, you will surely see “Start Your Side Hustle Now!” 

But with so much uncertainty in the world these days, you need the ultimate side hustle–one that hedges all other side hustles combined. We’ve got your perfect solution here!

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused millions and millions of people to lose or have their main source of income drastically reduced.

With the world changing so much lately, it’s easy to feel as though you have no control over your current working opportunities.

But adversity often leads to massive opportunities for those who keep their eyes open.

That’s why motivated, enthusiastic individuals of all ages are now looking for an effective, “no nonsense” way to supplement their existing income on the side.

Many folks are even looking for the best side hustle opportunity that will eventually lead to full-time work–completely from home, just as many of us have already become accustomed to doing lately.

We’re here to help!

Continue reading below to discover how Morpheus Trading Group can get you on the fast track to a successful side hustle.

Morpheus Swing Trader: Your One-Stop Shop for Side Hustle Success

Since 2002, Morpheus Trading Group has taught more than 14,000 people how to make money from swing trading stocks through its flagship stock picking newsletter, video courses, live seminars, blog posts, and even popular ETF trading books authored by MTG founder Deron Wagner.

Until now, these individual services were primarily aimed at individuals who already had at least a basic knowledge of investing or trading in the stock market–but not anymore!

Morpheus Swing Trader is an exciting new program that combines our top, proven stock trading services to deliver you a comprehensive, winning side hustle to consistently make money from the stock market.

With no experience necessary, Morpheus will teach you everything you need to know about how to become a winning, part-time stock trader–from anywhere on the planet.

From setting up your initial brokerage account to placing trades to managing risk, we’ve got you covered with all the knowledge you need to succeed.

We will even teach you how to identify profitable chart patterns that lead to massive gains, just like our trades shown on the charts below:

Is the Morpheus Swing Trader Program Right for Me?

The Morpheus Swing Trader is a comprehensive new program designed to teach serious, hard-working individuals how to generate income and unlimited growth potential through swing trading stocks.

Based on 18 years of daily stock trading experience, this new program gives you the ultimate flexibility to keep your day job and work from home (or anywhere else).

Unlike many side hustles, there is no inventory needed to join the Morpheus Swing Trader program.

And now, for the first time, investing in the stock market does not require a large trading account to get started.

We constantly review the latest trading platforms and technologies for all types of budgets, and hold your hand getting you started.

For as little as a few hundred dollars, you too can take advantage of amazing stock market opportunities every day–all with a reliable stock trading system designed to work in bullish or bearish markets.

The stock market is ripe for new investors to take action now–don’t be left out of the next, coming bull market! Take advantage of the recent market correction and profit from re-awakened market volatility.

Morpheus Trading Group provides you with all the low-cost training and constant support you need, easily and conveniently keeping even the most inexperienced newbies on the right path.

Despite all the current uncertainty in the world and an ever-changing environment, one thing will always remain–the stock market!

Get Started on the Fast Track to Profits Now!

The Morpheus Swing Trader program quickly gets you on solid footing and shows you how to maximize your side hustle opportunities.

Learn skills that will last a lifetime, while generating income and steadily growing your portfolio for maximum returns.

Take the first step to becoming a Morpheus Swing Trader and register now for our upcoming Zoom webinar on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 pm ET.

In this 1-hour livestream webinar, we will explain how the Morpheus Swing Trader side hustle works, answer your questions, and quickly get you on the path to generating steady income with unlimited growth potential from swing trading stocks.

Free webinar registration is limited and available on a first come, first served basis, so sign up now to secure your virtual seat.

I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 pm ET (convert to your local time zone).

Yours In Success,

Deron Wagner
founder @ Morpheus Trading Group

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It’s also a fantastic reason to get together with your family and friends to enjoy burgers, hot dogs, beer, and other gluttonous goodies.

For the next five days, I am honoring your labor of mastering the stock market with an incredible deal you can’t afford to miss!

From now through September 4 only, I am personally giving you an amazing 35% discount off the price of my popular Swing Trading Success video course.

That means you will receive my complete, 7-part swing trading video course for ONLY $128 $195.

SIGN UP NOW with promo code “laborday2018” to lock in your awesome Labor Day savings.

If you want to learn how to profitably trade stocks with a simple, “no nonsense” trading system that works, my video course is perfect for you — I guarantee your satisfaction.

