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Alternative Data: Congress, Insiders & Reddit as Trade Signals

Congressional disclosures, insider buys, institutional 13Fs, and Reddit buzz are now mainstream inputs. Here is what each one really tells you — and what it doesn't.

Mar 1, 20264 min read
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How to Track and Trade Congress Stock Trades

Congressional stock disclosures are public and free — but full of lag and caveats. Here is how to read a Periodic Transaction Report and use it without fooling yourself.

Feb 22, 20264 min read
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Reddit & WSB Sentiment: Trading the r/wallstreetbets Crowd

Reddit mention data measures attention, not edge. Here is how to read a WSB sentiment spike, when it fuels a move, when it marks a top, and how to use it safely.

Feb 15, 20264 min read
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Insider Cluster Buys: When Several Insiders Buy at Once

One insider buying is interesting. Several buying at once is a story. Here is why cluster buys are the strongest insider signal — and how to use them.

Nov 30, 20254 min read
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Congressional Trading Trackers: Following the Most-Watched Members

Trackers turn STOCK Act disclosures into followable feeds of high-profile members. Here is what they actually show, the hype-vs-edge reality, and how to use them.

Nov 2, 20254 min read
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Short Interest and Short Squeezes: Reading the Setup

Short interest, days-to-cover, and float set the stage for a squeeze — but high short interest alone is not a trade. Here is how to read the setup properly.

Oct 26, 20254 min read

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