I’ll be live at 1 p.m. ET to demonstrate the strategy described below!
Most traders focus on what happens during the trading day, but the real money is made in the final hour. Institutions aren’t chasing momentum at 10 a.m. — they’re placing their bets before the closing bell.
If you know what to look for, you can use this end-of-day activity to predict what’s likely to happen the next morning.
The Power of the Last Hour
The last hour of trading is when serious money moves. This isn’t retail traders guessing on day trades — it’s institutions finalizing their positions for the next session. If you see a stock surging into the close on strong volume, there’s a good chance it continues higher the next morning.
The same applies on the downside. If a stock is breaking down in the final minutes of trading, it’s usually not a great sign for the next session.
This is why I always tell traders to watch which stocks are showing strength or weakness at the end of the day. It’s the cleanest signal you can get.
How to Spot the Right Stocks
It’s not enough to see a stock moving late in the day — you need to know which moves matter. That’s where my watchlist and the ProTrader Dashboard come in.
Here’s what you do:
- Start with a strong watchlist. Every morning, I provide a list of stocks that meet my criteria. These aren’t random names — they’re stocks that are setting up for high-probability moves.
- Look for stocks breaking out or breaking down in the last hour. If a stock on my watchlist is making a new high in the final 30 minutes of trading, it’s a strong candidate for a continued move the next day.
- Check the ProTrader Dashboard. The best trades happen when a stock is already on my watchlist and then shows up on the scanner as a top mover late in the day.
If a stock checks all three boxes, you’ve got a trade setup.
Why This Strategy Works
Stocks that close strong tend to open strong. When a stock is breaking out at the end of the day, it means buyers are in control. Institutions don’t make these moves for fun — they’re positioning for a continuation.
On the flip side, stocks that collapse into the close are usually headed lower the next morning. If big money was stepping in to support the price, you’d see it before the close.
This approach eliminates the guesswork. You’re not trying to predict what the market will do — you’re following the money and taking advantage of clear momentum.
If you’re not watching the last hour of trading, you’re missing the most important part of the day. The moves that happen in the final 30 to 60 minutes often set the tone for the next session.
Stop overcomplicating your trades. Watch the stocks that institutions are buying or selling late in the day, and use that information to position yourself for the next morning.
It’s one of the simplest — and most effective — strategies you can use.
If you want to see a specific strategy geared toward trading the final hour of the day, check out Kane at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET today!
Roger Scott
Roger Scott Trading
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