Your Swing Trading Success video course even includes 30 days of personal support with the professional traders at Morpheus. Ask questions until your heart’s content!

Please note this promotion expires on September 4, 2018 — I obviously cannot offer you this incredible discount for long.

Press here for complete course details and to get started today (remember to use promo code: laborday2018).

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As I sit here writing this, belatedly celebrating the 15-year birthday of Morpheus Trading Group, I once again find myself waxing nostalgic.

I’m thinking about that awesome day, back in July of 2002, when I created Morpheus (the stock trader dudes, not the Matrix dude).

Specifically, I have four thoughts:

1. I should have come up with a better company name; one that people can actually spell — without resorting to Google.
2. I’m proud to have helped thousands of successful swing traders to profit from The Wagner Daily stock and ETF picks since 2002.
3. I’ve had a blast in the driver’s seat of Morpheus for the past 15 years straight (and Rick has been my right-hand man for 13 years).
4. An internet-based company successfully doing business for 15 consecutive years? Wow! A 15-year old internet business is an eternity in “normal” years.

But I digress.

What I really want to share with you today is how the recent addition of simple option trades of the leading stocks has started paying off in a big way for newsletter subscribers.

Specifically, I want to show you how a 2-month holding period led to a +220% gain in $CORT calls.

Continue reading to find out how popular stock trading breakout strategies can be applied to options trading as well!

Still Keeping It Simple — But With Basic Options Trades

One of my favorite things about the Morpheus trading strategy is its simplicity.

Other trading systems may promise (and possibly even deliver) highly profitable trading results, but can you easily and consistently follow all the detailed rules of the system?

If not, don’t bother trying to follow it.

Instead, focus on the most simple, yet highly effective methods of trading.

Base, Breakout, Base, Breakout.

Use simple indicators like price, volume, and moving averages to properly time your entry into each breakout.

Rinse and repeat.

That’s the gist of the Morpheus trading strategy in a bull market.

Now, by popular request, we are now applying that same winning trading strategy to an equally simple system for trading options.

By simple, we’re talking about merely Buying a Call or Buying a Put, holding it a few days to weeks, then selling it.

Well, we’ve been listening and we have already begun adding the best swing trading options picks to the Wagner Daily newsletter as well.

To show you how it works, let’s dive into a few charts that walk you from entry to exit in our recent trade in $CORT call options.

$CORT Calls: +220% In 2 Months

In early July, $CORT had formed three valid basing patterns in a row , with each base tightening up over the prior base.

The last base retreated only 15% off the highs and held above the rising 10-week moving average, which is generally a very bullish sign.

Along with solid technical action, $CORT was one of the few stocks in the biotech sector with impressive earnings and revenue growth, making it a top-notch buy candidate:

The tight basing action in July caught our attention, so we dropped down to the daily chart to find a decent low-risk entry point.

Although we liked tight price action on the daily chart in mid-July, we were hesitant to buy the stock with earnings on August 2.

Rather than buying shares of $CORT, we purchased Novemeber 2018 $13 calls at $1.55 on July 14 to limit our risk while holding through earnings:

$CORT chopped around for two weeks following our entry, but gapped up to new highs on big volume in reaction to earnings on August 2.

We added to our position in the model portfolio on August 29 over the prior day’s high, after the price action moved off the 20-day EMA on a pick up in volume.

At this point the call options were too expensive to buy, so we bought shares of $CORT:

After a +50% move from our original entry and the false breakout action on 9/18 and 9/19, we decided to protect profits.

We sold $CORT on 9/20 at $5.00 for a 220% gain in the option (from $1.55 to $5).

The shares we purchased on the add were also sold on 9/20 for a 20% gain (from $14.70 to $17.75).

Total profits from the trade resulted in a $995 gain, or 2% total net gain the 50k model portfolio.

What about time decay?

With a simple options strategy like buying calls or puts, you should always consider the potentially negative impact of time decay in options trading.

However, we exclusively focus on option picks that are “far out” (longer expiration dates), which means minimal time decay for the short holding periods we use.

Smaller trading accounts can truly benefit from the increased leverage of options trading, while still employing stop loss techniques that are also used in stock trading.

Subscribe now to see how you too can benefit from our top options trade picks and educational, “no-nonsense” technical analysis delivered to you every night.

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