Module 2 — Market structure & timing
The closing hour
5 minute read
In plain English
Volume usually rises again into the close as funds rebalance and day traders flatten positions.
Why it matters
Understanding this helps you interpret late-day moves rather than chase them.
Example
A stock can surge in the final fifteen minutes purely on index rebalancing and open lower the next day.
Try this
Review your day's observations in the closing window instead of opening new positions.
Common mistake
Treating 'power hour' as a guaranteed opportunity. It is a nickname, not evidence.
What this does not mean
Increased late volume does not indicate direction.
Educational content only. Not financial advice.