You Need Your “A Game” in 2026

Larry Benedict
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Jan 21, 2026
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Trading With Larry Benedict
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4 min read

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A major rotation is unfolding in the market. Institutional investors have been shifting from Big Tech to industrial stocks. That move is helping fuel a broader rally…

According to recent reports, 18% of S&P 500 stocks are already up at least 10% this year. Small caps and emerging markets are also popping. The iShares’ Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) have been in a strong uptrend, regularly clocking new highs.

Compare that to recent years when Big Tech alone has led a much “narrower” rally.

Of course, participation from more stocks is typically positive for a rally. But you need to remain as disciplined as ever.

Because 2026 is not going to be a one-way market…

Geopolitical Risks Abound

The U.S. military strike in Venezuela earlier this month caught markets completely off guard. But that was just one of a number of unfolding geopolitical events…

Iran is on the brink of potential collapse. President Trump said the U.S. was “locked and loaded” before walking that back. Who knows when further fighting might break out in the Middle East?

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to drag on despite the latest rounds of peace talks. And Trump’s desire to gain control over Greenland is putting European noses out of joint. Trump’s threats of imposing tariffs on European countries that oppose his wishes aren’t making the situation any clearer.

Denmark is sending more troops to Greenland. That’s putting a strain on NATO and could lead to a major split if conflict breaks out. Meanwhile, we can expect foreign players (like China and Russia) to put pressure on any fissure…

Then on the domestic front, the saga between the White House and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell continues. But Powell’s term ends in May, which means we could see a shakeup there later this year.

And, of course, we’re still waiting to hear from the Supreme Court about whether Trump’s trade tariffs are even legal.

There’s a lot up in the air – and the market has plenty of risks to balance in the months ahead…

Trading Discipline Required

Despite the promising signs in the market so far this year, we need to remain disciplined as traders.

Any major tech sell-off would pull the rest of the stock market lower, too. Plus, growing geopolitical risk could spark unexpected turns.

That means no fudging on your stop losses. Stick to them and protect your capital. And only scale up trades when you’re growing your account. Scale down when things aren’t going your way.

Likewise, go into every trade with a clearly defined plan. Identify your entry signals and always know what will trigger your exit.

And never be afraid to bank your profits. Many people have FOMO (fear of missing out) and don’t sell even when they see a healthy profit. Don’t be one of them. Markets can reverse on a dime – and you don’t want to hand any profits back.

In short, trade smart and tightly control your risk. If markets aren’t making sense, don’t be afraid to sit things out.

Keep these things in mind, and you’ll greatly improve your chances of success in what promises to be a tricky year ahead.

Happy Trading,

Larry Benedict


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