Elior Manier: Use Charts, Size to Survive Market Volatility

OANDA MarketPulse analyst Elior Manier wrote in his final column on May 29, 2026, that traders should prioritize chart signals, regular review of longer-term charts and disciplined position sizing rather than reacting to headlines.

Manier wrote that markets often price news quickly and that many headlines do not change the underlying market regime. He advised traders to assess whether a report is truly regime changing and to remain flexible when market conditions shift.

Quoting John Maynard Keynes, he used the line ‘Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent' to underline the need for caution and predefined rules when trends extend beyond expectations. He recommended checking weekly charts at least once or twice a month and scanning monthly charts two to three times a year to identify large divergences and longer-term trends that daily data can miss.

On timing and trend behavior, Manier noted extreme trends can create strong trading signals but are costly to fade. He recommended participating when clear trends form and setting predetermined rules to limit losses when trends reverse. He also advised traders not to force positions if they feel uncomfortable with a trend, stating that new opportunities will appear regularly.

Manier emphasized position size as a key risk-control measure. He warned against risking capital to the point of being unable to trade and said preserving funds allows traders to benefit when market conditions become favorable. He pointed readers to a free trading psychology guide, Best Loser Wins by Tom Hougaard, for further material on sizing and mindset.

He suggested using market-visualization tools and following credible commentators while testing narratives against price action. Manier thanked readers for following his MarketPulse posts over the prior year, invited contact via his social account and closed the column with ‘Safe Trades!'

OANDA’s MarketPulse carries a standard disclaimer that opinions in the column are the author’s and are provided for informational and educational purposes.