Why Multi-Market?

Most momentum traders focus on a single market. That's a mistake. Market conditions rotate globally — when the US is in correction, Japan may be in a strong uptrend. When Taiwan tech stocks stall, Hong Kong financials may emerge as leaders.

By watching 4 markets simultaneously, you always have exposure to the strongest momentum environment available. AlpharvestPro screens ~14,000 stocks daily so you don't have to.

The 4-Market Coverage

Key advantage: These 4 markets span most of the global trading day. When one closes, another is open or about to open. You can monitor global momentum flow in near real-time.

Step 1: Assess Market Direction

Before building a watchlist, check which markets are worth trading in:

Use the Sentiment Dashboard

Open the 4-market Sentiment Dashboard (alpharvestpro.vip/dashboard/vip/ for VIP, or individual dashboards on .com/.win).

Example (current data):

If Japan composite is 43 and Hong Kong is 35, Japan gets a selective watchlist while Hong Kong gets a minimal list. Focus your energy on the healthier market.

Step 2: Filter for Quality

For each market with composite score 40+, run the AlpharvestPro filter cascade:

Filter 1: Minervini Candidates (Score 8+)

Starting universe: ~14,000 stocks

After this filter: ~2,000-3,000 stocks (varies by market conditions)

Purpose: Eliminate stocks not in confirmed uptrends

Filter 2: RS Rating 80+

After this filter: ~500-1,000 stocks

Purpose: Keep only market leaders with strong relative momentum

Filter 3: Stage 2 Conservative Filter

After this filter: ~50-150 stocks

Purpose: Eliminate extended, low-quality, or late-stage uptrends

Filter 4: VCP or Entry Signal Present

After this filter: ~10-30 stocks

Purpose: Focus on stocks with actionable technical setups

This cascade reduces 14,000 stocks to a manageable 10-30 candidates. These are your watchlist.

Step 3: Prioritize Within the Watchlist

Not all watchlist stocks are equal. Prioritize by:

Priority 1: Entry signal active (PP, BGU, U&R)

These are actionable TODAY. If a stock shows an entry signal with RS 85+ and Minervini 9+, it goes to the top of the list.

Priority 2: VCP nearing breakout

Stocks with tight VCP patterns (tightness <8%) and near-breakout flags are close to triggering. Monitor daily.

Priority 3: High RS + improving Minervini Score

Stocks with RS 90+ whose Minervini Score increased from 7 to 9 over recent weeks. Not actionable yet, but building toward a setup.

Priority 4: Fundamental + technical alignment

Stocks that appear in BOTH the Minervini Candidates AND the CANSLIM high-scorers (fundamental analysis report). Double confirmation.

Step 4: Cross-Market Comparison

After building per-market watchlists, compare across markets:

Sector rotation across borders

If Technology is the leading sector in Japan AND Taiwan, that's a strong theme. If it's leading in Japan but lagging in Taiwan, the theme is market-specific.

How to check: Compare heatmaps side-by-side. The sector grouping makes cross-market comparison visual.

Strength concentration

Count how many watchlist stocks come from each market:

• Japan: 12, US: 5, Taiwan: 8, HK: 3 → Japan has the broadest opportunity set
• Japan: 2, US: 15, Taiwan: 1, HK: 0 → US is the only game in town

Allocate more attention (and potentially capital) to markets with more candidates.

Step 5: Daily Maintenance

5-minute daily routine:

1. Check 4-market sentiment (1 min): Dashboard composite scores. Any market dropped below 40? Remove it from active watchlist.
2. Scan entry signals (2 min): New PP/BGU/U&R signals today? Any on your watchlist?
3. Check VCP updates (1 min): Any watchlist VCPs that triggered a breakout? Any that failed (broke down)?
4. Update prioritization (1 min): Promote stocks with new signals, demote stocks whose RS is declining.

Weekly deep review (15 minutes, weekend):

1. Read the Weekly Digest email for a 4-market summary
2. Review each watchlist stock's heatmap position — is it still in a strong sector?
3. Remove stocks that no longer meet criteria (RS dropped below 70, Minervini fell below 7)
4. Add new stocks that appeared in this week's reports

Common Mistakes in Multi-Market Watchlists

Mistake 1: Too many stocks

If your watchlist has 50+ names, it's too big. You can't meaningfully track that many. Aim for 15-25 across all 4 markets.

Mistake 2: Not removing stocks

A stock that was RS 90 two months ago but is now RS 65 should be removed immediately. Don't hold onto names out of attachment.

Mistake 3: Ignoring market direction

Adding stocks to your watchlist when the market composite is below 40 is preparation for losses. The "M" in CANSLIM exists for a reason.

Mistake 4: Home market bias

If you live in Japan, you naturally focus on Japanese stocks. But if Taiwan's composite score is 70 and Japan's is 35, your watchlist should be Taiwan-heavy. Follow the data, not your geography.

FAQ

Do I need to trade all 4 markets?

No. You can focus on 1-2 markets where you have brokerage access. But monitoring all 4 gives you context on global momentum flow. If your market is weak, knowing that another market is strong tells you it's a rotation, not a global bear market.

What brokerage supports all 4 markets?

Interactive Brokers supports Japan, US, Taiwan, and Hong Kong from a single account. Other options vary by region.

How do time zones affect a multi-market watchlist?

Markets open sequentially: Japan (00:00 UTC) → Taiwan (01:00 UTC) → Hong Kong (01:30 UTC) → US (13:30 UTC). AlpharvestPro generates reports after each market's close, so all data is available by the time you do your evening review.